Universities and their athletic departments are generally contractually obligated to pay buyouts to coaches they terminate.
November 06, 2025
high
contractual
Contractual responsibility when terminating coaching contracts.
NFL teams are expected to allow medical staff to execute concussion protocols without interference from coaches or other personnel to protect player safety.
October 09, 2025
high
policy
Allowing unimpeded medical evaluations is part of enforcing concussion protocols and player-safety policies.
Sex offenders commonly exploit positions of authority or trust—such as pastors, teachers, coaches, school staff, and other adults with access—to gain access to and victimize children.
high
behavioral
Abusers often seek roles that provide proximity to children and social deference that facilitates access and concealment.
Leagues may place coaches or players on administrative leave while investigations into alleged gambling-related conduct proceed.
high
policy
Administrative leave is a standard procedural step to manage conflicts and protect investigative integrity during alleged misconduct probes.
Public figures such as professional athletes or coaches can be employed as 'face cards' to lend legitimacy and attract participants to illegal gambling operations.
high
process
Explains a recruitment and credibility tactic used in some illegal gambling schemes.
Criminal investigations into organizations that distribute performance-enhancing drugs have resulted in convictions of athletes and associated personnel such as coaches, trainers, distributors, chemists, and lawyers.
high
causal
General outcome pattern from federal probes into doping and distribution networks.