I recently had the opportunity to interview Julia Harter, Legal Coordinator at Excel Sports Management, and 2025 Tulane University School of Law graduate. In doing so, I was fortunate to learn more about what it takes to build a successful career in sports law as a student and a new graduate. Our conversation covered Julia’s... Continue Reading →
In 2024, Masterson v. NCAA challenged the NCAA on its ban on Canadian Hockey League (CHL) players. This led the NCAA to change its eligibility rules to allow former junior hockey players to compete in college hockey. Now, the door has opened for players from the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL to play college hockey. According to... Continue Reading →
On Friday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order attempting to “fix” the ever-changing landscape college athletics. More specifically, it attempts to rein-in the current name, image, and likeness (NIL) landscape through changes to eligibility and transfer rules. This is, depending on who you ask, either long overdue compensation for athletes, or the complete unraveling... Continue Reading →
Last week, the International Olympic Committee announced a new policy essentially banning trans women from competing in women’s events in future Olympic games, beginning with the LA28 games. This new policy was adopted to solve an issue that seemingly does not exist, as only one openly transgender woman has ever competed in the Olympic Games.... Continue Reading →
Last week, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier publicly challenged the NFL’s famous Rooney Rule, arguing the rule is discriminatory and in violation of Florida law. Despite these attacks, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell does not seem to be backing down, stating, “we believe that diversity has been a benefit to the National Football League…We are well... Continue Reading →
If you are a fan of the NFL, you are almost certainly aware of how viewing the games has drastically changed in the past few years. In the past, you would simply turn on your TV, flip to the channel the game is always on, and proceed to watch your team compete for the Lombardy. ... Continue Reading →
The new NFL league year is underway, and the NFL is already fielding a giant problem for the next season. Much like the Players Association, the NFL Referees also have a union (NFLRA) that negotiates a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the NFL. The NFL and the NFLRA are... Continue Reading →
Tiger Woods has had yet another motor vehicle incident involving driving under the influence. The most recent incident occurred last week, when he rolled his Range Rover in a 20 mph residential neighborhood. Reports have indicated that this incident was not alcohol-related, but Tiger had narcotics in his pocket. He is now stepping away from... Continue Reading →
Denver Summit FC recently closed on property at Santa Fe Yards.[1] Denver Summit stated that they acquired this land for a future soccer stadium.[2] This is an essential step in promoting women’s soccer.[3] Rob Cohen, Denver Summit’s controlling owner stated, “’This is a defining moment for Denver Summit FC and for the future of women’s... Continue Reading →
The NBA currently has no standardized or enforceable protocol for addressing behavioral incidents categorized as “conduct detrimental to the team,” nor for responding to mental health concerns that arise in connection with injury. There is no requirement that a player receive a mental health evaluation before being disciplined, suspended, or waived, and the league has... Continue Reading →