Youth hockey is expensive enough without parents having to worry about trademark infringement when supporting their kids. However, that is exactly what happened in New Jersey this week when a group of hockey moms found themselves at the center of a dispute over custom team jackets. The controversy involves the Jersey Hitmen, a youth hockey... Continue Reading →
Title IX is best known for opening the door to women's sports. These days, it's also at the center of a much bigger fight over LGBTQ rights in schools, and it just got a new chapter. On September 28, 2026, the Department of Education announced that it was formally rescinding the Biden administration's 2024 Title... Continue Reading →
LeBron James’s daily helicopter commute to Philadelphia made some noise, not because of the travel itself, but because of the commercial arrangement that makes it possible. A former 76ers owner—now the CEO of one of the league’s most powerful commercial partners—is providing a high‑value benefit that materially supports the employment of the franchise’s newest star.... Continue Reading →
The NFL is set to host a record nine international games across four continents and seven countries during the 2026 season.[1] Recently, the League staged games in Melbourne, Australia, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, requiring the Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys to travel nearly 8,000 and 5,000 miles, respectively. These games now represent more... Continue Reading →
The Professional Women’s Hockey League has experienced rapid growth since dropping the puck in 2024. New teams, growing attendance, and increased investment have helped establish the PWHL as a legitimate professional sports league. However, a recent financial filing involving league owner Mark Walter has raised questions about what happens when the financial interests of an... Continue Reading →
This past Friday, the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) urged businesses, organizations, and visitors to seek “alternative hotel and conference accommodations,” siding with the Hyatt Regency Buffalo workers in a labor dispute now two years in the making.[1] [2] However, this is not the first time the NFLPA has stood in solidarity with other... Continue Reading →
Background In September, a former Cornell student filed a 101-page civil complaint. It names more than a dozen defendants, including seven fraternity members from 2024, Cornell University, and the Chi Phi fraternity. She alleges she was sexually assaulted at the Chi Phi house after being pressured to snort ketamine, smoke marijuana and drink alcohol. The... Continue Reading →
In the NBA, where salary cap rules shape every negotiation, the most consequential decisions are often made not by players or teams, but by the people who operate between them: player agents. Agents negotiate contracts, manage relationships, and, at times, push the boundaries of what the league permits. They owe their clients a fiduciary duty... Continue Reading →
Women’s sports are growing fast. The WNBA and the NWSL continue to expand, and the PWHL has quickly created another major professional opportunity for women athletes. More people are watching, more money is being invested, and women’s sports are finally getting the attention they have deserved for a long time. However, that progress looks different... Continue Reading →
In late August, Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was placed on the NFL Commissioner’s Exempt List after being charged with misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property three days before. Allegedly, Jacobs engaged in a violent physical altercation with his girlfriend, resulting in head injuries and a damaged phone.[1] Other players are on... Continue Reading →