For the past decade, the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) restrictions on student-athlete compensation have faced increased judicial scrutiny. And while Division I athletes have reaped the rewards of expanded scholarship opportunities and institutional revenue sharing, Division III has retained one of collegiate athletics’ most restrictive compensation rules: a categorical ban on athletic scholarships.[1] That... Continue Reading →
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) filed a federal lawsuit against Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on October 16, 2026, just days after he signed an executive order allowing athletes from the high school class of 2022 to compete for an additional season during the 2026-27 year.[1] The order directs Ohio colleges and universities not to... Continue Reading →
The 2026 WNBA Finals is the first real stress test of the league’s new media rights agreement, and the early returns favor the league. Game 1 between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream drew 2.1 million viewers across NBC and Peacock, the most-watched Finals opener in league history, and peaked at 3 million.... Continue Reading →
The Philadelphia Eagles are facing scrutiny after it was revealed that their star quarterback, Jalen Hurts, has multiple blood clots in his lungs. In Week 4, Hurts took a cleat to the calf, but did not immediately request treatment. Following the team’s international flight to London for the Week 5 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars,... Continue Reading →
The University of Michigan Wolverines benched sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood against Penn State this past weekend. Underwood’s two first half interceptions, combined with his lackluster play in general, were enough for Head Coach Kyle Whittingham to pull the plug on his starting role both Saturday and for the upcoming game this weekend against Indiana. Underwood... Continue Reading →
The NCAA is making a major change to the Division I men's soccer calendar, approving a proposal that would spread competition across both the fall and spring semesters rather than squeezing the entire season into the fall. Supporters argue the change will benefit student-athletes by allowing more time for recovery, fewer missed classes, and a... Continue Reading →
In 2023, Joe Lacob and Peter Puber paid a then-record $50 million expansion fee to bring a WNBA team to the Bay Area. In its second season, the Golden State Valkyries became the first WNBA franchise valued at $1 billion. Lacob’s investment has grown roughly 1,600 percent by that measure, and the team also leads... Continue Reading →
When the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers opened the 2024 NFL season in São Paulo, the headlines were about the players’ security briefings. Darius Slay and his team had been told, in his words, “not to leave the hotel.” The league’s first South American game was supposed to be a grand showcase, but... Continue Reading →
Whether we like it or not, Saudi Arabia has become a major force in global sports due to their financial investment. The Saudi-funded Public Investment Fund (PIF) now hosts events, owns teams, funds leagues, and will host the 2034 World Cup. In a sportswashing campaign that now has created leagues such as their attempt with... Continue Reading →
The NBA’s newly announced betting restrictions arrive at a moment when public frustration with the prevalence of gambling in sports is reaching a peak. In a memo to its sportsbook partners, the league prohibited a narrow set of bet types—most notably single‑player under parlays, alternate under lines, and wagers tied to opening tips or missed... Continue Reading →