Ashley Landis – AP After Robert Sarver’s light one year ban from all NBA and WNBA related activities and a $10 million dollar fine, he decided to sell the Suns on September 21st. Unfortunately, while at first blush many were pleased to see Sarver removed from the league, he will still collect a significant profit... Continue Reading →
[1] Last week, Allegheny County Judge Christine Ward struck down a fee levied by the City of Pittsburgh against visiting professional athletes’ wages, calling the fee an unconstitutional tax under Pennsylvania law.[2] The fee was originally challenged in court in November 2019, spearheaded by three athletes, including New York Islanders right-winger Kyle Palmieri, former Pittsburgh... Continue Reading →
Being a Hall of Fame quarterback has its perks. Fame, recognition, connections, and persuasive social power. Unfortunately, that power is not without flaw. Recently released text messages confirmed that former Mississippi governor Phil Bryant helped Brett Favre in diverting “at least $5 million of the state’s welfare funds” to construct a new volleyball arena for... Continue Reading →
Just last week I wrote about the decisions by Nebraska and Arizona State to fire their head football coaches only a few weeks into the 2022 regular season.[1] Less than a few hours after that post went live, on September 26, 2022, another major college football coach was relieved of his duties. Specifically, Georgia Tech... Continue Reading →
The NHL salary cap rose for the first time in three seasons this year, setting at $82.5 million for the 2022-23 season.[1]COVID-19 had a significant negative impact on the NHL’s revenue streams. Commissioner Gary Bettman asserted the league had suffered losses of more than $1 billion.[2] Over the past four seasons, the salary cap has remained... Continue Reading →
Last week I wrote about the NFLPA’s investigation into how the Miami Dolphins handled quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s injury. Dr. John Leddy weighed in and explained what he saw and how he was shocked that Tua was able to return to the game. The injury appeared to look like a concussion to most people besides the... Continue Reading →
Putting together a new professional sports stadium is no small task. For Erie County and the Buffalo Bills, one of the next biggest hurdles is to pass through New York’s stringent environmental review process. A full review under New York’s State Environmental Quality Review Act is required for the stadium project. The law applies when... Continue Reading →
(Photo via Sporting News) Colorado Avalanche superstar forward, and now-Stanley Cup champion, Nathan MacKinnon signed an eight-year, $100.8 million extension to remain with the club last Tuesday. This contract makes MacKinnon the highest-paid player in the NHL at an average annual value (AAV) of $12.6 million.[1] MacKinnon will be paid a whopping $89.3 million in... Continue Reading →
NIL has changed the landscape of college sports. While giving athletes the opportunity to profit from NIL while in school, there is also new opportunity in unconventional ways for athletes to be provided with financial backing and support. Most recently, an NIL collective at Penn State, called “We ARE…”, has created a model that... Continue Reading →
[1] Oxford Pennant, a designer and manufacturer of pennants, flags, and banners located in Buffalo, New York[2], has accused fellow Buffalo-based company New Era Cap Company of using a “Shout!” logo that Oxford Pennant claims it designed and has been selling for the last two years since 2020.[3] Oxford Pennant was surprised when it saw... Continue Reading →