The NFL trade deadline is swiftly approaching, and we are already starting to see major deals around the league. On October 27, we saw All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson get traded from Indianapolis to Seattle in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick. On October 29, we saw All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery... Continue Reading →
Who Protects the Players? The Legal Questions Behind Jalen Hurts’s Medical Care
Jalen Hurts’s blood-clot diagnosis raises a hard question for the NFL: when a team’s medical staff clears a star player to compete, who ensures that decision puts the player’s health first? The Eagles quarterback was diagnosed with a superficial blood clot in his left calf before the October 11 game against the Jaguars in London.... Continue Reading →
Behind the PWHL: A Conversation with Chris Burkett
The Professional Women’s Hockey League (“PWHL”) has quickly changed the landscape of women’s professional hockey. With growing attendance, expansion into new markets, and increasing attention from sponsors and broadcasters, the league has accomplished a great deal in a short period of time. However, establishing the PWHL required years of negotiations, legal work, and difficult decisions... Continue Reading →
Is “Timeless” Enough? The Brewers’ Ticket Promise Meets the World Series
In 2015, the Milwaukee Brewers launched a “Timeless Ticket,” allowing 1,000 fans who purchased this $1,000 ticket to attend a single home game of their choosing at any time. The promotion included a one-pound brass ticket engraved with the purchaser’s name, and an information card specifying these special tickets can be redeemed for the “best... Continue Reading →
Division III Athletes are Athletes Too
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 →
Who Governs Collegiate Sports?
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 →
What the 2026 WNBA Finals Reveal About the League’s $2.2 Billion Media Deal
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 →
Jalen Hurts’s Eagles May Be Shielded, but His Doctors Might Not Be
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 →
Bryce Underwood: Michigan’s Multimillion-Dollar Gamble and the Risks of College Athlete Compensation
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 →
NCAA Affirms Major Changes to Men’s Soccer Calendar, but Questions Remain
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 →