By publicly announcing a 2026 deadline for making a formal decision on league expansion, the NBA is signaling that it is in the final phase of its expansion feasibility process. This process involves a multi‑stage evaluation of market strength, ownership readiness, financial modeling, and competitive‑balance implications. The feasibility process is designed to identify markets that... Continue Reading →
The aftermath of the House settlement has led us to the world of the College Sports Commission (CSC) and NIL Go, a clearinghouse for reviewing NIL deals between third parties and college athletes. This system has been put in place as an enforcement mechanism, although where the authority comes from is not very clear. The... Continue Reading →
Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman will miss the NASCAR Cup race in Las Vegas this upcoming weekend.[1] On March 1st, Bowman fell ill, and was diagnosed with vertigo.[2] He attempted to complete laps at the Ten Tenths Motor Club road course, but he has not been cleared to return full-time.[3] Hendrick Motorsports President, Jeff Andrews... Continue Reading →
The news just broke that the Baltimore Ravens have backed out of their trade deal with the Las Vegas Raiders for 5-time Pro Bowler Maxx Crosby. The official tampering period for the NFL free agent period opened on Monday. This allows for NFL players and their agents to officially open negotiations with other teams... Continue Reading →
The New England Patriots have officially made their first major move of the offseason, releasing star wide receiver Stefon Diggs after just one season.[1] Diggs, 32, was just one season into his three-year deal with the Patriots before being abruptly dropped after the team’s recent Super Bowl run. If one were to look at the... Continue Reading →
By now you may have heard about the infamous call between President Trump and the USA Men’s Olympic Hockey team. Video of the incident, which was posted to social media, showed the USA Men’s Team laughing at a “joke” the President made about the US Women’s Team. The USA Men’s Hockey Team... Continue Reading →
The State of Mississippi recently passed House Bill 4014, which is a bill that would allow student-athletes to earn money on their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) exempt from state income tax. This is the latest action in what appears to be an arms race in SEC country as far as finding ways to improve... Continue Reading →
It was a turbulent weekend for professional basketball, as two prominent players– one from the NBA, and one from the WNBA– each found themselves on the wrong side of the law within one day of each other, raising familiar questions about athlete conduct, league responsibility, and the legal exposure that comes with a life of... Continue Reading →
The two‑way contract, introduced in 2017 and expanded under the 2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement, represents one of the most consequential innovations in the NBA’s labor architecture. Far from a marginal roster mechanism, the two‑way system has become a central pillar of the league’s developmental strategy, reshaping the relationship between the NBA and the G-League while... Continue Reading →
Atlanta Braves Jurickson Profar is currently facing a 162-game suspension due to testing positive for a performance enhancing drug.[1] The report states that Profar will forfeit his $15 million salary, and will be ineligible for both the postseason and the World Baseball Classic.[2] Last year, the MLB suspended Profar for eighty games without pay because... Continue Reading →