On March 21, 2025, some of the biggest names in professional tennis signed a letter “seeking more prize money and a greater say in what they called ‘decisions that directly impact us.’”[1] News of this letter is only just breaking, coincidently a little over two weeks after the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) filed a... Continue Reading →
Background and UF’s Title IX Policy Todd Golden, the University of Florida (“UF”) Men’s Basketball Coach, has been “accused by an undefined number of [UF student] women for sexual harassment and stalking [over the course of one year] . . . .”[1] UF “received a formal Title IX complaint [regarding] Golden [on] Sept[ember] 27[,] [which]... Continue Reading →
The Facts On October 2, 2024, 23XI Racing LLC (“23XI”), a professional auto racing company owned in part by basketball legend Michael Jordan, as well as another company – Front Row Motorsports, Inc. (“Front Row”) – filed a complaint in the Western District of North Carolina accusing “NASCAR of being a monopoly in a joint... Continue Reading →
Background/Facts On October 31, 2024, the Chicago Cubs entered into an agreement with the United States Justice Department (DOJ) “requiring the team to remediate Wrigley Field by improving accessibility and sight lines for disabled patrons throughout the ballpark — from the bleachers to the premium club seats.”[1] This settlement comes over two years (i.e., beginning... Continue Reading →
On October 15, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, reversed a district court and allowed a consumer class action to continue against the NBA for alleged violations of individuals' privacy rights by disclosing personal information.”[1] The Facts Plaintiff Michael Salazar “signed up for an online email newsletter offered at no... Continue Reading →
Earlier this month, former NFL reporter Jim Trotter reached an out of court settlement with the NFL regarding his claim of employment discrimination. In September of 2023, Trotter filed a complaint in federal court alleging that his contract with the NFL was not renewed in retalaition for his critical reporting on the NFL's track record... Continue Reading →
On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, basketball legend Micheal Jordan “accused NASCAR of being a monopoly in a joint antitrust lawsuit . . . .”[1] Jordan is currently the co-owner of 23XI Racing, a professional auto racing organization that competes in the NASCAR Cup Series. The company is also co-owned by Denny Hamlin, current Joe Gibbs... Continue Reading →
Jon Coyles grew up in upstate New York and attended the University of Rochester, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and philosophy. A former high school track & field member, Jon continued his love for the sport at the collegiate level, and ran for the Yellowjackets (University of Rochester) varsity team. Coming... Continue Reading →
In May of 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States released an opinion – Murphy v. National College Athletic Association – which “struck down a 1992 federal law . . . that effectively banned commercial sports betting in most states . . . .”[1] In essence, the opinion “open[ed] the door to legalizing the... Continue Reading →
On September 12, 2024, during a Week 2 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, “[t]wo of the most fragile things in the NFL collided[:] Damar Hamlin’s [Buffalo Bills] chest and Tua Tagovailoa’s [Miami Dolphins] head.”[1] This collision sent shockwaves through the sports world for two reasons. First, it was Hamlin’s chest that made contact with Tagovailoa.... Continue Reading →