The NCAA’s latest enforcement action has placed a harsh spotlight on game integrity in college basketball, after six men’s basketball players across three programs were permanently ruled ineligible for their roles in betting-related misconduct. The most visible figure in the scandal is former University of New Orleans guard Cedquavious “Dae Dae” Hunter, who has since... Continue Reading →
The rapid growth of legalized sports wagering in the United States has created new oversight responsibilities for professional leagues, including the National Basketball Association (“NBA”). As part of an ongoing inquiry into potential betting-related misconduct, the NBA recently asked multiple teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, to provide cell phones and internal documents to assist... Continue Reading →
For decades, hockey has carried a certain image, fast, physical, and, for too long, dominated by men. But across the country, a quiet revolution is taking place in rinks big and small: girls are lacing up their skates, picking up sticks, and stepping into a space that once seemed out of reach. Youth girls’ hockey... Continue Reading →
Netflix is facing a new lawsuit over its Formula 1 miniseries Senna, which dramatizes the life and career of Brazilian racing legend Ayrton Senna. The six-episode series, released globally in late 2024, follows Senna’s rise through Formula 1, his rivalry with Alain Prost, and his tragic death at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix. Though praised... Continue Reading →
A recent incident at PPG Paints Arena, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins, has renewed debate over fan safety in professional sports venues. During a home game earlier this month, a fan reportedly fell from the upper concourse into the lower seating area, sustaining life-threatening injuries.[1] While details surrounding the accident remain under investigation, the event highlights... Continue Reading →
For over three decades, Texas Tech fans have celebrated home football games with a uniquely Texan flair: tossing tortillas into the air as the team took the field for kickoff at Jones AT&T Stadium. The tradition symbolized Raider pride and rowdy enthusiasm. But this fall, that long-standing ritual came to an end. On October 20th,... Continue Reading →
Few lawyers have reshaped the world of sports as profoundly as Jeffrey L. Kessler, Co-Executive Chairman of Winston & Strawn LLP. Kessler, recognized as one of the nation’s leading antitrust and sports lawyers, has built a career successfully challenging entrenched power structures in professional and collegiate athletics. Finding Sports Law by Chance Kessler did not... Continue Reading →
As professional sports venues continue modernizing the fan experience, biometric and facial-authentication systems are emerging as the newest tool to streamline stadium entry. The Buffalo Bills appear to be preparing for this innovation, as reflected in the team’s public privacy policy, which acknowledges the potential collection of biometric information if fans choose to participate in... Continue Reading →
What happens when the convenience of digital ticketing collides with new legal challenges? That question is now before a federal court in a proposed class action involving Major League Baseball’s Ballpark app. The complaint alleges that fans’ tickets have disappeared from the app and that the league should have stronger protections in place.[1] The lead... Continue Reading →
A transgender runner has filed suit against SUNY Geneseo and the NCAA, alleging she was excluded from a collegiate race solely because of her gender identity.[1] The case lands amid a storm of shifting policies, pro-athletics governance, and growing litigation over eligibility in women’s sports. The complaint claims violations of Title IX and the Equal Protection... Continue Reading →