While most of you are aware of sportsbooks like FanDuel and DraftKings, a different type of platform known as prediction markets is blurring the line between “financial trading” and sports betting. Now, these platforms are at the center of a growing legal battle over who has the authority to regulate them: the states or the... Continue Reading →
The NFL is set to host a record nine international games across four continents and seven countries during the 2026 season.[1] Recently, the League staged games in Melbourne, Australia, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, requiring the Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys to travel nearly 8,000 and 5,000 miles, respectively. These games now represent more... Continue Reading →
The Protect College Sports Act (PCSA) is heading to the House of Representatives after passing the Senate in a 77–22 vote on Monday, September 28.[1] The bill would establish a federal framework for collegiate athletics, including a limited antitrust exemption protecting the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and its member institutions when enforcing rules governing... Continue Reading →
The Protect College Sports Act (PCSA) is a bipartisan bill, led by Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), that aims to deliver stability to college athletics.[1] On September 17, 2026, the Senate voted 77-22 to proceed to consideration of the PCSA, and the bill now awaits further consideration and a final Senate vote.[2]... Continue Reading →
The National Football League (NFL) requires that players be three years removed from high school before they are eligible for the NFL Draft.[1] This rule was challenged under antitrust law by former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett in 2004, but ultimately failed before the Second Circuit.[2] The Court held that the eligibility rule was... Continue Reading →