On July 20, 2023, NFL owners unanimously voted to approve the sale of the Washington Commanders.[1] A partnership led by Josh Harris will take over control of the franchise.[2] The franchise has been under the ownership of Dan and Tanya Snyder since May 1999.[3] The sale was approved by the NFL owners just over two... Continue Reading →
On July 5, 2023, it was announced that Saudi Arabia is going to create a multibillion-dollar investment company that will “expand its sports interests.”[1] Saudi Arabia has been accused of using its investment in sports to distract the public from their poor record on human rights, which continues to be called into question. This act... Continue Reading →
Recently, Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi announced that he will sign a deal to play for Major League Soccer (MLS) team Inter Miami.[1] Messi will reportedly start playing for Inter Miami in late July, 2023.[2] Soccer, more widely known as football across the globe, is the most popular sport in the world. However, it is... Continue Reading →
EA Sports (EA) is being sued by the Brandr Group (TBG) over the name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal it offered to college athletes for the new College Football video game.[1] EA worked with OneTeam Partners to facilitate any group deals for the game pursuant to an agreement made in May, 2023.[2] The game is... Continue Reading →
Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies and Jack Jones of the New England Patriots have both run into trouble due to gun related incidents in the past month. In March 2023, the NBA suspended Ja Morant for eight games after he brandished a gun in a nightclub on Instagram Live.[1] The NBA said Morant had... Continue Reading →
Many people in the basketball community have expressed their discontent with star NBA players who sit out games. Players opt to sit out of games to rest for what they would consider “higher-pressure games.”[1] People have criticized this for a plethora of reasons. Magic Johnson’s criticism was twofold: first, he ridiculed the idea that players... Continue Reading →
It was announced on Tuesday that the group led by Michael Andlauer purchased the Ottawa Senators for a $950 million.[1] The record setting price tag eclipsed the previous highmark of $900 million, set when the Pittsburgh Penguins sold in 2021.[2] The team was put up for sale by the Melnyk family after the death of... Continue Reading →
Paul Iya is a 2013 graduate from the University at Buffalo School of Law and is currently a certified NFLPA agent working as the Director of Legal Affairs at Generation Sports Group. Agency is the dream for some who intend to pursue a career in sports law. Paul Iya is currently living that dream, so... Continue Reading →
This past Tuesday, June 6, the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and LIV Golf announced that they agreed to a merger.[1] The agreement combines the commercial entities into a new company.[2] The merger shocked the golf world, as the companies have been at odds since LIV Golf was officially announced in October 2021.[3] LIV Golf... Continue Reading →
On May 19, 2019, DeMaurice Smith, the executive director of the NFL Players Association, went on the Sports Junkies podcast and took a stand against on-field activities for which players were not being paid.[1] This includes Organized Team Activities (OTAs), which are entirely voluntary workouts.[2] However, OTAs are the only opportunity players have to run... Continue Reading →