The NFL insider space is oftentimes a race to see who can get scoops the fastest. With that comes typical journalistic ethics, which have been a topic of discussion in this space since the viral pictures of (now former) NFL insider Dianna Russini and Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel circulated through the internet. There are... Continue Reading →
In 2024, Masterson v. NCAA challenged the NCAA on its ban on Canadian Hockey League (CHL) players. This led the NCAA to change its eligibility rules to allow former junior hockey players to compete in college hockey. Now, the door has opened for players from the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL to play college hockey. According to... Continue Reading →
Tiger Woods has had yet another motor vehicle incident involving driving under the influence. The most recent incident occurred last week, when he rolled his Range Rover in a 20 mph residential neighborhood. Reports have indicated that this incident was not alcohol-related, but Tiger had narcotics in his pocket. He is now stepping away from... Continue Reading →
With the chaos of the NCAA Basketball Tournament, it is easy to forget that there is currently a groundbreaking case in arbitration involving 18 University of Nebraska football players challenging the denial of over one million dollars in combined third-party NIL deals. Two weeks ago, I wrote an initial blog highlighting the details of the... 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 →
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 →
One of the most high-profile NIL related lawsuits in college sports recently settled between quarterback Jaden Rashada (a former Florida recruit) and various individuals involved with the University of Florida. Former head football coach Billy Napier, former staff member Marcus Castro-Walker, Florida booster Hugh Hathcock, and an automotive shop connected to boosters, were all named... Continue Reading →
Coaches often feel inclined to make public statements about their team’s performance. Earlier this month, former Kansas State Men’s Basketball head coach Jerome Tang found himself in hot water with the national media after harsh comments about the Wildcats’ performance in a blowout loss to Cincinnati. In the days after Tang’s comments, Kansas State made... Continue Reading →
The NCAA typically does not allow athletes to compete in college sports if they have ever signed a professional contract. According to ESPN, the issue came to light when former Alabama men’s basketball player Charles Bediako decided to return to the team after spending the 2023-2024 season in the NBA G League, the NBA’s professional... Continue Reading →
If you follow college sports in any capacity, you understand that the landscape has been rapidly evolving over the last decade. All the changes from transfer portal to NIL have led to the creation of the College Sports Commission (CSC), which is a new entity specifically created to enforce the terms of the House v.... Continue Reading →