Fans of professional sports often overlook one of the most important parts of sports: the mental side of the game. It is easy to focus on the physical talent on display in professional sports, but the mental aspect is just as crucial for the best athletes in the world. Dr. Chris Siuta is the team... Continue Reading →
Since my previous blog post concerning the future of LIV Golf (Speculation Surrounding the Future of LIV Golf and Analyzing its Impact to this Point), the league and the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) have remained in the news for the same issues. According to The Wall Street Journal, Saudi Arabia’s PIF announced that it... Continue Reading →
Comments made by LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil recently have caused speculation and uncertainty regarding the league’s future. Though this is not a confirmed collapse of LIV Golf, O’Neil emphasized funding through the 2026 season and never confirmed anything beyond that. A statement like this can create pressure points from a legal and business perspective.... Continue Reading →
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 →