Photo via: The Associated Press With taxes, agent commission, and an income-share agreement, how much is Tatis really earning? For most, $340 million paid out over 14 years is life-changing money. For Major League Baseball (MLB) player Fernando Tatis Jr, it’s just a deal with the San Diego Padres. However, this contract is different than... Continue Reading →
Vincent Jackson’s Family Donates His Brain to Boston University’s CTE Center After Death
Photo Source: Yahoo Vincent Jackson, former NFL wide receiver, was found dead on Monday in his hotel room located at a Homewood Suites in Brandon, Florida. Jackson's family reported him missing on February 10. However, the missing persons case was canceled when deputies were able to locate and speak with Jackson at the hotel on... Continue Reading →
The Legality Behind the PLL/MLL “Merger” & Antitrust Concerns
On December 16, 2020, the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) announced a merger with Major League Lacrosse (MLL). Under this agreement, the leagues will operate as one under the "PLL" brand and model. This did not come as a shock to those in the lacrosse world. Since September 2018, when co-founders Paul and Mike Rabil created... Continue Reading →
Super Bowl LV: What to Expect During COVID
Photo Source: YARDBARKER The Super Bowl is the largest game of the year for the National Football League ("NFL"). Last year, 62,417 fans sat in the stands and watched the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the San Francisco 49ers. This Sunday, February 7, it will be a different experience for fans who are attending to watch... Continue Reading →
Cleveland Indians will change their nickname for the 2022 season.
Source: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports In the midst of NFL week 14, the largest sports news of the day came from baseball. The New York Times reported that the Cleveland Indians would make an imminent nickname change — removing Indians. Cleveland ownership confirmed the reports Monday. https://twitter.com/Indians/status/1338559595774681089 The Cleveland Baseball Team took up the... Continue Reading →
Texas High School Football Player is Charged with Assault after Attacking Referee
photo source: texashsfootball.com In a game between the Edinburg High School Bobcats and the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Bears last Thursday, Emmanuel Duron was ejected for exchanging words with the referee after a roughing the passer call. Duron was escorted off the field by a coach before rushing back to violently blindside the referee, Fred Garcia. Garcia,... Continue Reading →
Supreme Court denies the NFL’s writ of certiorari. But, has the Supreme Court already ruled on the matter?
Source: DirecTV/https://www.att.com/directv/nfl-sunday-ticket/ The Supreme Court denied the NFL's writ of certiorari regarding DirecTV NFL Sunday Ticket antitrust concerns. Plaintiffs Ninth Inning, Inc., et al., filed an antitrust lawsuit against the NFL, the member teams, and DirecTV. Traditionally, NFL teams cannot compete for viewers outside of their home region during the same time slot. If the... Continue Reading →
Sportsbooks Paying You Back?
Photo Source: Abby Drey / adrey@centraldaily.com Indiana and Penn State football provided a thrilling start to the Big Ten season, but not without a hugely controversial referee call along with it. With Indiana going for the 2 point conversion down 1 in overtime, Indiana's quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. dove full extension to the pylon to... Continue Reading →
COVID and the Upcoming Expansion Draft have the Buffalo Sabres Playing Chess
Source: Twitter/@buffalosabres Taylor Hall shocked the hockey world by signing a one-year, $8 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres. This news came as a surprise to many, for both Sabres fans and the league. https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1315428801971662850 Hall, the Hart Memorial Trophy winner for the player most valuable to his team in 2018, reunites with former head... Continue Reading →
BSELS FantasyPalooza
As we prepare to watch the rare Tuesday night football game, the Buffalo Sports and Entertainment Law Society is pleased to announce some exciting opportunities this upcoming week! We are pleased to announce two Round Table Discussions this Thursday, October 15th, and Tuesday, October 20th. On Thursday, October 15th at 5:30 pm, we will have... Continue Reading →