Left: Jacobus Rentmeester's original photograph for Life Magazine in 1984. Upper right: Nike's promotional photo for Air Jordan, taken in 1985. Bottom right: Nike's famous "Jumpman" logo, which was adapted from Nike's photo of Jordan and introduced in 1987. After spending years in lower federal courts, the Supreme Court has denied certiorari in a copyright... Continue Reading →
During the NBA’s preseason, Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors faced the Sacramento Kings in an exhibition game, that, in most cases, would have been just another tune-up for the regular season. However, this game was special for both Durant and the fans in attendance, as it signified a return to professional basketball in... Continue Reading →
While some of college basketball's brightest stars prepare to take center stage in the NCAA Basketball tournament, it is important to remember why some of these players are actually there in the first place: a clear antitrust violation by the NCAA. With March Madness now in full swing, it is time to once again look... Continue Reading →
The ongoing controversy regarding athletes speaking out and demonstrating on societal and government issues was the topic of discussion at a special event on March 7, 2019 sponsored by the School of Law’s Center for the Advancement of Sport and the Office of Inclusive Excellence. “Freedom of Expression: The First Amendment and Athletics" featured four... Continue Reading →
The NBA has been dealing with the issue of "tanking" more than ever over the course of the last decade, and the recent success of the Philadelphia 76ers has seemed to legitimize this practice of losing games on purpose. With the prospect of Zion Williamson waiting for whatever franchise is able to land the #1... Continue Reading →
The Dallas Mavericks are seeking a trademark in “El Matador.” But should “El Matador” himself grant his team permission to seek the trademark? Last week, I discussed the problems that arose from “FitzMagic,” a nickname that Miami Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick tried to register as a trademark. His application was ultimately denied by the U.S.... Continue Reading →
Tim Donaghy is widely known as the referee who bet on NBA games and was punished for it back in 2008. Now his story is back in the news because of a recent ESPN article that claims he also fixed these games that he admitted to wagering on. In July of 2007, the FBI started... Continue Reading →
The NBA has worked hard the past few years to restructure its All-Star festivities, and it has done wonders for both the game and the league as a whole. This past weekend, the National Basketball Association hosted its 68th annual All-Star weekend, and this year’s festivities took place in Charlotte, NC. The game had its... Continue Reading →
The NBA’s New System of Select Contracts Brings about More Questions than Answers for “Elite” Players. A few weeks back, in an article discussing the league’s one-year-removed rule, we briefly touched on the NBA’s introduction of Select Contracts. Introduced unexpectedly as a surprise to many, these contracts have been advertised as a “comprehensive professional path,”... Continue Reading →
