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 →
Almost a decade after being implemented into the CBA, the “Rose Rule” is Drastically Affecting Where one of the NBA’s Biggest Stars will Play in the Future The Collective Bargaining Agreements of many professional sports leagues include quirky rules that often leave fans wondering why they were included in the first place. For the National... Continue Reading →
On Monday, superstar forward Anthony Davis informed the New Orleans Pelicans that he had no intentions of re-signing with the team at the end of his contract, and publicly requested a trade from the only franchise that he has played for in his entire seven-year career. There had been rumblings about Davis being frustrated with... Continue Reading →
In professional sports, athletes are effectively bound by the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the players and the league. CBAs govern the decisions made by both sides, and confine the options of both athletes and management on how they respond to the issues facing their respective league. One of the biggest issues the... Continue Reading →
