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 →
Today the NFL announced that Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt has been suspended for 8 games following the conclusion of the NFL's investigation into multiple incidents of violence this past year. Much like the infamous Ray Rice video, TMZ released video of Hunt assaulting a young woman in a Cleveland hotel in February, 2018.... Continue Reading →
A recent petition is calling for Gillette to end its naming rights sponsorship of the Patriots’ stadium in response to Robert Kraft’s criminal charges. These developments could lead to morals clauses regarding team owner conduct being standard in stadium naming rights agreements. The sports world was rocked last month when New England Patriots owner Robert... 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 new MLB lineup rule aims to protect the integrity of the game and prevent any gambling scandal like the infamous Black Sox scandal of 1919. Major League Baseball has updated its policy and procedures regarding game lineups for the 2019-2020 season. Last year, MLB teams were allowed to announce their lineups whenever and however... Continue Reading →
Oracle Park (formerly AT&T Park) in San Francisco, California The Oakland Raiders sought to play in San Francisco while their new Las Vegas stadium is being constructed. Here’s why this didn’t happen. The Oakland (and soon to be Las Vegas) Raiders are looking to lease the Oakland Coliseum for $7.5 million for the 2019 NFL... 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 →
Facing a lawsuit from Robert Vanech, the AAF must stay focused on its core business so that it does not end up like the USFL The Alliance of American Football (AAF) continues to stay in the headlines, but not for the right reasons. The AAF’s season started with a bang when it debuted on February... Continue Reading →
