Imane Khelif has become one of the most talked-about figures in international boxing, not only for her Olympic triumph but for the controversy surrounding her right to compete. The Algerian fighter was thrown into the spotlight in 2023 when the International Boxing Association (“IBA”) barred her from the world championships, claiming she had “failed gender... Continue Reading →
Malik Beasley Gambling Investigation Raises Questions Over Credibility of Pro Leagues
On June 29, 2025, reports emerged that federal investigators have launched an investigation into Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley, focusing on allegations of gambling on NBA games1. Beasley is just the latest subject in a string of athletes—both in the NBA and in other professional sports leagues—who have been accused of using their positions to... Continue Reading →
Making the Trade: Will We Ever See Another Pro Sports IPO?
Photo credit: https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/12/what-is-a-stock-ticker.asp When you think of professional sports, you probably think of trades being made. But you are probably thinking of players swapping teams, not Wall Street swapping stocks. That’s because coming across a publicly traded sports franchise is not very common.[1] There are myriad of reasons for that, but when making this decision... Continue Reading →
NFL Owners Take the Sack: NFL Valuations Drive Owner Wealth
Photo Credit: https://www.directv.com/insider/highest-paid-nfl-players/ What’s the easiest way to make $1 billion in a year? Own an NFL franchise! Okay, maybe it’s not that simple. But that is exactly what happened for Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula over this past year.[1] Hi net worth has increased by a total of ~$3 billion since purchasing the Buffalo... Continue Reading →
Djokovic Backtracking? A Call for Increased Prize Money at the Grand Slams
On March 21, 2025, some of the biggest names in professional tennis signed a letter “seeking more prize money and a greater say in what they called ‘decisions that directly impact us.’”[1] News of this letter is only just breaking, coincidently a little over two weeks after the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) filed a... Continue Reading →
The PGA Tours Newest Experiment: TGL Golf League
Last month Tomorrow’s Golf League (“TGL”) officially kicked off its inaugural season backed by two of the sport’s biggest superstars, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. The first of its kind league partnered with the PGA Tour to provide an experience that allows fans to watch some of the top golfers in the world up close and... Continue Reading →
Buffalo Pro Soccer: USL Expansion, Stadium Plans, and Economic Impact
The anticipation for the 2026 World Cup is growing. Investment in US soccer is at levels not seen since the 1994 World Cup. Following the US hosting of the World Cup in 1994, soccer in America took off. Before 1994, there was no sustainable American professional soccer league.[i] Since then, Major League Soccer, the top tier... Continue Reading →
2025: The Year of the PGA & LIV Golf Merger?
As the 2025 PGA Tour season got underway a few short weeks ago, many questions remain around the status of the PGA, LIV merger. Most importantly, players and fans want to know if this will be the year that the professional golf world comes together once again. Towards the end of the 2024 season,... Continue Reading →
Tyson-Paul Fight Shifts to a Courtroom Brawl
The much-anticipated boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul was streamed live by Netflix on November 15, 2024. Netflix claims the event was the most-streamed sporting event with 38 million concurrent streams in the US, with a total of 65 million concurrent streams globally.[1] Lawsuit over Streaming Although billed as a landmark event for... Continue Reading →
How Voters Decided on Sports Issues in This Year’s Elections
Sports-related issues appeared on ballots across the country as voters went to the polls yesterday. The results from this election continue to shape sports impact on public policy and management of public resources. Sports Betting Since the Supreme Court struck down the federal ban on sports betting in 2018[1], most states have legalized sports betting... Continue Reading →