The Ralph C. Wilson Foundation was created after the death of former Buffalo Bills owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. The Foundation was given $1.2 billion to spend over the course of 20-years. The money that funds the Foundation comes from the sale of the Buffalo Bills to the Pegula family. The 20-year limit on spending... Continue Reading →
The Boston Red Sox are facing a lawsuit over them “allegedly” charging fans junk fees. Junk Fees are extra added fees, that fans find out about at the end of purchasing a ticket. They artificially inflate the price of the tickets and aren’t disclosed until ticket checkout.[1] The lawsuit is a class action alleging... Continue Reading →
On April 6, the Boston Red Sox played the Milwaukee Brewers in what has been a slow start for the baseball giant. The Red Sox lost the game, but the press conference after the game had fans talking more than the score. During the press conference following a game in which he was... Continue Reading →
The NFL insider space is oftentimes a race to see who can get scoops the fastest. With that comes typical journalistic ethics, which have been a topic of discussion in this space since the viral pictures of (now former) NFL insider Dianna Russini and Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel circulated through the internet. There are... Continue Reading →
For the first time in the WNBA’s nearly three-decade history, players will earn million-dollar salaries. The collective bargaining agreement ratified last month is the reason why. The WNBPA and the league negotiated a new deal that dramatically restructured player compensation at every level, from rookies entering their first professional contract to veteran superstars signing extensions. ... Continue Reading →
I recently had the opportunity to interview Julia Harter, Legal Coordinator at Excel Sports Management, and 2025 Tulane University School of Law graduate. In doing so, I was fortunate to learn more about what it takes to build a successful career in sports law as a student and a new graduate. Our conversation covered Julia’s... Continue Reading →
In 2024, Masterson v. NCAA challenged the NCAA on its ban on Canadian Hockey League (CHL) players. This led the NCAA to change its eligibility rules to allow former junior hockey players to compete in college hockey. Now, the door has opened for players from the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL to play college hockey. According to... Continue Reading →
Last week, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier publicly challenged the NFL’s famous Rooney Rule, arguing the rule is discriminatory and in violation of Florida law. Despite these attacks, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell does not seem to be backing down, stating, “we believe that diversity has been a benefit to the National Football League…We are well... Continue Reading →
If you are a fan of the NFL, you are almost certainly aware of how viewing the games has drastically changed in the past few years. In the past, you would simply turn on your TV, flip to the channel the game is always on, and proceed to watch your team compete for the Lombardy. ... Continue Reading →
The new NFL league year is underway, and the NFL is already fielding a giant problem for the next season. Much like the Players Association, the NFL Referees also have a union (NFLRA) that negotiates a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the NFL. The NFL and the NFLRA are... Continue Reading →