[1] Last month just days before America’s biggest sporting event of the year, former NFL wide receiver Michael Irvin was pulled from his NFL Network coverage of Super Bowl 57. Irvin lost not only his scheduled appearance alongside Stephen A. Smith on the hit ESPN show “First Take,” but many paid personal appearances in the... Continue Reading →
Projected NBA Lottery Pick Brandon Miller Linked to Fatal Shooting
The Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball program has found itself under a microscope since Darius Miles, a former player, was arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with the fatal shooting of Jamea Jonae Harris, a 23-year-old woman. In addition to Miles, two freshman players have been tangentially linked to the case. One of... Continue Reading →
No Delay Granted for PGA in Upcoming Trial Against LIV Golf – PGA Impleads New Party in Response.
This past Friday, February 24th, the PGA Tour was denied a request to delay the start of the upcoming trial against the new LIV Golf league. In response, the PGA immediately amended their counterclaim to include two new parties - Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), and its governor, Yasir Al-Rumayyan. This move indicates... Continue Reading →
NCAA Issues First Ruling in a Name, Image and Likeness Infractions Case
This week, the NCAA penalized female athletes over a steak dinner, but gave a free pass to an alleged accessory to murder. The TikTok famous University of Miami women’s basketball stars, the Cavinder twins’ case is significant. It serves as the NCAA’s first infractions ruling in a Name, Image and Likeness related matter.[1] This is significant... Continue Reading →
Celebrities and Athletes Continue to Face Suit for Crypto Endorsements
Famous people are facing scrutiny for their involvement in promoting fraudulent assets and businesses. Cryptocurrency coins, cryptocurrency exchanges, and blockchain-verified images have all used the image and likeness of some of the world's biggest superstars to promote themselves and attract investors. The failure and fraud linked to some of these assets have brought lawsuits and... Continue Reading →
Disney vs. DeSantis: The Culture War invading the Happiest Place on Earth
At the time Walt Disney World was proposed to be built in the mid-60s, the 25,000-acre property where the recreational development would take place could not be supported by the surrounding Orange and Osceola counties. They did not have the services or the resources to bring Disney World to life. In 1967, the Florida State... Continue Reading →
#FreeTheSnake or Bear the Consequences
The XFL is already up against a decision that will serve as a litmus test for the success of the league. Upper management has approached a fork in the road, and despite Yogi Berra’s advice, they must choose one side over the other. The consequences of this decision will forever alter the projection of the... Continue Reading →
Western Hockey League Suspensions Highlight Lack of Agency for Major Junior Players
The Western Hockey League (“WHL”) announced in a short statement on their website on February 11, 2023 that the league was suspending four Moose Jaw Warriors players - Connor Ungar, 21, Max Wanner, 19, Lynden Lakovic, 16, and Marek Howell, 16 – indefinitely pending an investigation into possible violations of team rules and WHL Standard... Continue Reading →
DP World Tour Players Arbitrate LIV Golf Dispute.
On February 10th, thirteen golfers who had participated in both the DP World Tour and LIV Golf events completed a five day arbitration hearing. The outcome of this hearing will determine the extent to which the DP World Tour can enforce regulations on its players. This dispute began in the summer of 2022, and... Continue Reading →
Hall of Fame Quarterback Brett Favre’s defamation lawsuits could backfire
[1] On Thursday February 9th, retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre filed three defamation lawsuits in Mississippi against fellow retired NFL players Shannon Sharpe and Pat McAfee, as well as against Mississippi State Auditor Shad White.[2] Favre has sued the three men over allegations that they made false and defamatory statements regarding his alleged involvement in... Continue Reading →