When California residents headed to the polls to vote in the 2022 midterm elections, they had the option to vote in favor of two propositions that would advance the legalization of sports betting in the state.[1] Voters in California did not approve either of these propositions, so for now, sports betting will not be legal... Continue Reading →
Lawsuits against Madison Square Garden or one of its entities might now be met with a temporary ban from events. Image of MSG welcoming fans it hasn't banned – NBC.com Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corporation (“MSG”) is the business that owns the popular Madison Square Garden, Radio City, Beacon Theater, and Chicago Theater venues. The... Continue Reading →
The NBA’s current lottery system encourages teams who are struggling to do the least possible to be in the best position to select the draft prospect of their choice. The NBA lottery system works like this: The bottom 14 teams are put into a lottery and based on their standings at the end of... Continue Reading →
[1] Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, and Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love headline the ownership group of a Major League Pickleball team.[2] The athletes are joined by James’ business partner Maverick Carter, their family office LRMR Ventures, the investment firm SC Holdings, Relevent Sports Group co-owner and CEO... Continue Reading →
[1] Robert Sarver, owner of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns and the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, has been suspended for one year and fined $10 million by the NBA as a result of an investigation that was commissioned after ESPN published a story in November 2021 detailing allegations of racist, misogynistic, and hostile incidents over his nearly... Continue Reading →
Ms. Brock joined the LA Clippers in April 2021 as Counsel, Business and Legal Affairs, and was promoted to Associate General Counsel in November 2021. As AGC, Ms. Brock provides legal advice to the team on a variety of matters including sponsorship, marketing, entertainment/IP, labor and employment, and data privacy. She negotiates and drafts various... Continue Reading →
Photo Via: The Guardian New York City vaccination mandate restricts Kyrie Irving; others unvaccinated can still play in NYC. The National Basketball Association is widely considered as a ‘player friendly league.’ NBA athletes often have the autonomy to act and speak as they wish and are championed for doing so. The NBA, staying on brand,... Continue Reading →
Photo via: USA Today ESPN rumored to be publishing multiple accusations of racism, sexism, and sexual harassment against Robert Sarver Donald Sterling and Jerry Richardson. Two names professional sports team owners never want to find themselves in conversation with. However, NBA and WNBA team owner Robert Sarver (“Sarver”), is in danger of just that. According... Continue Reading →
Photo Via: NBC New York 18 former NBA Players, a coach, and a player’s wife are being indicted on a $4M Health Care Fraud Scheme The Manhattan Federal Court, no not Madison Square Garden, will be up against 18 former National Basketball Association (“NBA”) players, an NBA assistant coach, and a player’s wife (19 defendants... Continue Reading →
Photo Source: The Canadian Press / Jason Franson The NBA and NHL share the winter and spring schedule in venues across North America. However, the leagues are in two different situations during the 2020 COVID-19 suspension. The future of NBA salaries are in flux, with players not understanding what the future holds, while a select... Continue Reading →