Serial Liar in Clippers Cap Probe Sentenced to Prison
A key figure in the NBA's investigation into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap via a no-show endorsement deal with Kawhi Leonard is headed to prison and is described as a serial liar & fraudster. That could be good news for the Clippers: https://t.co/d6yhIvMOjK.
Unionizing College Athletes Needed to End Economic Chaos
It's hard to see a viable resolution to the chaos of modern college sports economics without some of the athletes, particularly those in power conferences, becoming employees & unionizing. Until then, it will be bills and lawsuits, with lobbyists and lawyers...
US Soccer, MLS Secure $500M Antitrust Victory on Appeal
U.S. Soccer and Major League Soccer score a win against NASL at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, as the federal appeals court upholds last year's jury trial win in a $500 million antitrust case. @Sportico has the...
QB's Lawsuit Spotlights NIL, Betting, Eligibility Clash
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby sues the NCAA in a case that blends NIL, sports betting, addiction and eligibility. It's a sports law bonanza for the 2020s. My @Sportico legal take: https://t.co/vxGlqC47jh.
NCAA Settlement Dispute Puts NIL Market Future at Risk
The NCAA House settlement is suddenly unsettled as the two sides file dueling briefs over how to interpret what the settlement language says and, just as importantly, doesn’t say. The marketplace for NIL deals is at stake. My @Sportico legal column: https://t.co/dBcsRJvvMu.
1961 Sports Broadcasting Act Shields only Free TV, Not Streaming
To add, the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 (which Trump is referring to) only exempts from antitrust scrutiny national TV deals broadcast via sponsored telecasting, meaning free, over-the-air. It does nothing for streaming, cable TV or paid satellite TV. https://t.co/K0g9K4Trkx....
Cubs Win Key Ruling in Wrigley View Rooftop Lawsuit
Looking forward to joining @CNN and anchors @brikeilarcnn and @Boris_Sanchez at 3:50 pm EST today to talk about the Chicago Cubs lawsuit against Wrigley View Rooftop. On Monday, I wrote about a key ruling by the judge in favor of...
Italian Phrase “Denaro Puro” Fuels Nike Trademark Win
Two of my grandparents were from Italy. I regret not learning Italian from them. Had I learned Italian, I would have known "Denaro Puro" means "Pure Money." Nike already knows that, as it defeats trademark claims over Air Jordan 4 and...
Tech QB Hires Top Sports Litigator to Challenge NCAA
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby has hired the Michael Jordan of sports litigators—Jeffrey Kessler. What could be Sorsby's legal strategy against the NCAA? What would NCAA argue in defense? For @Sportico, I do a deep dive into the many legal issues at...
Acquitted Diggs Still Faces NFL Discipline, Potential Signings
Jury finds Stefon Diggs not guilty of strangulation, other charges. But Diggs could still face other legal consequences, including from NFL's personal conduct policy. It will be interesting to see if the verdict gives teams more reason to sign Diggs:...
NFLPA Lawsuit Could Reshape Sports Card Group Licensing
The NFLPA has sued Leaf Trading Cards in what could become an industry-altering battle over what counts as group player rights in trading cards, with big implications for group licensing deals in sports. I detail and analyze the lawsuit for @Sportico:...
Pablo Torre’s Relentless Reporting Sparks Pulitzer‑winning Investigation
I'm not sure what will happen with the Kawhi/Clippers/Aspiration probe, but I know there would be no probe without @PabloTorre's intrepid reporting. A testament to the dogged pursuit of truth + a deserved Pulitzer. Great @Harvard_Law story on his work:...
NCAA Faces Rule Overhaul as Youth Monetize Sports
As more children and teens earn money in sports, entertainment and influencing, how will NCAA eligibility rules evolve? The days of amateurism seem long gone. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but it's a new world and for the NCAA,...
Cubs Acquire Rooftop Sites, Wrigley View Still Holds Out
Thanks for reading my Cubs article. There's a long history with the rooftop businesses and the Cubs. The short of it: the Cubs bought many of the properties and other deals expired, but Wrigley View Rooftop hasn't agreed to the...
Private Equity Targets Universities Amid Enrollment Decline
This the reality of the private equity marriage to higher ed, which begins with athletics but I think will move toward education as schools are crunched for money with the enrollment cliff (fewer kids born in U.S. starting in 2008)...