Sports
Articles looking at the intersection of sports and the law.
In September of 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that would allow California’s collegiate athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness beginning in 2023. The bill was passed in direct opposition to the NCAA regulations that prohibit ‘amateur’ athletes from
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The result of the rehearing to determine whether New Jersey’s Sports Wagering Act is legal may affect whether other states will propose laws to regulate and permit wagering on professional and collegiate sport games across the nation.
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With the recent St. Louis Rams football team moving to Los Angeles, and claiming the “State of the Art” Clause to get out of their contract with the city of St. Louis, questions arise regarding the conscionability and legality of such clauses in permitting professional football teams to just up and leave a city.
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The Ninth Circuit ruled that the rule of amateurism is important to student athletes’ roles at their prospective schools, and as such, they may be given scholarships up to the full cost of attending the school, but may not be compensated or paid for their playing on collegiate sports team.
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Despite a missing murder weapon, prosecutors have built a strong case against the former NFL star.
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The New England Patriots punched their ticket to Superbowl XLIX with a win over the Indianapolis Colts, but eleven of the twelve footballs used by the Patriots in that game were underinflated.
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The NFL attempts to save its image in the face of numerous allegations against football’s biggest stars.
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The New Orleans Saints’ star learns the hard way that wide receivers are worth more than tight ends.
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Washington, D.C.'s football team has cancelled its trademarks after the team's name and logo were found to be disparaging to Native Americans.
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Donald Sterling’s racist remarks from a privately recorded conversation could cost him his ownership interest in the L.A. Clippers, while the threat of related litigation may cause a stir amongst other NBA owners.
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Legislatures deciding whether to legalize the practice must weigh the benefits of taxable revenue and possible job creation against the threat of crime and the disapproval of professional sports leagues.
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Examination of a student-athlete’s position under the current NCAA format and within the NLRA’s employee provisions yields no clear answer.
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