On October 29, the NCAA unanimously voted to permit college athletes the right to benefit from the use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL) in a manner consistent with the collegiate model. This announcement comes on the heels of states such as Florida, California, and New York introducing state law allowing college athletes the right…
“Fight For Freedom. Stand With Hong Kong.” These seven words from Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey triggered a butterfly effect never before seen by the NBA. Houston Rockets owner Tillman Fertitta quickly responded, stating the Rockets is not a political organization and Morey’s comments do not reflect the team. However, Fertitta’s comments did little…
Lebron James’ trademark application for “TACO TUESDAY” has caused quite the controversy. Sports Business Reporter Darren Rovell’s Twitter poll attracted over 113,000 votes, with 62% stating they disapproved of the filing. Multiple trademark attorneys quickly pointed out potential flaws in the application, with the biggest issue being its lack of functionality as a trademark. But…
Though most states are focused on legalizing sports betting, daily fantasy sports continues to be a hotbed topic in New York. The legality of daily fantasy sports was presumed solidified following Justice Gerald W. Connolly invalidating Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Interactive Fantasy Sports Bill but ruling that DFS games are exempt from the state’s definition of…
The creators of “Sad Roger” – the well-known image of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell as a clown – have filed a lawsuit against Barstool Sports, alleging the company has overstepped the bounds of the license granted to the company for a “one time use in 2015.” Permanent Inc. – through its individual owners, Jake Bernier,…
Zion Williamson is on the verge of being selected as the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft; with that comes a contract worth approximately $45 million over 4 years and the potential to sign a $100 million dollar shoe deal with the company of his choice. However, sometimes being considered the most marketable athlete since LeBron James isn’t so…
With the series tied 1-1 heading into Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors, much talk has been centered on the Raptors’ pursuit to overthrow the latest dynasty to grace the hardwood. However, Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard has become the subject of a storyline off the court. The Battle of…
On April 2, the Alliance of American Football league immediately terminated the contracts of all players. Not only was this a shock to the fans who had grown accustomed to football in the spring, but also to the players and coaches under the impression they had joined a competitive league for years to come. Some players…
