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…
According to the American Gaming Association, nearly 40 million Americans plan to bet on games during the 2019 NFL Season. The amount of money wagered on sports in Nevada has increased every year since 2010, reaching $5 Billion in 2018 ($1.8 Billion on football). And with the repeal of PASPA slowly but surely creating additional…
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…
PropSwap will forever be tied to the story of Scott Berry, the St. Louis Blues fan who turned a whimsical $400 decision into a national headline. Berry placed a $400 bet on the last place Blues to win the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup. Shortly thereafter, the team took form and, after a 4-3 series win…
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…