IARP Panel Issues University of Memphis Decision
Over three years since the NCAA began investigating the University of Memphis men’s basketball team over former athlete and current...
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Phoenix Suns, Mercury Owner Sarver To Sell Team
Just over a week after the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced a one-year suspension and $10 million fine as a result of its...
The Robert Sarver Punishment is a Reminder Who Holds the Power
10 months ago an ESPN story broke outlining an avalanche of horrific allegations against Phoenix Suns’ owner Robert Sarver. I wrote on...
The University of Connecticut Settles with Kevin Ollie
In January, Kevin Ollie, University of Connecticut alumnus and former Men’s Basketball Coach, won his arbitration suit against the...
After Felony Drug Charge is Reduced, Montrezl Harrell Finally Gets His Chance With The Philadelphia
Montrezl Harrell is a seven-year NBA veteran with career averages of 12.9 PPG and 5.3 REB. Alongside Bill Walton, Harrell is one of only...
What the NFL Can Learn From the NBA’s Suspension of Suns and Mercury Owner Robert Sarver
On September 13, 2022, the National Basketball Association released a statement announcing the suspension of Sun’s majority owner Robert...
NBA Tampering Investigation Into Knicks' Brunson Signing Highlights Policy Inconsistency
Tampering. We hear about it all the time and we know as sports fans that tampering is not allowed and usually results in some sort of...
Kevin Durant’s Ultimatum Highlights How the Law Differs in Sports
When I went into my third year of law school, I made the decision to settle my career in the world of Sports Law. After years of...
The Draft: America’s Favorite Antitrust Violation?
This summer basketball fans flocked to ESPN to watch Paolo Banchero walk the stage as the #1 overall pick by the Orlando Magic in the...
Will NIL Deals Cause Incoming College Recruits to be Influenced by Money?
While many people claim that “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,” bribery is the more effective method for college athletic...
Lakers' Kendrick Nunn Sued for Copyright Infringement
On June 30, 2022, Los Angeles Lakers' guard Kendrick Nunn was sued in Florida District Court for copyright infringement. The plaintiff, a...
Hornets Star Charged with Felony Domestic Violence
As reported by TMZ Sports, Charlotte Hornets Forward Miles Bridges Sr., has been arrested for felony domestic violence. Mr. Bridges was...
The NCAA Transfer Portal is Good, It Just Needs a Structured Timeline
Even before the arrival of the NCAA Transfer Portal and the one-time transfer rule that allows all college athletes to change schools...
NEW: Jarrett Allen's $100M Cavs' Contract Fuels Lawsuit Against NBA Agent Derrick Powell
Yesterday, May 18, 2022, R. Montgomery Sports Group filed a lawsuit against veteran NBA agent Derrick Powell. Roger Montgomery, CEO of...
Three Major Hurdles in the Coming NBA CBA Negotiations
The current NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is set to expire after the 2023/2024 season but both sides have an opt out exercise...
Take Charge with the BIG3’s Decentralized Team Ownership
Ever wanted to have an “ownership stake” in a professional sports team but don’t have “big 4 league” money (or just don’t want to spend...
Warriors Launch Golden State Entertainment, but We Won’t See a Big 3 Documentary Anytime Soon
Over the last seven years, the Golden State Warriors have taken the NBA by storm and changed the way basketball is played. The Warriors...
What’s Next in the Ben Simmons Saga?
In the aftermath of the Brooklyn Nets’ Game 2 loss in their first-round series against the Boston Celtics, it was only natural for fans...
Even After the Breakup, Simmons and Philadelphia are Still Fighting
In October, I wrote about Ben Simmons’ decision to holdout from the 76ers. The NBA season was underway, and Simmons wasn’t suiting up...
Court Dismisses Claim that a Casino was Negligent for Allowing Delonte West to Fight Plaintiff
The United States District Court for the District of Maryland, Southern Division has dismissed an interesting lawsuit filed by an...
