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Duke Dunks on Counterfeiters
Duke University, one of the most prestigious colleges in the United States and home to one of the country’s most famous basketball...
Chris D'Avanzo
Sep 24, 20254 min read


Youth Soccer to the NWSL: The Trend of Young Athletes Waiving College Eligibility
There is no doubt women's soccer has rapidly evolved in both skill and popularity, leading to more opportunities for women to reach the...
Mikayla Yarwood
Sep 24, 20253 min read


Heating Up in South Beach: Heat’s New Trademark Fuels Speculation of a 'Vice' Rebrand
The Miami Heat sent shockwaves of speculation and excitement through South Florida with their recent trademark filing for a new “Heat”...
Oliver Canning
Sep 12, 20255 min read


When High-Caliber Talent Comes with High-Stakes Requests: A Primer for GCs, Associate GCs, and Compliance Professionals
Introduction Elite athletes can be franchise-changing, but when off-court demands swing into the extraordinary, GCs must tread carefully....

Stephon Burton
Sep 12, 20254 min read


An “Aspirational” Endorsement Deal Raises Eyebrows
In a bombshell revelation on September 3, 2025, investigative reporter Pablo Torre alleged that the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi...

Stephon Burton
Sep 5, 20254 min read


A Mammoth Trademark Dispute: A Clash of Common-Law Rights and Pro Sports Branding
When the NHL’s newest franchise in Salt Lake City unveiled its permanent identity as the Utah Mammoth, it was supposed to be a moment of...

Stephon Burton
Sep 5, 20253 min read


Deuce, Set, Sip: The HONEY DEUCE Is the US Open’s Real Winner
On any given night at the US Open, the broadcast cuts from what looks like a Met Gala after-party to a sea of pink cups raised just as...
Chris D'Avanzo
Aug 27, 20253 min read


Realignment Isn’t Just a Scheduling Fix—It’s MLB’s Best Growth Play
Baseball has always thrived on rivalries: Yankees–Red Sox, Dodgers–Giants, Cubs–Cardinals. These matchups don’t just fill stadiums; they...
Oliver Stevens
Aug 22, 20255 min read


UFC Announces Major 2026 Media Rights Agreement with Paramount, Putting Pay-Per-View on the Ropes
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fans celebrated a win outside of the main card last week, as UFC announced a major media rights...
Nancy Mouradian
Aug 22, 20253 min read


Out and on the Court – The Legal Impact of Queer Visibility in the WNBA
The WNBA is arguably the most openly queer professional sports league in the world, and not just by the numbers. Without athletes like...
Emery Ochshorn
Aug 22, 20253 min read


Private Equity Walks Into A Stadium – How Recent Rule Changes Have Opened the Flood Gates to Major Investors And Concerns For The Regulatory Landscape
Over the last few years, private equity has significantly increased its presence in the sports industry, moving from the sidelines to the...
Michael Moore
Aug 21, 20253 min read


Former Stanford Football Coach Files Defamation Suit
While the Stanford football has struggled on the football field over recent years, the program has generated no shortage of headlines...

Brendan Bell
Aug 19, 20254 min read


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