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“Let It Go”? Inside a Former NFL Official’s Discrimination Lawsuit
At one point, according to a 32-page federal complaint, an NFL executive told a referee to join Frozen on Broadway and learn to sing “Let It Go.” Not as a joke. As feedback. That allegation appears in a lawsuit filed in the Southern District of New York by former NFL official Robin DeLorenzo, who worked in the league from April 2022 through February 2025. It is one of several details included in a complaint that spans twelve claims under federal and state law, all centered o
Charles Bergin
7 days ago4 min read


The Physical as the Fine Print: Implied-in-Fact Agreements and the NFL's Unregulated Trade Window
This past NFL offseason was as electric and unprecedented as we've seen in recent history — from center Tyler Linderbaum resetting the market with his new $81 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, to outside linebacker Trey Hendrickson and his $112 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens. Better yet, the deal that was heard around the league but was too good to be true: the Raiders sending Maxx Crosby to the Ravens in exchange for two first-round draft picks. "Done
Paul Semedo
Apr 14 min read


Falcons Star Arrested – How Strong is the Case?
As reported last night by Atlanta Falcons Reporter Marc Raimondi , Falcons Defensive End James Pearce Jr., was arrested Saturday on multiple felony charges. Those felonies include: two counts of Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon, one count of Aggravated Stalking, one count of Fleeing to Elude, one count of Aggravated Battery on Law Enforcement and one count of Resisting an Officer without Violence. The Defendant is currently in jail awaiting his first appearance where a
Matthew F. Tympanick
Feb 113 min read


A Brawl, a Suit, and an Injunction: Gainesville High School Football’s Wild Ride
Although it’s been almost two months since the Georgia High School Association’s (GHSA) football state championship games wrapped up, there’s been one program around which conversations haven’t ceased: the Gainesville Red Elephants. Although the Red Elephants’ 2025 campaign ended in disappointment after falling short in the title game, they took a fascinating, peculiar, and often dominant path to get there, and potentially set some significant precedents along the way. Gai
Liam Sitz
Feb 104 min read


A Disappearing Match in Miami: Civil War in Spain Derails La Liga’s American Dream
The announcement was meant to be a lucrative and symbolic planting of the flag. La Liga, the top fútbol league in Spain, was bringing a regular season match to the United States, with European giants FC Barcelona set to face Villareal CF—not in Spain, but under the bright lights of Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. While it was not the first attempt the league had made to cross the Atlantic, this time felt different. With strong backing from a U.S.-based promoter named Relevent
Oliver Canning
Nov 6, 20256 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


Pawn or Sacrificial Lamb? Former Tennessee Coach Seeks $100 Million in Lawsuit Against NCAA
On Thursday, March 27, 2025 , former University of Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, claiming he was...
Katherine Vescio
Apr 6, 20253 min read


NCAA Approves Tez Walker Transfer Waiver
Citing new information presented by the University of North Carolina, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has approved...
Landis Barber
Oct 5, 20232 min read


Northwestern Fires Pat Fitzgerald after Investigating Hazing within the Football Team
Content warning: This article contains mention of hazing and sexual assault Nicole Markus, Alyce Brown, Cole Reynolds, and Divya Bhardwaj...
Alex Patterson
Jul 13, 20232 min read


Northwestern Suspends Coach Pat Fitzgerald
On Friday, Northwestern University announced a two-week suspension for head football coach Pat Fitzgerald. The suspension comes after the...
Landis Barber
Jul 10, 20231 min read


Shadiness in the Swamp: An Analysis of Jalen Kitna’s “Plea” Deal
As reported yesterday by Outkick, former Florida Gators QB Jalen Kitna entered into a plea. He pled to two counts of disorderly conduct...
Matthew F. Tympanick
Jul 6, 20234 min read


FTC Proposed Ban on Non-Competes Could Have Huge Impact on College Football
On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) proposed a new rule that would ban employers from imposing non-competes on their...
Kenneth Winkler
Jan 26, 20239 min read


Virginia Football Players Receive Additional Year Of Eligibility
First reported by Greg Madia of The Daily Progress, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) will grant an additional year of...
Landis Barber
Dec 19, 20222 min read


College Football Chaos in December: What Can’t be Changed and What Actually Can
For the last half-century, the NFL has separated itself from the rest of the major professional leagues as the most dominant sport in our...

Brendan Bell
Dec 19, 20225 min read


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