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Name, Image, Likeness Laws Give Student-Athletes a Chance to Cash in
By Richard Dahl | Last updated on
March Madness is a goldmine for the NCAA and its member conferences. Again this year, the organization expects to rake in nearly $1 billion from...
Judge: Minor League Baseball Players Are Employees, not Apprentices
By Richard Dahl | Last updated on
Major League Baseball is awash in money. The average team is worth $2.2 billion. The average player makes $4.17 million per year, and 45 of...
Pro Wrestling May Be Fake, But the Monopoly Is Real
By Andrew Leonatti | Last updated on
WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon has time and again choke-slammed attempts by his independent contractors (also known as "wrestlers," "entertainers," or...
Fantasy Baseball Player Files Suit Claiming Cheating Scandals Created Unfair Gambling Platform
By Richard Dahl | Last updated on
Many baseball fans say that the recent revelations of electronic cheating by the Houston Astros has robbed them of their love of the game. A Massachusetts...
Can a COVID-Positive Baseball Player Face Legal Problems for Hugging Teammates?
By Richard Dahl | Last updated on
Returning to competition during the coronavirus pandemic, professional sports leagues have created strict player testing regimens to minimize risks of...
Reggie Bush Stripped of Heisman Trophy Over NCAA Violations
By Laura Strachan, Esq. | Last updated on
The Heisman Trophy is awarded to the top college football player in any given year. The bronzed man signifies the best of the best and the award not only comes...