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The popularity of fantasy sports has exploded in recent years, particularly with the emergence of "daily" games. But how did we get here? And more importantly, is it even legal?

At this point, I don't feel like being the ten millionth person to argue that Britt McHenry should be fired for her outburst towards a tow truck company employee. Like most of America, I agree that Britt McHenry deserves to be fired. But unlike most of America, I don't think the ultimate decision to fire her should stem from her outburst towards a tow truck company employee, but rather from her “apology.”

At a time when local governments are strapped for cash while professional sports leagues collect higher profits than ever, cities and states pour money into stadium development projects and incentives for local sports teams in an effort to attract or retain professional sports in the area. Why do local governments value private, for-profit entertainment so highly, and what makes them so willing to invest millions in it?

Welcome to the new and improved Sports Esquires! We have been working for weeks to update and upgrade the website so that we can match the quality of our legal analysis to the quality of our web content. It took a little longer than expected (let’s just say we won’t ...

2014 was a historic year in the world of sports law. From the looks of it, 2015 is shaping up to be just as intriguing. Here are the top sports law stories to follow in the upcoming year

Our first year of bringing you in depth analysis of the top sports law stories is officially behind us. There were a lot of intriguing issues that came up throughout the year, but these were the most popular among our readers:

It was widely reported last week that Jana Weckerly had resolved her sexual assault lawsuit against Jerry Jones, the Dallas Cowboys, and Jones's attorneys. Both sides vehemently deny that any money was paid to Weckerly to resolve and dismiss the case, but can that really be true, especially after the parties engaged in an extensive mediation that culminated in the resolution? Here are a few theories regarding what happened behind closed doors.

On May 31, 2014, the Wall Street Journal reported that PGA superstar Phil Mickelson was being investigated by the FBI and SEC for violating insider-trading laws. Mickelson is being investigated along with activist shareholder and investor Carl Icahn, and gambler Billy Walters. At this point in time, Mickelson, Icahn and Walters are not facing charges. Mickelson has stated he has “done absolutely nothing wrong” and that he is cooperating with the investigation. While it is unfortunately common for athletes to be under investigation by authorities for various felonies, insider-trading allegations against professional athletes are exceedingly rare, and many sports fans are probably asking, “what is insider trading?”

If New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has his way, the next time New Jersey hosts a Super Bowl, fans may be able to walk down the street and drop a wager on their favorite NFL team before the big game. Christie’s dream, however, has faced numerous speed bumps, and with his options dwindling, Christie made one final effort, pushing all his chips in the middle of the table.

Welcome to The Sports Esquires! A new blog offering a different take on all the sports that you love. We will be exploring all the activity that happens off the field; from TV deals to lawsuits, and everything in-between; our writers will explain, analyze, dissect, and inform you about everything going ...