Sports Law Links

It has been a busy couple of weeks in the world of sports law. The Sports…

The Conveniently Timed Barcelona Trade Embargo

In April, FIFA sanctioned FC Barcelona for violating regulations regarding the international transfer and registration of…

A New (and Improved?) NCAA Governance

In a landmark 16-2 vote today, the NCAA Division I Board of Directors voted to give…

Show Cleveland Some Love! The Mechanics of a Wiggins Love Trade.

Recent media reports have suggested that in addition to ongoing trade talks with Minnesota for superstar…

The Curious Case of Chandler Parsons or the Time Daryl Morey Got Too Smart For His Own Good

Perhaps not entirely lost amidst the LeBron decision and an endless stream of “I’m Coming Home”…

Putting Down the Pom-Poms: NFL Cheerleaders Fight for Minimum Wages

Though “cheery” is inherent in the job description, the wages and working conditions for numerous NFL…

Hungry for Victory: Luis Suarez Strikes Again

Hungry for Victory: Luis Suarez Strikes Bites Again[i] For those of you that actually do work…

Setting the Record Straight - What The Cancellation of the Washington Redskins Trademarks Really Means

For the second time in 15 years, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has cancelled…

BRAZIL’S NATIONAL PRIDE AND EMBARRASSMENT: WHAT THE WORLD CUP PROTESTS SAY ABOUT BRAZIL’S PAST AND FUTURE

“Não vai ter Copa!” they chant in the streets of Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and…

Dr. Enforcement: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love NCAA Interpretive Flexibility

Imagine you are driving along, going the speed limit, with a particular destination in mind. Let’s…