The UNC Football Scandal by Darren A Heitner [1] Yesterday (July 15) ESPN.com’s Joe Schad broke a story that the NCAA is investigating the University of North Carolina football program regarding … Continue reading “The UNC Football Scandal”
Sports Law Blog
Protections for Baseball Advisors
Protections for Baseball Advisors[1] By: Darren Heitner [2] The NCAA permits its student-athletes and high schoolers (who are not yet “student-athletes” under the jurisdiction of the NCAA) to secure the … Continue reading “Protections for Baseball Advisors”
Should We Ditch Football?
Should We Ditch Football?[1] By Gary A. Olson[2] In recent years, some colleges have eliminated their football teams or drastically reduced their athletics programs, in response to fiscal crises. But … Continue reading “Should We Ditch Football?”
NHL Takes Steps to Strengthen Its Leverage
NHL Takes Steps to Strengthen Its Leverage By: Marty Latz[1] NHL preps for renegotiation deals reads The Hollywood Reporter headline, referring to the NHL’s upcoming negotiations with its advertisers. The … Continue reading “NHL Takes Steps to Strengthen Its Leverage”
MLB Draft Picks, Their Leverage, and Their Advisors
Should Athletes be Role Models for Young People?
What is a role model? The official definition in a dictionary states that it is somebody to be copied; a worthy person who is a good example for other people; … Continue reading “Should Athletes be Role Models for Young People?”
Gary Wichard Dealing With Draft Week And Pending Lawsuit
Earlier today, Liz Mullen of SportsBusiness Daily, reported that Gary Wichard and his company, Pro Tect Management, are being sued by his former client, Brian Bosworth. Bosworth is claiming that Wichard caused … Continue reading “Gary Wichard Dealing With Draft Week And Pending Lawsuit”
Depositions Begin in Case of Leach v. Texas Tech
Mike Leach has been scheduled to answer questions under oath (a deposition) on Friday, March 12, according to Court documents, in the football coach’s lawsuit against Texas Tech. Leach, who … Continue reading “Depositions Begin in Case of Leach v. Texas Tech”
Another Sports Mascot Bites the Dust
Another Sports Mascot Bites the Dust “The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they’re ignorant: It’s just that they know so much that isn’t so.” – Ronald Reagan … Continue reading “Another Sports Mascot Bites the Dust”
Is the Ethnic Mascot Controversy Over?
Mascots, flags and logos have almost always been a part of American Sports, whether on the high school, college, professional, or even pee-wee level. However, some sports teams have nicknames … Continue reading “Is the Ethnic Mascot Controversy Over?”
