The U.S. Supreme Court will hear two important cases on Jan. 13, 2026, that could affect how schools handle sports and inclusion. West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox challenge state laws that limit transgender athletes from joining teams that match their...
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NCAA Eligibility and Waiver Disputes Still Making Legal Waves
Players have taken the NCAA to court in multiple cases to determine outcomes regarding eligibility and waivers. There’s a lot of money – not to mention team success -- at stake. The Mississippi Supreme Court recently handed down a ruling in a high-profile case...
Being accused of match fixing requires a strong defense
Match-fixing allegations can derail an athlete’s reputation and current career trajectory while simultaneously eliminating future opportunities. Whether the accusation stems from allegations of suspicious betting patterns, manipulated game outcomes or third-party...
Skier Mikaela Shiffrin is the GOAT
The World Cup Ski season is over. Lindsey Vonn made international headlines by mounting her comeback after five years out of international competition. It's a great story where Vonn got a partial knee replacement and felt so good that she started competing again in...
Will TGL be the future of golf?
Tomorrow's Golf League (TGL) is a new, tech-infused golf league co-founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy in partnership with the PGA Tour. This innovative league features teams of top PGA Tour golfers competing in a custom-built arena using advanced simulation...
Arbitration ruling clears path for new Timberwolves and Lynx ownership
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx ownership has been contentious over the past year. Glen Taylor, the long-time owner of both teams, agreed in 2021 to sell the franchises to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez for $1.5 billion. They structured the deal in three phases:...
Sports broadcasting is evolving before our eyes
Sports broadcasting is a massive industry, generating billions of dollars annually. In the U.S. alone, in 2025, the total value of sports media rights is projected to reach nearly $30 billion, including major contracts such as ESPN/ABC's deal with the NFL, worth...
Florida State and Clemson fight ACC over broadcasting rights
The dispute between the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), Florida State University (FSU) and Clemson University centers around broadcasting rights and the terms of the conference's grant of rights agreement. This agreement, which runs through 2036, gives the ACC...
Will men’s professional soccer players strike?
The possibility of a work stoppage by men’s international professional soccer players due to an overwhelming number of games appears to be increasingly likely. Players are voicing their concerns about their stuffed schedules, which include domestic leagues,...
Rafael Nadal ends career with Davis Cup play in Spain
Rafael Nadal announced in a video posted X that his final professional event will be the Davis Cup Finals, which will be held in Malaga from November 19-24. Spain plays the Netherlands on the 19th, and it is full circle for Nadal, who first represented Spain in 2004...

