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...
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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,...
Reggie Bush launches new legal battle
Reggie Bush had his 2005 Heisman Trophy and college records restored earlier this year. Considering the controversies that led to their forfeiture in 2010, it was a significant moment and Bush lobbied hard to get it. This restoration was a pivotal step in...
Judge provides initial approval to the House v. NCAA settlement
The proposed House v. NCAA settlement represents a significant step forward in college athletics. This landmark $2.78 billion settlement addresses three separate antitrust cases against the NCAA and the Power Five conferences. On October 7, 2024, Judge Claudia Wilken...
The U.S. has college sports to thank for that medal count
Team USA’s performance in Paris was nothing short of spectacular. The United States led the overall medal count, securing 126 medals: 40 gold, 44 silver, and 42 bronze. This remarkable tally outpaced other leading nations such as China, which finished with 91 medals,...
Circuit Court rules that college athletes may be employees
In a landmark decision, a Philadelphia-based 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled that college athletes in the United States may be considered employees under a new legal test. This ruling can significantly alter the landscape of college sports, impacting...
Chaos, then a soccer match, then more chaos
Americans who follow sports understand a few things. While soccer games in the U.S. are often modest-sized events that are kid-friendly, football in the rest of the world can be a rough and tumble affair both on the pitch and particularly off of it. There is a passion...
This US Men’s Olympic basketball team is the most talented ever
USA Basketball announced the 2024 USA Basketball Men's National Team roster, which will compete at the Olympic Games in Paris. The team, selected by USA Basketball Men's National Team managing director Grant Hill and approved by the USA Basketball Board of Directors,...
NCAA explores options for expanding the basketball tournaments
The NCAA officials have presented two models for expanding the basketball tournament to Division I conference commissioners. These models lay the framework for expanding the tournament to 72 or 76 teams. The models were introduced at the commissioners' annual summer...
What’s new for Paris 2024
Set to take place from July 26, 2024, to August 11, 2024, the Paris 2024 Olympics will introduce changes and new sports, continuing the tradition of innovation in the Games. The Olympic Games have always been a dynamic event, with sports coming and going to reflect...