Kyle WinquistJun 15 minU.S. Soccer's Historic CBA Deals[1] May 18, 2022 marked a historic day in United States Soccer history, one that will forever be remembered as a day where the mere words...
Hunter ParsonsApr 266 minThe $30 Million Problem in the NBA’s Collective Bargaining AgreementWith the 75th NBA regular season officially complete, it is once again time to argue over who should be named the league’s best players....
Matt DaceyMar 155 minBaseball is Back: The Journey to a New CBA[1] On Thursday, March 10, 2022, Major League Baseball (“MLB”) and the MLB Players Association (“MLBPA”) tentatively agreed to a new...
Kyle WinquistMar 86 minMarshall University Wants Out but Conference USA Says "Not So Fast" “For more than two months, Marshall University has attempted to reach a resolution with Conference USA regarding our decision not to...
Brett PodellFeb 154 minThe UFC's Anti-Trust HeadacheUFC Heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou’s unanimous decision win over Ciryl Gane on January 22, 2022 showed the casual UFC viewer a lot...
Lauren Di LellaFeb 156 minCOVID-19 Vaccine Mandates in the Context of Professional Sports[1] Following the release of the COVID-19 vaccines, businesses and schools across the country mandated vaccinations in an effort to stop...
Jack ChristmasJan 233 minAlumni in the Industry: Khalil Wilkes '19Khalil Wilkes Esq. (VLS ’19) is the Director of Compliance at MOGL, an online platform that empowers student athletes to monetize their...
Hunter ParsonsJan 64 minIncome Taxation’s Surprisingly Minimal Impact on Free Agency[1] After two months and approximately $2.5 billion, the buzz of NBA free agency died down as the 2021-22 season got underway.[2] While...
Kyle WinquistJan 65 minPutting the No in Portnoy; Why Athletes Should Be Wary of Barstool's NIL Opportunity[1] On June 21, 2021, the United States Supreme Court unanimously voted against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in a...
Sydney BaxterJan 64 minNew NCAA Constitution Proposes Sweeping Changes to the Money and Power in College Sports*** In the rapidly changing environment of college sports, the NCAA is faced with the daunting task of rewriting its constitution that...
Kyle WinquistDec 31, 20213 minClosing the Gap…Sort of?[1] In response to an open letter sent by U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone, the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) and...
Janie PiersonNov 15, 20215 minImpact on Nike's Brand After Losing Allyson Felix and Simone Biles[1] Nike’s $235.94 billion dollar market cap and dominance in the athletic apparel industry is owed in part to its endorsements with the...
Sid GreenNov 6, 20213 minSt. Louis' Fight Back Over Rams Exit Could Cost NFL Billions[1] Looking back now, it seems incomprehensible that there was a two decade stretch from 1995-2015 in which the NFL had zero franchises...
Villanova Sports Law BlogOct 26, 20215 minEichel's Body, Sabres' Choice: The Disagreement Continues in BuffaloBy: Andy Lee, Guest Contributor [1]As exciting as it has been for Buffalo sports fans watching their Bills succeed, it has been equally...
Dante CamilliOct 26, 20217 minThe Ben Simmons Saga: A Guidepost for the Next CBA[1] As the NBA is about to embark on its 75th season, the Ben Simmons situation continues to dominate news cycles and the minds of NBA...
Joey FrioOct 24, 20213 minAlumni in the Industry: Eric Galko '17Eric Galko Esq. (VLS ‘17) is the founder and president of Optimum Scouting and was recently named the Director of Football Operations and...
Villanova Sports Law BlogOct 13, 20214 minHere We Go Again: A Preview of the MLB's Collective Bargaining NegotiationsBy: Andrew Delzotto, Guest Contributor While baseball continues to dominate viewership within its long-established regional markets, the...
Emily RolloSep 29, 20214 minTrevor Bauer's Fate in MLB Commissioner's Hands[1] Trevor Bauer has a long list of victories over the last year. In November 2020, he was named the National League’s CY Young Winner...
Matt DaceySep 21, 20214 minHome Sweet Home: The LA Clippers' Legal Fight to Plant New Roots[1] On September 17th, the Los Angeles Clippers announced a stadium naming rights partnership with financial software company Intuit for...
Dante CamilliAug 26, 20214 minNerlens Noel's Lawsuit: A Textbook Case of Player MISrepresentation[1] New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel has just filed a $58M lawsuit against his former agent, Rich Paul. [2] Noel filed this suit in...