Musk’s Twitter May Tout Free Speech, but Contracts Still Govern Gaffes
One recurring theme in Elon Musk’s deal to purchase Twitter for $44 billion is his advocacy of free speech. “Free speech is the bedrock of a functioning democracy,” Musk…
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Serena Williams’ New VC Fund Invests Seven Figures in Endorsement Firm
Tennis star Serena Williams’ tech investment firm Serena Ventures, which launched its inaugural $111 million early-stage venture capital fund last month, is getting into…
INFLCR Expands NIL Menu as Oklahoma, Florida Sign Up for Athlete Deals
After the first few months of NIL, a number of athlete marketing companies have begun to adjust their offerings as the market develops. Software company INFLCR, for…
NBA Draft Prospects Find Sneaker Money Market Dry For Rookies
The 2021 NBA Draft will take place tomorrow evening in Brooklyn, and Oklahoma State guard Cade Cunningham is widely projected to be the top overall selection. The…
NIL Deals Open New Campus Doors for Multimedia Rights Holders
As name, image and likeness rights open doors for college athletes across the country, college multimedia rights holders are also finding ways to take advantage of the…
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‘Dating App’ for Athletes and Brands Ends Seed Round With Eye on NCAA
As it looks to make immediate inroads in the impending collegiate name, image and likeness market, digital marketplace Icon Source closed a $1.6 million seed round with…
Super Bowl Offers Lifetime Marketability for Breakout Rookies
There are eight rookies on the Chiefs’ active roster and seven on the Buccaneers as the two teams set to face off in this year’s Super Bowl. As long as they don’t…
Be Like Ryan: Why Gatorade Added Its First American Pro Boxing Endorser
Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and Serena Williams are among a long line of star athletes to have endorsed Gatorade during their careers. But until now, the company had…
Michelle Wie West Joins Steph Curry as Owner and Investor in Beverage Brand OXIGEN
LPGA golfer Michelle Wie West is the newest investor, co-owner and global face of OXIGEN, a pH-balanced water made with electrolytes and added oxygen. The U.S. Women’s…
Ronaldo Sexual Assault Lawsuit Remains on Track for Trial After Federal Judge Intervenes
In a ruling that reignites the possibility of Cristiano Ronaldo facing public trial for allegedly assaulting Kathryn Mayorga in a Las Vegas penthouse suite 11 years ago…
From Beast Mode to ‘Onions:’ Trademark Attorney Heitner Builds a Brand on IP
When Darren Heitner launched Heitner Legal six years ago, the Florida-based attorney knew the market for sports legal services lacked a key player: a law firm that…
Latest NIL Bill Overrides States but Leaves Tax and Labor Questions Behind
It’s no longer a question of if college athletes will sign endorsement deals. It’s the when and how that lawmakers, athletes, ADs, NCAA officials and other interested…
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