Pandemic Recovery Money Finds Way to Benefit Superdome, Endeavor Holdings
The Louisiana Superdome, sponsored by sports betting behemoth Caesars, is holding the biggest event on the U.S. spring sports calendar this week, the NCAA men’s…
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Lawyers, Gloves and Money: Ex-NFL Player Sues Over Lost PPE
NFL linebacker Mark Barron, a star at Alabama in the early 2010s, has sued a New York attorney and other defendants for breach of contract, unjust enrichment and related…
Yankee Fans Deferred $94 Million for Tickets Over Refunds in 2020
New York Yankees fans deferred $94 million in tickets they bought for the COVID- shortened 2020 to attend games at Yankee Stadium this season, according to information…
Top Sports Law Trends to Follow in 2021
The new year will bring new developments in the intersection between sports and law. One development became apparent on Tuesday, when Major League Soccer notified the…
Donald Dell: Sports Must Meet Health and Economic Challenges to Bring Fans Back
Donald Dell is group president of media, events and tennis for SportFive. With this difficult and challenging year coming to an end, what does the sports landscape look…
NBA Giving $900 Million to Teams Ahead of New Season
The NBA’s 30 teams will each receive $30 million from the league ahead of the new season to help them manage continued pandemic-related costs and missed revenue. The…
Atlanta Falcons Sue Insurers as City Loses Sports Revenue
In the latest sports industry example of a dispute over which business ought to absorb pandemic-related financial losses, the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United FC have…
Sports Can Recover in 2021 but Must Adapt to a Changing Market
The Netflix documentary, The Social Dilemma, demonstrates how social media has profited exponentially by aligning the population at different extremes—utilizing content…
NBA Women Execs Leading in Crisis as Players Cope With Bubble Play and Justice Advocacy
Chrysa Chin’s world revolves around crisis. It’s not a stretch to say there are many concurrently happening in the world right now, and Chin’s role as the NBPA’s first…
UFC Fight Island’s Man Behind the Curtain
On a man-made island in the Persian Gulf, off the coast of Abu Dhabi, a small group of fighters are readying for UFC 251. Over the next two weeks, starting on July 11…
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Facebook Signs Overtime to Produce Home Workout Videos
Facebook signed a new deal this summer with digital sports media startup Overtime for a run of 150 workout videos featuring influencers and athletes. Starting in June…
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