Jacob Goldstein
Why the Path from the UFC to Boxing is a One-Way Street: Tactical and Financial Incentives
Boxing has existed for thousands of years, becoming a formal Olympic event in 688 BCE. [1] However, the Olympics have since expanded to...
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Jacob Goldstein
- Oct 28, 2023
- 3 min
Is the Sport of Boxing on the Ropes?
Boxing was once a well-respected sport filled with household names such as Sugar Ray Leonard, Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, and Floyd...
Ryan Magill
- Oct 19, 2023
- 6 min
ESPN/PENN Entertainment Deal: How Missing Transparency Could Mean Market Manipulation
On August 8, 2023, ESPN and PENN Entertainment (“PENN”) announced a 10-year, $2 billion exclusive “deep integration” partnership. [2] ...
Hanna Lambert
- Apr 22, 2023
- 7 min
Tensions Rise in Legal and Political Battles Over Inclusion of Transgender Women in Women’s Sports
On April 5, 2023, Kansas became the 20th state to ban transgender athletes from k-12 and women’s collegiate sports.[2] The passage of the...
Madeline Maday
- Mar 7, 2023
- 4 min
Elite Eighth Graders? How Ranking Middle Schoolers Is the Same as Recruiting Them
In 2018, NCAA DI Softball instituted a new recruiting rule that prohibits coaches from sending recruiting messages, having recruiting...
Lauren Di Lella
- Jan 24, 2023
- 5 min
Fueling the Fire? Professional Athletes Face Suit Following the Fall of FTX
In November 2022, investors filed a class action lawsuit in Florida against a slew of professional athletes, including Tom Brady, Steph...
Katie Braile
- Jan 5, 2023
- 5 min
A Yates Report Takeaway: SafeSport Needs Reform
**Trigger Warning** This piece discusses sexual assault and abuse allegations that some people may find disturbing. If you or someone you...
Villanova Sports Law Blog
- Nov 10, 2022
- 5 min
Get ’cha Head in the Game: Prevalence of High School NIL Deals Requires State Legislative Action
By Laura Ospina, Guest Writer, Class of 2024 Start of Something New: Alston Decision Paves the Way for High School NIL Deals On June 21,...
Veronica Sansone
- Nov 7, 2022
- 4 min
Hockey Canada’s Scandal Costs More Than Just Its Reputation
**Trigger Warning** This piece discusses sexual assault and sexual abuse allegations and settlements, and some people might find it...
Madeline Maday
- Oct 16, 2022
- 4 min
A League of Their Own: Athletes Unlimited Becomes First Athletic Public Benefit Corporation
Athletes Unlimited (“AU”) Softball wrapped up its third season in late August 2022, naming big hitter Dejah Mulipola as its league...
Katie Braile
- Oct 16, 2022
- 4 min
The Basketball Gender Wage Gap: Why WNBA Athletes Play in Russia
[1] The United States Women’s National Team (“USWNT”), in its lawsuit against US Soccer, drew much-needed attention to the gender wage...
Amanda Daoud
- May 25, 2022
- 3 min
An Answered Prayer? Supreme Court Appears Sympathetic Towards High School Coach’s Right to Prayer
Former Bremerton High School Assistant Football Coach, Joseph Kennedy, never wanted public attention.[2] Rather, he wanted to coach...
James McCauley
- May 17, 2022
- 5 min
Showtime in the Court Room: Potential Legal Action Arising from Misrepresentation in "Winning Time"
Hollywood showbusiness is exactly that – a show. Therefore, it is expected that producers attempt to drive their ratings up by creating...
Amanda Daoud
- Mar 29, 2022
- 6 min
Reckless Disregard? The Implications of Paralyzed Freddy’s Lawsuit Against Fellow Jockey
On October 31, 2016, four jockeys fell from their horses at a race in Kempton Park as a repercussion of two horses coming in contact.[1]...
Villanova Sports Law Blog
- Mar 15, 2022
- 5 min
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Resulting Sanctions in International Sports
By: Christopher Imad Mdeway, Guest Contributor, 3L On February 24, 2022, Russia escalated the Russo-Ukrainian War that began in 2014 to a...
Brett Podell
- Feb 15, 2022
- 4 min
The UFC's Anti-Trust Headache
UFC Heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou’s unanimous decision win over Ciryl Gane on January 22, 2022 showed the casual UFC viewer a lot...
Lauren Di Lella
- Feb 15, 2022
- 6 min
COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates in the Context of Professional Sports
Following the release of the COVID-19 vaccines, businesses and schools across the country mandated vaccinations in an effort to stop the...
Sydney Baxter
- Feb 8, 2022
- 3 min
Nike VaporFlys: Breaking Records and Rules with New Sneaker Technology
Eliud Kipchoge was given the perfect storm in the INEOS 1:59 Challenge to break the two-hour marathon barrier that has loomed over elite...
Brett Podell
- Jan 6, 2022
- 4 min
How Social Media Influencers Have Altered the World of Boxing for the Better
When the bell rang on August 25th, 2018, English YouTube sensation KSI squared off with American media personality Logan Paul in an...
Janie Pierson
- Nov 14, 2021
- 5 min
Impact on Nike's Brand After Losing Allyson Felix and Simone Biles
Nike’s $235.94 billion dollar market cap and dominance in the athletic apparel industry is owed in part to its endorsements with the...
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