Welcome to SportsWise: A Podcast about Sports and the Law

SportsWise: A Podcast About Sports and the Law

Hosted by Gabe Feldman--Director of the Tulane Sports Law Program and sports industry consultant, this podcast looks at current and breaking stories in the sports world and tells the largely untold (and often misunderstood) legal story behind the headlines.

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June 9, 2025

Ep. 86: Life After House-- What's Next for the NCAA? With the Lead Outside Counsel for the NCAA, Rakesh Kilaru

Send us a text Rakesh Kilaru, lead outside counsel for the NCAA in the House case, rejoins the podcast to talk about how the settlement will be operationalized, the possibility of an appeal of the settlement, why he believes that this settlement will lead to more legal stability for the NCAA, and much more. We will also talk about the new wave of eligibility lawsuits facing the NCAA, and much, much more. Here we go. Welcome back to the podcast, Rakesh. Thank you so much for comin...

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May 28, 2025

Ep. 85: The Fate of College Sports (and the House Settlement) with Steve Molo, Lead Counsel for 100+ Athlete Objectors

Send us a text On this episode, we’re talking more House settlement—this time I’m joined by Steve Molo, lead counsel for the largest group of athlete objectors. Steve explains why he thinks the settlement should be rejected, ...

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May 10, 2025

Ep. 84: The Latest on the Twists and Turns in the House v. NCAA Settlement with Co-Lead Counsel, Steve Berman

Send us a text Steve Berman, Co-Lead Counsel for the plaintiff in the House case, rejoins the podcast to discuss the latest developments in the House settlement and the future of college sports. Thank you for listening! For t...

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May 6, 2025

Ep. 83: The College Football Video Game and the Future of College Athlete Group Licensing with Casey Schwab

Send us a text There is a multi-billion dollar college sports issue that is flying under the radar-- the EA Sports College Football game and group licensing rights for college athletes. I'm joined by Casey Schwab, president and founder of Pathway Sports, a company that is offering every D1 football athlete the chance to participate in the first-ever group licensing program in college sports that will change how, and how much, college athletes get paid. Thank you for listening! For the l…

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March 31, 2025

Ep. 82: The Dawn of a New Era in College Sports with Jeffrey Kessler and Rakesh Kilaru

Send us a text A preview and prediction of the impending House settlement, featuring the lead lawyers from both sides. Rakesh Kilaru (lead counsel for the NCAA) and Jeffrey Kessler (lead counsel for the House plaintiffs) join...

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