Episodes
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Feb. 27, 2024
Episode 59: The NCAA's Latest Loss in Court and What it Means for the Future of College Sports, with Altius' Casey Schwab
On February 23, 2024, Judge Clifton Corker of the Eastern District of Tennessee issued a preliminary injunction that prevents the NCAA from enforcing its prohibition on the use of NIL as a recruiting inducement by collectives and third parties. It's another loss in court for the NCAA, but what does it mean for the future of college sports? To help break it all down, I'm joined by Casey Schwab, CEO and Founding Partner of Altius Sports Partners. Prior to founding Altius Sports Partners, Casey wa...
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Feb. 16, 2024
Episode 58: Are College Athlete Unions and Collective Bargaining the Future of College Sports?
On February 5th, 2024, the Regional Director for the National Labor Relations Board in Boston ruled that the Dartmouth men's basketball players are employees and have a right to unionize and collectively bargain over their compensation and other terms and conditions of employment. This could not only lead to the creation of the first union in the history of college sports, but could also lead to widespread unionization for college athletes across all sports, levels, and divisions. What are the n...
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Jan. 9, 2024
Episode 57: Former NCAA Antitrust Counsel Jeff Mishkin on the NCAA's Antitrust Battles and the Future of College Sports
Jeff Mishkin, former outside counsel for the NCAA (and former Chief Legal Officer of the NBA and partner at Skadden) joins to break down the NCAA's antitrust battles, the future of the "amateurism" model, and where the NCAA goes from here... Thank you for listening! For the latest in sports law news and analysis, you can follow Gabe Feldman on twitter @sportslawguy .
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Dec. 8, 2023
Episode 56: Sports Law Legend Jeffrey Kessler on the Antitrust Threats Facing the NCAA
I'm rejoined by Jeffrey Kessler, sports law legend, Co-Executive Chairman of Winston & Strawn, and the lead lawyer on many of the athlete antitrust cases filed against the NCAA (including the Supreme Court victory in Alston and the current House vs. NCAA case). Jeffrey and I talk about all of the many antitrust threats facing the NCAA, including the new suit he filed against the NCAA this week, the total amount of money damages the NCAA faces in the House case, his thoughts on Charlie Baker’s ne...
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Dec. 5, 2023
Episode 55: Mike McCann and Andrew Brandt discuss the "Day it All Changed" for college sports.
On December 5th, 2023, NCAA President Charlie Baker proposed major changes to the college sports model. Under proposal, all DI schools would be allowed to do NIL deals directly with their athletes and could offer athletes "any level of enhanced educational benefits they deem appropriate." The proposal would also create a new subdivision of DI schools that could create a "trust fund" for each athlete of at least $30,000 per year and would allow the schools to create more permissive rules for rec...
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Nov. 9, 2023
Episode 54: The First Ever Sports Law Issues Draft! With Mike McCann and Jeremi Duru.
Sports law giants Mike McCann and Jeremi Duru join the pod for the first ever sports law issues draft! Yes, that's right. Mike, Jeremi, and I draft-- and debate-- the biggest and most important stories in the sports law world. Let us know who you think has the strongest team... Thank you for listening! For the latest in sports law news and analysis, you can follow Gabe Feldman on twitter @sportslawguy .
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Oct. 31, 2023
Episode 53: Andrew Brandt on Cheating at Michigan, Deshaun Watson's Contract, and Aaron Rodger's Future
Andrew Brandt, sports business expert, joins the podcast to discuss: 1) The college football cheating scandal at Michigan; 2) Jim Harbaugh's future; 3) Deshaun Watson's contract; 4) Roger Goodell's contract extension; 5) Aaron Rodgers' future; And more... Thank you for listening! For the latest in sports law news and analysis, you can follow Gabe Feldman on twitter @sportslawguy .
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Oct. 20, 2023
Episode 52: Dan & Patrick Join the Pod to Discuss the Latest in Sports and the Law
Dan (Wright) and Patrick (Eagan) join the podcast to discuss the latest developments in sports and the law, including: 1) Lionel Messi; 2) College sports back in Congress; 3) Pat Fitzgerald vs. Northwestern; 4) The NBA's load management problem; 5) The Knicks vs. the Raptors in court; 6) The future of sports television; 7) A 2-hour marathon; 8) Bram Van Polen... And more... Thank you for listening! For the latest in sports law news and analysis, you can follow Gabe Feldman on twitter @sportsl...
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Oct. 17, 2023
Episode 51: New Orleans Pelicans Preview with Jake Madison
We're back with a special New Orleans edition of the podcast: A season preview of the New Orleans Pelicans with Jake Madison, the host of Locked on Pels. Jake and I discuss reasons for optimism and pessimism for the Pels, the future of local NBA broadcasts, and our surprise pick for a jersey patch sponsorship. Thank you for listening! For the latest in sports law news and analysis, you can follow Gabe Feldman on twitter @sportslawguy .
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Oct. 4, 2023
Episode 50! The Sports Law Rundown: Dartmouth Basketball Players Unionizing and the Tiger King Returns!
We're back with the latest episode of the Sports Law Rundown. Everything we think you need to know about the latest in sports and the law, including: 1) Dartmouth men's basketball players attempting to unionize; 2) The latest development in the Prime Time-aissance at Colorado; 3) Mr. Beast and the Hornets; 4) Aaron Rodgers and the turf war; 5) Jim Trotter vs. the NFL; 6) The Washington Football Team sued again; 7) The Blind Side's unhappy sequel; 8) The Seattle Kraken vs. Smack Apparel; 9) The ...
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Sept. 12, 2023
Episode 49: Professor Jeremi Duru and the Sports Law Rundown!
Professor Jeremi Duru, sports Law Professor at American University and the Director of the Washington College of Law Sport and Society initiative, joins to talk the latest developments in sports and the law, including: 1) College sports conference realignment 2) NIL 3) Sports gambling 4) The battle over sports tv rights and ratings 5) the Spanish soccer federation saga 6) Chess scandals! 7) Barbie and Sports 8) Bram Van Polen... And more! Thank you for listening! For the latest in sports law ...
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Aug. 29, 2023
Episode 48: Sports Law Rundown- The latest developments across the sports law world
Everything you need to know about the latest developments in the sports law world, including: Conference realignment Jim Harbaugh Reggie Bush Sports gambling Sports gambling heckling Another brewing international chess controversy Litigation involving the NFL and Major League Baseball Bram Van Polen update You give us 22ish minutes, we’ll give you the sports law world. Thank you for listening! For the latest in sports law news and analysis, you can follow Gabe Feldman on twitter @sport...
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Aug. 18, 2023
Episode 47: Oliver Luck on Conference Realignment
Oliver Luck joins the podcast to discuss the latest in college sports conference realignment Oliver wears many hats in the college sports world, including Chairman of Altius Sports Partners, Executive Director of the new football partnership between the ASUN Conference and the Western Athletic Conference, and a consultant to several high profile schools eyeing new conferences. Oliver has also served as Commissioner of the XFL, Executive Vice President for Regulatory Affairs and Strategic Partner...
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Aug. 15, 2023
Episode 46: The Sports Law Rundown: Everything We Think You Need to Know about the Latest in Sports Law.
Eric Blevins and I are joined by Sydney Williams, Third Year Tulane Sports Law student: On this week's Sports Law Rundown, we cover: The antitrust battle in the baseball card industry; College sports group licensing and the future of the EA Sports games; Ralph Lauren vs. George Gervin; Jack Nicklaus vs. himself; Michael Oher...blindsided; Conference realignment; Cheeseburgers in Michigan; NIL; Betting on ESPN; The unhidden truth about Alvin Kamara; The most popular foods in America, a...
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Aug. 9, 2023
Episode 45: The Latest Developments in College Sports with NCAA SVP and General Counsel, Scott Bearby; and new NCAA SVP for External Affairs, Tim Buckley
College sports and the NCAA continue to dominate the headlines. The NCAA’s Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Scott Bearby, and the NCAA’s Senior Vice President for External Affairs, Tim Buckley, join the pod to share NCAA’s perspective on the latest developments with NIL, possible federal legislation, conference realignment, and more. Thank you for listening! For the latest in sports law news and analysis, you can follow Gabe Feldman on twitter @sportslawguy .
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Aug. 4, 2023
Episode 44: Battle Royal: WWE Gets Slammed in Court (with Christine Montenegro, Outside Counsel for MLW Media)
On this episode, I'm joined by Christine Montenegro, partner with the law firm Kasowitz Benson Torres, one of the lead lawyers in MLW Media's antitrust lawsuit against WWE, a case that could have far-reaching implications in the world of professional wrestling and the sports and entertainment industries more broadly. Thank you for listening! For the latest in sports law news and analysis, you can follow Gabe Feldman on twitter @sportslawguy .
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July 28, 2023
Episode 43: The Sports Law Rundown!
We're back with everything we think you need to know about sports and the law. We cover the latest in college sports, the NFL, Major League Baseball tv rights, the Washington Commanders, pickleball, and more! Thank you for listening! For the latest in sports law news and analysis, you can follow Gabe Feldman on twitter @sportslawguy .
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June 24, 2023
Episode 42: The New Orleans Pelicans, Zion Williamson, and the new NBA CBA with Jake Madison
Jake Madison, Host of Locked on Pelicans and Co-Host of Locked on NBA, joins the pod to talk all things New Orleans Pelicans, including Zion Williamson's future, the impact of the new CBA on the Pelicans and other small market teams, and the future of Regional Sports Networks, Bally Sports TV, and local NBA broadcasts. Thank you for listening! For the latest in sports law news and analysis, you can follow Gabe Feldman on twitter @sportslawguy .
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June 21, 2023
Episode 41: Sports Law Rundown for the Week of June 19th
The Sports Law Roundup is back. Everything you need to know about the latest developments in the sports law world, including: The PGA-LIV settlement. Jack Daniels vs. Bad Spaniels Brandr vs. EA and Group Licensing for College Football Players An NFL Running Backs' Union? The IRS and NIL Collectives Ja Morant Major League Wrestling vs. WWE Regional Sports Networks and the Future of Sports Television The Major League Baseball Antitrust Exemption Thank you for listening! For the latest in...
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June 13, 2023
Episode 40: The PGA Tour-LIV Tour Saga with Matt Stoller
On this episode, I dive into one of the craziest, most sensational sports stories in my lifetime– the PGA Tour, LIV Tour, DP Tour, Saudi Government saga. Joining me to help make sense of it all is one of the dominant voices in antitrust law- Matt Stoller, the Director of Research at the American Economic Liberties Project, the author of the book Goliath: The Hundred Year War between Monopoly Power and Democracy, and the creator of the monopoly-focused newsletter Big. Thank you for listening! For...
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May 22, 2023
Episode 38: The Sports Law Rundown! Everything We Think You Need to Know About the Latest in Sports and the Law
Welcome back to the Sports Law Rundown: everything we think you need to know about the latest developments in sports and the law. On this episode we tackle: -- College athletes as employees? -- NIL developments in Congress?? -- The Ivy League vs...Duke? -- The return of EA Sports College Football -- Brett Favre vs. Pat McAfee -- The LIV Golf Tour -- The Sale of the Washington Commanders -- Rule breaking in the WNBA -- The latest on Matt Araiza -- Varsity Blues Scandal -- Fishing Scandals! -- Bra...
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May 17, 2023
Episode 37: The Future of College Football and the Return of EA Sports College Football with Ross Dellenger
Ross Dellenger, national college football writer for Sports Illustrated, joins the pod to talk all things college football, including the big announcement about the EA Sports College Football game (now with players being paid for the use of their names and likenesses!), conference realignment, the premature end of the ACC, NIL enforcement , college sports gambling, and the future of college football. Thank you for listening! For the latest in sports law news and analysis, you can follow Gabe Fe...
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May 8, 2023
Episode 36: Sports Law Rundown- Everything You Need to Know about the Latest in the Sports Law World
The Sports Law Rundown is back-- Everything I think you need to know about the latest in the sports law-ish world over the last two weeks, including: College sports gambling scandal Big NCAA developments Name, Image, and Likeness updates Brett Favre vs. Pat McAfee Barstool Sports vs. Michael Rapaport Charles Oakley vs. James Dolan The future of sports television The PGA Tour Trans athletes Fans painting rats Thank you for listening! For the latest in sports law news and analysis, you ...
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May 1, 2023
Episode 35: Nancy Hogshead-Makar and the Battle over Women's Sports
On this episode, I'm joined by Nancy Hogshead-Makar, 4-time Olympic medalist swimmer, law professor, civil rights lawyer, Executive Director of Champion Women, and one of Sports Illustrated's "most influential people in the history of Title IX." She joins the pod to talk about arguably the most litigated, legislated, and debated topic in the sports world right now-- whether transgender women should be able to compete in women's sports. Thank you for listening! For the latest in sports law news ...