Supreme Court Rebuffs Appeal of O’Bannon — What It Means

By Charles Anzalone   Last week’s U.S. Supreme Court decision not to hear the appeal in the O’Bannon v. NCAA case concerning the treatment of college athletes is another sign the NCAA must abide by federal antitrust laws when implementing rules about the ability of athletes to earn compensation, a University at Buffalo School of Law expert said recently.   “The ultimate outcome of the battle remains in doubt,” said Nellie Drew, an adjunct professor who teaches sports law course