Jul 10, 2026
By Katelyn Kohler, Esq. A federal appeals panel signaled this month that it will likely hand the National Basketball Association (NBA) its second consecutive win in a long-running privacy lawsuit over fan-tracking advertising technology, but not without one sitting...
Jul 10, 2026
By Gary Chester, Senior Writer The National Weather Service generally issues heat advisories when the heat index—a combination of temperature and humidity—reaches 100-105 degrees Fahrenheit. A heat advisory is a warning to limit outdoor activity, hydrate, and stay in...
Jul 10, 2026
By Christopher R. Deubert, Senior Writer Linebacker Randy Gregory’s career includes a big “what if?” In seven seasons between 2015 and 2023, he showed occasional signs of brilliance as a pass rusher. But he also missed two plus seasons due to violations of the...
Jul 10, 2026
By John F. Banzhaf III Today’s unanimous decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in West Virginia v. B.P.J. upholding laws restricting participation on women’s athletic teams to biological females does more than resolve an important constitutional question. In...
Jul 10, 2026
By Robert J. Romano, JD, LLM, St. John’s University, Senior Writer The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the consolidated cases of West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox on June 20, 2026, upheld laws passed by legislatures in the states of West Virginia and Idaho...
Jul 10, 2026
By Robert E. Freeman, with Gabriella G. Joaquim, Leah S. Taylor and Bertrand D. Li, of Proskauer In late May, a workout equipment patent holder, PowerBlock Holdings, Inc. (“PowerBlock”), got a lift after it reached a settlement with fitness hardware maker iFIT, Inc....
Jul 10, 2026
By Robert J Romano, JD, LLM, St. Johns’ University Days after New York City celebrated their beloved Knicks capturing its first NBA Championship since 1973, the team’s ownership discovered that they may soon be playing in its own hotly contested competition, albeit in...
Jul 10, 2026
By Drew Schott For more than a century, the Chicago Bears have played their home games in the Windy City. Soldier Field in downtown Chicago has hosted the Bears since 1971, following the NFL franchise’s stint at Wrigley Field from 1921-1970. That is set to change,...
Jul 10, 2026
By Dr. Neal Ternes On Friday June 12, the San Francisco Giants held their annual Pride Night, celebrating the LGBTQIA community with, among other things, special hats which featured the team’s interlocking “SF” logo in rainbow colors. Acting in protest, three...
Jul 10, 2026
By Christopher R. Deubert, Senior Writer On June 23, the NFL informed college quarterback Brendan Sorsby that it would not be holding a Supplemental Draft this summer. Sorsby had requested entry into the Supplemental Draft after his collegiate eligibility became the...
Jul 10, 2026
By Anna Giambelluca, Esq. NIL discussions often focus on contracts, compensation, and the rapidly changing world of college athletics. But the opening session of the Sports Lawyers Association 2026 Annual Conference, NIL Through the Lens of DEI, immediately set an...
Jul 10, 2026
By Robert J Romano, JD, LLM; St. John’s University; Senior Writer In the ever-evolving world of college athletics, a new construct has emerged wherein colleges and universities are now suing former student-athletes who transfer from their school alleging breach of...
