Athletes, Breach of Contract, Sports

Merits Your Attention and Real GENIUS

Seward & Kissel LLP on 7/28/2025

Pro bull riding league files objection of Dr. Phil’s media bankruptcy saying it is owed $181 million | The Independent - The Professional Bull Riders—the largest bull-riding league in the world, which had pulled out of a...more

The Cost of An Early Payday: Lessons from Tatis Jr.'s Advance Financing Agreement

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP on 7/8/2025

In professional sports, financial windfalls often come after years of uncertainty and risk. Fernando Tatis Jr., the San Diego Padres right fielder, provides a striking example. Early in his minor league career, he accepted a...more

Three Point Shot - January 2020

Proskauer Rose LLP on 1/17/2020

Welcome to Three Point Shot, a newsletter brought to you by the Sports Law Group at Proskauer. Three Point Shot brings you the latest in sports law-related news and provides you with links to related materials. Your feedback,...more

Where is the Line? Options for Professional Leagues and Teams Facing On-Field Player Social Activism

Mintz - Sports Entertainment Viewpoints on 2/23/2018

In July 2016, four players on the Minnesota Lynx WNBA team wore black shirts in support of the Black Lives Matter social justice movement. The WNBA fined the players, but later rescinded the fines. In August 2016, San...more

Three Point Shot - December 2017

Proskauer Rose LLP on 12/22/2017

Showdown over Mayweather – McGregor Streaming Glitches Knocked out of District Court - All boxing fan Victor Mallh ("Mallh" or "Plaintiff") wanted for the holidays this year was a chance to stand toe-to-toe with...more

Three Point Shot - Summer 2016

Proskauer Rose LLP on 8/1/2016

800-Meter Champion Berian Eventually Outpaces Nike Endorsement Suit... Or Did He? World 800-meter champion Boris Berian is seemingly capable of out-running just about anything these days. Berian is just a year removed...more