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The NIL Opportunity: What Every Athlete & Family Needs to Know w/ Theresa Gralinski

Episode 029: Athletes today have opportunities to earn money that didn’t exist just a few years ago.From revenue sharing… to collectives… to individual brand deals—NIL (Name, Image...

Young athletes face new financial realities in the NIL era, says Merrill’s Whittaker

Sports and entertainment specialist tells WP of growing concerns resulting from name, image, likeness agreements

Athletes Decry Antitrust Immunity In College Sports Bill

College athlete advocacy groups have criticized a proposed bipartisan U.S. Senate bill that provides congressional oversight to college sports and allows athletes to have agents, b...

The Newest Chicago Athlete to Represent Ankin Law

Ankin Law is continuing a tradition that began a decade ago by adding another spokesperson from the Chicago sports world.  He began his life in the area and is now doing what he ca...

The Brock Group Blueprint: How Evan Is Building Athletes Into Brands 

Evan, founder of The Brock Group, is redefining what athlete management looks like, blending the discipline of professional sports with a culture driven mindset to build something...

Sport Beach Announces Initial Programming Lineup for Cannes 2026 Alongside Key Brands and Athletes

New athletes joining the programming include Ken Griffey Jr., Noah Lyles, CC Sabathia, Maria Sharapova, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall

Hiring Former University Athletes Boosts Workplace Performance and Social Responsibility, Research Finds

Hiring former athletes can strengthen workplace performance and culture, but requires structured support to protect well-being and maximise long-term impact. The post Hiring Former...

Your International Student-Athletes Want NIL Deals: Here’s What Schools and Sponsors Need to Know First

The rules surrounding name, image, and likeness (NIL) payments are markedly different for international student-athletes than they are for their domestic counterparts. So higher ed...

New IOF Athlete Representatives elected

Athlete Representatives to the IOF Athletes’ Advisory Groups for the new two-year term 2026-2028 has been elected by the athletes for all four disciplines. See the election results...

The Sports Law Playbook: 2026 FIFA World Cup and Unauthorized Marketing

The Sports Law Playbook returns with its May 2026 edition. In this issue, we examine the legal risks surrounding unauthorized marketing tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including r...

Degrees of Greatness: Athletes Who Put in Work Beyond the Game

Athletes go beyond sports, earning degrees & advanced credentials to build diverse careers & inspire the next generation.

Athlete Director Election: Call for Former Rowing Ireland Athletes

If you are an eligible voter, we encourage you to register your details via the link below no later than 5pm IST, Friday 8th May 2026.

Upper Edge Sports and Prime 1 Sports Announce Strategic Partnership To Build the Premier NIL-to-NFL Pathway

New partnership creates a first-of-its-kind pipeline guiding athletes from NIL to the NFL with elite representation, development, and long-term career support. The post Upper Edge...

NIL Enforcement and State Law Conflict: How University of Nebraska Football Players Could Reshape NCAA Authority

The college athletics landscape shifted significantly following the settlement in the landmark House v. NCAA litigation, which led to the creation of the College Sports Commission...

K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - May 2026 #3

A federal judge in Manhattan declined Thursday to order the Wimbledon and French Open tennis tournaments to grant access to representatives from a players group, after the group cl...

From Locker Rooms to Livestreams

How digital platforms are reshaping athlete interactions and the balance between visibility and privacy in sports.

Private Equity and Sports: Navigating the Legal Playbook

Private equity’s presence in sports is no longer novel, nor is it confined to marquee professional franchises. Across Canada and North America, institutional investors are playing...

Athlete Officials Set the Standard at Upcoming USA Games

For one week in June, Special Olympics athletes from across the United States will gather in Minneapolis, Minnesota for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. While the athletes will...

3 Steps Your Athletic Department Can Take After White House Releases Second College Sports Executive Order

President Trump’s April 3 Executive Order seeks to mandate new eligibility, transfer, and athlete agent regulations for college athletics by August 1 – and should cause your athlet...

This Week in Sports & Entertainment: Tyrese Maxey Debuts His First Signature Shoe, Messi Faces a $7 Million Match Di...

Welcome back to the Spotlight! I remember just about eight years ago being excited about the 2026 FIFA World Cup being selected to take place in my own backyard, and making a point...

Lions' Williams Files NIL Suit Against NCAA, Big Ten, SEC

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has sued the NCAA, the Big Ten Conference and the Southeastern Conference in California state court alleging they illegally profited of...

O-1A Case Study: Visa Approval for Surf Coach from Chile

Surf Coach Colombo & Hurd secured an O-1A approval for a surf coach from Chile, recognizing his extraordinary ability in a highly specialized field. The O-1A classification is...

Profisport als Assetklasse: Megadeals in den USA - und Europas Aufholjagd

Der globale Sportmarkt erlebt einen beispiellosen M&ABoom und hat sich in den letzten Jahren als attraktive Assetklasse für professionelle Investoren etabliert. Dies verwundert...

Olympian by Ice, Trial Lawyer by Trade: Team USA Curler Talks Courtroom Competition