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Sports Law News

We understand that keeping up with the ever-changing legal landscape in sports can be a daunting task. That's why we've created a one-stop-shop for all your sports law news needs.

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Criminal

UFC champion Jon Jones arrested for allegedly assaulting and threatening to kill anti-doping agent

The drug-testing officer has claimed Jones became angry about the sample collection process, took her phone and then put his face close to hers before saying people who arrive at his house early "end up dead".

7 Apr 2024

Criminal

Former Tottenham Owner Avoids Jail Time in ‘Brazen’ Insider Trading Case

Billionaire Joe Lewis will pay a $5 million fine and spend three years on probation.

5 Apr 2024

Disputes

‘Baseless Corporate Conspiracy’: Hedge Fund Heats Up Feud Between NBA Owners

Suns owner Mat Ishbia accused his business rival, Cavs owner Dan Gilbert, of orchestrating a negative story about his company.

5 Apr 2024

Disputes

Sixty new claimants added to legal action against rugby union governing bodies

Sixty new claimants have been added to the legal action being taken against three of rugby union's governing bodies for the brain injuries they allege were sustained during their careers.

3 Apr 2024

Tort

Cardinals ordered to pay former team executive $3 million for defamation, per report

The Arizona Cardinals are being ordered to pay ex-team executive Terry McDonough $3 million for "false and defamatory" statements made about him publicly to the media, per a federal court decision filed on Monday, according to ESPN.

2 Apr 2024

Corporate

Arctos closes second sports team investment fund with $4.1bn

Arctos Partners said its second sports team investment fund has amassed more than $4.1 billion, as the private equity group announced the closing of the capital raising for the vehicle Tuesday.

2 Apr 2024

Eligibility

Savea calls for change in All Blacks' eligibility regulations

All Blacks forward Ardie Savea has called on New Zealand's rugby authorities to consider updating the country's eligibility rules or risk being left behind as the sport continues to evolve.

1 Apr 2024

Corporate

Liberty Media Announces Agreement to Acquire Commercial Rightsholder of MotoGP™

Transaction price represents enterprise value of €4.2 billion

1 Apr 2024

Corporate

Formula One-owner Liberty to unveil £3.5bn takeover of MotoGP

The owner of Formula One (F1) motor racing will unveil a £3.5bn takeover of MotoGP’s parent company early this week.

31 Mar 2024

Competition

U.S. Soccer and FIFA antitrust lawsuit: U.S. Supreme Court could upend 'FIFA's authority to govern the game'

There's a new turn in an ongoing legal battle between Relevant Sports Group and the duo of U.S. Soccer and FIFA.

29 Mar 2024

Finance

Two-fifths of Premier League clubs yet to file as accounts deadline looms

Two-fifths of Premier League football clubs have yet to make their latest accounts publicly available, as Sunday’s deadline for most official filings approaches.

29 Mar 2024

Gambling

NCAA President Charlie Baker urges states with legal wagering to ban prop bets on college athletes

In the midst of March Madness, the NCAA is pushing for states with legal wagering on sporting events to ban prop bets on college athletes.

27 Mar 2024

Regulation & Governance

Merger and new name for China's student sports governing body

On 20 March 2024, a landmark meeting was held in Beijing, China, at where the Federation of University Sports of China (FUSC) and the Federation of School Sports of China (FSSC) merged into one organisation, renamed as the China Student Sports Federation (CSSF).

26 Mar 2024

Anti-doping

Flamengo striker Barbosa suspended 2 years in doping fraud case

Brazilian striker Gabriel Barbosa was suspended for two years on Monday following a doping fraud investigation.

25 Mar 2024

Regulation & Governance

Leicester City begin legal proceedings against Premier League and EFL

Championship club 'compelled' to act after being charged with breaching profit and sustainability rules.

25 Mar 2024

Anti-doping

Jeremy Lin suspended 5 games over blood treatment

Former NBA guard Jeremy Lin received a five-game suspension from the P. League+ (PLG) after he underwent a blood treatment prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

25 Mar 2024

Corruption

Police search Spanish football federation offices over alleged corruption

Spanish police searched the Spanish football federation (RFEF) headquarters and its former president Luis Rubiales' house among other locations as part of an investigation into alleged corruption and other crimes, judicial sources said Wednesday.

21 Mar 2024

Anti-doping

Victoria Ohuruogu: British sprinter cleared of anti-doping violation for prohibited association

British sprinter Victoria Ohuruogu has been cleared of an anti-doping rule violation concerning alleged prohibited association with a banned athlete.

21 Mar 2024

Corporate

ATP, WTA to consider merger proposal next month in Madrid

ATP, WTA to consider merger proposal next month in Madrid

21 Mar 2024

Anti-doping

WTA to consider 'special rankings' for players cleared of doping

The WTA has begun a review of its rules that could see players cleared of doping offenses or have their bans reduced return to the circuit with "special rankings" in future, the governing body of women's tennis told Reuters on Wednesday.

20 Mar 2024

Finance

J.P. Morgan creates sports investment banking division

J.P. Morgan is creating a sports investment banking group that will collaborate with its investment banking, commercial banking and private bank divisions to offer clients advisory and investing opportunities.

19 Mar 2024

Disputes

Top college tennis player sues NCAA to challenge tournament prize restrictions

In the hall of mirrors that is the National Collegiate Athletic Association rulebook on how college athletes can and cannot earn money, there is one rule that may be the most hard-to-fathom of all.

18 Mar 2024

Anti-doping

WADA proposes rule changes for Winter Olympics; medal ceremonies uncertain

Plans for celebration in Paris are in jeopardy after US Olympic officials warned on Thursday that appeals could delay the awarding of medals at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, following Russia's disqualification for doping.

18 Mar 2024

Regulation & Governance

Nottingham Forest docked four points for breaching Premier League financial rules

Nottingham Forest were docked four points for breaching Premier League financial rules on Monday, dumping them in the relegation zone.

18 Mar 2024

Gambling

North Carolina becomes latest state to legalize mobile sports betting

The American Gaming Association said legal sports betting has generated more than $2.45 billion dollars in tax money

13 Mar 2024

Finance

AC Milan raided by Italian finance police amid probe over sale of the club

Italy’s finance police raided the headquarters of Serie A club AC Milan yesterday as “part of an investigation into potential irregularities over its 2022 sale” by U.S. hedge fund Elliott Management to private equity group RedBird Capital, according to the FT.

13 Mar 2024

Corporate

PIF sources deny it has made $2bn ‘take-it-or-leave-it’ offer to unite tennis tours

Sources stress speculation about any offers are premature

13 Mar 2024

Regulation & Governance

Sen. Ted Cruz says there's a 50-50 chance of Congress passing college sports legislation this year

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz says there's a 50-50 chance of Congress passing legislation regulating college athletics by the end of the year

12 Mar 2024

Regulation & Governance

Australian sport runs financial and legal risks due to climate inaction, new report warns

Less than 1% of organisations mention climate in annual reports

12 Mar 2024

Anti-doping

‘Deeply sceptical and worried’: Wada wary of Russia’s anti-doping practices

Russian athletes to compete as neutrals at Paris Olympics

12 Mar 2024

Disputes

Nike's footwear copycat case against BAPE advances

Brand protection is always a major concern for Nike in a world populated with knockoffs and counterfeits.

11 Mar 2024

Regulation & Governance

Premier League clubs to prioritise new financial system, says league

The Premier League clubs agreed to prioritise their efforts around a new financial system, the league said on Monday, after no agreement was reached during shareholders' meeting.

11 Mar 2024

Anti-doping

Stricter drug testing before Paris Olympics ordered for track and field athletes from 4 countries

Track and field athletes from Brazil, Ecuador, Peru and Portugal will be tested more often ahead of the Paris Olympics because of sub-standard anti-doping programs at home, the sport’s investigators said Monday.

11 Mar 2024

Anti-doping

Anti-doping showed up at an amateur race in Valencia, 130 riders dropped out

'We all know who is and who is not doing it,' says anonymous racer

7 Mar 2024

Employment

Christian Horner's accuser suspended after Red Bull's investigation into Formula 1 boss

The Red Bull team principal, who is married to former Spice Girl Geri Horner, is due to be back in the spotlight in an official FIA press conference in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, where the next Grand Prix takes place.

7 Mar 2024

Corporate

Multi-club ownership is “a necessity” for women’s soccer, says Michele Kang

Women’s soccer team investors also call for greater independence from men’s clubs to drive more money into the game.

5 Mar 2024

Anti-doping

Simona Halep’s ‘triumph of truth’ after doping ban significantly reduced

Former Wimbledon winner tested positive for roxadustat

5 Mar 2024

Regulation & Governance

Premier League clubs will face sanctions for inflating deals with associated parties

Premier League clubs will now face sanctions if they are found to have inflated their deals with ‘associated parties’.

5 Mar 2024

Regulation & Governance

LaLiga ‘studying and analyzing the facts’ around latest Vinícius Jr. alleged racist abuse

Spain’s LaLiga says it is “studying and analyzing the facts” around the latest alleged racist abuse incident towards Real Madrid forward Vinícius Jr. at Valencia’s Mestalla Stadium on Saturday.

5 Mar 2024

Anti-doping

WADA suspends accreditation of Bloemfontein Laboratory

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has suspended the accreditation of the South African Doping Control Laboratory (Laboratory) in Bloemfontein, South Africa, for a period of up to six months.

4 Mar 2024

Finance

Wall Street Hunts Sports Fees After Record $25 Billion in Deals

2023 was third year of record-breaking values for sports M&A

4 Mar 2024

Eligibility

New York AG sends cease-and-desist over transgender sports ban in Nassau County

The New York Attorney General's Office sent a cease-and-desist letter to Nassau County over its recent anti-transgender sports ban.

2 Mar 2024

Regulation & Governance

‘If Premier League and EFL don’t agree new deal – then regulator will’, warns UK culture secretary

Lucy Frazer says legislation for creation of regulator will be brought to parliament before next general election.

1 Mar 2024

Regulation & Governance

MLP, PPA Tour complete merger for new entity

Major League Pickleball and the Professional Pickleball Association have “completed their long-awaited merger agreement and infused new capital into the sport,” according to Jessica Golden of CNBC.com.

1 Mar 2024

Anti-doping

Paul Pogba given four-year ban from football over doping offence

Paul Pogba's career could be over after he was hit with the maximum possible sentence for testing positive for a banned substance.

29 Feb 2024

Disputes

Real Madrid and Athletic’s Boost LaLiga lawsuit dismissed

The Madrid court's ruling did not find anything unlawful in the strategic deal with CVC Capital Partners.

27 Feb 2024

Anti-doping

IOC anti-doping expert: Spend millions and we can rid sport of dopers

Professor Yannis Pitsiladis says lack of funding is the biggest obstacle to turning tables on drug cheats and calls on cash-rich sports to help the fight

27 Feb 2024

Regulation & Governance

US judge blocks NCAA from enforcing NIL rules

A US federal judge temporarily blocked the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on Friday from enforcing prohibitions against recruits signing name, image and likeness (NIL) endorsement deals with booster groups.

26 Feb 2024

Anti-doping

Four new appeals go to sports court chasing Olympic medals in Russian skater Valieva’s doping case

Four appeals filed at sport’s highest court in fallout from the doping case of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva are set to delay awarding medals from the 2022 Beijing Olympics yet again.

26 Feb 2024

Corporate

Koch Family Members in Talks to Buy Stake in Brooklyn Nets

Team’s majority owner is Alibaba Group co-founder Joseph Tsai

22 Feb 2024

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