Scholars of the Game

With sports, every fan thinks they’re an expert! But with the law, everyone knows they’re just a rookie. Let us help you become students of the LAW and scholars of the GAME! Two law students explore the legal moves that impact our favorite teams and players.

Weekend Sports Law Update 12/16/2019

Weekend Sports Law Update In this week's WSLU, we discuss the alleged New England Patriots. Specifically the news of an alleged Spygate 2.0. News which shocked many as the Patriots were allegedly filming the 1-11 Cincinnati Bengals. Why cheat against them? Who would be dumb enough to cheat again filming a team when you already got caught before. Well, sometimes history repeats itself. /episode/index/show/scholarsofthegame/id/12414029

Weekend Sports Law Update 12/06/2019

Weekend Sports Law Update Excited to bring you this week's news. We will discuss Josh Shaw, the NFL that was caught betting on NFL games. This will include his punishment and what the league should do moving forward. Also, we will check out the St. Louis Blue's fan engagement app that, on the surface, just looks like sports betting. You're listening to the Scholars of the Game Weekend Sports Law Update. /episode/index/show/scholarsofthegame/id/12300827

A New Day For Basketball 12/02/2019

A New Day For Basketball The NBA has long thought about playoff re-allignment and it they may finally be serious about it. In addition to a new playoff structure, the NBA is considering three (3) additional major changes to the NBA season. These are a mid-season tournament, a play-in game for the seven/eight (7/8) seeds and a shorter season. Listen to this week’s episode of SOTG to see what these rules really do, and if they will be good for the future of the NBA. /episode/index/show/scholarsofthegame/id/12249251

Weekend Sports Law Update 11/22/2019

Weekend Sports Law Update Some crazy stuff out of the Pittsburg/ Cleveland game from last week. Racial Slurs? Kicking and Punching? Almost killing a player with their own helmet? The NFL rules finishes its appeal process for the 3 players involved. You're listening to the Scholars of the Game Weekend Sports Law Update. /episode/index/show/scholarsofthegame/id/12134126

Memphis Style Drama 11/18/2019

Memphis Style Drama The NCAA cannot operate the same model it has been for the past decades. The question that has now come up is what will be the straw that breaks the camel’s back? From new start up leagues, to state laws, to lawsuits and everything in between, the NCAA is being hit from all sides. Today we look at James Wiseman’s situation and see both his options moving forward AND the options of the NCAA. You’re listening to episode 48 of the Scholars of the Game Podcast. /episode/index/show/scholarsofthegame/id/12080693

Weekend Sports Update 11/15/2019

Weekend Sports Update This weekend two different leagues were rocked for differing reasons. The NFL after a long, contentious relationship with Colin Kaepernick, is having a combine of sorts for him. Something that many see as a joke, or a PR stunt. Additionally, potential allegations against the Houston Astros came to light of “Sign Stealing.” One is likely too good to be true, and the other the worst cheating scandal since the BlackSocks. /episode/index/show/scholarsofthegame/id/12046589

Weekend Sports Law Update 11/08/2019

Weekend Sports Law Update The weekends sports law update is coming to you on Friday, November 8th. This week we look at 3 stories, all from different sports. First we look at the NBA's CBA as it pertains to drug testing appeal in the John Collin's situation. Next we look at Brian's hometown of Las Vegas's dispute with Evander Kane over a $500,000 gambling debt. And lastly we look at Senator Burr's tweet about taxing the NCAA Athlete's scholarship.We hope you enjoy this weekends Scholars of the Game Podcast. /episode/index/show/scholarsofthegame/id/11959874

Weekend Sports Law Update 11/04/2019

Weekend Sports Law Update Today, we are seeing players become more and more business-minded. Many can thank Lebron for his aspirations outside the court in media, schooling, and other adventures for paving the way for athlete success outside of the sport in which they play. But players are always trying to capitalize on their own brand. Most recently, Kawhi applied for two trademarks. Listen to this week’s Weekend Sports Update to find out what they are and their likelihood of approval! /episode/index/show/scholarsofthegame/id/11893745

Night Night 11/04/2019

Night Night UFC has become a must-watch league where everyone flocks to their favorite Buffalo Wild Wings or bar to watch grown men and women beat on each other. Why do fighters continue to wail on their opponents even if the lights are on and no one is home? Listen to “Night Night” to find out if fighters have any legal claims when this happens and who is responsible for making sure this does not happen more than needed. /episode/index/show/scholarsofthegame/id/11893475

Weekend Sports Law Update 10/28/2019

Weekend Sports Law Update Sports are a business. The Kelechi Osemele debacle with the NY Jets is a great example of this. Osemele tore his labrum and sought out advice on whether he should play through it or get surgery. The team doctors told him one this and his private council told him another. He got surgery and the team cut him. Did they have the right to? Can he collect on the remainder of his TEN MILLION DOLLAR CONTRACT? Youre listening to the Scholars of the Game podcast. /episode/index/show/scholarsofthegame/id/11809301

Weekend Sports Update 10/21/2019

Weekend Sports Update With the recent trade of star corner Jalen Ramsey to the LA Rams, we are starting to see more and more power shifting to the players and away from the league and its owners. Ramsey made it happen by promising the Rams that he would not hold-out again. But there is, of course, a catch. Listen to this week’s episode to find out what the catch is and the massive implications for the 2020 CBA talks. /episode/index/show/scholarsofthegame/id/11723492

NBA Tampering 10/21/2019

NBA Tampering The NBA has recently been the league of action, the league that, seemingly, always tries to get it right. This could range from dis-incentivizing tanking, views on player activism, to even treatment of their players (think guaranteed contracts). They have enforced inconsistent penalties on teams for varying degrees of tampering with no structure. That is until the league announced its new policies on tampering. Listen to this week’s episode to find out what the changes were, and if it was just all talk. /episode/index/show/scholarsofthegame/id/11723207

Weekly Sport Law Update 10/14/2019

Weekly Sport Law Update The name of the game today is employment law. Not the most sleek and sexy topic in sports but with the disputes between China and the NBA as well as the policy by Purdue University, it is critical to look at sports as an employee-employer relationship. Listen to Brian break down what is happening in Indiana and the NBA on this weeks episode of the Scholars of the Game Podcast. /episode/index/show/scholarsofthegame/id/11632724

TRADEMARK TUESDAY!!!! 10/08/2019

TRADEMARK TUESDAY!!!! Arguably, nothing is more important to an Athlete than their brand. It might consist of a symbol, a saying or a nickname but this intellectual property allows these athletes to sell merchandise and capitalize on their popularity. But what is intellectual property and how do athletes protect it? Listen now to episode 45 of the scholars of the game podcast. /episode/index/show/scholarsofthegame/id/11553893

Weekend Sports Update 10/08/2019

Weekend Sports Update Its Taylor's turn to bring you Scholars the updates sport law/ sports business this week. Taylor examines a hot and consistent topic to the podcast- the "Pay for Play" Act from California. Not only has Gov Newsom signed the bill into law in California, but he has created momentum for the other states to follow. Heck, even the US Congress is getting in on the action. Listen to Taylor's analysis on this weekend's sports update. /episode/index/show/scholarsofthegame/id/11553806

Weekend Sports Update 09/30/2019

Weekend Sports Update Brian and Taylor launch a new series focusing just on the current events in sports law and business. This week, they look at the Jalen Ramsey trade request and compare the NFL players power to that of the NBA's. It will be interesting to see how and if that power dynamic shifts as the CBA is set to expire next year. You are listening to the Scholars of the Game Podcast. /episode/index/show/scholarsofthegame/id/11448707

More than Fame: Untouchable AB 09/23/2019

More than Fame: Untouchable AB The NFL has long been willing to forgive the conduct outside the football field of a Star player. We have seen it with the likes of Kareem Hunt, Michael Vick, and Big Ben just to name a few. But at some point, your actions become the “straw that breaks the camel’s back.” Listen in this week to find out ten “straws” that should be enough to break the camel’s back on AB’s playing career in the NFL. /episode/index/show/scholarsofthegame/id/11353235

An Honest Days Work... 09/16/2019

An Honest Days Work... California is looking to turn Amateurism on its head. Will their recent bill allowing college athletes to be compensated for their name, image and likeness become law? What impact will this have on athletes all over the nation? You’re listening to episode 43 of the Scholars of the Game Podcast /episode/index/show/scholarsofthegame/id/11264072

Deja Vu: Add Boogie to the List 09/09/2019

Deja Vu: Add Boogie to the List Today we address the Demarcus Cousins Domestic Abuse allegation. Specifically, what it means for Cousins, criminally, professionally, and in the court of public opinion. Youre listening to episode 42 of the Scholars of the Game Podcast. /episode/index/show/scholarsofthegame/id/11174030

Welcome to the drama filled summer of Antonio Brown 08/26/2019

Welcome to the drama filled summer of Antonio Brown Antonio Brown is one of the polarizing figures in the NFL. From his demand for a trade from the Steelers, to his feet, to now his helmet. AB has always been a figure for the sports world to follow. In this episode we follow his “dispute” with the NFL regarding his helmet. Is it safe? Is he being petty? Yes and Yes. Listen in this week to find out what the real issues regarding Helmet Gate are, and why the worst is yet to come. /episode/index/show/scholarsofthegame/id/10984925

America's New Pastime 08/19/2019

America's New Pastime Following the lead of almost all sports leagues in the US to this point, the NFL has reached a deal with Sportradar to become the exclusive distributor of NFL data rights in regard to sports betting. The NFL, the largest and most lucrative sports league in the in US, is sure to have made a deal for a record price with this company. Brian and Taylor will discuss is this was the right time for the NFL to strike a deal and what this means for football moving forward. /episode/index/show/scholarsofthegame/id/10915345

Baseball's Dirty Laundry 08/05/2019

Baseball's Dirty Laundry Baseball is America's pastime. But in the early part of last century a scandal during the World Series almost got rid of the sport all together. In this weeks throwback episode, we dive into the Black Sox's story and how baseball's commissioner handled this time of corruption. With the potential for sports betting legalization in every state, we must understand the scandals of history or we will be doomed to repeat them. You're listening to the Scholars of the Game Podcast. /episode/index/show/scholarsofthegame/id/10778708

The 4 Hour Commercial 07/22/2019

The 4 Hour Commercial When it comes to sports marketing, advertisers are always looking to get the most views for their dollars. Few sports are able to offer advertising the way that NASCAR can. It looks like 40 billboards racing around a track for 4 hours. In this episode, we look at the financials of a NASCAR sponsorship along with the rules and lack of rules from NASCAR saying what advertisements you can have on your racecar. Its time for the Scholars of the Game Podcast. /episode/index/show/scholarsofthegame/id/10610825

The Naked Truth 07/15/2019

The Naked Truth We love how passionate fans express themselves about sports. The truth is sometimes fans can take it too far. This week we look at the (terrible) reasons why fans streak through games and the civil and criminal penalties associated with this sporting phenomenon. You're listening to the Scholars of the Game Podcast. /episode/index/show/scholarsofthegame/id/10528961

Let the Kids Play 07/08/2019

Let the Kids Play There has been much back and forth of the past decade about lowering the age that players have to be in order to play in the NBA. With Coco Gauff doing exceedingly well in the Wimbledon Tournament this week, we think that all sports should just let the kids play and have the best players on the court, field or diamond. Its time for another edition of the Scholars of the Game Podcast. /episode/index/show/scholarsofthegame/id/10446188

Hall of Shame 07/01/2019

Hall of Shame There is no denying the talent that Pete Rose and Barry Bonds showed on the baseball diamond. The both could easily get into Cooperstown based solely on their defensive or offensive ability. The problem is that these top 7 all time players broke the rules of baseball and to this day have not gotten into the hall. Listen to Taylor and Brian discuss why these legends are "ineligible" and see if we can make a case to allow them into Baseball's Hall of Fame. /episode/index/show/scholarsofthegame/id/10360358

Torts Illustrated 06/25/2019

Torts Illustrated ZION is the best prospect to grace the NBA since Lebron. Well, that is at least what most of the scouts say. But, he does not come without baggage. Zion finds himself in a peculiar position of agencies dueling for their right to make money off of Zion’s endorsement deals. But to the naked eye, it may not seem so obvious why all of this is going on. Listen in to this week’s episode, as we discuss the specifics of the suit and how it can impact all of those involved! /episode/index/show/scholarsofthegame/id/10290809

WWE SIZED SHOWDOWN! 06/17/2019

WWE SIZED SHOWDOWN! The AAF was supposed to be the feeder league for the NFL that everyone always wanted. A sort of “minor league” for the NFL. But problems with investor Tom Dundon and HIS vision of the league lead to his decision to fold up the AAF. So this begs the question, will there ever be a league to compete with Roger Goodell himself? We believe so. Listen in to this week’s episode to find out why we think the XFL may be the league, that just might make it. /episode/index/show/scholarsofthegame/id/10181222

The Fall of the Mustangs 06/10/2019

The Fall of the Mustangs If you ask any football fan born in 1975 or earlier, they will have known Southern Methodist University as a powerhouse football program. They did all this while committing countless NCAA violations. The NCAA handed out the death penalty to the school in the late 1980's. SMU has since struggles to be more than just a bottom dwelling football program. Join Taylor and Brian in looking at this throwback episode of the Death Penalty of SMU Football. /episode/index/show/scholarsofthegame/id/10113937

Play Ball 06/03/2019

Play Ball Cuba is one of the few countries in the World that the US seems to ALWAYS have trouble dealing with. They have had disagreements over the political structure of the country, its ties to Russia during the Cold War, and even, baseball. Listen in to this week’s episode as we discuss the ramifications of the Trump administration cancelling Major League Baseball’s deal with Cuba. /episode/index/show/scholarsofthegame/id/10033940

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