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The NBA and the Players Association have agreed to terms on a collective bargaining agreement. Although the full agreement hasn’t been released, many essential terms have leaked. Let’s break them down and how they will impact the league moving forward. LINK

The Robert Sarver/Phoenix Suns saga officially came to an end with Sarver selling his stake of the team to Mat Ishbia. Who is the new Suns owner? And what are the major takeaways from the Sarver situation? LINK

After a lengthy investigation conducted by an outside law firm, the NBA finally handed down a punishment against Robert Sarver: a year’s suspension and a $10 million fine. So why wasn’t Sarver forced to sell his team like Donald Sterling 8 years ago? LINK

The NFL concluded its investigation into the Miami Dolphins stemming from allegations lobbed by former head coach Brian Flores. Dolphins owner Stephen Ross attempted to tank, but it wasn’t found to be punishable because he was just joking? LINK

Sports fans love the draft. It gives every franchise something to be excited for as well as breaking up the sports calendar perfectly. But is it legal? Why a strict interpretation of antitrust law suggests otherwise, and how courts have kept the draft alive. LINK

The current NBA CBA can be up in December. In negotiations, the players union and the league have to come to terms on tying compensation to games played, the amount of regular season games played, and All-NBA voting. LINK

After holding out for most of the season, Philadelphia traded Ben Simmons officially ending their tumultuous relationship. But instead of paying Simmons, his new team the Nets are directly wiring his paychecks to his former employer. Why the Simmons/76ers saga could signal a power shift for the future of the NBA? LINK

The first March Madness with NIL has came and gone but not without some athletes taking advantage of the added publicity. Who were the big winners? And what NIL restrictions are still holding them back? LINK

Joe Tsai, owner of the New York Liberty and e-commerce billionaire, decided his team was above flying commercial. So the WNBA fined Tsai $500,000 for chartering flights. Why this fine represents a clash between owners in the WNBA who have different goals for the future of the league. LINK

J.R. Smith isn’t your typical college golfer. He’s amassed over $90 million in salary from the NBA. Smith doesn’t need the financial benefits that come with NIL, but he can still use brand deals to grow the sport. LINK

A summary of the lawsuit filed by Brian Flores alleging discriminatory hiring practices against the NFL. Flores alleges he was bribed to tank as coach of the Dolphins by ownership. And how a Bill Belichick text message mishap sent everything spiraling out of control for the NFL. LINK

In the uncertain NIL era, women’s hoopers have emerged to reap the benefits. Certain players have established themselves as social media superstars. So why aren’t schools or the NCAA capitalizing off this momentum? LINK

An evaluation of the conflicting stories about what transpired on the Bucs sideline that caused Antonio Brown to implode. Was he upset due to pending contract incentives? Or did the Bucs coaching staff violate league protocol by discussing and evaluating his injury? LINK

A brief timeline of the downfall of Urban Meyer’s tenure as head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars including how the Jaguars could make a case to terminate Meyer “for cause”. LINK

An examination of the emerging global market of youth basketball and the recent alternative opportunities for aspiring NBA players to forgo their “one and done” year in college and enter professional basketball. LINK

A review of the Baxter Holmes ESPN report of allegations from Phoenix Suns employees of racism and sexual harassment against owner Robert Sarver and what steps need to be taken under the NBA Constitution to remove Sarver as owner. LINK

An analysis of the recent settlement reached between the NFL and retired players undergoing dementia testing alleging race-norming tactics, and why this is another example of the NFL attempting to distance themselves from head injuries caused by the sport of football. LINK

A close look at Aaron Rodgers’ claim he was “immunized” in the offseason only to then confess he never received a COVID-19 vaccine as he entered a mandatory 10-day absence for unvaccinated players. LINK

A look into the behind the scenes battle between the NBA and Players Association over vaccination requirements and COVID-19 protocols as the 2021/2022 season approaches. Why local government mandates may have a say in who hoists the trophy at the end of the season. LINK

Recapturing the events in 2020 that led to a Syracuse Men’s Lacrosse player arrest after a domestic dispute with a player on the Women’s Lacrosse team. Why the University’s actions and Title IX policies led the victim to bring suit against the school. LINK

A close look into the events that caused ESPN to part ways with long time on-air personality Rachel Nichols after she made controversial statements about co-worker Maria Taylor. Why Nichols may have a case ESPN broke wiretapping laws. LINK

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The 76ers and Ben Simmons are in a staring contest, daring the other to blink first. The backstory of how we got here and who has the upper hand. LINK

Discussing the pitfalls and potential benefits of an athlete set to sign a 9-figure contract without the help of a sports agent. LINK

A look into the behind the scenes battle between the NBA and NBA Player’s Union over vaccination requirements and COVID-19 protocols as the 2021/2022 season approaches. Why local government mandates may have a say in who hoists the trophy at the end of the season. LINK

An examination into the Supreme Court’s decision to not grant emergency relief to students challenging university vaccine requirements. Why colleges can require student athletes to be vaccinated unless they qualify for an exemption. LINK