I had the pleasure of attending a sports symposium several years ago at Harvard. Several sports dignitaries, from announcers to GMs, attended/spoke. It was hosted by Michael McCann who was a law professor at U of New Hampshire and was developing a "sports law" curriculum. He is about two years ahead of just about anyone in discussing sports law. At that symposium, I first learned about CTE and its upcoming impact as well as pending legal challenges to the notion of amateurism in college sports. I was the first to post on these issues, and, as informed by McCann, I can say that almost every prognostication I've made has been 100% or close to 100% correct.
For those interested, here is his year-end review named
Not only does he discuss 2024 but ongoing litigation that will further shape college sports. For the most part, discusses the potential of the NLRB recognition of college athletes being recognized as "employees". This will further shape college sports. First and foremost, IMHO, allowing athletes to assemble a Union (or similar) which will allow for a collective bargaining agreement. Today, there is no "collective" to bargain with so each issue is a one-off issue that is subject to the courts and appeal courts.
If you are interested in sports law, this is a must read.
For those interested, here is his year-end review named
2024: The Year College Sports Turned Pro (linked)
Not only does he discuss 2024 but ongoing litigation that will further shape college sports. For the most part, discusses the potential of the NLRB recognition of college athletes being recognized as "employees". This will further shape college sports. First and foremost, IMHO, allowing athletes to assemble a Union (or similar) which will allow for a collective bargaining agreement. Today, there is no "collective" to bargain with so each issue is a one-off issue that is subject to the courts and appeal courts.
If you are interested in sports law, this is a must read.
