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Raising the Stakes: Should the NFL Consider Expanding Private Equity Ownership Beyond 10%?

David Egozi — Just over a year after a league-shifting decision to allow private equity (“PE”) firms to own up to ten percent of National Football League (“NFL”) franchises, the league is reportedly considering whether to expand that limit. This move brings the NFL in line with other major professional sports leagues, such as the […]

Lawsuits & Lyrics: Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Jab at Drake

Estee Segan – The Super Bowl halftime show is not only a highly anticipated performance but also a platform where artists make cultural, business, and legal statements. Beyond the artistry, Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime performance on February 9, 2025, underscored tensions in the music industry, particularly his public dispute with Drake and the […]

Saudi Arabia’s Recent Conquest of Professional Sports: What’s Next in the United States?

David Sosa – In the last few years, Saudi Arabia has proven that they have the ability to influence some of the most popular professional sports in the world. Specifically, Saudi Arabia has utilized its Public Investment Fund (“PIF”), which harbors over $950 billion in assets, to acquire considerable interests in major sports organizations, sign […]

When Betting on Oneself Goes Wrong: Contemplating the Arrest of NFL Player Kayshon Boutte

CJ Olson – On January 25, 2024, New England Patriots rookie wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was arrested for allegedly illegally gambling underage while a student-athlete at LSU years prior. Per reports, Boutte used an alias—Kayla Fortenberry—to place over 8,900 illegal bets, which included bets on games he played in. Not only that, Boutte bet on […]