By: Lincoln T. Lair[1] Despite their differences, English Football (association football) and American Football share many similarities. They are both the most watched sport in their respective countries, fans revolve their weekends and lives around their team or club’s … [Read more...] about Racism and The Rooney Rule: How American and English Football Are Looking To Tackle The Problem.
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The NFL Should Model Their Overtime Rules After U.S. Court Proceedings
By: David Gardy Ermann After the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills divisional round thriller on January 23, 2022 ended on a walk-off touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to Travis Kelce on the opening drive of overtime, the sports media world reacted with headlines popping … [Read more...] about The NFL Should Model Their Overtime Rules After U.S. Court Proceedings
Understanding the NFL’s Removal of the La’el Collins Suit to Federal Court
By: Eli Nachmany Dallas Cowboys right tackle La’el Collins has filed suit against the National Football League (NFL), challenging part of his five-game suspension for failing to cooperate with league drug testing protocols. Various articles get into the back-and-forth between … [Read more...] about Understanding the NFL’s Removal of the La’el Collins Suit to Federal Court
Career Spotlight – Jason Cohen, General Counsel, Dallas Cowboys
Jason Cohen is the General Counsel for the Dallas Cowboys. Jason's vast legal practice, which touches the Cowboys' team, business, brand, and everything in between, gives him valuable insight into many areas of sports law. I reached out to Jason to talk about his professional … [Read more...] about Career Spotlight – Jason Cohen, General Counsel, Dallas Cowboys
Decades of Dominance: The NFL’s New Media Rights Deal Will Make Football More Popular Than Ever
Eight days after decreasing the salary cap for the first time since 2011, the NFL announced a massive new 11-year media deal worth $113 billion. Set to take effect in 2023, this agreement represents the largest deal in media history and nearly doubles the value of the NFL’s … [Read more...] about Decades of Dominance: The NFL’s New Media Rights Deal Will Make Football More Popular Than Ever