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Boxers And The Bargaining Table: How Canelo Alvarez’S Recent Dispute Could Open The Door For Streaming Giants To Enter The Promotional Ring, Sean O'Donnell Jun 2021

Boxers And The Bargaining Table: How Canelo Alvarez’S Recent Dispute Could Open The Door For Streaming Giants To Enter The Promotional Ring, Sean O'Donnell

DePaul Journal of Sports Law

No abstract provided.


Ncaa’S Name, Image, And Likeness Rules In The Wake Of The Nba’S G League: What It Means For Antitrust Protection, Nathanial Hall Jun 2021

Ncaa’S Name, Image, And Likeness Rules In The Wake Of The Nba’S G League: What It Means For Antitrust Protection, Nathanial Hall

DePaul Journal of Sports Law

This paper analyzes the development of the NBA’s age restriction rules and places those developments alongside the newfound trend of America’s top players opting out of playing in the NCAA, and instead seeking out other avenues when it comes to their one-year “development.” The paper begins by giving a brief antitrust analysis as those laws relate to age eligibility rules in the NBA. Next, this paper reviews the evolution of professional sports age eligibility requirements as they relate to their respective drafts. In doing so, the paper will discuss the current format of the NBA’s Draft, its rookie wage scale, …


A Global Pandemic And A Wildcat Strike: How Covid-19 And Civil Unrest Could Impact The Nba’S Labor Relations, Bennett A. Herbert Jun 2021

A Global Pandemic And A Wildcat Strike: How Covid-19 And Civil Unrest Could Impact The Nba’S Labor Relations, Bennett A. Herbert

DePaul Journal of Sports Law

The future of the NBA’s labor relations could be significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent civil unrest around the country. The current NBA collective bargaining agreement was approved in 2016. In the four seasons following its approval, both owners and players were seemingly pleased with the general state of the league. The NBA’s annual revenue ballooned from $5.2 billion in 2016 to $8.8 billion in 2019, and there were few reports of any significant tension between owners and the Players Association. However, 2020 threw two wrenches that may crucially affect both the immediate and long-term relationship between …


Instagram Issues: Why Professional Sports Leagues Need To Reconsider How Photography And Copyrights Are Governed, Anthony Studnicka Jun 2021

Instagram Issues: Why Professional Sports Leagues Need To Reconsider How Photography And Copyrights Are Governed, Anthony Studnicka

DePaul Journal of Sports Law

Playing sports is not the only way professional athletes generate income. In recent years, athletes have taken a deliberate approach towards building their personal brands to increase the value of their potential marketing and endorsement opportunities. The more known, liked, and marketable an athlete is, the greater their income potential.

Athletes can increase their marketability by eliciting and creating positive interactions with fans on social media. For example, when LeBron James decides to take to Instagram and post a photograph, many fans will view it and it will garner significant engagement. However, can LeBron post whatever image of himself he …


Athletic Favoritism In The Context Of The Covid-19 Pandemic, Hannah Kelly Jun 2021

Athletic Favoritism In The Context Of The Covid-19 Pandemic, Hannah Kelly

DePaul Journal of Sports Law

No abstract provided.


Applying Tourism Improvement Districts To Sports Commissions: Securing Dedicated Funding For Sports Tourism, Roxanne Steinhoff Jun 2021

Applying Tourism Improvement Districts To Sports Commissions: Securing Dedicated Funding For Sports Tourism, Roxanne Steinhoff

DePaul Journal of Sports Law

No abstract provided.