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26 October 2018 - Article

Guilty convictions in NCAA Men's Basketball scandal

24 October 2018 - Blog

MLS to introduce sleeve sponsors

03 September 2018 - Article

The implications of Italy's ban on gambling advertisements

23 October 2018 - Blog

Most valuable Esports company worth US$ 310 million

23 October 2018 - Blog

Evidence submitted by Adidas exec claims Kansas head coach knew of illegal payments

18 October 2018 - Blog

Canelo Alvarez signs largest contract in sports history

16 October 2018 - Blog

Raisman speaks out at USA Gymnastics appointment

16 October 2018 - Blog

New Jersey sports betting licensees report 'stunning' September revenue

12 October 2018 - Blog

Kansas City Royals sue National Women's Soccer League over Utah Royals FC trademark

11 October 2018 - Blog

FIFA restitution bid faces Lagos test

10 October 2018 - Blog

Cleveland Indians postseason exit means end of Chief Wahoo

10 October 2018 - Blog

Nevada State Athletic Commission files complaints after UFC brawl

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04 October 2018 - Article

NCAA Basketball corruption trial drags in names of Markelle Fultz, Kyle Kuzma

03 October 2018 - Article

Seahawks' Mychal Kendricks suspended indefinitely for insider trading

02 October 2018 - Blog

What are the obligations on footballers to conduct media activities? A comparison of the rules in UK, USA, Spain and Belgium

01 October 2018 - Article

How did we get here? All the background you need on the saga surrounding Kevin Ollie's UConn contract

27 September 2018 - Article

Athlete activism is changing partnerships with brands

28 September 2018 - Blog

Ryder Cup | Clubhouse

27 September 2018 - Blog

Ryder Cup | Back 9

26 September 2018 - Blog

Ryder Cup | Front 9

21 September 2018 - Blog

Russia reinstated following doping ban

21 September 2018 - Blog

McGregor growing brand with newest UFC deal

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20 September 2018 - Blog

NBA investigation reveals 'disturbing' workplace misconduct

19 September 2018 - Article

NFL Hall of Famers demand health insurance and annual salary

18 September 2018 - Article

Alvarez wins in court and in ring

18 September 2018 - Article

Celtics Jabari Bird facing serious domestic violence charges

17 September 2018 - Article

FIFA proposes changes to transfer rules

17 September 2018 - Article

PSG launches cryptocurrency

14 September 2018 - Article

Mychal Kendricks signs deal with Seattle Seahawks after pleading guilty to insider trading

14 September 2018 - Article

Kevin Garnett sues accountant

13 September 2018 - Article

NHL mediation concussion lawsuit

06 September 2018 - Blog

NFL player Mychal Kendricks accused of insider trading

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20 August 2018 - Blog

NCAA reforms fail to fix basketball's corruption problem

19 September 2018 - Article

NFL Hall of Famers demand health insurance and annual salary

03 August 2018 - Blog

Simone Manuel incorporates inclusion rider into sponsorship agreement with TYR Sport

01 August 2018 - Blog

NBA becomes first American professional sports league to agree to sponsorship deal with Sportsbook

30 July 2018 - Article

Planning to win: How athletes can protect their future finances

24 July 2018 - Blog

Sevilla FC reject request for transfer fee from AS Nancy

22 June 2018 - Blog

Commentary on Bloomberg's computation of the tax burdens of 10 highest paid global athletes

14 June 2018 - Blog

Should bobbleheads and other promotional items be exempt from tax?

14 June 2018 - Article

Withers World Cup | Group stage | Round 1

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17 July 2018 - Article

Italy introduces blanket ban on gambling advertisements

13 March 2018 - Blog

UConn's Ollie challenges "just cause" termination

21 February 2018 - Article

Dallas Mavericks hostile work environment may have major consequences

21 February 2018 - Blog

Giannis Antetokounmpo trademarks 'Greek Freak' nickname

02 May 2018 - Article

The Football Association considers selling Wembley Stadium

12 April 2018 - Article

Disabled spectators at events – sending the wrong signs

15 March 2018 - Blog

Competitive gamers seek to form players associations

27 March 2018 - Article

Lessons from the Winter Games for employees

20 March 2018 - Article

Lessons from the Winter Games for employers

17 May 2018 - Article

FIFA exerts further control over annual football fixtures

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07 June 2018 - Blog

Fantasy sports and publicity rights: The balancing act as athlete unions seek compensation for use of name and likeness

14 May 2018 - Article

Supreme Court strikes down federal ban on sports gambling

01 February 2017 - Firm News

Withers represents Manolo Gabbiadini on £17m transfer to Southampton FC

02 January 2018 - Article

4 ways tax reform may affect the sports world

31 January 2018 - Blog

Brett Favre sued for US$16 million in connection with failed startup

29 January 2018 - Blog

Cleveland Indians taking Chief Wahoo logo off uniforms but maintaining trademark

16 February 2018 - Article

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Athlete activism is changing partnerships with brands

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NBA investigation reveals 'disturbing' workplace misconduct

NFL Hall of Famers demand health insurance and annual salary

Alvarez wins in court and in ring

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FIFA proposes changes to transfer rules

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NHL mediation concussion lawsuit

NFL player Mychal Kendricks accused of insider trading

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NCAA reforms fail to fix basketball's corruption problem

NFL Hall of Famers demand health insurance and annual salary

Simone Manuel incorporates inclusion rider into sponsorship agreement with TYR Sport

NBA becomes first American professional sports league to agree to sponsorship deal with Sportsbook

Planning to win: How athletes can protect their future finances

Sevilla FC reject request for transfer fee from AS Nancy

Commentary on Bloomberg's computation of the tax burdens of 10 highest paid global athletes

Should bobbleheads and other promotional items be exempt from tax?

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Italy introduces blanket ban on gambling advertisements

UConn's Ollie challenges "just cause" termination

Dallas Mavericks hostile work environment may have major consequences

Giannis Antetokounmpo trademarks 'Greek Freak' nickname

The Football Association considers selling Wembley Stadium

Disabled spectators at events – sending the wrong signs

Competitive gamers seek to form players associations

Lessons from the Winter Games for employees

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FIFA exerts further control over annual football fixtures

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