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Full House v. NCAA: The Bet Pays Off for Athletes
Understanding the House Agreement On June 6, 2025, a landmark settlement catalyzed a major turning point and reshaped the dynamics of American collegiate sports. By approving the House v. NCAA settlement, U.S. courts authorized universities to directly compensate their athletes for the use of their (…)
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Sponsorship agreements in the sports world: the promise of fame and exposure
“I was outraged!” “It beggars belief!” “It’s ridiculous!”1 These are just a few of the comments heard in connection with a controversial clause in Neymar’s contract with the Saudi Arabia-based Al Hilal soccer club, which he signed in August 2023. It provided for a payment of approximately $500,000 (…)
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Uncovering the intricacies of sports infrastructure financing
Two Montréal landmarks have proudly hosted some of the city’s most memorable sporting events. The Olympic Stadium (Figure 1) and the IGA Stadium, which have been and remain quintessential in our sporting history, are in need of renovations so that sports fans can continue to “raise the roof” for (…)