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SportsWise: A Podcast About Sports and the Law

Gabe Feldman
NCAA
College Sports
Title IX
NFL
College Athletics
Antitrust Law
Athlete Compensation
NIL (name, Image, Likeness)
Revenue Sharing
NIL
Olympic Sports
Johnson V. NCAA
SCORE Act
House Case
House Settlement
NIL Compensation
College Athlete Rights
House Versus NCAA Case
Antitrust Laws
Student Athletes

Hosted by Gabe Feldman--Director of the Tulane Sports Law Program, NFL Network Legal Analyst, and sports industry consultant, this podcast will look at current and breaking stories in the sports world and tell the largely untold (and often misunderstood) legal story behind the headlines. It will also explore significant sports stories and lawsuits that have been overlooked or forgotten. The goal o... more

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On this episode, we are back to talking about college sports. We have some movement in Congress, more lawsuits in the courts, but the multi-billion dollar question that is in the center of it all is whether college sports will try t... more

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 On this episode, I’m joined by Rutgers Athletic Director Kelli Zinn to talk about leading a Big Ten athletic department through the most chaotic era college sports has ever seen. We talk NIL, revenue sharing, the House settlement, ... more

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 On this episode, we dive back into the wild world of college sports with the NCAA's lead outside counsel, Rakesh Kilaru. Over the last year, NIL deals totaling over $240 million have been cleared by the College Sports Commission, i... more

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College sports’ eligibility rules are under attack, and Ryan Downton is one of the lawyers leading the charge. He represents Diego Pavia and other athletes challenging NCAA limits on JUCO seasons, redshirts, and the five-year clock.... more

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Kelli Zinn
Athletic Director, Rutgers University
Rutgers University
Episode: Ep. 113: The Path to Competitiveness in the Big 10, with Rutgers' AD, Keli Zinn
Ryan Downton
Diego Pavia's lawyer
Episode: Ep. 111: College Sports Eligibility Rules, with Diego Pavia's Lawyer, Ryan Downton!
Bubba Cunningham
Athletic Director at the University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina
Episode: Ep. 110: More College Sports, with UNC Athletic Director, Bubba Cunningham and Yahoo Sports Senior Editor, Ross Dellenger
Ross Dellenger
Yahoo Sports Senior College Football Reporter
Yahoo Sports
Episode: Ep. 110: More College Sports, with UNC Athletic Director, Bubba Cunningham and Yahoo Sports Senior Editor, Ross Dellenger
George McCaskey
Chairman of the Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
Episode: Ep. 109: Da Bears and a New Stadium!? With George McCaskey, Chairman of the Chicago Bears
Ken Belson
Longtime New York Times reporter and author
New York Times
Episode: Ep. 108: The Battles that have Shaped the NFL Into a Cultural and Economic Powerhouse (and what it can teach us about the future of college sports), with Ken Belson
Darren Heitner
The lawyer who is prominently involved in college sports and NIL matters
Episode: Ep. 107: College Sports Contract Madness, NCAA Eligibility Battles, and More with Darren Heitner (aka the Lawyer who is Probably Representing or Working with Your Favorite College Athlete)
Jay Reisinger
Prominent sports lawyer with experience in league disciplinary cases, salary arbitration, and crisis management
Episode: Ep. 106: The Power of the NFL Commissioner and the Fates of Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore, with Sports Law Luminary, Jay Reisinger
Charlie Baker
President of the NCAA and former Governor of Massachusetts
NCAA
Episode: Ep. 104: NCAA President Charlie Baker on the Latest in College Sports + Team IMPACT

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Gabe Feldman
Host of SportsWise and director of the Tulane Sports Law Program; noted for deep legal analysis of sports issues.

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Guests are consistently fascinating and the discussions are timely.
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Ep. 113: The Path to Competitiveness in the Big 10, with Rutgers' AD, Keli Zinn
Q: What are the main financial and strategic focus areas for Rutgers to stay competitive in the Big Ten?
Rutgers is focusing on growing revenue, trimming non-essential expenses, and increasing competitive performance; significant investments in revenue generation are expected to outpace costs, supported by a leaner internal structure and disciplined budgeting.
Ep. 113: The Path to Competitiveness in the Big 10, with Rutgers' AD, Keli Zinn
Q: How does Rutgers handle NIL opportunities after the house settlement, and what is the role of Scarlet Knight Enterprises?
All NIL opportunities must have a valid business purpose and deliverables; Scarlet Knight Enterprises serves as the facilitator between athletes and brands, structuring contracts to ensure legitimate marketing activity and avoiding warehousing of funds by outside third parties.
Ep. 113: The Path to Competitiveness in the Big 10, with Rutgers' AD, Keli Zinn
Q: Can you explain what it means to internalize revenue generation through Scarlet Knight Enterprises and why that matters for Rutgers?
Internalizing revenue generation allows Rutgers to keep more of the monetization from partnerships, naming rights, and related activities, avoid revenue sharing with external partners, and deploy resources more efficiently to drive growth while maintaining control over strategic decisions.
Ep. 112: The Battle over NIL Compensation (aka, NIL, MMR, CSC and the NCAA) with Rakesh Kilaru, Outside Counsel for the NCAA
Q: What is the heart of the dispute before the magistrate judge?
It centers on whether Multimedia Rights Organizations are categorically exempt from being treated as associated entities or if their status must be determined case-by-case, and who should decide that question—the court/arbitration process outlined in the settlement.
Ep. 111: College Sports Eligibility Rules, with Diego Pavia's Lawyer, Ryan Downton!
Q: What has the court ruled so far, and how does that affect ongoing cases?
The initial Pavia case secured a preliminary injunction that granted an extra year of eligibility, followed by the NCAA issuing a limited waiver. The Sixth Circuit later dismissed as moot, prompting broader consolidated litigation in the Middle District of Tennessee. The ongoing path seeks to establish that NCAA rules are commercial in nature under antitrust law and to push for substantive rule changes that would apply to future athletes as well as damages for past cases.

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