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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
Olympic Sports
Johnson V. NCAA
SCORE Act
NIL
House Case
House Settlement
NIL Compensation
College Athlete Rights
Antitrust Laws
House Versus NCAA Case
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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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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On this episode, I’m joined by the Athletic Director at the University of North Carolina, Bubba Cunningham, and Yahoo Sports Senior College Football Reporter, Ross Dellenger, to talk about the latest in college sports. Transfer port... more

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On this episode, I'm joined by the chairman of the Chicago Bears. George McCaskey, for a wide ranging conversation about one of the NFL's most iconic franchises, and the challenge of honoring the team's legacy while building for the... more

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 It’s a Super Bowl special episode, and I’m joined by long-time NY Times reporter Ken Belson, to talk about his book 'Every Day is Sunday,' which focuses on how Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft, and others transformed the NFL into a cultur... more

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Recent Guests

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
Richard Blumenthal
U.S. Senator who discusses college sports reform and athlete rights
United States Senate
Episode: Ep. 103: Senator Richard Blumenthal on the Future of College Sports and the SAFE Act vs. the SCORE Act

Host

Gabe Feldman
Host of SportsWise; Director of the Tulane Sports Law Program; Tulane University affiliation

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Ep. 111: College Sports Eligibility Rules, with Diego Pavia's Lawyer, Ryan Downton!
Q: Can you talk about Pavia's case, why he brought it, and how it fits into the broader consolidated efforts?
Pavia's case started as an antitrust challenge to how the NCAA counts time towards eligibility, including JUCO time and post-COVID considerations. The goal was to ensure fair treatment within the NCAA framework and to push for a rule change that would allow athletes to complete their five-year clock more equitably, with the possibility of damages for those left out. The consolidated cases expand the challenge beyond football to all sports, seeking a broader interpretation of eligibility and a clarifying market definition.
Ep. 109: Da Bears and a New Stadium!? With George McCaskey, Chairman of the Chicago Bears
Q: What do you see as the main factors that will go into the stadium decision between Arlington Heights and Hammond?
Key factors include viable site conditions, legislative groundwork, and how each option aligns with long-term fan engagement and regional footprint.
Ep. 109: Da Bears and a New Stadium!? With George McCaskey, Chairman of the Chicago Bears
Q: The first question ... how have you maintained your family's legacy while moving the franchise forward in evolving NFL times?
George McCaskey discusses stewarding the Bears through change, balancing history with innovation, and leveraging leadership to keep the franchise competitive on and off the field.
Ep. 102: The Most Powerful Man in College Sports? Cody Campbell and his Plan to Save College Sports
Q: What about the employment status of college athletes?
It's vital to maintain the status of student-athletes as it serves their interests better than employment, especially considering tax implications.

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