United States: Sport

Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Arthur M. Blank Sports and Entertainment, Nick Brown, discusses his transition from private practice to the business side of sports, sharing insights on overseeing operations for an ownership group with franchises spanning multiple professional leagues. The conversation explores the skills that shaped his career, the unique challenges of working in a multi-team sports organization, and the evolving legal and business landscape of professional sports.

The sports and gaming industries are evolving faster than existing legal frameworks can accommodate, creating unprecedented jurisdictional battles, regulatory shifts, and commercial opportunities. From the escalating fight over prediction markets between federal regulators and states to the emergence of responsible gaming as a standalone policy priority, the first half of 2026 has reshaped the legal landscape governing these sectors while raising fundamental questions about innovation, consumer protection

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. has filed a confidential Form 10 registration statement with the SEC to separate its New York Knicks and New York Rangers franchises into two distinct publicly traded companies. The proposed spin-off aims to provide each organization with enhanced strategic and financial flexibility, a more defined business focus, and clearer investment characteristics.

The College Sports Commission's NIL Go clearinghouse has processed over $355 million in approved deals and rejected nearly $90 million in its first year of operation.

In Any Given Sunday, Al Pacino’s character famously describes American football as a game of inches. In this football—umm, soccer—that line has become almost literal: joy, heartbreak, and World Cup...

The FEI has introduced new helmet testing standards for equestrian sport, implementing a phased approach over three years to enhance rider safety and reduce concussions. These evolving requirements establish progressively stricter certification criteria, ultimately mandating dual-standard compliance and quality testing marks by 2028.

New FEI regulations effective January 1, 2026, establish strict limitations on whip usage in equestrian competition, distinguishing between inappropriate use warranting warnings and excessive use constituting abuse with potential suspensions. These rules mirror existing USEF eventing requirements and fundamentally restrict when and how riders may employ the whip during competition.

Modern arenas have evolved into sophisticated live networks where fan attention and data collection drive revenue beyond traditional ticket sales. Teams and venue operators are leveraging connectivity, movement tracking, and personalized digital experiences to transform how fans engage with sports venues. This transformation represents a fundamental shift in how stadiums operate as technology-driven platforms rather than simple event spaces.

The NCAA Division I Cabinet has approved changes to the eligibility framework for DI student-athletes. The new framework shifts from the “five-year rule” to an “age-based” eligibility model, eliminating...