How the NHL skated into prediction markets – and a grey...

A rink-side scene setter for a story about trademarks, trading, and a still-moving legal frontierOn a chilly weeknight, rink boards hum with Digitally Enhanced...

How will La Liga utilise its ability to schedule future games

La Liga has won a legal battle against the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) after its appeal was dismissed by the Spanish Supreme Court over...

Abuse in swimming – lawyer welcomes review

Hayley Chapman-Todd, senior solicitor in Bolt Burdon Kemp’s Abuse Claims Team, explores Swim England’s appointment of the NSPCC to review 1,500 historic safeguarding cases...

When a crest becomes a lure

Three ASA rulings against Betway, Kwiff and Sky Bet show that context and absolute under-18 reach now decide where sponsorship and influencer content can...

UEFA is taking on football piracy – here’s how

UEFA has joined the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) in its bid to fight the global piracy issue plaguing European football leagues, broadcasters...

777 Partners $500m fraud case puts multi-club football model under scrutiny

US prosecutors allege assets were double-pledged as firm channelled restricted funds into acquisitions across sport and beyond.US prosecutors have charged Josh Wander, co-founder...

Premier League anchoring rules slammed by Man Utd’s Ratcliffe

The Premier League is set to vote on a new financial regulation system with the aim to balance competition, but executives across the league...

New UEFA multi-club ownership rule too late for Crystal Palace’s fortunes?

UEFA is set to relax its timeframe for clubs to resolve multi-club ownership issues following a turbulent summer which saw Crystal Palace demoted to...

Garmin runs into legal trouble with Strava 

The fitness industry could be on the brink of its biggest upheaval in years as tensions rise between Strava and Garmin.Fitness tracker and social...

Is the Premier League losing the black market ticketing battle?

Premier League clubs are battling unauthorised ticket sales, which threaten revenue and fan safety.Premier League clubs are facing mounting pressure from a booming...