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Miami Heat Trademark Lawsuit Over 'Culture' Advances to Next Stage

2 days ago | sportico.com | Michael McCann

A federal judge in New York last week advanced a counter lawsuit brought by the Miami Heat against a fashion designer and apparel industry entrepreneur who has secured federal or state trademark registrations in such phrases as culture TV and culture TVTM. Last year Joel Pena sued the Heat, the NBA and Nike for infringement, claiming they’ve run afoul of trademark law by selling apparel bearing the “culture” mark.
NCAA to Eliminate 150 Rules If House Settlement Is Approved

2 days ago | sportico.com | Michael McCann

The NCAA announced Monday that the Division I Board of Directors has conditionally adopted far-reaching rule changes that would go into effect if U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken grants final approval to the 10-year settlement with current and former D-I athletes represented by the House, Carter and Hubbard antitrust litigations.
Kalshi Legal Battle with Nevada Could Forecast Eventual SCOTUS Ruling

3 days ago | sportico.com | Michael McCann

A federal judge in Nevada recently granted a preliminary injunction to Kalshi, which operates a derivatives exchange and prediction market and which some states believe is subject to sports betting regulations. The development could foreshadow an eventual U.S. Supreme Court showdown that scrutinizes how and when states can use sports betting prohibitions to restrict the broader gaming market. In an order issued on April 9, U.S. District Judge Andrew P.
Drake Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar Song Makes Super Bowl 2025 Key Fact

4 days ago | sportico.com | Michael McCann

Drake’s amended complaint against Universal Music Group makes Kendrick Lamar’s edited performance of “Not Like Us” at Super Bowl 2025 key to Drake’s theory of liability. The edits could make NFL officials potential witnesses in the litigation. In January, the 38-year-old rapper and entrepreneur sued UMG in the Southern District of New York, accusing the publisher—which controls the music publishing rights of both Drake and Lamar—of committing defamation by publishing Lamar’s song.
Why Columbus Crew vs. Inter Miami Is at Cleveland Browns Stadium

5 days ago | sportico.com | Jacob Feldman

Columbus Crew ownership has been setting the stage for Saturday’s showdown with Inter Miami inside Cleveland’s NFL stadium for years, well before Lionel Messi began drawing record crowds across the league. More than 60,000 fans are expected at Huntington Bank Field to watch MLS’ last two unbeaten teams play.
Gail Miller's Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals $600M Purchase: 6 Takeaways

5 days ago | sportico.com | Eben Novy-Williams

The Miller family’s deal to purchase Real Salt Lake and the Utah Royals for roughly $600 million marks the end of a short-lived period of control for David Blitzer. Blitzer bought the MLS club in 2022, then revived the Royals to rejoin NWSL in 2024. Now he’s selling control of both teams to Utah’s richest family, which is led by Gail Miller.
UFL Players Secure Pay Bump, Year-Round Health Care Under New CBA

5 days ago | sportico.com | Anthony Crupi

The United Football Players Association has hammered out its first collective bargaining agreement with the UFL, ratifying a two-year pact that includes a pay raise and a health care provision that extends into the offseason. Per the terms of the CBA, players who participate in all 10 regular-season games in 2025 will see their minimum salary increase from $55,000 to $62,005, while next year’s minimum payout will be set at $64,000.
Tsurenko’s WTA Lawsuit Questions Duties to Protect Ukrainian Players

6 days ago | sportico.com | Michael McCann

Ukrainian tennis player Lesia Tsurenko sued the WTA Tour this week, arguing the women’s professional tennis organization has been negligent in protecting its players by allowing Russian players to compete when they express viewpoints supportive of Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin, on the invasion of Ukraine.
Ryan Smith Declined Option to Buy Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals in 2024

6 days ago | sportico.com | Eben Novy-Williams

Billionaire Ryan Smith, the owner of the NBA’s Utah Jazz and NHL’s Utah Hockey Club, declined the right of first refusal to buy the state’s two main pro soccer teams late last year, according to someone familiar with the details. Smith Entertainment Group (SEG), led by Smith and his wife Ashley, has been a limited partner in MLS’ Real Salt Lake and NWSL club Utah Royals since 2022, when a group led by David Blitzer took over.
Gail Miller to Buy Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals From David Blitzer

6 days ago | sportico.com | Eben Novy-Williams

The Miller family has reached an agreement to buy MLS club Real Salt Lake and the NWSL’s Utah Royals, according to multiple people familiar with the details. The Millers, who used to own the Utah Jazz, are buying control of both soccer franchises from a group led by David Blitzer. A formal announcement is expected Friday afternoon, said the people, who were granted anonymity because the details are private. Sportico first reported that the two sides were in advanced talks last month.