Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast
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Conduct Detrimental is a sports law media organization founded in 2016 by sports lawyer Dan Wallach. The podcast, hosted by sports lawyers Dan Lust, Tarun Sharma, and law student Mike Kravchenko, breaks down complex legal developments in sports. It aims to make these topics accessible to attorneys, students, fans, and industry professionals. The show also has a website, social media presence, and events. Content is for general informational purposes only and not legal advice.
Episodes
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Protect College Sports Act Stalls, NCAA Eligibility Lawsuits Pile Up, Cole Hutson's TRO, and Jayden Daniels vs. LSU 15.08.2026 43mOn this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) and Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube) are joined by special guest Sam Ehrlich (@samcehrlich) to dig into the current chaos in college sports law.Dan and Sam open with the Protect College Sports Act's rocky path through the Senate, breaking down Majority Leader Thune's push, the failed bid for unanimous consent, and why the bill missed its window before the chamber breaks (next real shot: mid-September). They unpack the late amendments that finally got the Big Ten and SEC on board with new guardrails against private equity and superconference consolidation, plus a proposed retention cap that could more than double the current revenue-share ceiling. Dan and Mike question whether the bill has real momentum or is mostly political noise without practical consensus behind it.From there, the conversation turns to the eligibility litigation wave sparked by the NCAA's five-for-five model and its exclusion of the 2022 recruiting class. Sam walks through how courts are broadly willing to enjoin NCAA bylaws across a growing patchwork of state and federal cases, with a detailed look at the Cole Hutson matter - the Texas offensive lineman who went through NFL rookie minicamps before winning a TRO against the NCAA and folding into the Wisne class action to rejoin the Longhorns. The group also flags a likely issue to arise: what happens to an athlete's eligibility after going through a professional draft and summer league, using RJ Lewis's LSU-to-NBA-draft-to-Celtics-summer-league situation as the live example.They close on one of the week's most talked-about stories: Jayden Daniels' cease-and-desist letter to LSU over the reissue of his No. 5 jersey. Sam contextualizes it against similar NIL-after-graduation suits from Jameson Williams and Ezekiel Elliott, and the group questions where the legal line actually sits between a school honoring a player's legacy versus commercially exploiting it, even as they agree the timing hasn't done Daniels any favors.Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring: Sam Ehrlich (@samcehrlich)Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email -
Career Spotlight: Zac Hiller - NFLPA Agent and CEO of LAA Sports & Entertainment 10.08.2026 37mOn this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) and Zac Hiller (Follow on LinkedIn) sit down for a career spotlight on one of the more unconventional paths in building an NFL agency from the ground up.Zac, the founder and CEO of LAA Sports & Entertainment, opens up about how he went from a Michigan sports management student and young sports-industry hopeful to launching his own agency in 2017. He explains why his first client, Dalvin Cook, became the catalyst for LAA's growth and how doing more than simply making a pitch helped him stand out in a crowded industry.From there, Dan and Zac break down what it actually takes to become an NFL agent and also discuss the importance of identifying talent early, building genuine relationships with athletes, and treating clients the right way long before they become household names.The conversation then turns to the evolution of LAA. Zac discusses representing 12 active NFL players, building an NIL practice across college athletics, and developing a music division through partnerships in the music publishing industry. Dan and Zac also dive into the changing world of NIL and athlete representation, including why the growing accessibility of NIL creates opportunities for aspiring agents to find and develop talent before the rest of the industry catches on. They discuss LAA's intern network, the value of having people on college campuses, and how a relationship with an overlooked player can eventually turn into an NFL client.Finally, Zac discusses his growing presence on LinkedIn and why he uses the platform to educate aspiring agents and young professionals about the realities of the sports industry rather than the Hollywood version of what being an agent looks like. The episode closes with Zac's biggest lessons: create your own opportunities, find mentors who genuinely want to see you succeed, stay prepared, and be willing to trust your instincts when the right opportunity arrives.Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring: Zac Hiller (Follow on LinkedIn) Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email
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LeBron to Philly, ESPN Insider Betting Controversy, Bueckers/Reese Wager, Romo's OWI Arrest, and MVP-PFL Merger 31.07.2026 47mOn this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) and Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube) open with a victory lap: last episode's prediction that LeBron would announce his free-agency decision before the Miami Heat's July 27th presser hit... just not with the team either of them expected.From there, they dig into the legal underneath the LeBron news — a live betting line on his destination that barely moved despite what was a decision only one person could control. ESPN's Pat McAfee admitting on-air that a heads-up from NBA insider Shams Charania led him to bet on the Sixers at +700 before James's decision went public. Mike and Dan break down why this is different than any betting scandal they've covered before and why the legal and ethical framework for that gray area barely exists yet.The gambling theme continues into the WNBA, where the league's own social account posted (then deleted) a video of Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese flashing $400 cash from a wager on their own game. No discipline. Next: the Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton was suspended five home games after allegedly berating two teenage Sophie Cunningham supporters courtside. Then, a trilogy of NFL off-field stories: Tony Romo's arrest, and why Romo's booth seat isn't going anywhere; Kyle Shanahan's car accident and the "clerical error" that delayed his own police report by eleven days, with Dan drawing a tort-law comparison to the Myles Garrett–Mason Rudolph incident on where "part of the game" ends and criminal liability begins; and the ongoing, still-developing situation involving Eric Bieniemy's wife and son. The back half covers Stanford football's brand-new labor fraternity chapter of the College Football Players Association and the blockbuster overnight merger between Jake Paul's MVP and the PFL, which Dan shares could reshape the antitrust exposure the UFC is currently facing in its ongoing monopoly litigation.Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email
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Sophie Cunningham's Merch Ban & Comments, LeBron's Destination and Market Manipulation, Diggs Legal Battle, Cardinals Exec Suspended, and Poirier's Morals Clause 24.07.2026 1hOn this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) is joined by Mike Lawson (@Mikesonoflaw) and Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube) to reunite for a Mike & Mike edition tackling the latest sports law stories of the week.The trio opens with Sophie Cunningham, who's had a busy two weeks. First up is the report that the WNBPA has barred licensed partners from using Cunningham's viral 22-second "pointing" gesture on merchandise. Mike Lawson breaks down the group licensing agreement with Fanatics and other partners, why the union is calling player-on-player confrontation imagery "derogatory." From there, the conversation turns to Cunningham's recent on-record comments on trans athletes in women's sports — published, notably, the same weeks the licensing story broke — and whether the WNBA's continued silence, contrasted against the UFC's swift public denunciation of Josh Hokit's White House-card comments, says something about where the league actually stands on its most talked-about players.Mike K then catches everyone up on the ongoing Stefon Diggs litigation against Christopher Griffith, including the discovery fight over Instagram and iMessage records, and why newly produced travel-booking and phone-log evidence could push the case from civil into criminal territory. Mike Lawson follows with the NFL's indefinite suspension of Cardinals college scout Ryan Gold for allegedly leaking non-public draft information — the parlay bets that allegedly cashed off it, and Dan's tangent on why family members are so often the weak link in gambling-policy violations.From there, the show dives into the LeBron James "Decision 2.0" saga playing out in real time on Kalshi — the Miami Heat's since-scrutinized "introductory press conference" livestream dated July 27th, the wild odds swings that followed, and much much more. Dan also shares his own market position on when the announcement will actually come.The episode closes with Dustin Poirier's arrest for public intoxication, Bud Light's same-day termination of his endorsement deal, and a deep dive into morals clauses — why Poirier's other sponsors have stood by him, and what that says about leverage in athlete endorsement contracts. Plus, what to watch for: Aaron Donald's potential NFL return and Dan's UFC futures bet on the middleweight title picture.Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring: Mike Lawson (@Mikesonoflaw) Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email
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Kawhi Trade On Hold, Balogun Red Card Fallout, Bucknell Coach Charged, NCAA Eligibility Injunction, and Michigan FOIA Lawsuit 10.07.2026 1h 4mOn this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) and Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube) are back for the second straight week — with three breaking stories that forced a last-minute rewrite of the rundown.The episode opens with the Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto, which is suddenly on hold indefinitely while the NBA's ten-month Aspiration investigation drags on. Dan and Mike unpack the alleged no-show marketing deal, why the Raptors would have almost certainly checked with the league before agreeing to a massive trade involving Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and multiple first-round picks — and why "on hold" with no timeline is such a bizarre posture. Dan draws the parallel to Joe Smith and the Timberwolves, the last true blatant salary-cap circumvention case, and explains why draft-pick forfeiture may be exactly what's creating the hesitancy. From there, the duo turns to Balogun and the red card that wasn't. Dan and Mike break down the crucial distinction most outlets missed — the red card was never overturned, the suspension was reversed — and what it means that FIFA dusted off a rule under apparent pressure from a sitting U.S. president. Mike explains why Gianni Infantino's public support of Trump and the FIFA Peace Prize make this less surprising than it looks, while Dan argues Belgium came out looking worse and points to the Argentina–Egypt disallowed goal as the truly egregious officiating story of the tournament.Dan and Mike then dig into the criminal charges against former Bucknell strength and conditioning coach Mark Kulbis following the 2024 death of freshman CJ Dickey Jr. Mike lays out the timeline and the sickle-cell trait aggravator, then Dan pulls up Pennsylvania's hazing statute and reads the limitation in Section 2802, statutory-interpretation on whether up-downs and burpees can be a felony.The pair then hits the Brendan Sorsby saga as the NCAA opens a formal inquiry into Cincinnati over what the program knew and when. Followed by the Ohio injunction against the NCAA's new five-year eligibility rule, where Dan explains why a system that rewards whoever can reach a friendly local judge is a bad system for everyone.The episode closes with Paige Shiver's Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the University of Michigan, seeking internal communications, the outside law firm's investigative file, and answers about when Michigan actually knew about the Sherrone Moore relationship. Plus: Dan's Europe futures ticket, a 46-to-1 Michigan basketball bet, and a Conor McGregor–Max Holloway prediction you have about 48 hours to act on. And a note — Dan Wallach may be coming back on to talk Kalshi, Polymarket, and insider trading lawsuits....Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email
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We're BACK! Malik Beasley Indicted, Terrion Arnold Charged, Sorsby & NCAA Eligibility Updates, and the Russini Recap 30.06.2026 1h 31mOn this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) and Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube) are back after a three-month hiatus — with stories spanning college sports' future, an expanding NBA gambling probe, an NFL kidnapping case, and one of the biggest sports-media stories in years.After catching up on the time away — and a plan to bring back long-form guest interviews — Dan and Mike open with the Brendan Sorsby saga, the most consequential college-sports story of the offseason. They trace the whole arc: Sorsby's roughly $90,000 in bets (including on his own Indiana team), the NCAA's permanent ineligibility ruling, Jeffrey Kessler's state-court injunction in Lubbock, the Big 12's federal suit to preserve its right to punish Texas Tech, and the NFL's decision not to hold a supplemental draft at all — leaving Sorsby out of football for 2026 on every front. Dan explains why this was nearly a "watershed moment" for state-versus-federal court chaos, and the "home court advantage" problem of athletes shopping NCAA disputes to friendly local judges.From there, the duo zooms out to the bigger college-sports picture: the NCAA's new age-based eligibility model, adopted June 23 — five seasons in five years, with the clock starting at enrollment or the year after an athlete turns 19. Dan and Mike break down the wave of challenges already filed (including Campbell v. NCAA and 50-plus basketball players from the 2022 class), and how the Protect College Sports Act and a Trump executive order fit into a five-year NIL era that still has no federal law.Dan and Mike then turn to the gambling and pro-sports bucket, with Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, charged in Florida with armed robbery, kidnapping, and conspiracy.Followed by Malik Beasley, indicted in the Eastern District of New York on four counts alongside Ed Davis. Dan and Mike get into the point-shaving theory, the unsealed text messages, why a $60M-career player joining Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups makes this so alarming, and how this is now a federal case the NBA can't sweep away.The episode closes with the Dianna Russini story. With The Athletic's investigation looming and a new New York Times piece reigniting it, Dan walks through the Mike Vrabel reporting, the dual denials, and the defamation lawsuit that — tellingly — neither party ever filed. Dan and Mike turn it into a broader ethics conversation about honesty, owning mistakes, and what it means that Russini referred to herself as a "former journalist." Plus, in "What to Watch For," Mike flags the MLBPA's proposed prop-bet ban as the most important betting story of the back half of the year — and Dan shares a (very on-brand) World Cup story from the home front.Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email
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Arizona Goes After Kalshi, Alabama Star Busted, Point Shaving Plea, Nebraska's NIL War, and White House Roundtable Fallout 20.03.2026 43mOn this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) and Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube) are back for a March Madness edition packed with stories spanning prediction markets, college basketball, the White House, and NIL enforcement.The episode opens with Kalshi — and the escalating legal war between prediction markets and the states. Dan and Mike break down Arizona's unprecedented 20-count criminal complaint, the Ohio federal court ruling, the wave of cease and desist letters from 11 states, and why a Trump-appointed judge denied Kalshi's attempt to block enforcement. They explain the CFTC preemption argument, why FanDuel and DraftKings have every reason to root against Kalshi, and why this is shaping up to be the most significant sports wagering case since Murphy v. NCAA.From there, the duo covers the arrest of Alabama star Aden Holloway — four days before the Crimson Tide's tournament opener — on two felony drug charges. Dan and Mike break down why 2.1 pounds matters more than it sounds, the Fourth Amendment questions surrounding the apartment search, the Miranda moment everyone is talking about, and what it means that Alabama faded hard without him on the court.Dan and Mike then pivot to the point shaving scandal, where the first guilty plea has landed. Jalen Smith — identified as the linchpin of a scheme involving 39 players across 17 Division I programs — pleaded guilty to wire fraud, bribery, and conspiracy. Dan and Mike break down what his cooperation could mean for the players still under investigation and whether the NCAA has any real teeth left on gambling infractions.Dan and Mike then tackle the White House "Saving College Sports" Roundtable — 50 commissioners, ADs, and politicians in the East Room, zero athletes invited — and the executive order Trump promised in one week that has yet to materialize.The episode closes with a deep dive into the Nebraska NIL arbitration — the first major challenge to the College Sports Commission's authority — where 18 Cornhusker football players are fighting to recover over $1 million in rejected NIL deals. Dan and Mike explain the "warehousing" theory, why a 15-person startup regulator is already overwhelmed, and what a Nebraska state statute could mean for CSC enforcement nationwide.Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email
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Tony Clark MLBPA Scandal, Rashada Settles, Cincinnati Sues Ex-QB, NBA Anti-Tanking, and Sean Strickland's Mic Gets Cut 28.02.2026 1h 3mOn this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) and Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube) are back for a catch-up week packed with stories spanning baseball, college football, the NBA, UFC, and the Olympics.The episode opens with the bombshell resignation of Tony Clark as executive director of the MLBPA following allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a family member he hired at the union. Dan and Mike break down why the personal scandal may only be the tip of the iceberg, drawing parallels to the NFLPA's Lloyd Howell situation and raising questions about self-dealing, misuse of union funds, and what Bruce Meyer's interim appointment means heading into a critical CBA negotiation year.From there, the duo covers the quiet settlement of the Jaden Rashada NIL lawsuit — one of the most closely watched cases in college sports law — and what the undisclosed resolution tells us about leverage, discovery, and the war of attrition in NIL litigation. They then pivot to the University of Cincinnati's lawsuit against transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby over a $1 million buyout clause, and what it signals for the future of revenue-sharing contracts and the transfer portal.Dan and Mike also tackle the NBA's escalating tanking crisis, including Adam Silver's record fines, the crisis summit with all 30 GMs, and what a potential draft overhaul could look like. The conversation then shifts to the UFC, Dana White's First Amendment stance, Sean Strickland's mic cut at the post-fight presser, and the tension brewing between the UFC's culture and its new Paramount partnership.The episode closes with Dan's passionate recommendation of the Jim Thorpe documentary Lit by Lightning — which he calls the greatest sports documentary he's ever seen — plus a shoutout to the Steph Curry film The Goat, and a listener challenge: first 10 people to watch either and send proof win a Conduct Detrimental shirt.Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email
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Eligibility Wins and Losses, the Dana White Texts, McKenna Assault Charges, and Jaxson Hayes Mascot Mayhem 13.02.2026 58mOn this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) and Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube) are here to dissect one of the most chaotic weeks in sports law in the young year, from college eligibility battles to executive text messages and a potential mascot lawsuit.The episode opens in the SEC, where Dan and Mike unpack the latest developments surrounding Charles Bediako and Trinidad Chambliss. The duo walks through the update on Bediako's eligibility, or lackthereof, while Chambliss' latest hearing happens live while recording.From there, the conversation shifts to the long-running UFC antitrust litigation and the resurfacing discussion around Dana White’s missing cellphone records during discovery. Dan and Mike explain what this means, why these executive text messages matter in cases, and how the $300+ million settlement avoided a potentially defining jury verdict.Next, the duo turns to criminal law and draft implications in the Gavin McKenna case, analyzing the dropped felony charge, the remaining misdemeanor exposure, and how the criminal proceedings may intersect with league discipline and scouting evaluations.The episode closes with the latest TMZ report on Jaxson Hayes and the Wizards mascot. Dan and Mike discuss the Mascot's retention of counsel, why the choice was interesting, the potential for pre-suit negotiations, and the difference between NBA discipline and possible civil exposure moving forward.As always, the discussion zooms out to a broader theme: who actually controls sports right now... the leagues, the courts, the regulators, or the athletes?Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email
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Darien Mensah’s NIL Lawsuit, 49ers EMF Injury Investigation, Jim Irsay Death Probe, FTC Agent Crackdown, and Bediako’s NCAA Eligibility Battle 24.01.2026 58mOn this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) is joined by Mike Lawson (@Mikesonoflaw) and Landis Barber (@LandisBarber) tackling the latest sports law stories of the week.The team opens with Darien Mensah’s NIL lawsuit, dissecting the Duke quarterback’s attempt to enter the transfer portal despite an existing NIL agreement, the university’s emergency TRO seeking to block his departure, and the confusion surrounding what the court actually permitted. The discussion explores the enforceability of NIL contracts in a post-House settlement world, the growing use of injunctions to preserve the “status quo,” and whether courts are becoming the primary arbiters of roster movement in college sports.Next, the conversation shifts to the San Francisco 49ers’ investigation into a nearby electrical substation and whether prolonged exposure to electromagnetic fields could be contributing to the team’s unusually high rate of Achilles and soft-tissue injuries. Dan, Mike, and Landis talk causation versus coincidence, workplace safety obligations, and the legal significance of the 49ers publicly acknowledging an internal investigation.The episode then turns to the federal investigation into the death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, with a breakdown of what it means for federal authorities to reopen scrutiny months later, the unusual circumstances surrounding the death certificate, and the legal challenges of determining causation without an autopsy.From there, the trio dives into the FTC’s renewed enforcement of the Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act (SPARTA), after the agency sent letters to dozens of universities seeking information about athlete-agent relationships. The discussion focuses on why SPARTA has resurfaced now, how NIL has blurred traditional compliance lines, and whether federal oversight of agents could meaningfully reshape the college sports ecosystem.The episode wraps with Charles Bediako’s NCAA eligibility battle, after the former Alabama center secured a TRO allowing him to play despite previously signing a two-way NBA contract. Dan and Landis analyze how courts are steadily eroding the NCAA’s professional-amateur distinction, why the line between G League, overseas play, and NBA contracts has become nearly impossible to police, and what this case signals for future challenges by former professional athletes seeking a return to college sports.Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring: Mike Lawson (@Mikesonoflaw)Landis Barber (@LandisBarber) Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email
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College Basketball Point-Shaving Charges, CSC Power Struggle, WNBA CBA Standoff, Marcus Freeman Cleared, and the Conduct Law Student Board 16.01.2026 1h 14mOn this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube) andMike Lawson (@Mikesonoflaw) reunite for another Mike & Mike edition, welcoming Bella Silva (LinkedIn) for the first time, to cover some of the biggest sports law stories of the week and maybe the year.The episode opens with the escalating College Sports Commission dispute, as Mike K walks through the CSC participation agreement, arbitration waivers, and why major programs—particularly in states like Texas—are resisting or refusing to sign. The group discusses state-law conflicts, data-sharing concerns, NCAA coordination issues, and whether the CSC can realistically function without universal buy-in following the House settlement.The conversation then turns to the breaking college basketball point-shaving and gambling indictments, which Mike K frames as a full-scale integrity crisis rather than a one-off scandal. Mike L adds betting-market context as the trio explains how the alleged scheme worked, how dozens of games and numerous schools were affected, the role of international and professional gambling ties, and why legalized sports betting and NIL disparities created the perfect environment for federal criminal exposure.Next, Bella leads a deep dive into the WNBA’s expired collective bargaining agreement, breaking down the stalled negotiations, revenue-sharing demands, player movement restrictions, benefits issues, and the league-wide free-agency moratorium. The group discusses why this labor fight is unprecedented for women’s sports, how public negotiations have gone sideways, the impact of Unrivaled, and why a lost season is now a real possibility despite record growth and expansion.The trio then covers the Marcus Freeman battery allegation, with Bella explaining what happened at the Indiana wrestling tournament, why prosecutors declined to file charges, and how video evidence shaped the outcome.The episode closes with What to Watch, as Mike L recaps the Supreme Court’s transgender athlete oral arguments and why the justices appear poised to uphold state bans, while also flagging upcoming UFC and combat-sports legal storylines. Mike K adds his own watch list, including elite college football players returning to school for massive NIL deals and what that signals for CSC enforcement and professional pipelines.The show wraps with an update on the Law Student Board, as Bella and Mike K highlight upcoming initiatives, the spring symposium, and how law students can get involved in sports law during a rapidly changing era.Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Featuring: Mike Lawson (@Mikesonoflaw), Bella Silva (LinkedIn)Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email
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Demond Williams' NIL Chaos, Chambliss 6th Year Denial, Las Vegas A's Trademark Fight, Max Kepler's Suspension, Kicker Death Threats, and Updates on Stefon Diggs and Anthony Joshua 10.01.2026 1h 9mOn this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) is joined by Mike Lawson (@Mikesonoflaw) and Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube) to reunite for a Mike & Mike edition tackling the latest sports law stories of the week.The trio opens with the Demond Williams NIL saga, breaking down the Washington quarterback's $4 million revenue-sharing agreement, his abrupt transfer announcement, the Washington blockade, and his dramatic reversal to stay with the Huskies. The trio discusses the enforceability of NIL contracts in a post-House settlement world, who pays buyout clauses when players breach deals, and why Williams split with Wasserman mid-process. The conversation shifts to Trinidad Chambliss and his denied sixth-year waiver appeal. The Ole Miss playoff quarterback, who led Ferris State to a Division II title before transferring, faced NCAA rejection over insufficient medical documentation from 2022. Tom Mars entered the fight to appeal, but Mike K explains why four-year-old medical records and Ferris State's lack of documentation create a difficult case.Next, the episode dives into trademark chaos surrounding the Las Vegas Athletics. The USPTO denied the team's applications for "Las Vegas Athletics" and "Vegas Athletics" as geographically descriptive and too generic—despite the same name working in Philadelphia, Kansas City, and Oakland. Mike K unpacks the Oakland fan group Last Dive Bar's competing trademark claim, the reality of what the USPTO website actually shows, and whether the A's will rebrand entirely or fight through appeals before their 2028 Vegas stadium opens. Mike L closes baseball with the breaking news of Max Kepler's 80-game PED suspension.The discussion then turns to Anthony Joshua, where Dan provides an update on the recent car crash in Nigeria that left two dead. Dan walks through what this means, the evidentiary challenges of a destroyed vehicle, and the tragedy of Joshua's world flipping from a knockout victory over Jake Paul to losing friends in a crash.Mike L and Dan tackle the ugliest side of sports: online harassment and death threats aimed at kickers. Following Tyler Loop's missed playoff kick for the Ravens and Chris Boswell's blocked extra point for the Steelers, both faced vicious online attacks.The episode wraps with quick hits on Stefon Diggs, whose felony strangulation arraignment was postponed until after the Super Bowl despite originally facing arraignment during the AFC Championship—raising questions about the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy and why he's still suiting up for the Patriots. Mike L shares his what to watch for: a preview of the Supreme Court's January 13th arguments on transgender athlete bans in Idaho and West Virginia.Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring: Mike Lawson (@Mikesonoflaw)Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email
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2025 Sports Law in Review, DK Metcalf, the Diggs Brothers, and a Pro Hooper Goes to College 31.12.2025 49mOn this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) and Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube) return with the final episode of the year to blend the week’s biggest breaking headlines with our annual review of the sports law stories that defined the year.The duo opens with the NFL’s latest, breaking down DK Metcalf’s sideline altercation with a fan, the league’s two-game suspension, the failed appeal, and the significant contract and “conduct detrimental” implications that follow. Dan and Mike debate where the NFL draws the line on player-fan interactions, defamation possibilities, and why specific language can turn this into a multi-million-dollar issue.From there, the conversation turns to Stefon Diggs, following the breaking news surrounding felony charges filed against the Patriots wide receiver. Dan and Mike question the distinction between criminal exposure and league discipline, the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy, and what could come next procedurally as the legal system—and the league—evaluate the case. Dan shares to watch out for the exempt list, as Diggs may be there soon. Dan also covers Stefon's brother, Trevon Diggs' release from the Dallas Cowboys. Next, the episode shifts to one of the most surprising legal developments in college sports this year: a former professional basketball player gaining NCAA eligibility. Mike recaps how a drafted player with prior pro experience ended up cleared to play college basketball, while they debate what this means for amateurism, draft rights versus contract status, NCAA waiver discretion, and the long-term legal viability of eligibility rules in a post-NIL world.The back half of the episode zooms out into our annual 2025 Sports Law in Review, touching on the year’s most consequential themes across the industry—including gambling enforcement and integrity investigations, NIL disputes and enforcement efforts, antitrust pressure on leagues and governing bodies, coaching and employment instability, and the steady erosion of traditional league and NCAA control mechanisms.The episode closes with reflections on where sports law is heading next, what stories are likely to spill into 2026, and why this year marked a turning point in how leagues, athletes, schools, and regulators operate in practice—not just on paper.Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email
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Michigan Coaching Scandal, Georgia Enforces NIL Contract, NASCAR Antitrust Ends & NBA Rozier Questions 18.12.2025 1h 6mOn this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) , Tarun Sharma (@tksharmalaw), and Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube) return with a wide-ranging episode covering some of the most consequential legal and governance issues currently facing our sports world.The trio opens with a discussion of the Michigan football coaching scandal involving Sherrone Moore. Dan and Tarun break down the allegations, the disturbing off-field conduct, and -critically- the contract and employment law implications surrounding termination for cause, morals clauses, and whether Michigan’s prior knowledge of the relationship could have complicated its ability to fire Moore absent subsequent criminal conduct. Dan walks through the key contractual language, while the group debates how timing, performance, and internal investigations factor into university exposure.Next, the conversation turns to Georgia’s aggressive attempt to enforce an NIL agreement against former defensive standout Damon Wilson II following his transfer. The group analyzes why this marks one of the first public efforts by a school to pursue liquidated damages, how arbitration provisions and assignment clauses come into play, and what this signals for collectives, players, and the evolving enforcement landscape in college athletics.From there, the team shifts gears to NASCAR’s landmark antitrust settlement involving 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports. Mike recaps how the lawsuit reshaped NASCAR’s charter system, revenue sharing model, and governance structure—fundamentally altering the sport’s business framework and strengthening team autonomy in a way rarely seen in motorsports.Dan, Mike, and Tarun then tackle the ongoing NBA controversy surrounding Terry Rozier, betting investigations, and the Miami Heat’s frustration over trade disclosures. The group evaluates Adam Silver’s carefully worded response, whether teams are entitled to know about active criminal investigations during trades, and how this situation compares to prior precedent involving injuries, discipline, and league approval of transactions.Finally, the show touches on NBA expansion timelines, potential markets like Las Vegas and Seattle, Knicks history, fantasy chaos, and concludes with a farewell as Tarun Sharma makes his final appearance on the podcast for the foreseeable future, reflecting on mentorship, career growth, and lessons for aspiring sports lawyers.Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube), Tarun Sharma (@tksharmalaw)Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email
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NASCAR Antitrust Trial, Lane Kiffin Chaos, Brian Kelly Fallout & The Giannis Situation 05.12.2025 44mOn this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) , and Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube) are joined by Landis Barber (@LandisBarber) to run the gamut of sports law stories on our radar this week. The trio kicks off with a dive into the NASCAR antitrust trial, welcoming attorney Landis Barber back to the podcast to explain why this is the most consequential case in NASCAR history. Landis lays out the origins of the charter system, the escalating dispute between teams and the privately-owned NASCAR organization, and why Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing sits at the center of the fight. The group breaks down Judge Bell’s early rulings, potential remedies, and what a win for Jordan’s camp could mean for the future of stock-car racing.Next, we shift to the college football coaching carousel, starting with the latest on Brian Kelly’s firing at LSU and the massive buyout implications. Dan revisits the timeline that began with James Franklin’s firing at Penn State, drawing a straight line between Franklin’s dismissal and the pressure that built on LSU to move on from Kelly. The trio then unpacks the unprecedented mid-season move of Lane Kiffin to LSU, discussing why Ole Miss blocked Kiffin from coaching in the College Football Playoff, the bizarre contract provisions that survived his departure, and the broader lack of enforcement mechanisms in the current NCAA landscape. Landis highlights the recruiting-calendar pressure that fuels these rapid exits while Dan revisits the failed SCORE Act and the slipping influence of the NCAA’s proposed governance reforms.The episode wraps with a breakdown of the Giannis Antetokounmpo situation in Milwaukee, where a week of trade-rumor smoke was followed immediately by a suspiciously timed calf injury. Mike walks through the reporting cycle, the collective bargaining rules around veteran no-trade clauses, and how this compares to prior superstar standoffs involving Jimmy Butler and James Harden. Dan lays out why the timeline raises questions, predicts that Giannis’s “two-to-four-week” injury may quietly stretch longer, and explains how this could depress the Bucks’ leverage while increasing the Knicks’ pursuit options.Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube), Landis Barber (@LandisBarber)Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email
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The Evolving Landscape of College Sports: CSC, Eligibility, Big Ten & More 22.11.2025 47mOn this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) , Tarun Sharma (@tksharmalaw), Amanda Christovich of FOS (@achristovichh) AND Sam Ehrlich (@samcehrlich) to discuss the current state of college sports, focusing on eligibility challenges, coaching contracts, and the implications of private equity in the industry. Dan and Tarun open the episode with a deeper look at the Big Ten private-equity saga, breaking down why Michigan and USC halted the proposed UC Ventures deal, how grant-of-rights extensions became the sticking point, and what shifting financial incentives mean for the conference’s future — and for non-revenue sports.Shifting gears, Amanda brings the latest news on the College Sports Commission (CSC)...including its new enforcement hires, incoming investigations, and the finalized participation agreement that requires every power-conference school to sign on before any rules can be enforced. They dive into the details of how the agreements aim to prevent schools from dodging CSC authority by having “associates” (collectives, players, or even attorneys general) sue on their behalf, and why even one holdout school could stall the entire system.From there, the trio turns to player eligibility, where Sam Ehrlich walks through more than 40 active eligibility lawsuits and explains why two cases — Patterson and Pavia — now sit at the center of the national fight over the five-year clock. Sam unpacks how courts have reacted, why multiple judges are uncomfortable with the era of the “eight-year college athlete,” and whether Congress has any realistic path to establishing uniform national rules.Next, Amanda breaks down the bizarre dispute between Brian Kelly and LSU, detailing why LSU’s claim that Kelly was never formally fired is contradicted by public statements, internal emails, and even alleged settlement offers. Dan and Sam compare it to Lane Kiffin’s high-profile flirtations with other schools and discuss how contract language around loyalty, termination, and negotiation plays out in real time.The group then explores the latest delay in the NCAA’s proposed rule allowing athletes to bet on professional sports, with Amanda outlining how the Terry Rozier NBA scandal triggered a sudden shift in opinion among Division I administrators just weeks after they approved the proposal.Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube), Tarun Sharma (@tksharmalaw), Amanda Christovich (@achristovichh), Sam Ehrlich (@samcehrlich) Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email
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MLB/UFC Betting , Brian Kelly $53M LSU Lawsuit, Big Ten Private Equity, and Interview w/ Kasey Hughes (Columbus Blue Jackets) 11.11.2025 1h 18mOn this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) , Tarun Sharma (@tksharmalaw), Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube) AND Bryce Goodwyn (@BryceGoodwyn) return with a packed house to discuss some of the latest in our sports law world. First on the docket is the ongoing MLB betting investigations, focusing on the fallout from Emmanuel Clase’s suspension and what it reveals about the league’s approach to integrity enforcement. Dan walks us through how MLB’s monitoring systems flagged unusual activity and how that aligns with emerging federal probes into illegal wagering networks across professional leagues and organizations like UFC. Mike analyzes the uneven disciplinary standards between players and team personnel, while Tarun believes the best course of action is to make an example out of the situation and ban the players for life. What do you think?Next, the discussion shifts to Brian Kelly’s firing at LSU, a dispute that has quickly escalated into one of the most explosive buyout battles in recent college football history. Dan and Tarun explain the core of LSU’s “for cause” argument and how it looks as well as its impact after initial firing for performance. At least that's what they initially had stated. It all seemingly contrasts with Kelly’s contractual guarantees, breaking down the potential financial exposure — reportedly over $53 million. Kelly has sued, and we are underway for a significant precedent-setting case here in college coaching in the new era. From there, the team turns to the Big Ten’s private equity proposal, dissecting reports of a $2.4 billion capital deal that would give an outside investor a stake in Big Ten Enterprises. Tarun outlines the mechanics of the proposed structure, while the group shares whether schools like Ohio State and Penn State are in and why schools like Michigan and USC might not be. Finally, Mikayla Yarwood, regional representative for the Conduct Detrimental Law Student Board, sits down with NHL legal fellow Kasey Hughes, who shares insights into life inside a professional sports front office. The conversation covers contract drafting, player filings, sponsorship deal review, and the transition from law school to the industry side of sports law. Kasey offers practical advice for aspiring attorneys entering team or league offices. Kasey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kasey-hughes-04236912aMikayla: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikayla-yarwood/Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube), Bryce Goodwyn (@BryceGoodwyn), Tarun Sharma (@tksharmalaw)Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email
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All In: Billups, Rozier, & Adam Silver's Biggest Gamble 29.10.2025 58mOn this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) is joined by Tarun Sharma (@tksharmalaw) to break down the only story anyone’s talking about this week: the NBA’s twin gambling scandals...including what they mean for the league, its leadership, and the future of sports integrity.Dan and Tarun talk the FBI’s dual indictments involving current NBA players and coaches, including Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups, and why the feds may have intentionally linked the “inside betting” and “mob poker” operations to send a message directly to the league. The duo unpacks the alleged role of organized crime, how player data triggered suspicious betting alerts, and why the NBA’s initial decision to “clear” Rozier may come back to haunt Commissioner Adam Silver.They revisit the echoes of the Tim Donaghy scandal and debate whether this could force a true reckoning on gambling oversight in pro sports. Plus, Dan argues that this moment may finally be the “truth serum” that leagues can’t sweep under the rug.Then, the duo touch on the NCAA’s last-minute reversal of its new betting policy allowing college athletes to wager on pro sports—spurred by the timing of the NBA’s scandals and pushback from SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. They discuss how NIL-era agents and crossover access to information could further complicate things for both college and pro leagues.To close, Dan drops his “bet of the week,” explaining why Justin Herbert at +3500 for NFL MVP might be the most mispriced line on the board. What to Watch For: Tarun highlights LSU’s multi-million-dollar Brian Kelly buyout and how skyrocketing coaching payouts are driving private equity interest in college athletics. Dan recommends Hulu’s Chad Powers and reminds listeners: if you see a great Halloween costume, tell them you get the reference.Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring: Tarun Sharma (@tksharmalaw) Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email
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Big Ten's Private Equity Debate, Tyler Skaggs Trial Begins, Mark Sanchez, James Franklin Buyout, and Mammoth Hockey Injunction 17.10.2025 1h 5mOn this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) is joined by Tarun Sharma (@tksharmalaw) to tackle some of the biggest stories in college sports, professional, and broadcasting.The duo kicks off with the Big Ten's proposed $2.4 billion private equity deal with UC Investments. They break down how the deal would work, why Michigan and USC's boards are unanimously opposed, and whether locking in media rights through 2046 is dangerously short-sighted given how dramatically college sports has evolved over the past decade.Next, they dive into the Tyler Skaggs wrongful death trial that just began in California. The Angels face $118 million in damages as the family argues negligent retention after communications director Eric Kay—who was convicted of supplying the drugs that killed Skaggs—was kept on staff despite red flags. Could this set precedent for team liability across all professional sports?The guys then unpack Mark Sanchez's wild situation from the past couple of weeks: from Fox Sports analyst to felony assault charges after a 3 a.m. alley altercation in Indianapolis. They discuss the bizarre details, the destroyed broadcasting career, and whether there's any path back for the former quarterback.Dan and Tarun also react to James Franklin's $49 million Penn State buyout after the team collapsed from 3-0 to 3-3, debate whether Matt Rule is really a viable replacement, and discuss the mitigation clause that could reduce the payout. Plus, they touch on Bill Belichick's brutal start at UNC and whether his contract protections will even matter if the losses continue.Finally, they explore the Utah Mammoth trademark battle with Mammoth Hockey Bags, comparing it to the Cleveland Guardians roller derby saga and discussing the SEO argument happening in real time.What to Watch For: Dan highly recommends Amazon Prime's "Evolution of the Black Quarterback" documentary featuring Michael Vick, and shares fascinating stories about Doug Williams, Warren Moon, Randall Cunningham, and how the position slowly integrated. Tarun suggests Netflix's "Katrina: Hell and High Water" for those interested and who may know about Katrina, but not the aftermath.Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring: Tarun Sharma (@tksharmalaw) Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email
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Jimmy Kimmel & the 1st Amendment, Sauce Gardner Fan Lawsuit, & Diego Pavia Eligibility Case 26.09.2025 46mOn this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) , Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube) and Bryce Goodwyn (@BryceGoodwyn) return after a brief hiatus to tackle three major legal stories that unfolded while they were away.The trio kicks off with an analysis of the Jimmy Kimmel temporary suspension from ABC, the First Amendment implications, and his eventual return to the air. Dan walks through the framework around free speech in media, while Bryce draws parallels to landmark constitutional cases, emphasizing how these precedents protect expression even when controversial.Next, Mike breaks down the Sauce Gardner defamation case, where the Jets cornerback was sued by a New Jersey woman over a Twitter exchange involving OnlyFans allegations. The court ultimately dismissed the case under New Jersey's new anti-SLAP protections, awarding Gardner over $50,000 in attorney's fees. The trio debates whether the case was truly frivolous and discusses the broader implications for athlete-fan interactions on social media.Finally, Bryce provides an update on Diego Pavia's ongoing eligibility battle with the NCAA. The Vanderbilt quarterback's antitrust challenge to the five-year eligibility rule recently reached the Sixth Circuit, with arguments focusing on whether junior college years should count toward eligibility limits. Dan and Bryce express concerns about the blurring lines between college and professional sports, questioning where reasonable limits should be drawn.The episode wraps with "What to Watch For" covering professional players entering college athletics and international student-athletes' NIL rights. Plus, of course, a Dan Lust bet of the week!Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube), Bryce Goodwyn (@BryceGoodwyn) Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email
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