Since the 2018 Supreme Court decision lifting the federal ban on sports betting, the U.S. has seen a rapid expansion in the industry. However, this expansion has also led to a whole host of legal complications, ethical concerns, and public health risks.

In this article, Valeria Casasola dives into the world of sports gambling in the US, and proposes several changes inspired by lessons learned in the Australian gambling community.

In this article, Alexandra Tayler provides an MSLA September Update featuring: an event summary of the Women in Sports Law Panel, a ticket link to our highly anticipated Third Annual AFL GF Breakfast and an update on Season 2 of the ‘Off the Field’ podcast series.

We sincerely thank Margot Foster, Jessica Cao, Emily Thompson and Daniella Phair for their time, insight and inspiring words. There was a great sense of enthusiasm about the future of Sports Law, as the stories shared demonstrate the importance of resilience, passion and adopting a forward-thinking approach in the dynamic field of Sports Law.

A new Premier League season has kicked off, and clubs across the country are vying to dethrone Manchester City, who have dominated the league in recent history. However, Manchester City's toughest battle this season may be off the field, as they face serious allegations on breaching the Premier League's financial fair play rules.

In this article, Luke Karapetsas outlines the charges that Manchester City are facing, and discusses a range of potential ramifications.

The recently concluded Paris Olympics showcased world class talent and entertainment across two exciting weeks. Unfortunately, however, it also reminded us of the complex entanglement between sports and human rights.

In this article, Ben Stirling discusses some recent human rights controversies, both in the Olympics context and in the domestic Australian sports context, and explores the connection between sports and human rights.

Spectators of all sports will always want to get as close to the action as possible, but what happens when they get too close?

In this article, Grace Bailey explores disruptive spectator behaviour specifically in the world of cycling, and analyses the range of legal consequences they may face.

There has been a concerning influx of homophobic slurs used by AFL players in the recent months.

In this article, Shalaaka Brahmavar examines the current regulations and sanctions that aim to deter such behaviour, and discusses whether these methods are getting the job done.

The world is ready to turn its attention to Paris for the fast-approaching 2024 Summer Olympics. Behind all its glitz and glamour, organising and hosting the biggest sporting event in the world is riddled with legal complexities.

In this article, Benjamin Stirling breaks down the contractual foundation of the Olympics, and identifies some of its newly added provisions as well as certain restraints on host countries.

The historic collective bargaining agreement (CBA) signed by the AFL and AFLW last year is bound to shape the trajectory of the sport moving forward.

In this article, James Accadia breaks down all the newly-added incentives for first year draftees, and how these changes can impact their future contracts and career as a whole.

The proposal of the European Super League in 2021 shocked the global football landscape, and directly challenged UEFA’s monopoly over European football.

In this article, Valeria Casasola analyses the reasons why despite a favourable landmark ruling by the European Court of Justice, the Super League’s development has been halted and on the brink of collapse.

Since its official launch in 2021, LIV Golf has had its fair share of controversy and time in the spotlight; from engaging in intense litigious battles with the PGA Tours to now in the process of finalising a merger with them.

In this article, Connor Evans examines the brief but eventful history of LIV Golf through the lens of competition law, and considers the wider implications a merger will have on the sport.

Professional sport is ‘at the absolute frontier of human monitoring’, with athletes being constantly monitored both on and off the field. This raises questions around the ethical collection and use of athlete data.

In this article, Susie Xu addresses these concerns and considers whether the generalist provisions under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) provide adequate protection.

With the AFL finally returning to action, fans around the country are once again drawn to the riveting action it promises. But beyond the excitement you see on TV, lies a longstanding issue of concussions and its impact on player safety and wellbeing.

In this article, Richard Wotherspoon explores the current ongoing class action brought by former player Max Rooke against the AFL, and what this may mean for the future of the sport.

The decision in July 2023 to cancel the Commonwealth Games has been met with heavy criticism, both locally and internationally. In addition to the wasted expenditure and public humiliation, this cancellation brings about a host of legal consequences.

Luke Karapetsas examines these consequences in relation to Victoria and other third parties, then discusses whether this cancellation will negatively impact Victoria’s ability to host major events moving forward.

Both the United States and Australia have frequently used collective bargaining agreements to govern the relationship between a sporting league and its professional athletes. In this article, Bernard Zhao takes a deep dive into the world of collective bargaining in sports, and discusses how it is uniquely able to foster equality in sports.

Promoting competition and preventing monopolies is a central regulatory focus for any industry, and in the United States this focus is addressed by its antitrust laws. These laws may effectively regulate commercial businesses and companies, but its application in the sports industry is far less straightforward, as evidenced by the history of Major League Baseball.

With dozens of professional netball athletes being out of contract due to the stalemate in renegotiating a new Collective Player Agreement, tensions between the Suncorp Super Netball League and its players are at an all time high.

Punishing rule-breakers for over 60 years, the NCAA’s show-cause order has been a vital tool in their belt of responses to infractions. With changes being possibly implemented in less then 3 months, is this tool creeping closer to the line between punishment and illegality?

The Blind Side, an Oscar-winning film released in 2009, follows the life of Michael Oher and brings his story to life on the big screen. Oher’s journey to reach the NF

L has been unlike any other. From a young age, Oher has bounced around foster homes, and was enrolled in 11 different schools over the first 9 years of his education.

Oher then met Sean and Leigh Tuohy.

The AFL Finals have once again arrived, with 8 teams vying for the coveted AFL Premiership Cup. In this article, Abraham Guiyab explores which teams have officially entrenched their pursuit for premierships, by taking a deep dive into the constitution of AFL teams.

Have you noticed big name Football stars moving to the Saudi Premier League and wondered why? This article goes in depth on the contracts stars are receiving.