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Michigan Sports Law Journal
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Dec 17, 20253 min read

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NBA and Poker Gambling Scandals Raises Integrity and Legal Questions
By Jacob Soro Sports gambling has exploded across the country, especially for fans between the ages of 18 and 35. More states are legalizing betting every year, and sportsbooks are now becoming a part of the everyday sports experience. But with that rapid growth comes new problems. The idea that players would ever compromise the integrity of the sport seemed unbelievable - until it became a reality. That is why the latest federal investigation into NBA gambling activity has c
Dec 18, 2025


30 Years Without an MLB Player Strike Could End Over Salary Disputes
By Kabir Syali The MLB has experienced a period of peace between players and owners marred only by the 2021-22 owner lockout, but that peace may end when the current Collective Bargaining Agreement between the MLBPA and MLB owners expires on December 1st, 2026. The MLB has not experienced a player strike since the strike affecting 1994 postseason and the beginning of the 1995 season, which lasted a staggering 232 days. Both the MLB and MLBPA are prepared to begin negotiations
Dec 17, 2025


The Clippers Scandal: Context, Impact, and Implications
By Ben Paradis As of September, the Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer are under investigation by the NBA following a report that Kawhi Leonard allegedly accepted a $28 million endorsement from Aspiration to circumvent the NBA’s salary cap. For context, Aspiration is an “environmentally conscious digital bank” that sells products like savings accounts and debit cards from eco-friendly businesses. They also offered access to investment funds that were similarly envi
Nov 20, 2025
The SLJ Team

Ben Paradis
Chief Editor

Jacob Soro
Staff Writer

Ty Anthony
Staff Writer

Kabir Syali
Staff Writer
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