Category Archives: Sponsors

Lance Armstrong concedes battle; but not findings

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Roy Kessel

Lance Armstrong is done arguing his case and ready to move on with his life.  The decision has broad implications as Armstrong’s decision comes with a potential life time ban and loss of titles. Armstrong has made the decision in … finish reading Lance Armstrong concedes battle; but not findings

Posted in Agents, Current Stories, Cycling, Daily Digest, Drug Testing, FTB Daily Digest, National Gov. Bodies, Penalties, Performance enhancing drugs, Sponsors, Suspensions, WADA | Leave a comment

Losing NBA games impacts sponsorship agreements

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

One element of the NBA lockout that is rarely examined is how the loss of games impacts the revenue the clubs and league receive from sponsorship agreements. A good look here for New York Law Journal.

Posted in Basketball, Current Stories, Daily Digest, Leagues, NBA, Owners, Sponsors, Teams | Leave a comment

Electronic Arts sues Energy Armour over logo use

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

EA Sports is suing a company named Energy Armour.  When you look at the logos in this link, you will see that they are very similar and we would have to agree with the writer of this blog that the Energy Armour logo is … finish reading Electronic Arts sues Energy Armour over logo use

Posted in Current Stories, Daily Digest, Intellectual Property, Lawsuits, Licensing, Sponsors, Sports Property | Leave a comment

Saints get Mercedes Benz naming rights for Superdome

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The success of the New Orleans Saints over the last couple of years has allowed the Superdome to get a naming rights deal. Mercedes Benz has signed up for a ten year agreement which will provide benefits to the state as … finish reading Saints get Mercedes Benz naming rights for Superdome

Posted in BCS, Bowls, College Football, Current Stories, Daily Digest, Facilities, Football, NCAA, NFL, Sponsors, Teams | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Michael Vick secures more endorsement deals

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Michael Vick continues to rebuild his image after being released from federal prison in 2009. After re-signing an endorsement deal with Nike earlier this month, Vick is now an equity partner in Double Eagle Holdings, Ltd., the parent company of … finish reading Michael Vick secures more endorsement deals

Posted in Athletes, Daily Digest, Endorsements, Football, NFL, Sponsors, Sports Marketing | Leave a comment

Mendenhall sues Champion over endorsement termination

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Rashard Mendenhall popped off over Twitter and paid a steep price as Champion terminated his endorsement contract as a result of his statements.  Now Mendenhall is fighting back. He is filing a suit against Champion and seeking damages for the … finish reading Mendenhall sues Champion over endorsement termination

Posted in Athletes, Daily Digest, Endorsements, Firings, Football, NFL, Sponsors, Twitter, WTL (Where's the Line?) | Leave a comment

Nike re-signs Vick to endorsement deal

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Roy Kessel

While it seems like just yesterday that Michael Vick was dropped by many of his endorsers including Nike, it was 4 years ago. Nike has made the decision to re-sign Vick and to stand behind his efforts to rehabilitate himself and … finish reading Nike re-signs Vick to endorsement deal

Posted in Athletes, Daily Digest, Endorsements, Football, NFL, Sponsors | Leave a comment

Iowa Hawkeyes looking into free cars

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Mauri Miller

According to information realsed by University of Iowa representatives, at least 57 coaches, assistant coaches, spouses and athletics department employees ranging from fundraisers to the travel coordinator drive vehicles donated by car dealers. Currently the school is lacking information on … finish reading Iowa Hawkeyes looking into free cars

Posted in Athletes, Bonuses, Coaches, College Football, College Sports, Daily Digest, GOVERNING BODIES, Governing Bodies, NCAA, NCAA sanctions, National Gov. Bodies, PERSPECTIVES, SPORTS, SPORTS BUSINESS, Sponsors, Ticket Prices, Universities | Leave a comment

NFL has “Major” problems with risque ad

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Mauri Miller

According to an ABC TV report, Chicago Bears safety Major Wright and other NFL players were featured, in uniform, in an advertisement for an adult film event. The event, the Exxxotica Expo 2011, was hailed the largest gathering of adult … finish reading NFL has “Major” problems with risque ad

Posted in Athletes, Commissioners, Daily Digest, Endorsements, Football, Intellectual Property, Leagues, NFL, Social media, Sponsors, Sports Property, Teams, Twitter | Leave a comment

Furniture company sues VP for failing to cancel sponsorship

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Not too often we get to talk furniture on a sports law blog but here you have it where the Haynes Furniture is suing their former VP to avoid paying severance payments.  Haynes contends that it terminated him for cause … finish reading Furniture company sues VP for failing to cancel sponsorship

Posted in Daily Digest, Firings, Hockey, Sponsors | Leave a comment

WPS punishes magicJack with points and draft picks

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Roy Kessel

WPS has penalized the magicJack by deducting one point in the standings and taking away a 3rd round draft pick in the 2012 WPS Draft.  The penalties were imposed for breaching league policy by failing to display field boards of league … finish reading WPS punishes magicJack with points and draft picks

Posted in Daily Digest, Leagues, Penalties, Soccer, Sponsors, Teams, Women in Sports | Leave a comment

NCAA pays Intersport $17.2 million to acquire full “March Madness” trademark rights

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Roy Kessel

March Madness is probably the NCAA’s most important trademark.  Now it appears that the NCAA will have full control over that name.  According to a USA Today report, Quietly last October, the association paid $17.2 million to sports and entertainment … finish reading NCAA pays Intersport $17.2 million to acquire full “March Madness” trademark rights

Posted in Basketball, College Basketball, Daily Digest, Intellectual Property, Licensing, NCAA, Sponsors | Leave a comment

Mendenhall dropped by Champion

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Rashard Mendenhall learned that “free speech” may still have a price.  Champion dropped Mendenhall after his questionable statement on Twitter regarding September 11th. Athletes like to use their platform to make statements.  But many of them do not feel that … finish reading Mendenhall dropped by Champion

Posted in Athletes, Daily Digest, Firings, Football, NFL, Sponsors, Twitter, WTL (Where's the Line?) | Leave a comment

EA Sports dismissed from antitrust suit against NCAA

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  A federal judge has dismissed video game maker Electronic Arts Inc. from a high-profile antitrust lawsuit challenging the NCAA’s long-standing prohibition against paying student athletes for their performance. But U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken on Monday refused to drop … finish reading EA Sports dismissed from antitrust suit against NCAA

Posted in College Sports, Daily Digest, Intellectual Property, Licensing, NCAA, National Gov. Bodies, Sponsors | Leave a comment

Coca Cola drops Wayne Rooney for endorsements

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Coca-Cola is no longer being endorsed by Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney according to this AP report.  Rooney was initially dropped following allegations regarding his private life. Rooney was the face of the Coke Zero drink, with his image appearing on … finish reading Coca Cola drops Wayne Rooney for endorsements

Posted in Athletes, Daily Digest, Endorsements, English Premier League, Soccer, Sponsors | Leave a comment

Tightened security at combine created problems

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Agents have been getting credentials into the NFL Combine for years.  Unofficially of course.   Many high profile agents have found ways to get access either through teams or media outlets and therefore gained access to areas which were supposedly restricted. … finish reading Tightened security at combine created problems

Posted in Agents, Arrests, Daily Digest, Football, Leagues, NFL, NFLPA, Players Association, Sponsors, Teams | Leave a comment

Vick gets endorsement from football pad company

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Michael Vick continues to make his remarkable recovery both on and off the field. He got his first real endorsement deal with Unequal Technologies, a football pad provider.  Terms of the deal were not disclosed but it was classified as … finish reading Vick gets endorsement from football pad company

Posted in Athletes, Daily Digest, Endorsements, Football, NFL, Sponsors | Leave a comment

Tiger and Golf Digest terminate endorsement deal

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Tiger Woods continues to experience some of the backlash for his indiscretions.   While many of his sponsors and endorsers will find other ways to couch the end of the relationships, you can be sure that if Tiger had not experienced … finish reading Tiger and Golf Digest terminate endorsement deal

Posted in Agents, Athletes, Daily Digest, Extramarital affairs, Golf, PGA, Sponsors, Spouses | Leave a comment

Vick gets first endorsement deal

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Roy Kessel

Michael Vick continues to make a remarkable comeback.   He has made a very strong on-field comeback and is becoming a hot commodity around the league. Now, in the court of public opinion he has seemingly been granted to an open … finish reading Vick gets first endorsement deal

Posted in Athletes, Daily Digest, Endorsements, Football, NFL, Sponsors | Leave a comment

RTC: Roddick reacts to changing lights: Should on court signage be moving during competition?

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Roy Kessel

It hardly seems surprising that players would not like to see signage moving in the middle of a tennis match.  So how about flashing lights moving at the feet of the line judges? Andy Roddick reacted negatively drawing code violations.  … finish reading RTC: Roddick reacts to changing lights: Should on court signage be moving during competition?

Posted in ATP, Athletes, Officiating, RTC (Rules to Change), Sponsors, Tennis | Leave a comment