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Ball is Law Podcast

Ball is Law Podcast

By: Chris D'Avanzo John Martin
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From law school to the real world, two friends dive into the crossroads of sports and the law. Ball is Law covers everything from breaking sports stories to special guest interviews, and yes, we will even break down legal jargon into something you can actually understand. Let’s unpack this together!

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Episodes
  • Media Rights & IP: The Real Game Behind Sports

    Media Rights & IP: The Real Game Behind Sports
    Aug 26 2025

    This week’s episode covers four major stories in sports and IP. We start with Cal Raleigh and the risks of not filing a trademark on his nickname. Then we break down the ESPN and Paramount carousel WWE, NFL RedZone, and UFC all shifting deals in a battle over media rights. We also take a look at the Jets being the Jets, after getting denied on their latest trademark filing. And finally, we dive into the Utah Mammoth trademark problem and what it means for the NHL’s newest franchise. Four stories, one theme: trademarks and media rights shape the future of sports.
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    54 mins
  • From Athlete to Advocate: A Chat With Rob Planter

    From Athlete to Advocate: A Chat With Rob Planter
    Aug 6 2025

    From college football player to lawyer, Rob brought a unique perspective to the pod on the House settlement, revenue sharing in college sports, and more… even if Chris had a few technical difficulties along the way.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Cash Is King In College Sports

    Cash Is King In College Sports
    Jul 23 2025

    College sports are in the middle of a full-blown transformation, and it’s all about the money. In this episode, we break down how revenue sharing is reshaping athlete compensation, why the American Athletic Conference rebranded to simply The American, and how schools like Texas Tech are going all-in with $28 million collectives to stay in the national conversation.
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    1 hr and 1 min
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