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The staff of the Sports Law Institute have influenced legal thinking and the national debate on sports law through books, scholarly articles, magazines, and blogs. Professor Michael McCann, a legal analyst for "Sports Illustrated", is widely quoted in the national media, and Professor Brian Porto has been writing about legal issues in sports for more than two decades.

Books

Brian L. Porto, The Supreme Court and the NCAA: The Case for Less Commercialism and More Due Process in College Sports (University of Michigan Press) (Forthcoming 2011)

Brian L. Porto, A New Season: Using Title IX to Reform College Sports (Praeger) (2003)

Scholarly Articles

Michael A. McCann, Antitrust, Governance, and Postseason College Football, 52 Boston College Law Review 517 (2011)

Michael A. McCann, American Needle v. NFL: An Opportunity to Reshape Sports Law, 119 Yale Law Journal 726 (2010)

Michael A. McCann, The NBA and the Single Entity Defense: A Better Case?, 1 Harvard Journal of Sports and Entertainment Law 40 (2010)

Michael A. McCann, Justice Sonia Sotomayor and the Relationship between Leagues and Players: Insights and Implications, 42 Connecticut Law Review 901 (2010)

Brian L. Porto, Halfway Home: An Update on Title IX and College Sports, 34 Vermont Bar Journal 28 (2008)

Michael A. McCann, It's Not About the Money: The Role of Preferences, Cognitive Biases and Heuristics Among Professional Athletes, 71 Brooklyn Law Review 1459 (2006)

Michael A. McCann and Joseph Rosen, Legality of Age Restrictions in the NBA and NFL, 56 Case Western Reserve Law Review 731 (2006)

Michael A. McCann The Reckless Pursuit of Dominion: A Situational Analysis of the NBA and Diminishing Player Autonomy 8 University of Pennsylvania Journal of Labor and Employment Law 819 (2006)

Michael A. McCann Social Psychology, Calamities, and Sports Law, 42 Willamette Law Review 585 (2006)

Michael A. McCann, Illegal Defense: The Irrational Economics of Banning High School Players from the NBA Draft, 3 Virginia Sports and Entertainment Law Journal 113 (2004)

Brian L. Porto, The Legal Challenges to "Big-Time" College Sports: Are They Threats or Opportunities for Reform? 27 Vermont Bar Journal 41 (2001)

Brian L. Porto, Title IX, Gender Equity, and the Future of College Sports, 25 Vermont Bar Journal 37 (1999)

Brian L. Porto, Completing the Revolution: Title IX as Catalyst for an Alternative Model of College Sports, 8 Seton Hall Journal of Sports Law 351 (1998)

Brian L. Porto, Balancing Due Process and Academic Integrity in Intercollegiate Athletics: The Scholarship Athlete's Limited Property Interest in Eligibility, 62 Indiana Law Journal 1151 (1987)

Sports Illustrated Columns and Other Publications

·  Michael McCann: Hurdles remain before sale of Los Angeles Dodgers is complete (03/28/2012)

·  Michael McCann: Madoff-related settlement offers benefits for New York Mets' owners (03/19/2012)

·  Michael McCann: Breaking down the potential legal fallout of Saints' bounty system (03/03/2012)

·  Michael McCann: Examining pros and cons of NFL clean zones as lawsuit nears trial (01/30/2012)

·  Michael McCann: Mayweather Jr. avoids felony trial but not jail (12/22/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Why Bonds was sentenced to house arrest and not prison (12/16/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Sam Hurd arrest on drug charges could present troubling questions for NFL (12/16/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Lawyer uses bizarre tactics in defense of Jerry Sandusky (12/13/2011)

·  Michael McCann: NBA players, owners may still run into problems with tentative deal (11/26/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Examining legal fallout from Sandusky interview, Penn St. scandal (11/15/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Sandusky grand jury presentment doesn't tell the whole story (11/11/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Did Joe Paterno break the law? (11/09/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Decertification would put 2011-12 season in serious jeopardy (11/03/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Dodgers deal is a victory for Selig, and a warning for other teams (11/02/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Court ruling keeps Mets owners in limbo (09/27/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Bonds' perjury case ends with a whimper (08/31/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Concussion lawsuit could cost NFL, whether settled in or out of court (08/19/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Ripple effect in wake of Mike Jacobs' failed test for HGH (08/18/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Likely legal fallout from latest Carlos Zambrano controversy (08/15/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Path to NFL normalcy begins with players' board approving deal (07/24/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Prosecution's error likely to get Clemens off the hook (07/14/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Ruling validates NFL legal strategy (07/08/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Implicated athletes still have plenty at stake in Galea plea deal (07/06/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Explaining the NFL retired players' lawsuit (07/06/2011)

·  Michael McCann: What you need to know about Roger Clemens' trial (07/04/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Burning questions as NBA lockout looms (06/30/2011)

·  Michael McCann: What we learned from NFL lockout hearing (06/03/2011)

·  Michael McCann: What to expect at Friday's NFL hearing (06/02/2011)

·  Michael McCann: NBA players plead to block lockout, but swift response unlikely (05/24/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Ruling in favor of NFL, lockout extension set up key June decision (05/16/2011)

·  Michael McCann: NFL's temporary stay of lockout doesn't guarantee permanence (04/29/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Ruling means NFL must get back to work (04/27/2011)

·  Michael McCann: How recent NFL ruling affects NBA's labor situation (04/26/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Players in driver's seat with lockout lifted; prepare for games (04/25/2011) 

·  Michael McCann: Legal options vary for McCourt, Selig (04/21/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Key questions in wake of Bonds verdict (04/13/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Odds stacked against prosecution at Bonds trial (04/06/2011)

·  Michael McCann: What to expect from Brady v. NFL hearing (04/04/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Bonds moves ahead in the count at perjury trial (03/31/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Laying out the prosecution's case in the Barry Bonds trial (03/21/2011)

·  Michael McCann: NFL and players will now take labor dispute to courts (03/11/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Ten things you need to know about possible NFLPA decertification, NFL lockout (03/03/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Bonds's perjury trial taking shape (03/01/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Don't expect Jordan to come out of retirement again (02/16/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Judge's decision on tape a key factor in deciding Bonds' fate (02/11/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Settlement is best option for all sides in Wilpon-Madoff case (02/04/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Madoff-related lawsuits could hit Mets owner Fred Wilpon hard (02/01/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Ruling on witnesses is blow to Bonds' defense (01/21/2011)

·  Michael McCann: Collusion charge against NFL could be hard to prove by players (01/18/2011)

·  Michael McCann: What to expect as long-awaited Barry Bonds trial draws near (01/17/2011)

·  Michael McCann: BCS may be unpopular, but it's unlikely to be deemed illegal (12/09/2010)

·  Michael McCann: Liverpool sale complete, but legal dynamics unsettled (10/15/2010)

·  Michael McCann: Liverpool sale dispute could hinge on the removal of restraining order (10/14/2010)

·  Michael McCann: Mayweather in for the fight of his life (09/16/2010)

·  Michael McCann: For Roger Clemens, complex courtroom saga is just beginning (08/30/2010)

·  Michael McCann: How Clemens will defend himself against perjury charge (08/19/2010)

·  Michael McCann: Could Mets void K-Rod contract? Yes, but it wouldn't be easy (08/17/2010)

·  Michael McCann: NFL, NFLPA need to take closer look at possible painkiller abuse (08/10/2010)

·  Michael McCann: Seven years in, NFL Network still battling cable companies (05/26/2010)

·  Michael McCann: Landis's accusations may not be the only trouble for Armstrong (05/25/2010)

·  Michael McCann: What Supreme Court's ruling means to NFL (05/24/2010)

·  Michael McCann: Galea case could have a major impact for athletes he treated (05/20/2010)

·  Michael McCann: Issues raised about pre-draft questions likely to spur reforms (05/07/2010)

·  Michael McCann: Cutting formerly concussed players could become thorny issue for NFL (02/24/2010)

·  Michael McCann: Civil action a possibility in Olympic luger's death (02/22/2010)

·  Michael McCann: Crittenton's plea deal could affect Arenas (01/25/2010)

·  Michael McCann: Beltran's knee surgery raises questions (01/16/2010)

·  Michael McCann: Arenas could get jail time in gun charge (01/15/2010)

·  Michael McCann: Don't expect Bonds, Clemens to offer their own confessions (01/15/2010)

·  Michael McCann: Structure of plea agreement key for Arenas (01/14/2010)

·  Why American Needle v. NFL is most important case in sports history (01/12/2010)

·  Michael McCann: Despite new confession, McGwire faces no perjury threat from 2005 (01/12/2010)

·  Michael McCann: New twist in Wizards gun incident (01/07/2010)

·  Michael McCann: Arenas investigation could have far-reaching consequences (01/04/2010)

·  Michael McCann: Leach-Texas Tech fight may just be starting (12/30/2009)

·  Michael McCann: Drug list ruling could be game-changer (08/26/2009)

·  Michael McCann: Ruling in wrongful death case may affect how coaches treat players (08/26/2009)

·  Michael McCann: Prison likely for ex-Giant Burress (08/03/2009)

·  Michael McCann: Burress gambles on testimony in hopes of avoiding prison (07/30/2009)

·  Michael McCann: O'Bannon v. NCAA could have wide-ranging effects for college athletes (07/21/2009)

·  Michael McCann: Will news lead to Sosa perjury probe? (06/16/2009)

·  Michael McCann: Goodell unlikely to punish Burress until court decides his fate (06/15/2009)

·  Michael McCann: How next couple months look for Vick (05/20/2009)

·  Michael McCann: Clemens sticks to the script, but is he fighting the wrong battle? (05/12/2009)

·  Michael McCann: Legal issues in Cowboys' facility collapse (05/04/2009)

·  Michael McCann: Charge threatens Stallworth's career (04/01/2009)

·  Michael McCann: Even if he avoids prison, Plaxico must await Goodell's punishment (03/31/2009)

·  Michael McCann: Clemens' criminal, civil proceedings explained (03/18/2009)

·  Michael McCann: Unsigned and unwanted: Is Barry Bonds building a case for collusion? (03/16/2009)

·  Michael McCann: The nuts and bolts of Helio's complicated tax case (03/10/2009)

·  Michael McCann: Feds call risky audible, delaying Bonds trial (02/27/2009)

·  Michael McCann: Prosecutors' win jury selection objection in Bonds' perjury trial (02/18/2009)

·  Michael McCann: Alex Rodriguez's name is out -- will 103 others follow? (02/10/2009)

·  Michael McCann: A-Rod not likely to face charges (02/07/2009)

·  Michael McCann: Anderson-Hoskins transcript could be particularly damaging to Bonds (02/04/2009)

·  Michael McCann: DNA evidence will likely play a role in Clemens' perjury case (02/03/2009)

·  Michael McCann: Testimony by Estalella, Giambi could spell trouble for Bonds (01/30/2009)

·  Michael McCann: Yankees' potential silence clauses could have broad effects on players (01/29/2009)

·  Michael McCann: Latest Bonds development may not be as damning as you think (01/29/2009)

·  Michael McCann: Radomski's book could help Clemens (01/26/2009)

·  Michael McCann: Here's what Clemens can expect (01/12/2009)

·  Michael McCann: Stimulant exemptions in MLB broadens debate (01/09/2009)

·  Michael McCann: Player suspensions hinge on the question of league responsibility (12/06/2008)

·  Michael McCann: More charges dropped for Bonds (12/05/2008)

·  Michael McCann: Simpson could be looking at 10 years behind bars (12/04/2008)

·  Michael McCann: Burress faces uphill battle in court (12/02/2008)

·  Michael McCann: Answering the key questions in the Plaxico Burress case (12/01/2008)

·  Michael McCann: DNA could spell trouble for Clemens (11/25/2008)

·  Michael McCann: What's next for Cuban after insider-trading accusations (11/17/2008)

·  Michael McCann: Five key questions after O.J.'s guilty verdict (10/04/2008)

·  Michael McCann: Assessing the fallout from Donaghy's sentencing (07/29/2008)

·  Michael McCann: Congress may get involved in Donaghy scandal (07/18/2008)

·  Michael McCann: Answering key questions about Clemens's growing legal problems (07/08/2008)

·  Michael McCann: Graham trial could expose previously untainted athletes (05/19/2008)

·  Michael McCann: Changes to Bonds indictment have been expected for some time (05/14/2008)

·  Michael McCann: McCready unlikely to be tipping point in Clemens' defamation suit (04/29/2008)

·  Michael McCann: Tammy Thomas' trial may be a precursor to Bonds' (04/07/2008)

·  Michael McCann: Bonds' indictment needs re-working (03/01/2008)

·  Michael McCann: Clemens' legal strategy backfired (02/28/2008)

·  Michael McCann: Congress united against Clemens in request for probe (02/27/2008)

·  Michael McCann: What's next for Clemens? (02/20/2008)

·  Michael McCann: Clemens stands tall on the Hill (02/13/2008)

·  Michael McCann: Answering questions from the wild legal saga (02/12/2008)

·  Michael McCann: Examining the latest twist in the saga (02/07/2008)

·  Michael McCann: What's next for Moss? (01/16/2008)

·  Michael McCann: MLB could punish teams, too (01/15/2008)

·  Michael McCann: Tejada facing trouble with investigation (01/15/2008)

·  Michael McCann: Fehr and Selig in D.C. (01/14/2008)

·  Michael McCann: Did taped call help Clemens? (01/07/2008)

·  Michael McCann: Legal implications of Clemens' denial; analyzing suit (01/06/2008)

·  Michael McCann: What's in store for those named in Mitchell Report? (12/13/2007)

·  Michael McCann: Analyzing the Vick sentence (12/10/2007)

·  Michael McCann: Vick's fate after co-defendants' sentencing (11/30/2007)

·  Michael McCann: Breaking down the Simpson trial (11/16/2007)

·  Michael McCann: Bonds's indictment leads to new questions (11/15/2007)

·  Michael McCann: Legal implications of Mitchell report (11/12/2007)

·  Michael McCann: Questioning legality of pat downs (10/24/2007)

·  Michael McCann: What's next after Isiah verdict? (10/02/2007)

·  Michael McCann: Q&A on latest charges against Vick (09/26/2007)


Other Media

·         ESPN-W talked to Professor Brian Porto on April 3, 2012, about the difficulties that women face in coaching college sports since the advent
of Title IX: http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/eticket/story?page=theGlassWall

·         FOX Business spoke with Professor Michael McCann on March 22, 2012, about the law and business implications of the trade of quarterback Tim Tebow to the New York Jets.

·         In The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Reuters and other media on March 19-20, 2012, Professor Michael McCann discussed the settlement between the owners of the New York Mets and the trustee for victims of convicted felon Bernard Madoff.

·         Vermont Public Radio spoke with Associate Professor Brian Porto on March 15, 2012, about his new book "The Supreme Court and the NCAA: The Case for Less Commercialism and More Due Process in College Sports."

·         NPR and Reuters spoke with Professor Michael McCann on March 16, 2012, about the upcoming trial of the owners of the New York Mets who are accused of ignoring warnings that Bernard Madoff was running a fraud.

·         NPR's "Only A Game" talked to Professor Michael McCann on March 10 about the legal implications of the NFL's bounty scandal in which players were paid to injure other players.

·         The Boston Globe on March 4, 2012, reviewed Associate Professor Brian Porto's new book titled ""The Supreme Court and the NCAA: The Case for Less Commercialism and More Due Process in College Sports."

·         NPR's "Only A Game" spoke with Associate Professor Brian Porto on Feb. 18, 2012, about his new book "The Supreme Court and the NCAA: The Case for Less Commercialism and More Due Process in College Sports."

·         The New York Times spoke with Professor Michael McCann on Feb. 22, 2012, about the sports eligibility of college students who transfer to another school, including those who have received an undergraduate degree.

·         The New York Times ran a commentary on Feb. 9, 2012, by Professor Michael McCann about whether home-schooled students should be allowed to play for public school teams.

·         Vermont Public Radio aired a commentary by Associate Professor Brian Porto on Feb. 3, 2012, about lessons that can be learned from the career of the late football coach Joe Paterno.