Congress is considering a cap on #NIL agent fees at 5%. It's a "fix" for the wrong problem. Fix who's allowed to operate, and the fee fight mostly solves itself. linkedin.com/pulse/newslette…

Assuming these rulings from the District of Colorado on the Class of 2022 getting an extra year of eligibility stick, what does it mean for athletes who have signed pro contracts, received benefits from an agent, and/or were drafted? The decision doesn't touch the NCAA's separate rules. So, an athlete could have his/her 5th season restored and still be barred from playing. The NCAA will likely take a firm position that an athlete loses eligibility if he signs a contract or commitment of any kind to play professionally in that sport. The NCAA would probably also be concerned if, for instance, the athlete received benefits from an agent beyond permitted representation, although that may not result in permanent ineligibility. Being drafted, standing alone, shouldn't be grounds to void eligibility (yet, it may give the pro team that drafted the player certain rights that need to be analyzed). But if a contract was signed or money exchanged, that changes the calculation. The biggest problem for athletes and their agents is that the decision is silent on these issues. As such, tread with caution. Conduct as much diligence as possible on the NCAA rules. Consult with the applicable players' association. Proceed with an understanding that the Colorado class action rulings may not withstand appellate challenges.

LIFT Sports Management dominated the 2026 NBA Draft, securing 5 first-round picks (more than any other agency). Nate Ament, Ebuka Okorie, Labaron Philon Jr., Jayden Quaintance, and Joshua Jefferson. From landing Paolo Banchero to building this class in a few short years, a boutique agency is giving fight to the big boys.

2 days ago, the NFLPA and NBPA said they support the Protect College Sports Act. Today, through the AFL-CIO, the unions say the bill silences college athletes' voices on the job, undermines their right to collective bargaining, jeopardizes fair compensation, and stops states from passing laws that would protect and advance their rights. That's a big change within 48 hours.. xitter.cf/achristovichh/status/2…

The United Steelworkers and NFLPA aren’t used to taking differing positions on legislative agendas. Then again, neither the NFLPA nor any union should ever be supporting any bill that doesn’t protect the best interests of athletes (the labor). Wild times..

This is shocking to me. Players unions supporting legislation that would diminish athletes’ rights and cap their earning power. I note neither the MLBPA nor NHLPA joined. Really bad look for the NFLPA and NBPA.

Nick Saban testified that you don't need to be licensed to represent college athletes. He's wrong. The majority of states maintain mandatory registration of anyone who recruits, solicits, or represents athletes, including in connection with #NIL. Additionally, the federal Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act (SPARTA) imposes nationwide disclosure obligations whenever an agent enters or attempts to enter a contract with athletes. The FTC is supposed to enforce that law. Could the system be better? Sure. Pro players' associations regulate athlete agents. But that requires unionization.