2017’s five most important sports law controversies affecting women

There were no shortage of female-related sports law controversies in 2017, including sexual harassment and sexism in the Big Four, and the emergence of the #MeToo movement in the sports sector.

There were no shortage of female-related sports law controversies in 2017, including sexual harassment and sexism in the Big Four, and the emergence of the #MeToo movement in the sports sector.

Olivia Munn, Ciara and others show that dating an NFL quarterback is a no-win situation

A relationship with a professional quarterback can lead a woman to be the subject of constant tabloid fodder when things go poorly on the field.

A relationship with a professional quarterback can lead a woman to be the subject of constant tabloid fodder when things go poorly on the field.

Sports fans — not just sports leagues — are falling short on domestic violence

The truth is, we are all partly to blame for sports leagues continuing to take a soft stance on domestic violence. The NFL, MLB and NFL need to do more — but so do we.

The truth is, we are all partly to blame for sports leagues continuing to take a soft stance on domestic violence. The NFL, MLB and NFL need to do more — but so do we.

Peyton Manning and an endorsement culture of indifference to sexual assault

Peyton Manning has remained silent amid resurfaced allegations of sexual assault 20 years ago. So have the companies he has endorsed, which is disturbing, but not surprising.

Peyton Manning has remained silent amid resurfaced allegations of sexual assault 20 years ago. So have the companies he has endorsed, which is disturbing, but not surprising.