Cody Simonton
@codysimonton.bsky.social
Husband | Father | Lover of Sports | Higher Ed × College Athletics | UNC M.S. Sport Admin '19 | UNH Law '26 - J.D. Candidate | Former Coach | #BetOnYourself #GirlDad
NoCo ➡️ Gulf Coast ➡️ New England
NoCo ➡️ Gulf Coast ➡️ New England
Pinned
Cody Simonton
@codysimonton.bsky.social
· Dec 23
Thank you, Cody, and thank you for your excellent assistance in these projects. You've been the Michael Jordan of research assistants!
This is a pretty cool skeet.
Receiving end of an assist from the actual Michael Jordan of Sports Law.
Receiving end of an assist from the actual Michael Jordan of Sports Law.
Reposted by Cody Simonton
Our latest deep dive with Hunterbrook Media (@truth.bsky.social) is about one of the five richest owners in sports: Robert Pera, of the Grizzlies and Ubiquiti.
An NBA owner said, "No one knows where their sales come from."
The answer involves Russia's drone war in Ukraine: youtu.be/s6i4uffZvhc?...
An NBA owner said, "No one knows where their sales come from."
The answer involves Russia's drone war in Ukraine: youtu.be/s6i4uffZvhc?...
Exclusive: Grizzlies Owner Robert Pera Linked to Russia's "Crimes Against Humanity" | PTFO
YouTube video by PABLO TORRE FINDS OUT
youtu.be
January 27, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Our latest deep dive with Hunterbrook Media (@truth.bsky.social) is about one of the five richest owners in sports: Robert Pera, of the Grizzlies and Ubiquiti.
An NBA owner said, "No one knows where their sales come from."
The answer involves Russia's drone war in Ukraine: youtu.be/s6i4uffZvhc?...
An NBA owner said, "No one knows where their sales come from."
The answer involves Russia's drone war in Ukraine: youtu.be/s6i4uffZvhc?...
Reposted by Cody Simonton
BREAKING: Grizzly Affair — American tech company’s networking gear is powering Russian battlefield communications in Ukraine. The company is Ubiquiti, #$UI, a $34 billion Wi-Fi giant whose founder became the youngest owner of an NBA Team in 2012.
youtu.be/Fp5m0AzwsPk
youtu.be/Fp5m0AzwsPk
Grizzly Affair: How an NBA Owner's Company Powers Russian Battlefield Communications in Ukraine
YouTube video by Hunterbrook
youtu.be
January 27, 2026 at 12:45 PM
BREAKING: Grizzly Affair — American tech company’s networking gear is powering Russian battlefield communications in Ukraine. The company is Ubiquiti, #$UI, a $34 billion Wi-Fi giant whose founder became the youngest owner of an NBA Team in 2012.
youtu.be/Fp5m0AzwsPk
youtu.be/Fp5m0AzwsPk
Reposted by Cody Simonton
Reposted by Cody Simonton
Reposted by Cody Simonton
In a new court filing by Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss, who seeks a waiver to play this fall and is represented by Tom Mars, the NCAA is compared to a crooked insurance company that has a policy of denying claims.
Details + analysis on @sportico.bsky.social: www.sportico.com/law/analysis....
Details + analysis on @sportico.bsky.social: www.sportico.com/law/analysis....
Ole Miss’ Chambliss Compares NCAA to Crooked Insurer in Court Filing
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss tries to boost his case for an injunction to play in 2026 by comparing the NCAA to crooked insurance company.
www.sportico.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:03 PM
In a new court filing by Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss, who seeks a waiver to play this fall and is represented by Tom Mars, the NCAA is compared to a crooked insurance company that has a policy of denying claims.
Details + analysis on @sportico.bsky.social: www.sportico.com/law/analysis....
Details + analysis on @sportico.bsky.social: www.sportico.com/law/analysis....
Reposted by Cody Simonton
The NBA postponed a game because the United States government is killing its citizens.
Can’t emphasize it enough.
Can’t emphasize it enough.
the nba postponed a game because the united states government is killing its citizens
January 24, 2026 at 8:03 PM
The NBA postponed a game because the United States government is killing its citizens.
Can’t emphasize it enough.
Can’t emphasize it enough.
Reposted by Cody Simonton
Reposted by Cody Simonton
Breaking: (I don't often break news so fun to do): Duke sues QB Darian Mensah to keep him, arguing he signed an NIL deal and must stay. This case has far-reaching implications for college sports. It's also one where Mensah will have defenses.
We have details + legal analysis @sportico.bsky.social:
We have details + legal analysis @sportico.bsky.social:
Duke Sues Star QB Darian Mensah to Keep Him a Blue Devil
In what could be a precedent-setting case, Duke University has sued quarterback Darian Mensah to stop him from breaking an NIL deal in a transfer.
www.sportico.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Breaking: (I don't often break news so fun to do): Duke sues QB Darian Mensah to keep him, arguing he signed an NIL deal and must stay. This case has far-reaching implications for college sports. It's also one where Mensah will have defenses.
We have details + legal analysis @sportico.bsky.social:
We have details + legal analysis @sportico.bsky.social:
Reposted by Cody Simonton
Reposted by Cody Simonton
University of Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss sues the NCAA tonight to play another season at Ole Miss in a case that has far-reaching implications for athlete eligibility, NIL opportunities, revenue share and the waiver system.
My @sportico.bsky.social column:
My @sportico.bsky.social column:
Trinidad Chambliss Sues NCAA in Test of Medical Waiver System
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss could raise several legal arguments against the NCAA, but the NCAA would have defenses ready too.
www.sportico.com
January 17, 2026 at 2:18 AM
University of Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss sues the NCAA tonight to play another season at Ole Miss in a case that has far-reaching implications for athlete eligibility, NIL opportunities, revenue share and the waiver system.
My @sportico.bsky.social column:
My @sportico.bsky.social column:
Reposted by Cody Simonton
Reposted by Cody Simonton
Federal indictments of basketball players & others who allegedly conspired in a point shaving scheme to rig college and Chinese basketball games are the latest major sports betting criminal scandal.
On @sportico.bsky.social, some thoughts on how it might play out: www.sportico.com/law/analysis....
On @sportico.bsky.social, some thoughts on how it might play out: www.sportico.com/law/analysis....
College Basketball Alleged Point-Shaving Plot Nets DOJ Charges
The Department of Justice charged 15 men who played NCAA college basketball with charges related to an alleged point-shaving conspiracy.
www.sportico.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Federal indictments of basketball players & others who allegedly conspired in a point shaving scheme to rig college and Chinese basketball games are the latest major sports betting criminal scandal.
On @sportico.bsky.social, some thoughts on how it might play out: www.sportico.com/law/analysis....
On @sportico.bsky.social, some thoughts on how it might play out: www.sportico.com/law/analysis....
Reposted by Cody Simonton
The first case involves an Idaho student barred by state law from trying out for the track team; the second was brought by a West Virginia middle schooler barred by state law from competing. n.pr/4qlidbm
A conservative Supreme Court tackles the question of trans women in school sports
The first case involves an Idaho student barred by state law from trying out for the track team; the second was brought by a West Virginia middle schooler barred by state law from competing.
n.pr
January 13, 2026 at 10:16 AM
The first case involves an Idaho student barred by state law from trying out for the track team; the second was brought by a West Virginia middle schooler barred by state law from competing. n.pr/4qlidbm
Reposted by Cody Simonton
The Demond Williams Jr. saga with the U. of Washington has been resolved—the QB is staying and not transferring—but the underlying issue of a college using a revenue-share deal as grounds for a potential lawsuit against a student who transfers is fascinating to me as a professor and sports attorney.
Washington QB’s Flip-Flop Previews New College Sports Legal Issue
Demond Williams Jr. and the University of Washington had been at odds before he reversed his intention to transfer from the school.
www.sportico.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:48 AM
The Demond Williams Jr. saga with the U. of Washington has been resolved—the QB is staying and not transferring—but the underlying issue of a college using a revenue-share deal as grounds for a potential lawsuit against a student who transfers is fascinating to me as a professor and sports attorney.
Reposted by Cody Simonton
Demond Williams announces that he is returning to Washington:
January 9, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Demond Williams announces that he is returning to Washington:
This is a fascinating admission that the handsomely paid announcers these platforms fight over and often recycle also drive some people away from the product, and do not always make it more engaging.
Peacock first sports streamer with full Dolby audio that would potentially let viewers turn off commentary completely and enjoy the game:
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...
January 7, 2026 at 2:43 PM
This is a fascinating admission that the handsomely paid announcers these platforms fight over and often recycle also drive some people away from the product, and do not always make it more engaging.
Reposted by Cody Simonton
This story about Demond Williams Jr. and the transfer portal is bonkers. Here’s just a few of the reasons why: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
January 7, 2026 at 4:22 AM
This story about Demond Williams Jr. and the transfer portal is bonkers. Here’s just a few of the reasons why: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
Reposted by Cody Simonton
Washington QB Demond Williams Jr. signed a contract on Jan. 2 to return for his junior season.
Today, Williams Jr. announced he would enter the transfer portal.
Washington has no intention of releasing him from the contract he signed, a source told The Athletic.
Today, Williams Jr. announced he would enter the transfer portal.
Washington has no intention of releasing him from the contract he signed, a source told The Athletic.
January 7, 2026 at 3:46 AM
Washington QB Demond Williams Jr. signed a contract on Jan. 2 to return for his junior season.
Today, Williams Jr. announced he would enter the transfer portal.
Washington has no intention of releasing him from the contract he signed, a source told The Athletic.
Today, Williams Jr. announced he would enter the transfer portal.
Washington has no intention of releasing him from the contract he signed, a source told The Athletic.
Reposted by Cody Simonton
Prediction markets are to politics what prop bets about individual performance are to sports.
A side story is there’s a ton of insider trading on these prediction markets. New accounts making hundreds of thousands on their first and only trade, that maduro would be ousted. Seems like insider trading is legal if not encouraged on these platforms
January 3, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Prediction markets are to politics what prop bets about individual performance are to sports.
Reposted by Cody Simonton
Happy New Year. For @sportico.bsky.social, here are my top 5 sports law controversies from 2025 involving the NCAA, sports betting and the Department of Justice: www.sportico.com/law/analysis....
2025 Sports Law in Review: NCAA, Betting and DOJ Controversies
College sports and sports betting law controversies in 2025 included the House settlement, Diego Pavia, Terry Rozier and Kalshi.
www.sportico.com
January 1, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Happy New Year. For @sportico.bsky.social, here are my top 5 sports law controversies from 2025 involving the NCAA, sports betting and the Department of Justice: www.sportico.com/law/analysis....
This is the American Dream I was promised. Pop-Tarts Bowl culture is undefeated.
For those who’d like to get in the spirit at home, we bring you: beer and Pop-Tarts flavour pairings (thank you to a friend of the show on our discord for the picture)
December 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
This is the American Dream I was promised. Pop-Tarts Bowl culture is undefeated.
Reposted by Cody Simonton
Reposted by Cody Simonton
Diego Pavia’s lawsuit against NCAA gets even more interesting as he files motion demanding ex-JUCO football players gain another year or two of D-I eligibility. For @sportico.bsky.social, I analyze last night’s court filing + why Pavia—despite what he says—may want to stick around college football:
Heisman Runner-Up Pavia Seeks Court Order to Keep Playing College Football
A group of former JUCO football players led by Heisman Trophy runner-up Diego Pavia seek a court order to let them keep playing D-I football.
www.sportico.com
December 27, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Diego Pavia’s lawsuit against NCAA gets even more interesting as he files motion demanding ex-JUCO football players gain another year or two of D-I eligibility. For @sportico.bsky.social, I analyze last night’s court filing + why Pavia—despite what he says—may want to stick around college football:
Reposted by Cody Simonton
Reposted by Cody Simonton
As 2025 ends, a key sports law + NIL dispute is playing out in two courts.
Missouri's Damon Wilson II, who the Unversity of Georgia Athletic Association sued in Georgia for breaching NIL deal, countersues in Missouri. Says he never signed an enforceable deal.
College sports should 👀 this case:
Missouri's Damon Wilson II, who the Unversity of Georgia Athletic Association sued in Georgia for breaching NIL deal, countersues in Missouri. Says he never signed an enforceable deal.
College sports should 👀 this case:
Damon Wilson II Sues Georgia as NIL Legal Dispute Escalates
Missouri linebacker Damon Wilson II sues UGA Athletic Association, which sued Wilson claiming he never signed an enforceable NIL contract.
www.sportico.com
December 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
As 2025 ends, a key sports law + NIL dispute is playing out in two courts.
Missouri's Damon Wilson II, who the Unversity of Georgia Athletic Association sued in Georgia for breaching NIL deal, countersues in Missouri. Says he never signed an enforceable deal.
College sports should 👀 this case:
Missouri's Damon Wilson II, who the Unversity of Georgia Athletic Association sued in Georgia for breaching NIL deal, countersues in Missouri. Says he never signed an enforceable deal.
College sports should 👀 this case: