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(Un)covering stories for Sportico.com | Will sue for public records | dlibit@sportico.com
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SCOOP: @jacobfeldman.bsky.social and I got details of MLS's
revised Apple deal

- Ends in June 2029 (3.5 years early)
- Apple gave up 2027 opt-out
- MLS gets: $200M in 2026, $107M for 2027 "sprint" season, $275M in final two seasons

Via @sportico.bsky.social 👇
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Apple, MLS Deal Will End in 2029 With Revised Payment Structure
MLS and Apple's streaming rights agreement will now end three and half years early, letting the league explore new partners after the 2026 World Cup.
www.sportico.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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🚨 SCOOP: Conference USA has filed a public records lawsuit in Louisiana accusing its departing member, Louisiana Tech, of withholding documents showing when it decided to jump to the Sun Belt. Story for @sportico.bsky.social 👇

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Conference USA Accuses La Tech of Hiding the Ball in Public Records Suit
Conference USA is seeking actual damages amounting to millions in a public records suit it has filed against the University of Louisiana System.
www.sportico.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Attorney Darren Heitner scores a big win for his client, Idaho State forward Caleb Van De Griend, who sued the NCAA for eligibility. Judge awards a restraining order to let him play. His play in Australia complicated his status but judge says he can play. I have more for @sportico.bsky.social:
Australian Hooper Can Play at Idaho State Over NCAA Objections
Idaho State forward Caleb Van De Griend has a unique path to Division I men's basketball. A judge has ruled he can play over the NCAA's objections.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:00 AM
daniellibit.bsky.social
NEW: In first 3 months of House v. NCAA era, Colorado spent $7.7M on athlete rev share and Kentucky spent $1.5M, per public records obtained by @sportico.bsky.social.

But the bigger story might be why Nebraska and most others won’t reveal their totals. My column👇

www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
Colleges Hide Athlete Pay Data Behind ‘Competitive Harm’
Nebraska, like other public FBS schools, won’t disclose even top-line totals of its House v. NCAA distributions, claiming that info is a trade secret.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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SCOOP: Former college/peo football player Cameron Colvin has been charged w/ federal fraud & transactional money laundering. He was arrested by FBI this week. @sportico.bsky.social previously reported on Colvin's exploits as a self-proclaimed billionaire.👇

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Cam Colvin, Ex-Oregon Football Player, Faces Federal Fraud Charges
A self-proclaimed billionaire, Colvin is charged with defrauding business and romantic partners out of more than $1.25 million.
www.sportico.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Sportico reporting that the NWSL is paying global law firm Hogan Lovells for “government relations advice” from former Sen. Norm Coleman (MN-R). “The league has paid the global law firm $130K since May,” per @daniellibit.bsky.social.

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NWSL Takes First Step Into Federal Lobbying Arena With Hogan Lovells
The NWSL is paying top dollar to global law firm Hogan Lovells for “government relations advice” from former Sen. Norm Coleman.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:18 PM
daniellibit.bsky.social
SCOOP: Former college/peo football player Cameron Colvin has been charged w/ federal fraud & transactional money laundering. He was arrested by FBI this week. @sportico.bsky.social previously reported on Colvin's exploits as a self-proclaimed billionaire.👇

www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
Cam Colvin, Ex-Oregon Football Player, Faces Federal Fraud Charges
A self-proclaimed billionaire, Colvin is charged with defrauding business and romantic partners out of more than $1.25 million.
www.sportico.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Via @daniellibit.bsky.social on the other app:

Oregon State has to pay $850K to end the Blueprint contract.
October 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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What I’ve come to expect, but typically only @daniellibit.bsky.social delivers. You’ll need about half an hour to unpack all the interesting stuff in this one.
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Inside Blueprint’s New Model: NIL Rev-Share Deals With Schools
The NIL collective operator is now establishing multimedia rights-style agreements with Oregon State and other institutions.
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September 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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NEW: Mike Gundy’s gone but the ad campaign will go on…For @sportico.bsky.social 👇

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Mike Gundy Firing Won’t Stop ‘I’m a Man’ Consumer Cellular Campaign
The recently ousted Oklahoma State football coach will continue delivering his trademark tirade in ads for the mobile phone service provider
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September 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Excerpts from www.sportico.com/law/analysis...
September 26, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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NEW: College athlete advocates had a solid case against applying open records laws to players' third-party NIL deals—but that doesn't apply to rev-share contracts w/ schools. Those should be transparent, and athletes should push for it.

For @sportico.bsky.social 👇

www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
College Sports Rev-Share Secrecy Undermines Public Records Laws
The collective refusal of public universities to disclose rev-share deals is a scandal that betrays both public trust and the interests of athletes.
www.sportico.com
September 23, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Riley Gaines and other plaintiffs in their case against the NCAA over transgender athlete eligibility see most of lawsuit dismissed by a federal judge, though Title IX claims advance to pretrial discovery. @daniellibit.bsky.social and I discuss the ruling for @sportico.bsky.social:
Riley Gaines Suit Over Transgender College Athletes Mostly Dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed most of Riley Gaines' case against the NCAA over transgender athlete eligibility, though the Title IX claim advances.
www.sportico.com
September 26, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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From @sportico.bsky.social and @daniellibit.bsky.social - why are colleges keeping athletes' revenue share contracts under seal? After all, they are using public(!) monies in many cases to pay the athletes.
www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
College Sports Rev-Share Secrecy Undermines Public Records Laws
The collective refusal of public universities to disclose rev-share deals is a scandal that betrays both public trust and the interests of athletes.
www.sportico.com
September 23, 2025 at 1:37 PM
daniellibit.bsky.social
NEW: College athlete advocates had a solid case against applying open records laws to players' third-party NIL deals—but that doesn't apply to rev-share contracts w/ schools. Those should be transparent, and athletes should push for it.

For @sportico.bsky.social 👇

www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
College Sports Rev-Share Secrecy Undermines Public Records Laws
The collective refusal of public universities to disclose rev-share deals is a scandal that betrays both public trust and the interests of athletes.
www.sportico.com
September 23, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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NEW: Ghislaine Maxwell told DOJ that Jeffrey Epstein once owned Riddell Sports. Not quite: in the ’80s and ’90s, he was an investor—alongside Broadway mogul Robert Nederlander—in the Riddell that later became Varsity Brands.

For @sportico.bsky.social 👇

www.sportico.com/law/news/202...
Maxwell Told DOJ Epstein Owned Riddell. It’s More Complicated
Jeffrey Epstein's financial ties to football helmet maker Riddell—and its corporate successor, Varsity Brands—date back to the late 1980s.
www.sportico.com
August 26, 2025 at 10:32 PM
daniellibit.bsky.social
NEW: Ghislaine Maxwell told DOJ that Jeffrey Epstein once owned Riddell Sports. Not quite: in the ’80s and ’90s, he was an investor—alongside Broadway mogul Robert Nederlander—in the Riddell that later became Varsity Brands.

For @sportico.bsky.social 👇

www.sportico.com/law/news/202...
Maxwell Told DOJ Epstein Owned Riddell. It’s More Complicated
Jeffrey Epstein's financial ties to football helmet maker Riddell—and its corporate successor, Varsity Brands—date back to the late 1980s.
www.sportico.com
August 26, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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SCOOP: Former NFL kicker-turned-Congressional candidate Jay Feely has net worth between $15.9 and $65.5 million, per financial filings with House Clerk. He made $220K last year as NFL commentator on CBS.

More for @sportico.bsky.social 👇

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Jay Feely, Worth Up to $65M, Brings NFL Riches, Niches to Congress Bid
Former NFL kicker Jay Feely reported a net worth of up to $65 million in his candidate financial disclosures with the House Clerk.
www.sportico.com
August 22, 2025 at 12:12 AM
daniellibit.bsky.social
SCOOP: Former NFL kicker-turned-Congressional candidate Jay Feely has net worth between $15.9 and $65.5 million, per financial filings with House Clerk. He made $220K last year as NFL commentator on CBS.

More for @sportico.bsky.social 👇

www.sportico.com/leagues/foot...
Jay Feely, Worth Up to $65M, Brings NFL Riches, Niches to Congress Bid
Former NFL kicker Jay Feely reported a net worth of up to $65 million in his candidate financial disclosures with the House Clerk.
www.sportico.com
August 22, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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Roger Goodell and a host of athletes donated to Jay Feely's campaign.
Jay Feely, Worth Up to $65M, Brings NFL Riches, Niches to Congress Bid
Former NFL kicker Jay Feely reported a net worth of up to $65 million in his candidate financial disclosures with the House Clerk.
www.sportico.com
August 21, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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INVESTIGATION: Cam Colvin’s story of overcoming personal tragedy on his way to tasting the NFL captured media attention and inspired a major motion picture. Now he faces millions in civil judgments and an FBI investigation. For @sportico.bsky.social 👇

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When the Fraud Stands Tall: A Football Triumph Story Turns Dark
Once a symbol of triumph, the former Oregon wide receiver and self-proclaimed billionaire is accused of defrauding business and romantic partners.
www.sportico.com
August 13, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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INVESTIGATION: Cam Colvin’s story of overcoming personal tragedy on his way to tasting the NFL captured media attention and inspired a major motion picture. Now he faces millions in civil judgments and an FBI investigation. For @sportico.bsky.social 👇

www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
When the Fraud Stands Tall: A Football Triumph Story Turns Dark
Once a symbol of triumph, the former Oregon wide receiver and self-proclaimed billionaire is accused of defrauding business and romantic partners.
www.sportico.com
August 13, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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Pete Rose died without a will, but with a contract that gave his agent control over licensing deals after he passed. This has sparked a legal fight between his children over control of his estate. @daniellibit.bsky.social and I take a deep dive into the messy situation for @sportico.bsky.social:
Charlie Tussle: Inside the Thorny Mess of Pete Rose’s Estate
Controversy continues to surround Pete Rose as a bitter legal battle over his estate and NIL unfolds between two of his children and longtime agent.
www.sportico.com
July 24, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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Penn State is accused of forcing out a trustee who fought to unearth details over a major athletics department partnership.

The situation is part of a broader issue in college athletics, writes @daniellibit.bsky.social
Ex-Penn State Trustee, Who Sued to See Elevate Deal, Still Has ‘Concerns’
Barry Fenchak’s battle with Penn State over its contract with Elevate Sports Ventures highlights a broader transparency issue in college sports.
www.sportico.com
July 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Death of NIL collectives? The College Sports Commission clarifies what counts as a valid business purpose. I think the clarification makes sense given that NIL is a subset of the right of publicity + pay-for-play is still against NCAA rules. But it will be challenged. My @sportico.bsky.social take:
College Sports Commission Curbs NIL Collectives via Deloitte Review
NIL collectives that cloak pay-for-play arrangements as NIL deals will face greater scrutiny per new guidance issued by the College Sports Commission.
www.sportico.com
July 11, 2025 at 1:15 PM