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(Un)covering stories for Sportico.com | Will sue for public records | dlibit@sportico.com | Signal @daniellibit.60

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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
NEW: The WTA’s sex-testing company, Phuel Sports Science, has identity questions of its own—namely, who owns or operates it. Neither Phuel nor the WTA is being transparent about the answers. w/ @ebennovywilliams.bsky.social & @germanotes.bsky.social 👇 www.sportico.com/leagues/tenn...
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The Elusive Provider Behind the WTA’s Sex Testing
The WTA's gender testing partner, Phuel Sports Science, is elusive about its leadership, its ownership and the controversial testing it is doing.
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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
NEW: The WTA’s sex-testing company, Phuel Sports Science, has identity questions of its own—namely, who owns or operates it. Neither Phuel nor the WTA is being transparent about the answers. w/ @ebennovywilliams.bsky.social & @germanotes.bsky.social 👇 www.sportico.com/leagues/tenn...
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The Elusive Provider Behind the WTA’s Sex Testing
The WTA's gender testing partner, Phuel Sports Science, is elusive about its leadership, its ownership and the controversial testing it is doing.
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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
EXCLUSIVE: I spent four months reporting on the tragic saga of Cal Poly’s eliminated swim program, the push to raise a $15 million endowment to bring it back, and the drama and recriminations that ensued. My deep dive (so to speak) for @sportico.bsky.social 👇 www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
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He Wants to Save Cal Poly’s Swimming Program. Is It Worth the Price and Pain?
Eighteen months after Cal Poly cut its troubled varsity swimming and diving program, a renewed campaign tries raising $15.5 million to bring it back.
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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
EXCLUSIVE: I spent four months reporting on the tragic saga of Cal Poly’s eliminated swim program, the push to raise a $15 million endowment to bring it back, and the drama and recriminations that ensued. My deep dive (so to speak) for @sportico.bsky.social 👇 www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
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He Wants to Save Cal Poly’s Swimming Program. Is It Worth the Price and Pain?
Eighteen months after Cal Poly cut its troubled varsity swimming and diving program, a renewed campaign tries raising $15.5 million to bring it back.
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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
SCOOP: Northwestern paid $121 million in legal settlements in FY25, according to new tax return. Per source, figure comprises dozens of football hazing cases and Pat Fitzgerald's $130M wrongful termination suit. Story w/ @ebennovywilliams.bsky.social 👇 www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
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Northwestern’s $121M Settlement Spend Spanned Fitz, Football, Trump
NU’s latest tax return discloses $121 million in FY25 legal settlements, covering football hazing, DOJ probing and Pat Fitzgerald’s firing.
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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
SCOOP: The peak NIL-era lawsuit? Agent Noah Reisenfeld (of 20% commission infamy) sues Lil Wayne's Young Money APAA to void $2.5M exit fee, claiming agency wrongly treated him as employee. YMAPPA counters with literal dog shit. For @sportico.bsky.social 👇 www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
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NIL Era’s Goofiest Lawsuit Hinges on Agent’s ‘Employee’ Status
Noah Reisenfeld once defended NIL agents charging college athletes 20% commissions. Now he accuses Lil Wayne's agency of trying to exploit him.
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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
SCOOP: Two former beach volleyball players have filed a new Title IX lawsuit against Stephen F. Austin University alleging they were cut from reinstated program because of their ties to an earlier Title IX challenge over the school’s attempt to eliminate the team. www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
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Stephen F. Austin Served Another Title IX Suit Over Beach Volleyball
Stephen F. Austin is accused of cutting two players from its beach volleyball program over their ties to legal challenge over its planned elimination.
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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
SCOOP: Two former beach volleyball players have filed a new Title IX lawsuit against Stephen F. Austin University alleging they were cut from reinstated program because of their ties to an earlier Title IX challenge over the school’s attempt to eliminate the team. www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
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Stephen F. Austin Served Another Title IX Suit Over Beach Volleyball
Stephen F. Austin is accused of cutting two players from its beach volleyball program over their ties to legal challenge over its planned elimination.
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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
NEW: Supreme Court decided Title IX doesn't prevent states from restricting transgender athletes. Will SCOTUS also review Title IX three-part test? @mccannsportslaw.bsky.social and I read what the B.P.J. tea leaves do and do not say for @sportico.bsky.social 👇 www.sportico.com/law/analysis...
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SCOTUS Trans Athlete Ruling Raises Broader Title IX Intrigue
The Supreme Court decided Title IX doesn't prevent states from restricting transgender athletes. Will SCOTUS also review the Title IX three-part test?
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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
NEW: Supreme Court decided Title IX doesn't prevent states from restricting transgender athletes. Will SCOTUS also review Title IX three-part test? @mccannsportslaw.bsky.social and I read what the B.P.J. tea leaves do and do not say for @sportico.bsky.social 👇 www.sportico.com/law/analysis...
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SCOTUS Trans Athlete Ruling Raises Broader Title IX Intrigue
The Supreme Court decided Title IX doesn't prevent states from restricting transgender athletes. Will SCOTUS also review the Title IX three-part test?
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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
SCOOP: The peak NIL-era lawsuit? Agent Noah Reisenfeld (of 20% commission infamy) sues Lil Wayne's Young Money APAA to void $2.5M exit fee, claiming agency wrongly treated him as employee. YMAPPA counters with literal dog shit. For @sportico.bsky.social 👇 www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
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NIL Era’s Goofiest Lawsuit Hinges on Agent’s ‘Employee’ Status
Noah Reisenfeld once defended NIL agents charging college athletes 20% commissions. Now he accuses Lil Wayne's agency of trying to exploit him.
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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
NEW: Terry Rozier has changed counsel at a key pre-trial stage of his criminal prosecution, with David Oscar Markus—Ghislaine Maxwell’s attorney—taking over for Jim Trusty, who represented Donald Trump in the documents case. For @sportico.bsky.social 👇 www.sportico.com/leagues/bask...
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Rozier Trades Ex-Trump Lawyer for Ghislaine Maxwell Attorney
The NBA free agent has changed counsel at a key pre-trial stage of his criminal prosecution, with Markus taking over for Jim Trusty.
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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
NEWS: The NCAA’s latest tax return shows it spent $63.5 million on legal fees in FY25, bringing 5-yr. spending to nearly $300 million. NCAA also spent $372.4M in FY25 legal settlements apart from House. More for @sportico.bsky.social 👇 www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
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NCAA’s 5-Year Legal Spending Nears $300 Million
The association reported $63.5 million in legal fees last fiscal year, bringing its five-year spending on outside counsel to nearly $300 million.
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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
NEWS: The NCAA’s latest tax return shows it spent $63.5 million on legal fees in FY25, bringing 5-yr. spending to nearly $300 million. NCAA also spent $372.4M in FY25 legal settlements apart from House. More for @sportico.bsky.social 👇 www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
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NCAA’s 5-Year Legal Spending Nears $300 Million
The association reported $63.5 million in legal fees last fiscal year, bringing its five-year spending on outside counsel to nearly $300 million.
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Josh Gerstein @joshgerstein.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
JUST IN AT #SCOTUS: 2 box day. Likely 3-4 opinions. Seems certain to have at least 2 more opinion days after today.
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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
NEWS: Rick Butler, the prominent club volleyball coach banned by USA Volleyball over sexual misconduct allegations, has lost his $250 million lawsuit against Title IX advocate Nancy Hogshead on summary judgment. Story for @sportico.bsky.social 👇 www.sportico.com/leagues/othe...
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Judge Spikes Disgraced Volleyball Coach’s $250M Suit Against Advocate
Butler sued the Title IX advocate in 2021 after she launched a public-awareness campaign over decades-old sexual misconduct allegations against him.
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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
NEWS: Rick Butler, the prominent club volleyball coach banned by USA Volleyball over sexual misconduct allegations, has lost his $250 million lawsuit against Title IX advocate Nancy Hogshead on summary judgment. Story for @sportico.bsky.social 👇 www.sportico.com/leagues/othe...
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Judge Spikes Disgraced Volleyball Coach’s $250M Suit Against Advocate
Butler sued the Title IX advocate in 2021 after she launched a public-awareness campaign over decades-old sexual misconduct allegations against him.
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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
SCOOP: Quinnipiac has been sued for downgrading women's rugby to a club. It's the first know Title IX suit challenging a school's application of House v. NCAA settlement and comes 17 years after landmark Biediger case spared volleyball. For @sportico.bsky.social👇 www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
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Title IX Battleground Quinnipiac Sued for Demoting Women’s Rugby
The title IX lawsuit once again thrusts Quinnipiac to the center of a college sports gender equity fight, 17 years after QU tried to spike volleyball.
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Jessica Luther @jessicawluther.com · 05/06/2026
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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
SCOOP: Quinnipiac has been sued for downgrading women's rugby to a club. It's the first know Title IX suit challenging a school's application of House v. NCAA settlement and comes 17 years after landmark Biediger case spared volleyball. For @sportico.bsky.social👇 www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
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Title IX Battleground Quinnipiac Sued for Demoting Women’s Rugby
The title IX lawsuit once again thrusts Quinnipiac to the center of a college sports gender equity fight, 17 years after QU tried to spike volleyball.
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Eben Novy-Williams @ebennovywilliams.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Wrote today about Digital Brands Group and its Avo apparel, which issued millions of $DBGI shares to its college sports partners. The stock jumped, then it cratered. What's next for a co. with a volatile past and a lot confidence? More w/ @daniellibit.bsky.social 👇 www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
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As College Sports Roils, an Apparel Company Pitches Its Stressed Stock
DBGI issued millions worth of shares to its college sports partners. Then its stock price cratered. What comes next for the e-commerce retailer?
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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
NEWS: 30 former Ohio State football players—including Al Washington, Ray Ellis and Keith Ferguson—say they'll join class action against OSU over sex abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss. It’s the first time any named FB players have gone public alleging Strauss abused them. www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
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Ohio State Football Greats Plan to Join Strauss Sex Abuse Plaintiffs
Buckeyes greats Al Washington, Ray Ellis and Keith Ferguson are first former OSU football players to go public alleging abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss.
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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
NEWS: 30 former Ohio State football players—including Al Washington, Ray Ellis and Keith Ferguson—say they'll join class action against OSU over sex abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss. It’s the first time any named FB players have gone public alleging Strauss abused them. www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
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Ohio State Football Greats Plan to Join Strauss Sex Abuse Plaintiffs
Buckeyes greats Al Washington, Ray Ellis and Keith Ferguson are first former OSU football players to go public alleging abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss.
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Meredith Shiner @meredithshiner.com · 22/04/2026
every new @daniellibit.bsky.social piece I read reveals a new messiness in college sports I hadn't previously considered. my goodness this is wild.
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Double Agent? Washington Cap Director Reps Rival Big Ten Players
UW hired Foster, a veteran sports agent, to negotiate its player revenue-sharing deals while he continues to represent other pro and college athletes.
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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
NEWS: Navy baseball player Brock Murtha is seeking a federal court’s injunction to allow him to play this current season, after NCAA denied his eligibility waiver. He is framing his lawsuit in terms of national security. Story for @sportico.bsky.social 👇 www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
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Navy Baseball Player Accuses NCAA of Harming Active-Duty Readiness
Brock Murtha, who is seeking a fifth year of eligibility this season, has framed his legal fight for an NCAA waiver as a matter of national security.
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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
EXCLUSIVE: In 2022, Duke hired law firm for confidential “athletics unionization risk assessment,” per memo seen by @sportico.bsky.social. Memo flagged: • WBB Coach Kara Lawson’s outspokenness • Limited NIL engagement • Lacrosse players’ “sense of entitlement” www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
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Duke Union Risk Memo Warned of Kara Lawson, Lacrosse Players
A confidential report prepared for Duke University in March 2022 outlined the potential risks the school faced when it came to athletes unionizing.
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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
NEWS: Navy baseball player Brock Murtha is seeking a federal court’s injunction to allow him to play this current season, after NCAA denied his eligibility waiver. He is framing his lawsuit in terms of national security. Story for @sportico.bsky.social 👇 www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
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Navy Baseball Player Accuses NCAA of Harming Active-Duty Readiness
Brock Murtha, who is seeking a fifth year of eligibility this season, has framed his legal fight for an NCAA waiver as a matter of national security.
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Richard Deitsch @richarddeitsch.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
The ultimate here’s what they (your administration) think of you for Duke athletes. Read this piece. Great reporting.
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Belligerent Beavs @belligerentbeavs.com · 27/02/2026
"Sounds like we need to get to Orem [@billoram.bsky.social] as well. Daschel [@nickdaschel.bsky.social] is someone we trust to put the correct information out there." That's Scott Barnes, the day after @daniellibit.bsky.social's @sportico.bsky.social article dropped. NEW👇 #thebarnesfiles #gobeavs
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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
EXCLUSIVE: In 2022, Duke hired law firm for confidential “athletics unionization risk assessment,” per memo seen by @sportico.bsky.social. Memo flagged: • WBB Coach Kara Lawson’s outspokenness • Limited NIL engagement • Lacrosse players’ “sense of entitlement” www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
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Duke Union Risk Memo Warned of Kara Lawson, Lacrosse Players
A confidential report prepared for Duke University in March 2022 outlined the potential risks the school faced when it came to athletes unionizing.
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Eben Novy-Williams @ebennovywilliams.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Get the 🔎 out. Here's the latest @sportico.bsky.social valuations for all 154 team in the big five U.S. leagues: 🔴 NFL - $7.13 billion average 🟠 NBA - $5.51 billion average 🟢 MLB - $2.82 billion average ⚫️ NHL - $2.1 billion average 🔵 MLS - $767 million average
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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
NEWS: Iowa women’s basketball ticket sales dropped by 27% in FY25, following the departure of Caitlin Clark, per school's latest NCAA financial disclosure obtained by @sportico.bsky.social. Story from me and @ebennovywilliams.bsky.social 👇 www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
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Iowa Women’s Hoops Revenue Fell Back to Earth Post-Caitlin Clark
In fiscal year 2025, the Hawkeyes relinquished their short-lived status as the top ticket-revenue powerhouse in women’s college basketball.
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Andy "Andyfa" Schwarz @andyhre.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
i was told people only care about the name on the front of the jersey.
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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
NEWS: Iowa women’s basketball ticket sales dropped by 27% in FY25, following the departure of Caitlin Clark, per school's latest NCAA financial disclosure obtained by @sportico.bsky.social. Story from me and @ebennovywilliams.bsky.social 👇 www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
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Iowa Women’s Hoops Revenue Fell Back to Earth Post-Caitlin Clark
In fiscal year 2025, the Hawkeyes relinquished their short-lived status as the top ticket-revenue powerhouse in women’s college basketball.
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Matt Brown @mattbrown.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
So @daniellibit.bsky.social also pointed this out, but I don't really get why many of this year's MFRS reports say DO NOT SHARE this information with the CSC. Brother, this is a public document! The CSC is gonna get it anyway! WHAT IS NORTHWESTERN STATE HIDING (poorly)!?!?!?
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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
🏐SCOOP: Nebraska Volleyball set new spending ($7M) and ticket revenue ($3.2M) records in FY25. The Huskers’ tix sales last fiscal cycle exceeded those of 39 FBS public football and 71 men’s basketball programs in FY24. Story w/ @ebennovywilliams.bsky.social www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
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Nebraska Keeps Raising the Net on Women’s Volleyball Spending
The Nebraska Cornhuskers spent more than $7 million on its women's volleyball program in FY25, ahead of its women's basketball program at $6.3 million.
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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 31/12/2025
The nonprofit owner of the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ paid its outgoing CEO more than $900,000 in 2024, new tax filings show, as it engaged in staff cuts and other measures to deal with declining revenue.
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Ex-CEO of Chicago Public Media saw $900,000 payout in 2024, IRS filings show
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Eben Novy-Williams @ebennovywilliams.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Here's a fun one: Had Utah been Kyle Wittingham's last job, his 11 grandkids would all have been able to attend the University of Utah for free. His taking the Michigan job appears to have terminated that benefit. More from @daniellibit.bsky.social at Sportico 👇 www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
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Whittingham’s Michigan Gig May Cost Grandkids Free Utah Tuition
Whittingham’s decision to accept a new coaching job at Michigan rather than retire comes with consequences for his progeny.
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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
NEW: Riley Gaines, the former collegiate swimmer turned right-wing media figure, made $474,313 last year from the conservative nonprofit org, the Leadership Institute. More striking than her total comp was the way it was structured. For @sportico.bsky.social 👇 www.sportico.com/business/med...
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Leadership Perks: Riley Gaines Scored Big Bonus From Nonprofit
Gaines, the former Kentucky swimmer turned OutKick commentator, banked $474,313 from the conservative political organization in 2024.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
SPORTICO: “Riley Gaines received $474,313 in compensation last year from the Leadership Institute, according to the conservative organization’s most recent tax filing… a staggering $420,155 (89%) classified as bonus or incentive compensation…” www.sportico.com/business/med...
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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Lane Kiffin’s deal with LSU contains the unusual clause that the school will reimburse him up to $500,000 if he sells his home in Oxford, MS for anything less than what he bought it for. But what did he actually buy it for? I investigated👇 www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
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LSU Is on Hook for Kiffin’s Ole Home. But What Did It Really Cost Him?
Per the term sheet, LSU has agreed to cover up to $500,000 in losses on the sale of new football coach Lane Kiffin's house in Oxford, Miss.
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Pablo Torre @pablo.show · 24/12/2025
UPDATE: 🤔 bsky.app/profile/dani...
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Michael McCann @mccannsportslaw.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Next month will have the first trial involving one of the 27 former Riverside Hawks basketball players accusing Riverside Church of failing to protect them from coach and alleged sexual abuser Ernest Lorch. @lukecyphers.bsky.social and I have an update for @sportico.bsky.social:
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First Riverside Abuse Trial Nears—and Evidence Takes Center Stage
As the case brought by former Riverside Hawks basketball player Daryl Powell against the church nears its trial date, the parties dispute evidence.
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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
NEW: Riley Gaines, the former collegiate swimmer turned right-wing media figure, made $474,313 last year from the conservative nonprofit org, the Leadership Institute. More striking than her total comp was the way it was structured. For @sportico.bsky.social 👇 www.sportico.com/business/med...
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Leadership Perks: Riley Gaines Scored Big Bonus From Nonprofit
Gaines, the former Kentucky swimmer turned OutKick commentator, banked $474,313 from the conservative political organization in 2024.
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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Lane Kiffin’s deal with LSU contains the unusual clause that the school will reimburse him up to $500,000 if he sells his home in Oxford, MS for anything less than what he bought it for. But what did he actually buy it for? I investigated👇 www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
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LSU Is on Hook for Kiffin’s Ole Home. But What Did It Really Cost Him?
Per the term sheet, LSU has agreed to cover up to $500,000 in losses on the sale of new football coach Lane Kiffin's house in Oxford, Miss.
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Lev Akabas @levakabas.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Since moving to FBS in 2012, UMass has had the worst football team in the country... by a lot Tonight, the 0-11 Minutemen have their last chance to avoid a winless season
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Lev Akabas @levakabas.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
The top 100 most valuable sports teams in the world are collectively worth $554 billion 💰, per @sportico.bsky.social The list comprises: • All 32 NFL teams 🏈 • All 30 NBA teams 🏀 • 14 MLB teams ⚾️ • 10 global soccer clubs ⚽️ • 9 NHL teams 🏒 • 5 F1 franchises 🏎️
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Eben Novy-Williams @ebennovywilliams.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
UMass has been FBS's worst football team since it moved up in 2012. Its struggles include spilled hydraulic fluid, a failed stint at an NFL stadium 90 miles away, and unmet "pie-in-the-sky" projections. Now the school is doubling down. More w/ Daniel Libit 👇 www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
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Sunk-Cost Football: UMass’ Faltering Quest to Belong in the FBS
UMass bought the promise of big-time football in 2011, when it joined the FBS. Fourteen brutal years later, the Minutemen are doubling down.
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Daniel Libit @daniellibit.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
NEW: UMass jumped to FBS in 2012 with big expectations. The experiment has gone so poorly that even prof emeritus Nelson Lacey — once an important backer of the move — now thinks the school should consider dropping back down. w/ @ebennovywilliams.bsky.social www.sportico.com/leagues/coll...
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Sunk-Cost Football: UMass’ Faltering Quest to Belong in the FBS
UMass bought the promise of big-time football in 2011, when it joined the FBS. Fourteen brutal years later, the Minutemen are doubling down.
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