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On October 23, 2025, federal authorities unveiled a dramatic, sweeping set of arrests implicating NBA-figures in two related but legally distinct schemes that raise major concerns about the relationship between gambling and professional sports.

A federal judge dismissed Drake’s defamation lawsuit against UMG over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” The case highlights how public figures face high legal standards in defamation claims and the importance of context and First Amendment protections.

On August 28, 2025, the Cowboys traded Parsons to the Packers in exchange for two first-round draft picks (2026 & 2027) and Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark. Parsons immediately signed a four-year, $188 million deal with Green Bay, including $136 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.

On August 14, 2025, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Flores' claims against the NFL and teams can proceed to trial, rejecting the NFL's attempt to force the case into arbitration.

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani and his agent, Nez Balelo, are embroiled in a legal battle concerning a luxury real estate development on Hawaii's Hapuna Coast.

The UFC has signed a 7-year, $7.7 billion exclusive U.S. media rights deal with Paramount. Under the agreement, all UFC events will stream live on Paramount+, with select cards also airing on CBS. Notably, the new deal eliminates the traditional pay-per-view (PPV) model in the U.S.

The NFL and ESPN have struck a landmark agreement that could redefine how fans experience football. ESPN will acquire NFL Network and RedZone distribution rights while the NFL takes a 10% equity stake in ESPN. The full rollout in 2026 promises a unified fantasy platform, bundled streaming access, and seamless RedZone integration under ESPN’s expanding media empire.