Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast
Conduct Detrimental
Tony Clark MLBPA Scandal, Rashada Settles, Cincinnati Sues Ex-QB, NBA Anti-Tanking, and Sean Strickland's Mic Gets Cut
FEB 28, 202663 MIN
Tony Clark MLBPA Scandal, Rashada Settles, Cincinnati Sues Ex-QB, NBA Anti-Tanking, and Sean Strickland's Mic Gets Cut
FEB 28, 202663 MIN
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<p>On this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, <strong>Dan Lust</strong> (<a href="https://twitter.com/SportsLawLust">@SportsLawLust) </a>and <strong>Mike Kravchenko</strong> (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKvy6I2U1B9OJslgQ8Y58Ig">Watch on YouTube</a>) are back for a catch-up week packed with stories spanning baseball, college football, the NBA, UFC, and the Olympics.</p><p><br></p><p>The episode opens with the bombshell resignation of Tony Clark as executive director of the MLBPA following allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a family member he hired at the union. Dan and Mike break down why the personal scandal may only be the tip of the iceberg, drawing parallels to the NFLPA's Lloyd Howell situation and raising questions about self-dealing, misuse of union funds, and what Bruce Meyer's interim appointment means heading into a critical CBA negotiation year.</p><p><br></p><p>From there, the duo covers the quiet settlement of the Jaden Rashada NIL lawsuit — one of the most closely watched cases in college sports law — and what the undisclosed resolution tells us about leverage, discovery, and the war of attrition in NIL litigation. They then pivot to the University of Cincinnati's lawsuit against transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby over a $1 million buyout clause, and what it signals for the future of revenue-sharing contracts and the transfer portal.</p><p><br></p><p>Dan and Mike also tackle the NBA's escalating tanking crisis, including Adam Silver's record fines, the crisis summit with all 30 GMs, and what a potential draft overhaul could look like. </p><p>The conversation then shifts to the UFC, Dana White's First Amendment stance, Sean Strickland's mic cut at the post-fight presser, and the tension brewing between the UFC's culture and its new Paramount partnership.</p><p><br></p><p>The episode closes with Dan's passionate recommendation of the Jim Thorpe documentary Lit by Lightning — which he calls the greatest sports documentary he's ever seen — plus a shoutout to the Steph Curry film The Goat, and a listener challenge: first 10 people to watch either and send proof win a Conduct Detrimental shirt.</p><p><br></p><p>Let us know your thoughts!</p><p>***</p><p>Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for <a href="https://www.conductdetrimental.com/">ConductDetrimental.com</a>. Let us know if you want to join the team.</p><p>As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: <a href="https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental">https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Host: <strong>Dan Lust (</strong><a href="https://twitter.com/SportsLawLust">@SportsLawLust</a><strong>) </strong></p><p>Featuring: <strong>Mike Kravchenko</strong> (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKvy6I2U1B9OJslgQ8Y58Ig">Watch on YouTube</a>)</p><p>Produced by: <strong>Mike Kravchenko</strong> (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKvy6I2U1B9OJslgQ8Y58Ig">Watch on YouTube</a>)</p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/ConDetrimental">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/condetrimental/?hl=en">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sportslaw">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyjq35xQh7dZx4Y4VVL9gNg?app=desktop"> YouTube</a> | <a href="https://www.conductdetrimental.com/">Website</a> | <a href="https://[email protected]/">Email</a></p>