Sports Law and Regulation: Cases, Materials, and Problems 5th Edition BY Matthew J. Mitten, Timothy Davis, Rodney K. Sm

"Sports Law and Regulation," now in its fifth edition, offers an in-depth exploration of legal issues impacting both amateur and professional sports. This comprehensive textbook provides a balanced perspective through a curated collection of landmark cases, recent precedents, and detailed materials, making it an essential resource for understanding sports law.

The fifth edition has been updated to include significant new content, such as problems focused on sports intellectual property and recent antitrust cases challenging NCAA student-athlete eligibility rules. It features excerpts from law review articles by former MLB commissioner Bud Selig, addressing internal governance issues within MLB, and new CAS cases applying the World Anti-Doping Code to sports doping. Other updates include the landmark Castor Semenya CAS award, recent legal cases concerning National Governing Bodies' duty to protect athletes from sexual abuse, and the legal implications of using Native American mascots in sports.

The textbook is organized to allow instructors flexibility in teaching, whether focusing on amateur or professional sports law. It includes introductory and explanatory materials, notes, questions, and hypothetical problems designed to enhance students’ understanding and application of sports law concepts. Additionally, the book provides skill-building exercises in client counseling, negotiation, and contract drafting.

Teaching materials for this edition include a Teacher’s Manual and a semi-annual online supplement, ensuring up-to-date resources for both professors and students.