In this week's WSLU, we discuss the alleged New England Patriots. Specifically the news of an alleged Spygate 2.0. News which shocked many as the Patriots were allegedly filming the 1-11 Cincinnati Bengals. Why cheat against them? Who would be dumb enough to cheat again filming a team when you already got caught before. Well, sometimes history repeats itself.

Excited to bring you this week's news. We will discuss Josh Shaw, the NFL that was caught betting on NFL games. This will include his punishment and what the league should do moving forward. Also, we will check out the St. Louis Blue's fan engagement app that, on the surface, just looks like sports betting. You're listening to the Scholars of the Game Weekend Sports Law Update.

The NBA has long thought about playoff re-allignment and it they may finally be serious about it. In addition to a new playoff structure, the NBA is considering three (3) additional major changes to the NBA season. These are a mid-season tournament, a play-in game for the seven/eight (7/8) seeds and a shorter season. The jury is still out if the players will be agreeable, but it's never too early to cast an opinion. Listen to this week's episode of SOTG to see what these rules really do, and if they will be good for the future of the NBA.

Some crazy stuff out of the Pittsburg/ Cleveland game from last week. Racial Slurs? Kicking and Punching? Almost killing a player with their own helmet? The NFL rules finishes its appeal process for the 3 players involved. You're listening to the Scholars of the Game Weekend Sports Law Update.

The NCAA cannot operate the same model it has been for the past decades. The question that has now come up is what will be the straw that breaks the camel's back? From new start up leagues, to state laws, to lawsuits and everything in between, the NCAA is being hit from all sides. Today we look at James Wiseman's situation and see both his options moving forward AND the options of the NCAA. You're listening to episode 48 of the Scholars of the Game Podcast.

This weekend two different leagues were rocked for differing reasons. The NFL after a long, contentious relationship with Colin Kaepernick, is having a combine of sorts for him. Something that many see as a joke, or a PR stunt. Additionally, potential allegations against the Houston Astros came to light of "Sign Stealing." One is likely too good to be true, and the other the worst cheating scandal since the BlackSocks.

The weekends sports law update is coming to you on Friday, November 8th. We want to make sure you guys have the right sports law stories going into the weekend and are able to tweet at us. This week we look at 3 stories, all from different sports. First we look at the NBA's CBA as it pertains to drug testing appeal in the John Collin's situation. Next we look at Brian's hometown of Las Vegas's dispute with Evander Kane over a $500,000 gambling debt. And lastly we look at Senator Burr's tweet about taxing the NCAA Athlete's scholarship if they can make money other ways. We hope you enjoy this weekends Scholars of the Game Podcast.

Today, we are seeing players become more and more business-minded. Many can thank Lebron for his aspirations outside the court in media, schooling, and other adventures for paving the way for athlete success outside of the sport in which they play. But players are always trying to capitalize on their own brand. Most recently, Kawhi applied for two trademarks. Listen to this week's Weekend Sports Update to find out what they are and their likelihood of approval!

UFC has become a must-watch league where everyone flocks to their favorite Buffalo Wild Wings or bar to watch grown men and women beat on each other. The oohs and aahs of watching someone get knocked out; submit to a choke hold, or have the fight stopped because they can't defend themselves anymore. So this begs the question, why do fighters continue to wail on their opponents even if the lights are on and no one is home? Listen to "Night Night" to find out if fighters have any legal claims when this happens and who is responsible for making sure this does not happen more than needed.

Sports are a business. This is an adage we hear over and over during the course of a season and the Kelechi Osemele debacle with the NY Jets is a great example of this. Osemele tore his labrum and sought out advice on whether he should play through it or get surgery. The team doctors told him one this and his private council told him another. He got surgery and the team cut him. Did they have the right to? Can he collect on the remainder of his TEN MILLION DOLLAR CONTRACT? Youre listening to the Scholars of the Game podcast.