On this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) is joined by Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube) to jump into a discussion covering Pat McAfee’s potential defamation fallout, Xavier Worthy’s legal saga and sudden lawsuit withdrawal, Jeremy Pruitt’s $100 million case against the NCAA, major movement in the House v. NCAA settlement, and the latest baseball bat branding twist making headlines.
ESPN’s Pat McAfee is in hot water after jokingly broadcasting a salacious and false rumor involving an Ole Miss student, igniting a legal firestorm that now includes doxxing, swatting, and potential litigation for defamation and reckless amplification.
Kansas City Chiefs rookie Xavier Worthy dropped his lawsuit against ex-fiancée Tia Jones, ending a back-and-forth legal drama involving mutual protective orders, assault accusations, and an alleged extortion scheme involving property, cash, and reputational damage.
Former Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt is suing the NCAA for $100 million, claiming he was wrongfully made the scapegoat in a broader Tennessee football investigation. With Pruitt asserting that illegal payments predated his tenure, we explore whether he has a viable case.
The massive $2.8 billion settlement in House v. NCAA is nearing final approval — but Judge Claudia Wilken isn’t letting it through quietly. From NIL valuation concerns to the future of walk-ons under a new roster-limit model, this week’s hearing was full of pivotal questions.
Dan and Mike share notes on the Masters, Wrestlemania, and of course Dan's best bets.
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Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust)
Featuring and Produced by:Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)
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