Originally Published in the Michigan Sports Law Journal.

The Chicago Bears are threatening to relocate to Hammond, Indiana, after years of failed stadium negotiations in Illinois. With Indiana having passed funding legislation and the Bears committing $2 billion to a new domed facility, the threat is credible, though many see it as leverage to extract a better deal from Illinois.

With MLB expansion increasingly likely, several cities have emerged as frontrunners for the league’s next franchises. This piece examines Nashville, Charlotte, Portland, and Salt Lake City, analyzing their readiness, market strength, and alignment with MLB’s long-term geographic strategy.

Examines the legal and commercial challenges facing the 2026 FIFA World Cup as it expands across three host nations, from sponsorship conflicts to stadium regulations and cross-border governance. The tournament’s unprecedented structure reveals how global sports events are shaped as much by law and business as by competition.

Originally Published in the Michigan Sports Law Journal.