Sports Law Basics
What is the legal term when someone is injured due to unsafe conditions at a facility?
Negligence
A legally binding agreement between a player and a team is called what?
Contract
What type of insurance covers sports injuries at events?
Liability insurance
The person in charge of running a stadium is called a what?
Facility Manager
Who was the first African American to break the MLB color barrier in 1947?
Jackie Robinson
True or False - an intentional tort is a deliberate action that causes harm.
True
Who negotiates contracts on behalf of pro athletes?
Sports Agent
Identifying, evaluating, and reducing risks to protect safety, finances, and organizational goals is..
Risk Management
What is the biggest safety concern at large outdoor events?
Weather
What city hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896?
Athens, Greece
What is the main purpose of a waiver signed before participating in a sport?
To limit legal liability if injuries occur
What is a "breach of contract"?
Failure to meet agreed terms
True or False - Waivers completely eliminate liability for event organizers.
False
Direct income from game attendance is..
Ticket Sales
Which tennis player won the “Battle of the Sexes” match in 1973, a milestone for gender equality in sports?
Billie Jean King
What are the three types of liability?
civil, criminal, organizational
Which league has a "collective bargaining agreement" between players and owners?
Professional Leagues
What is crowd management's main legal responsibility?
Provide a safe environment for spectators
A plan to help manage income and spending is..
A budget
Which NBA player became the first billionaire athlete while still playing?
Lebron James
What is the tool that helps organizations evaluate risk by comparing how likely an event is to occur with how severe the consequences?
Risk Assessment Matrix
True or False - All NCAA athletes are allowed to profit from their name, image, and likeliness (NIL) deals.
True
What landmark incidents led to stricter stadium security in the U.S. (hint: Boston)?
2013 Boston Marathon bombing?
What is the largest revenue source for most major league sports?
Media/TV deals
Which U.S. federal law, passed in 1972, required schools and colleges to provide equal athletic opportunities for women?
Title IX