IP Lawyer Asserts Big Ten's Ownership Claims over Duke-Michigan Is 'Fantasy Theory'

IP lawyer asserts Big Ten's ownership claims over Duke-Michigan is 'fantasy theory'

Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn ImagesThe Big Ten and Fox Sports are apparently going to war over control of a neutral-site college basketball game next season. Last week, Duke University and Amazon announced a landmark deal that would see three Blue Devils men’s basketball games air exclusively on the company’s Prime Video streaming service. Two of these games — a matchup with UConn in Las Vegas and a tilt against Gonzaga in Detroit — fall outside es…

Amazon’s Duke deal hits immediate snag as Big Ten pushes back on Michigan game

It was announced last week by the Duke athletic department that Amazon would be the host for three non-conference basketball games next season for the Blue Devils'. But one of the matchups is already facing a roadblock.In a historic move, Amazon is stepping into the college athletics space with a deal to broadcast games on its platform, with Duke serving as the centerpiece. The slate involving Duke includes matchups against UConn, Michigan and G…

The Weekender: Duke, Amazon Reach Multi-Year Agreement; Big 12 Reaches Private Capital Deal; and Jameson Williams Sues the NCAA, Big Ten and SEC

Own the group chat with The Weekender, highlighting the biggest stories in college sports, standout writing from Eleven Warriors, and a glance at what’s next. Duke, Amazon Reach Multi-Year Agreement to Televise Marquee Basketball Games One of the biggest names in the sport has entered into a first-of-its-kind partnership with Amazon, as the latter's streaming service will televise three of the Blue Devils' marquee men's basketball games next …