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Darren Heitner

Fort Lauderdale, Miami
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Covers:  business of sports, sports media, sports law, sports betting, sports
Founder of @HeitnerLegal, focusing on Sports, Entertainment, Intellectual Property & Business Law. Teach NIL at Miami Law. Daddy to Maxx, Aliya, and Jesse.

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Red Bull Stratos Worth Tens Of Millions Of Dollars In Global Exposure For The Red Bull Brand

Red Bull Stratos Worth Tens Of Millions Of Dollars In Global Exposure For The Red Bull Brand

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NFL Replacement Refs Have Compromised The Game's Integrity And League's Position On Sports Betting

NFL Replacement Refs Have Compromised The Game's Integrity And League's Position On Sports Betting

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The Business Of Colin Kaepernick

The Business Of Colin Kaepernick

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Newsletter, Image, Likeness Vol. 166: When Peace Prevails

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By Darren Heitner
| LinkedIn
Earlier this week, Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. posted to Instagram that he intended to enter the transfer portal. It was a move that shocked many, coming just days after he had reportedly signed a multi-million dollar revenue-sharing agreement to return to the Huskies for the 2026 season. By Thursday afternoon, with the portal closing and rosters rapidly filling across the country, I was retained. By that evening of January 8, just in time for the kickoff of the Ole Miss vs.
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NFLPA Associate General Counsel Heather McPhee Sues Union for Obstruction and Retaliation

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By Darren Heitner
| Sports Agent Blog
In a stunning reversal of the typical labor-management dispute, a senior attorney for the NFL Players Association has filed a lawsuit against her own union, alleging obstruction of justice, sex discrimination, retaliation, and breach of contract. Heather McPhee, who has served as the NFLPA’s associate general counsel since 2009, filed the complaint on December 18, 2025 in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., seeking at least $10 million in damages.
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Newsletter, Image, Likeness Vol. 157: The College Sports Commission Is Begging For A Legal Challenge

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By Darren Heitner
| LinkedIn
The College Sports Commission dropped a social media post on November 3rd directing prospective Division I athletes to new resources about NIL compliance. Attached were three infographics outlining disclosure requirements for high school athletes, junior college athletes, and transfer athletes. The materials are professionally designed. The guidance appears straightforward. And the legal foundation supporting these rules? That's where things get interesting. Let's start with the most glaring issue.
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

I started Sports Agent Blog (www.sportsagentblog.com) from scratch on December 31, 2005.

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter, because it allows me to specifically follow those I trust for up-to-date sports business and law related matters.

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

I am proud of the writing I have done with regards to the concussion litigation involving the NFL and its official helmet manufacturer.