In the May 4, 2025, “Sports & Courts” segment, Brett Hastings of Hastings Injury Law Firm discussed the legal complexities surrounding college sports. He confirmed that the SEC could legally leave the NCAA at any time without buyout penalties, although doing so would introduce significant scheduling challenges. If the SEC and Big Ten formed their own football league, it could reshape the college football landscape, with other conferences having little legal recourse due to antitrust laws favoring market competition. Hastings predicted the formation of 64-team super conferences and a separation of college football from NCAA control, while Olympic sports and events like March Madness would likely remain under NCAA governance due to their structure and value. He also criticized current conference alignments, suggesting a realignment would be necessary to reduce unfair travel burdens on non-football athletes. The segment also covered a serious legal case involving a 17-year-old UF player accused of false imprisonment and dating violence, noting the likelihood of a juvenile court resolution. Additionally, Hastings analyzed the Department of Justice’s swift advisory opinion in the Zakai Zeigler eligibility lawsuit, emphasizing that while federal law can preempt state law, the current political climate complicates centralized federal control. He highlighted the tug-of-war between the NCAA, state legislatures, and federal authorities over who governs college sports. Ultimately, Hastings argued that resolution will come not from litigation or legislation, but from stakeholder negotiation, similar to the NFL’s collective bargaining model, to preserve the traditions and integrity of college sports while adapting to its economic reality