NFL and MLB scandal: FBI investigates unions for alleged financial crimes
The FBI is investigating the player unions of the NFL and MLB over their ties to OneTeam Partners, a licensing company co-founded by the two unions to manage athletes' name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. The inquiry is focused on whether financial crimes were committed, and it places Tony Clark, executive director of the MLBPA, at the center of the controversy.The investigation, first reported by ESPN's Jeff Passan, seeks to determine whether any players or league executives were aware of potentially illicit financial arrangements involving OneTeam Partners. The company was established to assist players in monetizing their personal brand, but now faces questions over how equity in the firm was distributed to leadership figures.NFC East's Competitive Edge & MVP Predictions in 2025FBI expands focus amid labor board scrutinyThis marks the second instance in a year where OneTeam Partners has come […]