Michael McCann and Robert Raiola

Joined: Jul 21, 2014

Michael McCann is a legal analyst and writer for Sports Illustrated and the founding director of the Sports and Entertainment Law Institute (SELI) at the University of New Hampshire School of Law, where he is also a tenured professor of law.

Taxes and a Quirk of the NFL Draft System: Why it Could Pay to Be Picked a Little Later

NFL

According to the NFL’s CBA, each player gets paid the exact same amount for playing in a postseason game. And if you have a first-round bye? No paycheck that week.

How State Taxes Could Affect Where Bryce Harper and Manny Machado End Up

MLB

Contract value can fluctuate substantially depending on the state. How might that affect the negotiations for Harper and Machado?

Where Will John Tavares Go and How Much Money Will He Take Home?

NHL

John Tavares will be a hot commodity on the NHL free-agent market, but his decision between six reported suitors could potentially be influenced by the differing taxes where each team resides.

Jimmy Garoppolo Will Earn More From Super Bowl 52 Than Tom Brady. Really

NFL

The 49ers’ new franchise QB is still eligible for a Super Bowl share for his time in New England this season. And, thanks to tax laws, he’ll take home more than the GOAT on the field next Sunday

The Super Bowl may be in 'tax-free' Houston, but most of its players' pay will still be taxed

NFL

Super Bowl LI is being dubbed as a "tax-free" Super Bowl, but here's why that won't be true for many of the players participating in the game.

Sin City? How Raiders players and coaches would become richer in Las Vegas

NFL

No matter how Derek Carr and Khalil Mack might feel about the Raiders' potential relocation to Las Vegas, there's no question their salaries would go a lot farther outside of California.

How tax changes, presidential election results could impact MLB free agency

MLB

Donald Trump's proposed tax plan, as well as existing state tax laws and the expiring CBA, could have an impact on MLB's free agency.

Why staying with the Thunder would pay off for Kevin Durant

NBA

Where Kevin Durant signs will be the biggest story of free agency. SI breaks down the state income tax ramifications for the six teams meeting with the NBA All-Star.

Higher taxes will impact Rams employees in move to Los Angeles

NFL

Ohio Supreme Court says Cleveland's 'jock tax' formula is unconstitutional

NFL

Athletes paid $216.8 million in California income taxes in '12

MLB