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Federal Laws:

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) 42 USC 12101-12213
The Amateur Sports Act of 1978 36 U.S.C. 391
Amateur Sports Protection 28 USC Chpt. 178
Charter of the US Olympic Committee 17 USC, Chapter 17.
Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 [20 U.S.C. 1687] - Overturned Grove City College v. Bell [465 US 444 (1984)].
Clayton Act [15 USC 12 et seq.] - Exempts professional sports players associations from anti-trust laws
The Give Fans a Chance Act of 1997 Full text of bill to amend the Act of September 30, 1961, limiting the antitrust exemption applicable to broadcasting agreements made by professional sports leagues.
Interstate Horse Racing Act of 1978 15 USC 3001-3007
Norris-LaGuardia Act 29 USC 101-115 - same as Clayton Act
Sports Broadcasting Act 15 USC 1291-1295 - Exempts merger of sports leagues from anti-trust scrutiny
Title IX 20 USC 1681
US Code Provisions Governing the US Olympic Committee 36 USC Chpt. 17

State Laws:

Athlete Agent Laws By State
Selected State Drug Laws

Amusements and Sports Title 5 of Alaska Code contains all regulations on sports and amusements.
Delaware Sports and Amusements Title 28 of Delaware code regulates sports including horse racing, bingo, and other miscellaneous areas.
Fantasy Sports League Regulation [Montana Code Annotated 23-5-801 through 23-5-810]
Maryland Agent Regulations §4-415 of Maryland's business regulations contains the rules governing sports agents.
New York Racing Law Governs racing, pari-mutuel wagering, and breeding law for horses.
Kentucky Racing Law Kentucky Title XIX, Chapter 230, governs all thoroughbred racing and training in the State as well as wagering, either live or simulcast.
California Laws Concerning Horse Events Food and Agricultural Code §24000-24018