#SportsLaw:
Scalia didn't believe in #sportslaw but called it a great vehicle for teaching. @McCannSportsLaw proved the latter correct. #DeflateGate https://t.co/oROkxIK5w5
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 16, 2016
Domestic Violence in the Sports Leagues:
MLB: Juerys Familia Investigation
Familia case shows MLB must stay strong against domestic violence, via @Ackert_NYDN https://t.co/TfNUVRJALd
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) November 16, 2016
Released audio of 911 call: Mets’ Jeurys Familia ‘going crazy’ prior to arrest https://t.co/gHyaFlBnax via @daynperry @CBSSPORTS
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 16, 2016
NBA Revising Domestic Violence Policy in Next CBA
New NBA CBA will reportedly feature expanded domestic violence policy https://t.co/b7vSnHk4Rb via @thecomeback
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 16, 2016
Inside the NFL:
State of the “Union”
Sports Illustrated’s “Football in America” deep dive has resulted in the longest and most comprehensive SI piece ever. In it they speak to fans around the country about NFL issues…Then SI speaks with Roger Goodell. Spoiler…He disagrees with much of what fans have to say.
SI traversed the U.S. collecting fans’ thoughts on football—then met with Roger Goodell, who countered the findings: https://t.co/rwusZ3z1t4 pic.twitter.com/0yv6IIGhHW
— SI NFL (@si_nfl) November 16, 2016
Josh Norman and Aaron Rogers have some simple suggestions to improve the quality of the NFL https://t.co/2dpLDU0yRc via @FoxSports
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 16, 2016
Redskins’ Josh Norman Might Hate Roger Goodell More Than Patriots Fans https://t.co/miMefSaLAj via @TheRickyDoyle @NESN
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 16, 2016
Andrews is busiest on Mon after weekend NCAA &NFL football games; receives dozens of calls asking him to put injured players back together. https://t.co/MtZKuXIf10
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 16, 2016
Prescription Painkiller Lawsuit
Former NFL players want #Colts owner Jim Irsay deposed in case over training staff’s methods of dispensing drugs. https://t.co/xicelwAdUz
— IndyStar Sports (@IndyStarSports) November 16, 2016
former and controversial NFL medical advisor Elliot Pellman is on the list to be deposed as part of prescription drug lawsuit against league
— daniel kaplan (@dkaplanSBJ) November 16, 2016
Marijuana Policies
NFL’s marijuana policies should go up in smoke https://t.co/zaLuZeBz7K via @Bryce_A_Miller
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 16, 2016
Concussions Impact Players in NFL & NHL:
How Concussions Ruined Michel Petit and Steve Payne’s NHL Careers https://t.co/EqDs8n8RVu Must Read! via @VICESports
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 17, 2016
Report: Michael Oher dealing with vision problems in protocol https://t.co/DpsaXayucL via @StephenIgoe @CBSSPORTS
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 17, 2016
— mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) November 16, 2016
Sports Betting:
New Jersey’s Battle to Defeat PASPA
Experts See Trump’s Shadow on Future of Sports Betting https://t.co/tEJDb9DOy3 via @CourthouseNews w/ @WALLACHLEGAL comments
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 17, 2016
Steven Stradbroke of @CalvinAyreNews discusses my “divide and conquer” theory for sports betting legalization in US: https://t.co/0zmYRMxY5R
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) November 17, 2016
my summary of the American Gaming Assn.’s NJ sports betting amicus brief to U.S. Supreme Court: https://t.co/UHUf8AywQs
— John Brennan (@BergenBrennan) November 16, 2016
DraftKings/FanDuel Actually Merging This Time?
5 important things to know about a forthcoming (still unconfirmed by the companies!) DraftKings-FanDuel merger: https://t.co/qCN02Q9gW2 #DFS
— Daniel Roberts (@readDanwrite) November 16, 2016
Upcoming Changes in the New NBA CBA
By my count, there are 19 changes to the new NBA CBA that have leaked.
Details on all of them here (updated): https://t.co/W2xk1KAEcM pic.twitter.com/bsdKHDWEMy
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) November 16, 2016
Issues Discussed at NHL Owners Meeting
NHL general managers discuss changes to shootouts, goalie equipment, more https://t.co/FRiQrOUIw8 via @torontostar
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 17, 2016
NCAA:
Transfer Restrictions in Cross-hairs as Player files Antitrust Lawsuit
@BostonWest80111
Check this one out.
Basketball Player Fights NCAA Transfer Rule https://t.co/IfFkH0I2c1— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) November 16, 2016
Northwestern Antitrust Lawsuit Places NCAA’s Transfer Restrictions In Crosshairs https://t.co/DwKzXCnjCV
— Above the Law (@atlblog) November 16, 2016
Double-speak – Coach tries to shame player for making business decision that is common for coaches
A college football player makes a business decision, and his coach is trying to make him feel guilty https://t.co/0dl5L6M9qI #asexpected
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 16, 2016
New Allegations of Sexual Misconduct
Two #Purdue students came forward accusing 4 football players of sexually assaulting them in October https://t.co/0e7hs9VTrm
— Adrienne Lawrence (@AdrienneESPN) November 16, 2016
This & That:
Anon NFL exec has an odd theory: https://t.co/cqHdDN4VDz via @mikefreemanNFL pic.twitter.com/CIp0eAFn2r
— Neil Greenberg (@ngreenberg) November 16, 2016
Also ICYMI @mikefreemanNFL says #NFL, #HOF haven’t budged on giving #Stabler‘s family his HOF ring and jacket. https://t.co/aQY6iGyufy
— Glenn Clark (@GlennClarkRadio) November 16, 2016
Breaking: Von Miller files lawsuit seeking to prevent the release of sex tape, alleges $2.5M extortion by “Kardashian” wannabe
ht @tsgnews pic.twitter.com/AMQ7luS0EE
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) November 16, 2016
Report: Von Miller sues to block release of sex tape https://t.co/OxG8H7s1P3
— NFL Watchdog (@NFL_Watchdog) November 15, 2016
Federal judge dismisses CTE claims brought by estates of former WWE wrestlers, via @CourthouseNews https://t.co/9nzH60nFgF
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) November 16, 2016
Father of Chiefs long snapper killed in OKC airport shooting https://t.co/sb7ohi2svZ
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 15, 2016
To date, 3 of 11 NBA teams (Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks, and Dallas Mavericks) have stopped staying at Trump hotels.
— Eric Macramalla (@EricOnSportsLaw) November 16, 2016