The Life & Death of Deflategate 2.0:
As far as sequels go, Deflategate II was a huge disappointment. https://t.co/HfVFQzUylr via @ryanwilson_07
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 16, 2016
.@TomPelissero made some great catches when he “needled” Roger Goodell
https://t.co/gtkK2Lomh2— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 16, 2016
Goodell’s DeflateGate II comments make the league’s decision to take no action even more glaring https://t.co/eu5mgvQlIT
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 15, 2016
NFL says Roger Goodell “misspoke” regarding DeflateGate II; Giants did not raise deflation issue during game https://t.co/nESRwGK6G0
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 15, 2016
I never anticipated publishing my homework from Michael McCann’s UNH online Deflategate class, but the somehow it seemed appropriate. It’s length, but if you’d like insights into how journalism works and the role of media in Deflategate, give it a read.
Media Role in Deflategate and Beyond https://t.co/4SI1hsMTFu
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 15, 2016
Ezekiel Elliott DV Investigation:
NFL Commish Refuses to Put Timetable on Ezekiel Elliott Domestic Violence Investigation https://t.co/bd3ueNRrjk via @dallas_observer
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 16, 2016
Walkie-Talkie-Gate:
Never underestimate how small men can be in the ego-driven NFL. https://t.co/05t9XqeSHL
— Michael Hurley (@michaelFhurley) December 16, 2016
Another NFL equipment controversy. Sometimes they lead to 4-game suspensions and lost 1st round picks. Other times, nothing. You never know. https://t.co/ble9AGrOyf
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) December 16, 2016
Cowboys turn NFL loose on Giants over walkie-talkie use, via @NYPost_Schwartz
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) December 16, 2016
Elsewhere in the NFL:
“No acceptable solutions for Raiders, Chargers and other Goodell takes from Winter League Mtg https://t.co/HHLxc9mi0l via @ChrisWesseling
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 16, 2016
Roger Goodell admits not knowing details of Randy Gregory case https://t.co/F5NxAyOSlf via @VoiceOfTheStar
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 16, 2016
Roger Goodell: No update on Aldon Smith’s potential reinstatement https://t.co/7YoZS4D4e3
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 16, 2016
Two former NFL players in their 20s have died this month. Mark Sanchez was a close friend of both https://t.co/4IMh42XiBt
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 15, 2016
On the @PlayersTribune, @RSherman_25 speaks out on the risks of #TNF and the hypocrisy of the NFL. https://t.co/xoZryNTg7L
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 15, 2016
Richard Sherman’s attack on TNF overlooks the NFLPA’s role in creating it and allowing it to continue https://t.co/rV2rWaM4t2
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 15, 2016
One of the most exciting plays in football may soon be legislated out of existence by the NFL, via @mattdolloff https://t.co/Qi8EzuULl2
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) December 15, 2016
Concussion Discussion:
Link to Ohio appeals court decision reinstating #CTE lawsuit vs NCAA, Univ. of Notre Dame: https://t.co/2YI9URQZXt
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) December 15, 2016
Now the third court to REJECT the sports-industry defense that #CTE claims are time barred because exposure occurred decades ago. Good law. https://t.co/sOCjq2EdS5
— Paul D. Anderson (@PaulD_Anderson) December 15, 2016
Has potential to turn on the tap for concussion claims if same approach adopted in other jurisdictions #concussion https://t.co/rF4zZI3nfx
— HM Personal Injury (@HMPersonalInj) December 15, 2016
Senators trainer Gerry Townend’s comments included in unsealed meeting notes of NHL’s concussion working group, May 1, 2012.
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) December 15, 2016
Missed earlier. Senators trainer in 2012 said “many “ NHL players botch baseline test, presumably to return to play sooner post-concussion. pic.twitter.com/YuT5eKYPG5
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) December 15, 2016
NBA CBA
Win-win. So THIS is what good-faith league-union negotiations look like. Too much to hope @nflcommish is taking notes from Adam Silver? https://t.co/hZ7mVyYc8k
— Marima (@Marima07) December 15, 2016
Police Blotter:
Yankees prospect shot and killed in Venezuela: https://t.co/qVY7o8RQZ3 pic.twitter.com/rThNmJqMKZ
— VICE Sports (@VICESports) December 16, 2016
Spoiler: it doesn’t end well for the robber https://t.co/RTYJz7WKY7
— Kyle Schnitzer (@Kyle_Schnitzer) December 15, 2016
Ex-NBA All-Star Steve Francis turned himself in for a felony burglary charge https://t.co/EWDeFe3f5P via @YahooSports
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 16, 2016
It took Patriots one day to sign Cardinals DUI receiver, via @hwithiam111 https://t.co/izZHmut1mN
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) December 15, 2016
Browns OL Bailey banned 2 games for DUI arrest https://t.co/KwAfuIauaA via @PatMcManamon
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 16, 2016
Former #Falcons NFL RB Jamal Anderson Avoids Arrest After Exposing Penis at Gas Station https://t.co/ZqoRsNtIc9 via @bleacherreport
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) December 16, 2016
Wakeyleaks:
Father of Wake Forest QB considers legal action due to #Wakeyleaks, via @ByErikBrady & @joshlpeter11 https://t.co/3truQXat15
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) December 15, 2016
Sexual Misconduct in USA Gynmastics:
The Indy Star found 368 allegations of sexual abuse in USA Gymnastics and predators at times moving from gym to gym https://t.co/dKUDBZejuF
— Diana Moskovitz (@DianaMoskovitz) December 15, 2016
Jeurys Familia Domestic Violence Case:
Jeurys Familia won’t be criminally charged in domestic violence case via @HannahRKeyser https://t.co/8TUwXshJMK
— Diana Moskovitz (@DianaMoskovitz) December 15, 2016
Jeurys Familia expected to be suspended at least 30 games, via @Ackert_NYDN https://t.co/mQNOJPoH7p
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) December 15, 2016