Concussion Discussion:
Outstanding piece about some outstanding work!
This is the most important article (on the NFL and CTE) I’ve ever written. Please read my latest: https://t.co/x49Vd0ocTd @BrandiWinans
— Blake Yagman (@BlakeYagman) January 4, 2017
Ex-NHL Players Want Concussion Class Cert. Docs Unsealed https://t.co/gh78rwDvk4 via @ZachZagger pic.twitter.com/1XigE4wRKp
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 4, 2017
U.S. Gymnastics Scandal:
USA Gymnastics reels from sex-abuse allegations against doctor https://t.co/OUQDn4RCTO via @WSJ
— Kimberly Archie (@kimberlyarchie) January 4, 2017
NFL Notebook:
NFL removes “Strikes for Kids” lawsuit to Texas federal court after charity invokes CBA during discovery hearing: pic.twitter.com/5wtbqnGkg3
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 4, 2017
Geez. Complete red herring. The NFL will seize on anything—even the most specious—to assert its preemption argument. https://t.co/NFo85Cgo8N
— Paul D. Anderson (@PaulD_Anderson) January 4, 2017
Minnesota protestors had tickets, ropes under clothing, and went through security like everyone else https://t.co/nugcq1rMQE
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 4, 2017
Clock is ticking for the Chargers, who soon could have a partner/adversary in L.A. https://t.co/34qqPN7KpX
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 4, 2017
MLB Hits:
A look at how California’s 7-year limit for employment contracts could affect MLB: https://t.co/6IfEcm7KG9
— Nathaniel Grow (@NathanielGrow) January 4, 2017
Diamondbacks sue government to exit Chase Field lease that runs until 2028. Necessity of ballpark repairs and upgrades is a key legal issue. https://t.co/THv2fsTZlw
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) January 4, 2017
Sexual Assault and Violence Against Women in College Sports:
Disturbing they seem to take what happened so lightly.
Video of Oklahoma teammates fake-punching Joe Mixon at the Sugar Bowl. Stay classy, Oklahoma. https://t.co/AjkdmDokyl
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) January 4, 2017
NCAA – Student Athlete Debate:
The 7th Circ. has refused to rehear its ruling UPenn student-athletes are NOT employees, tossing their min wage claims. Berger v. NCAA pic.twitter.com/kseyZwgn7Y
— Zach Zagger (@ZachZagger) January 5, 2017
The next Berger case that might be “cert-worthy” is Dawson vs. NCAA. Involves scholarship athletes. https://t.co/HYJTQ9Z9GJ
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 5, 2017
I wrote about this case, from former USC linebacker Lamar Dawson, in December. https://t.co/PWVLwketr0 https://t.co/ToSuuUeSNZ
— Travis Waldron (@Travis_Waldron) January 4, 2017
NCAA says athletics is an “avocation.”
Athletes say otherwise. Coaches prioritize athletics at expense of academics. (from UNC doc release) pic.twitter.com/ZXnor4Y3RP— Ted Tatos (@TedTatos) January 4, 2017
NCAA athlete interviews cite “impressive array of injuries” & problems with Sports Medicine…and in non-revenue sports. From UNC docs. pic.twitter.com/9A5cdACPHX
— Ted Tatos (@TedTatos) January 2, 2017
I saw this proposed Mississippi bill which would create an escrow account to pay players who participate in bowl games after their graduation. All of the attorneys I spoke with in regard to it voiced varied reasons why it would not pass muster but I love the thought. One day…
Proposed bill in Miss. would set aside escrow fund to play college football players who participate in bowl games h/t @AaronHommell pic.twitter.com/OIBXAQOJe4
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 5, 2017
Deflategate and Player Discipline:
Great piece from #Steelers country!
On Player Discipline the NFL Has a Long Way to Go #DeflateGate https://t.co/Kh2Mcx0ngZ— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 5, 2017
The Ultimate #Deflategate Revenge for Brady https://t.co/AoYwR9RFtj via @DannyPicard @nbcboston
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 5, 2017
Nuttin’ prevents the #NFL from using Tom Brady to promote itself. But after so much effort to smear him, takes some real scuzzballs to do so
— Matt Chatham (@chatham58) January 4, 2017
In case you missed this…you really should listen to the Dans and guest Ian Gunn discuss the most important sports/sports law stories of the past year. This episode begins and ends with Deflategate and player discipline discussion. Highly recommend tuning in for that and all the issues in between.
NEW POD: Top Ten SportsLaw Stories of 2016 with @IanPGunn: https://t.co/8RS0N8VB8s
cc: @WALLACHLEGAL @WerlySportsLaw pic.twitter.com/nijUHUoed9
— Conduct Detrimental (@ConductPod) January 3, 2017
Crime Blotter:
It will be interesting to see how he tries to explain the allegations of spitting on a nurse.
Adam Jones out of jail, says “none of this makes sense” https://t.co/dJ2D1vGbeC
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 4, 2017
The Scoop on Sports Betting:
New fantasy sports bill (HB 149) filed in Florida today; declares that #DFS is not gambling & contains no regs: https://t.co/KNCWz6cGii #DFS
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 4, 2017
Christie says U.S. Supreme Court should take up sports betting case https://t.co/wXQtRXno2A via @BergenBrennan
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 4, 2017
retirement of U.S. Senator Harry Reid of NV ok by fans of NJ sports betting, online gaming https://t.co/JAidIAM4O1
— John Brennan (@BergenBrennan) January 4, 2017
This & That::
Ben Boulware is upset that people object to his teammate conducting in-game prostate exams https://t.co/2sBLk3Dtvp
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 4, 2017
Former WADA exec says Russia deserves a “real kick in the face” and should be banned from 2018 Winter Olympics. https://t.co/P3zumkRn18
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) January 4, 2017
I recommend reading this obituary. Thanks to the @PatriotLedger for giving this story the space/voice it deserves. https://t.co/5eDGRncpJJ
— Bob McGovern (@BobMcGovernJr) January 4, 2017
Yes, as a former dancer, I do consider dancing to be a type of sport.
“Tolerate Intolerance” https://t.co/SzCZnz8TiR
— Footybedsheets (@_shireenahmed_) January 4, 2017
