Concussion Discussion:
100 #NFL HOFers in ’14. Do nothing & 51 will die of #dementia incl. 24 w/ #CTE; 10 will die of #stroke. #NFLPA @espn pic.twitter.com/SyEOgA4EG1
— NFLCSFacts (@NFLObjectors) February 7, 2016
Study indicates that adults who experience a concussion are 3X more likely to become suicidal than the general population.
Brain injuries increase jail, suicide risk: Studies | Health & Fitness | Life | https://t.co/AekP6aT8cB
— NFLCSFacts (@NFLObjectors) January 9, 2017
From @rwesthead: In bid to dismiss Boogaard lawsuit, #NHL points to claim filed after Columbine massacre https://t.co/dAlITwKiVr pic.twitter.com/EUPVHi23le
— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) November 8, 2016
My column on the NFL’s fuzzy concussion protocol https://t.co/pfxrbK76iW
— Melissa Jacobs (@thefootballgirl) January 9, 2017
What Happened Within This Player’s Skull https://t.co/1fvuY4heeA by @SamBorden Mika Gröndahl Joe Ward @wardnyt via @nytimes
— (((Dorron Katzin))) (@dakatzin) January 9, 2017
PM RT: Website w/ info about NCAA concussions settlement, including monitoring for current & former athletes, is up: https://t.co/gJme1htKtp
— Steve Berkowitz (@ByBerkowitz) January 10, 2017
Emmert: NCAA is engaged in the “biggest concussion study in the world” https://t.co/GT56OLzzEd
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 10, 2017
Can Technology Make Football Safer? – The New Yorker #afterthecheeringstops #CTE https://t.co/XYfg9spFRq
— Cyndy Feasel (@CyndyFeasel) January 5, 2017
NFL Sidelines:
My latest:
Strikes For Kids Charity Files Emergency Motion to Compel Deposition of Roger Goodell https://t.co/BcLcPVR3wV— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 9, 2017
Charity says NFL removed case “for the improper purpose of avoiding a hearing to compel deposition of Roger Goodell” pic.twitter.com/1xRIkX7bdg
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 9, 2017
Charity accuses #NFL of taking “drastic measures” to ensure that it would not be able to question Goodell under oath: pic.twitter.com/KMbJtEHQh3
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 9, 2017
Charity: “Goodell’s relationship with the NFL gambling policy is not merely supervisory—it is exclusive and ultimate” pic.twitter.com/fr7ggONMQB
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 9, 2017
Brandon Marshall is worried about coaches’ health and thinks they need a union to limit their long hours https://t.co/IVvLd8kyR1
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 9, 2017
The #NFL wants Trudeau’s help in keeping #SuperBowl2017 ads off the air in Canada https://t.co/ONh9Y404aY via @technology #SportsBiz
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 9, 2017
Fast Breaks in the NBA:
Derrick Rose Goes AWOL
The Knicks can’t find Derrick Rose, and their year just blew up, via @FredKerber https://t.co/37Qs4X5AHM
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 10, 2017
NCAA Notes:
Will religious freedom and transgender bathroom bills affect Kentucky’s NCAA, ACC events? https://t.co/ozhCxC2g89
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 10, 2017
Republicans control governorships or legislature in 44 states. At some point NCAA may be hosting events in Hawaii and Rhode Island https://t.co/Go3GaUbZMy
— Ian Gunn (@IanPGunn) January 10, 2017
NCAA, Big 12 Keeps Watchful Eye on Texas Bathroom Bill: https://t.co/B7V69xpoVq
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 10, 2017
#Clemson spent $24M on football in ’15, more than 75% of top football schools—and still less than half of #Alabama‘s $51M football budget. https://t.co/OjufmFrzxZ
— Adrienne Lawrence (@AdrienneESPN) January 9, 2017
Crime Blotter:
‘Last time you were here, you threatened to kill me,’ doorman said to Joey Porter: police https://t.co/VC8VOvrh4s via @Jacob_Klinger_
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 9, 2017
“We’re pissed.”pic.twitter.com/Jfed5HsQoJ
— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) January 9, 2017
The Scoop on Sports Betting:
NJ sports betting gets another turn at #SCOTUS: Conference set before Justices on Friday. 4 votes needed.
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 9, 2017
My take on Florida’s new #DFS bill, which is a tad light on regulation (actually, nonexistent), via @nicksortal https://t.co/VEU1siiV83
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 9, 2017
This & That:
Lots of interesting #sportslaw today. Will tweet highlights. 1st, as always, read @SportsEsqBlog‘s Sports Law Links: https://t.co/vnsIrROYVc
— Ian Gunn (@IanPGunn) January 9, 2017
This quote epitomizes the power trip of some/many high school coaches. https://t.co/DCsRzGYx4r
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) January 9, 2017
Three former high school football players file federal lawsuit against coach over alleged bullying: https://t.co/UdeEWGfCDS pic.twitter.com/rxyaMaOsjP
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) January 9, 2017
