This is not getting much attention…one of the NFL’s “dirty little secrets.”
NFL Admits Denial of Veteran Player’s Disability Benefits Without Review of Medical Records https://t.co/CFY9ULkIaz via @SheillaDingus
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 11, 2017
I normally don’t ask for shares and RT’s but on this one I’ll make exception. The only way change will occur is if people know and the league is held accountable. Will you help spread the word?
NFL Relocation Saga:
Chargers:
Chargers headed to LA https://t.co/Fb8Z6Zofxl
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 12, 2017
No lame ducks: Chargers have agreement to play in 30,000-seat StubHub Center for next 2 seasons, via @Schrotenboer https://t.co/41qb5J2nAA
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 12, 2017
All about the deal: Chargers bolting for LA siren song. And thoughts on coaching hires, incongruity of playoff pay: https://t.co/zwuCEE3hmQ?
— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) January 12, 2017
Re the “But LA won’t support two teams!” comments, not sure that discussed much among owners. Suites will sell out, franchise values soar.
— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) January 12, 2017
As I say, “everything’s negotiable” and nothing’s over until paperwork signed, but Spanos and SD haven’t found common ground in 16 years.
— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) January 12, 2017
In answer to a follower’s question: “What does the NFL want here?”
Brand value, increased overall revenues. https://t.co/gWNJ54B5M6
— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) January 12, 2017
The Chargers are leaving their heart behind, and nothing is waiting for them in LA, via @barry @deadspin https://t.co/Ckq9C1YrYW
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 12, 2017
The Chargers are a bad franchise. Dean Spanos is a bad owner. And still it hurts like hell that they’re leaving. Irrationality of sports.
— Lee Jenkins (@SI_LeeJenkins) January 12, 2017
Raiders:
For The Oakland Raiders fans, and people who support keeping teams in their local markets, you might want to sign… https://t.co/jpCOUc246F
— Ricky’s Sports Bar (@rickysportsbar) January 10, 2017
#Patriots, #Cowboys ready to support #Raiders move to Las Vegas https://t.co/krXmSpqPZs via @ProFootballTalk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 11, 2017
Concussion Discussion:
This is a hearbreaking story. It underscores the importance of changing attitudes to exact meaningful change. It’s the story of “Football is Family” gone terribly wrong. I hope you’ll take the time to read it.
Zac Easter knew what CTE was doing to him. He wrote it all down then killed himself. I wrote on him for @GQMagazine: https://t.co/RCnvYON1xm
— Reid Forgrave (@ReidForgrave) January 10, 2017
NFL players offer a concussion PSA: Be man enough to admit when you’re hurt https://t.co/rGGL6k6x4V pic.twitter.com/bSff0OP7VJ
— GQ Magazine (@GQMagazine) January 10, 2017
NFL launches concussion protocol review after Matt Moore’s quick return https://t.co/a6doq6EBZ7 via @AdamKilgoreWP
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 12, 2017
NFLPA will conduct its own investigation of Matt Moore situation #concussion https://t.co/IVsZgxcsRU via @ProFootballTalk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 11, 2017
.@OTLonESPN on Sunday tackles the question, “Is the NHL in denial about potential CTE link?” https://t.co/F3oqtGzz5d
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) January 11, 2017
Like the NFL, the college game has a concussion problem – https://t.co/V0EV01F57Y – @washtimes
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 11, 2017
New federal class action concussion lawsuit filed against the NCAA, Big 12 this week.
Read it here: https://t.co/PZ0pNQ82z4 pic.twitter.com/ybTXalTzIN
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) January 11, 2017
NFL Sidelines:
Four different takes on Lane Johnson’s lawsuit against the NFL and Players Union
.@McCannSportsLaw breaks down the Lane Johnson lawsuit: Could active players suing their union become a trend? https://t.co/6Bpadukrga pic.twitter.com/Z4NiZxIhDt
— SI NFL (@si_nfl) January 12, 2017
ICYMI My take on the Lane Johnson suit with arbitration insights from @devansADRhttps://t.co/qp4Nm7akXZ
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 11, 2017
NEW POST — Breaking it Down: Eagles Lane Johnson vs. The System: https://t.co/Eco9g6LwAn (via @Awilmot08) pic.twitter.com/bToLgWnucX
— The White Bronco (@TheWhiteBronc) January 11, 2017
Eagles T Lane Johnson’s lawsuit is about more than money
Another take via @nickfierro https://t.co/0L0kMU4BgH— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 11, 2017
“The Commish”
Roger Goodell cannot hide from #Patriots fans forever #Deflategate https://t.co/bQGeAhJOaa via @bostonherald
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 11, 2017
Excellent article about how the NFL seems to weigh talent and domestic violence.
Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill is one of the most electrifying players in the NFL. He also has a miserable past. https://t.co/kUxfjNRrjA
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) January 10, 2017
GQ interviews NFLPA’s DeMaurice Smith
Meet the man who protects NFL players from the NFL https://t.co/F7HrrMacGP
— GQ Magazine (@GQMagazine) January 11, 2017
Josh Brown’s Divorce is Final:
Josh Brown ordered by court to pay ex-wife $15K per month in support, via @CRedRojo https://t.co/sydkTSXcdT
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 12, 2017
MLB Strike Zone:
This is a “must-listen” for MLB fans, sports law geeks, and everyone else who’s interested in what’s really taking place in the world of baseball.
NEW POD: The Mike Trout Loophole and MLB Legal Issues with @NathanielGrow https://t.co/tygyQFXYkN
cc: @WerlySportsLaw @WALLACHLEGAL pic.twitter.com/Tn1hDrnGtM
— Conduct Detrimental (@ConductPod) January 10, 2017
#MiLB umpires get raises. #MiLB players don’t –> Minor league umpires get hotel upgrade, family leave, raises https://t.co/Py96cD0Q3E #SMH
— Nello Gamberdino II (@npgsports) January 11, 2017
Crime Blotter:
#Steelers send coach away as ‘drunken’ arrest video surfaces https://t.co/QUiFhF7Bss via @nypostsports
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 11, 2017
#AaronHernandez‘s gun tattoos can be used against him https://t.co/EBgiOUEdme via @ProFootballTalk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 11, 2017
It didn’t come to light until now, but Packers’ Geronimo Allison was arrested for marijuana possession in September https://t.co/sCJoO3fx4C
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 10, 2017
Rams RB Tre Mason arrested for July ATV incident https://t.co/A0WQ7swe0G
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 11, 2017
Rams RB Tre Mason arrested for fleeing cops who saw him carelessly do wheelies on an ATV. His mom says football brain injuries changed him. https://t.co/fwgvTWfWXY
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) January 11, 2017
The Scoop on Sports Betting
Odds are improving!
Efforts to legalize sports betting are already picking up (NY, SC), with #SCOTUS on deck next week. 2017 should be a very interesting year.
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 12, 2017
here’s the language in new NY sports betting bill + @WALLACHLEGAL on why bother, given NJ court struggle https://t.co/KgBAgaxBtL
— John Brennan (@BergenBrennan) January 11, 2017
BREAKING: Legislation proposed in New York to legalize sports betting (via a constitutional amendment) https://t.co/d5PfHspneo
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 11, 2017
NY Assemblyman Gary Pretlow just confirmed that his #sportsbetting bill–expected soon–will not require a constitutional amendment.
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 11, 2017
Sports betting bill introduced in South Carolina: seeks amendment to state constitution to allow (just like NY bill) https://t.co/3HhrYaHWLN
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 11, 2017
Trump’s AG Nominee May Reverse Online Gambling Approval. #Trump #Gambling #JeffSessions https://t.co/bO92xf8svk pic.twitter.com/erUywUBgTL
— GamblingCompliance (@GamblingComp) January 11, 2017
Commish: PGA Tour to have ‘open mind’ on gaming https://t.co/aBNOltbWZJ via @DavidPurdum
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 12, 2017
Title IX News:
Feds Now Investigating 300 Colleges For Title IX Sex Assault Violations https://t.co/2kjRsmEdGz via @heatstreet
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 11, 2017
Sexual Assault Survivors Are Urging the Trump Administration Not to Gut Title IX https://t.co/mkmVxDVIKT via @LUCYTIVEN @attn
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 11, 2017
***Excellent Takes on the Major Sports Law Issues for 2017***
Click to read picks from Daniel Wallach, Dan Werly, Alan Milstein, and a host of other attorneys and law professors.
My top #sportslaw cases for 2017 (via @LawInSport): more PASPA challenges, NCAA amateurism, #DFS and concussions https://t.co/AiXjb2ZpuW
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 11, 2017
And for a great weekly round-up, check this out!
This week’s Sports Law Links feature @SportsLawGuy on @ConductPod, @ailiakostas, and @NFHS_Org: https://t.co/aosuaKvFFi
— The Sports Esquires (@SportsEsqBlog) January 11, 2017
This & That:
NEW POST: UFC Fighter Mark Hunt sues Zuffa, Dana White and Brock Lesnar over UFC200 Doping https://t.co/O0OjwNtmkA (via @dilletaunt) pic.twitter.com/pvs6XH4HmB
— The White Bronco (@TheWhiteBronc) January 11, 2017
College football is getting a direct challenger, via the latest developmental league https://t.co/YYCeMuzO0U
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 11, 2017
