Concussion Discussion:
In the NHL
Boston University refuses NHL request for CTE research records. @rwesthead has MORE: https://t.co/hpdSyp57FL pic.twitter.com/8r8ohmSlE1
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 20, 2017
Boston University refuses to turn over CTE research records as part of NHL concussion lawsuit: https://t.co/t8Fl8uWlWE pic.twitter.com/kDR6EFXD9p
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) January 20, 2017
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman’s position on concussions:
NHL has retained Dr. Rudy Castellani as an expert witness. He questions whether there is even such a disease as CTE. https://t.co/kIQi9Mgvxt
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) January 20, 2017
Dr. Castellani, after reviewing Webster’s pathology slides: “There’s nothing there… It’s actually a healthy looking 50-year old brain.”
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) January 20, 2017
Potential NHL witness Dr. Rudy Castellani rubbishes Bennet Omalu’s CTE diagnosis in former NFL player Mike Webster. [Jan 19 affidavit.] pic.twitter.com/EcpAkcvdtL
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) January 21, 2017
Concussions have ended many NHL careers far too soon https://t.co/gWoYnu2jPL via @Citizenkwarren
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 21, 2017
In the NFL
4 Ex-NFL Players Rejoin Concussion Settlement Class https://t.co/pTBZiJ1evj via @FolaAk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 20, 2017
While Orr’s retirement is due to a neck injury rather than concussion, it does show how quickly injuries can take their toll in the NFL, and also perhaps that younger players are becoming more aware.
Orr will be the 13th NFL player since the start of the 2015 calendar year to retire at age 25 or younger. https://t.co/lUSU4Knhyq
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 20, 2017
Ravens LB Zach Orr, the team’s leading tackler this season, will announce his retirement Friday. https://t.co/6nBbxqeIOR
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 20, 2017
In the NCAA
Wife of former Longhorn who suffered from CTE sues NCAA over head-trauma protocols https://t.co/gyMNJJRzbH via @sportsdaydfw
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 20, 2017
Raiders to Las Vegas?
Daniel Roberts explains the business of the move.
Only one obstacle remains for the Raiders to move to Las Vegas @readDanwrite https://t.co/qCQz5qCMW5
— Sam Ro (@bySamRo) January 20, 2017
Oakland mayor pushes to keep #Raiders in Oakland-Florio doubts anything they do will be enough https://t.co/0pCuGLvsfr via @ProFootballTalk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 20, 2017
Jackpot! Las Vegas looks to score big win by landing Raiders https://t.co/iFGhpVVSET via @timdahlberg @dailyhampgaz
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 20, 2017
NFL Sidelines:
Ippolito: Goodell’s Inflated Ego Taints Character, cites #Deflategate, #concussions as exampleshttps://t.co/EgYex03cPG via @theHoya
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 21, 2017
Mike Florio notes that if this is an attempt to dodge media, it might backfire, since Patriots media will be in Houston all week, whereas many others will be arriving later.
#NFL moves Goodell’s #SB51 press conference from Fri to Wed
Is this an attempt to dodge media? https://t.co/25LqIFhYcq via @ProFootballTalk— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 20, 2017
NFLPA files motions to transfer venue and stay proceedings in Lane Johnson case
BREAKING: NFLPA asks Ohio federal court to transfer Lane Johnson lawsuit to either DC or SDNY; stay also requested pic.twitter.com/o6qFKWbOWB
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 20, 2017
Transfer to NY/DC seems like a no-brainer. NY nexus: location of arb & NFL. DC nexus: location of NFLPA. Ohio nexus: his lawyers live there!
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 20, 2017
NFLPA’s Motion for Stay: pic.twitter.com/mp1qNkTbbz
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 20, 2017
Jason Pierre-Paul privacy suit developments
No settlement yet. https://t.co/j3ue8nIq5J
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 20, 2017
Mediation was held today in Jason Pierre-Paul’s lawsuit vs. #ESPN and A. Schefter–three months ahead of court schedule. Settlement bound?
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 20, 2017
NCAA Notebook:
Introducing the ‘Jim Harbaugh Rule:’ Off-campus practice during vacation prohibited https://t.co/yf5s5z6RNS via @JonSolomonCBS
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 20, 2017
College football’s unchecked conditioning culture is dangerous for players https://t.co/ab4iYKvYEw via @dennisdoddcbs
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 20, 2017
The Scoop on Sports Betting:
This is good for NJ sports betting: https://t.co/Rld350XgNx
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 21, 2017
.@Haley_Hintze discusses #SCOTUS resp to NJ #sportsbetting req for cert & @WALLACHLEGAL CVSG analysis. Good read! https://t.co/qPdr8GzWWh
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 20, 2017
In DFS News
Three new #DFS legalization bills dropped today: Hawaii, Conn, NH. Each of these states had an adverse attorney general opinion last year.
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 21, 2017
Hawaii #DFS bill was both introduced and “passed first reading” today. Has consumer regs similar to New York. https://t.co/2Rtibs2eD9
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 21, 2017
This & That:
President Obama takes time to praise #TitleIX and Simone Biles in farewell press conference – https://t.co/kRqEjpgXG6 @excellesports
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 20, 2017
Putin owns a Super Bowl ring thanks to a misunderstanding w/ Patriots owner Robert Kraft https://t.co/3mPXK8b3X2 via @WScottDavis @BI_Sports
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 21, 2017
Don’t Call It The ‘Super Bowl’: What The #NFL’s Trademark Means For Businesses #SportsBiz https://t.co/fL2Pz3eAMa via @Florian_News887
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 21, 2017
Canadians want to watch American Super Bowl ads. NFL & Canadian advertisers say, “No.”
Outgoing Obama Trade Chief Backs NFL in Canada Super Bowl Fight https://t.co/cafD5j8l2o via @YahooFinance
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 21, 2017
On the @PlayersTribune, @Chargers RB @danny__woodhead retraces his journey from D-II Nebraska football to the NFL. https://t.co/lz9k1HK5hK
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 20, 2017
Emotional and empowering, @DeAngeloRB tells his story of loss and life & his mother on the @PlayersTribune. https://t.co/n27r5oPxc1
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 20, 2017
