Concussion Discussion:
League of Denial: Skeptical of #CTE link, #NHL won’t fund concussion research, via @nrarmour https://t.co/pwgelooUdH
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 26, 2017
Dolphins failed to follow concussion protocol with Matt Moore; the penalty is a somewhat strongly-worded letter https://t.co/JX58IEImck
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 25, 2017
NFL’s full statement on the Matt Moore concussion review: pic.twitter.com/02ogUKM9MW
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) January 25, 2017
Judge in NFL Concussion litigation sets 2/8 conference with lawyers to discuss how the NFL will pay players. #sportslaw pic.twitter.com/wCwgFbv5n7
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) January 25, 2017
CFL and NFL players raising funds for concussion research https://t.co/1W9HIRU1IV
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 26, 2017
Pro se litigant files $10M Concussion lawsuit against the NCAA, Mark Emmert.
PDF: https://t.co/uPTqFuksGB pic.twitter.com/ZrvWxUVlQd
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) January 25, 2017
Painkiller Pandemonium:
NFL Players Push League To Consider Weed As Alternative Painkiller https://t.co/IczZOPc6In via @stevebirr
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 26, 2017
NFL Players Association preparing proposal to modify NFL’s policy on recreational marijuana use… https://t.co/wBmW5zTxZN
— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) January 25, 2017
Painkiller abuse is not just an NFL problem
@SheillaDingus Have looked at this since 2012 in soccer https://t.co/QUV6TwPK6U Still no further ahead, we love our heroes in agony
— Alan Moore (@DangerKidsBooks) January 25, 2017
NFL Sidelines:
Deflategate
A Brief History Of Why Roger Goodell Won’t Be ‘Honored’ To Give Tom Brady A #SuperBowl Trophy https://t.co/o0KK0VkkrR via @michaelFhurley
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 26, 2017
See Roger dance. See Roger swerve and sway.https://t.co/UgbalCB7Ta via @daringantt
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 25, 2017
?NEW POD? The Super Bowl of Deflategate with @BenVolin – https://t.co/l10V0gyRTQ
cc: @WALLACHLEGAL @WerlySportsLaw pic.twitter.com/z6KMKVOupo
— Conduct Detrimental (@ConductPod) January 25, 2017
If Goodell didn’t find a multiyear, multimillion $$ lawsuit over a debunked equipment controversy to be awkward, I guess a trophy show’s ok: https://t.co/243tWnp5ux
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) January 25, 2017
Watch: Roger Goodell doesn’t think handing the Lombardi Trophy to Tom Brady if the Patriots win would be awkward https://t.co/0f7p5RPp1C pic.twitter.com/9pkEPqtWbI
— SI NFL (@si_nfl) January 25, 2017
Interesting…
2 of the 3 #NFL teams who were docked draft picks are in the #SuperBowl. #Chiefs are the 3rd. h/t @thesportshero
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 25, 2017
In @mikefreemanNFL‘s 10 PT Stance, I think #6 is probably the most important – and dispicable! https://t.co/02QdsEEkug
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 25, 2017
Why don’t I find it surprising he’d say this?
Roger Goodell: The quality of games is better on Thursday nights https://t.co/x3RzUnV5xy
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 25, 2017
NFL may have no choice but to investigate whether the Steelers violated the injury report policy as to Le’Veon Bell https://t.co/hvZvLn40bA
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 25, 2017
#NFL rules won’t allow Georgia Dome to televise #SuperBowl (as usual, follow the $$) https://t.co/NW41Wnqdhl via @ProFootballTalk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 25, 2017
MLB Hits:
Not saying the sports memorabilia business is filled with angels, but this is a scumbag move. pic.twitter.com/6aG6NfMzah
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) January 25, 2017
Crime Blotter:
Should Joey Porter have faced stronger charges?
Florio points out a common legal misconception https://t.co/cQnfkVTB8X via @ProFootballTalk— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 25, 2017
Citizens board: Video backs cop in Steelers’ coach arrest https://t.co/hCH1UEBQ1K via @YahooSports
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 25, 2017
Former #Titans / #Jaguars player arrested on drug charges. https://t.co/vJq5gEcPId via @WPXI
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 25, 2017
Police executive has “zero confidence” #NFL will punish Adam Jones accordingly https://t.co/nAyE6iogm3 via @Rebecca_Toback @CincyJungle
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 25, 2017
Pipeline protestors from Vikings-Bears game charged https://t.co/HR4lToA4rd
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 25, 2017
Oscar De La Hoya arrested for DUI https://t.co/3K6X6T10Hw
— Bad Left Hook (@badlefthook) January 25, 2017
Litigation Lane:
So strange to see these parties joined in anything – win or loose it seems @Lanejohnson65 accomplished one near impossible feat. https://t.co/IflH9rdqM0
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 25, 2017
NFL also joins NFLPA in asking Ohio court to stay Lane Johnson’s lawsuit pending outcome of the motion to transfer: pic.twitter.com/YNfqglLFIb
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 25, 2017
NFL moves to dismiss Lane Johnson lawsuit for lack of jurisdiction and alternatively seeks transfer to NY: pic.twitter.com/hKqbyQCGow
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 25, 2017
Brandon Spikes Involved In Bizarre Legal Battle With ‘The Fish Guy’ @Sam_Galanis says we’ll “have to wait & sea.” https://t.co/ADNqyFEWkW
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 25, 2017
NCAA Notebook:
Alleged Rape of 16-year old Girl at University of Kansas
Police are investigating the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl at a Kansas dorm housing the men’s basketball team https://t.co/e62B4lDrJv pic.twitter.com/sBkiAoG7d6
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) January 26, 2017
Police investigating report of 16-year-old girl raped at Kansas men’s basketball dorm https://t.co/2kNhHIGIjX via @NickA_Martin
— Diana Moskovitz (@DianaMoskovitz) January 25, 2017
San Jose State
No sex assault charges against San Jose State athlete https://t.co/yFSkQ4K6Jq via @tkaplanreport @mercnews
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 25, 2017
Art Briles Wants a Coaching Job
I’m sure the Baylor rape survivors would love to “start over” too, but they don’t get that option. https://t.co/MZsd2BNF0k
— Brenda Tracy (@brendatracy24) January 26, 2017
The Scoop on Sports Betting:
A Pefect Match: Gambling and the Super Bowl https://t.co/O37q8RNdjP
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 26, 2017
South Carolina’s sports betting bill referred to judiciary committee; proposes voter referendum. Link: https://t.co/erbUZ9O8Kh
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 26, 2017
Hawaii fantasy sports bill passes “first reading” in state house of representatives: https://t.co/d74jjjpoac
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 26, 2017
This & That:
Sportscaster Brent Musburger leaves ESPN to create sports betting network in Las Vegas, via @tdewey33 @reviewjournal https://t.co/87S1s1SSxp
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 26, 2017
