⚖Litigation Lane:
NFL, NBA again move to seal evidence at Tom Benson federal lawsuit trial, set to begin Monday https://t.co/JyIwOs70P3 via @RVargasAdvocate
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 3, 2017
NFL players union: League should pay cheerleaders fairly https://t.co/mAYSxz4vx5 via @GabbyMcMillen
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 3, 2017
Shameful this would happen because someone wants to be paid for their work ?
The attorney for the women in the new cheerleading suit said they have been inundated with abusive posts by NFL fans via social media.
— Jane McManus (@janesports) February 2, 2017
“Lights Out?” Under Armour Responds to Former #NFL Player Shawne Merriman’s Lawsuit https://t.co/gQFUNdka0L via @PeterVerry
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 3, 2017
?Crime Blotter:
Breaking: Ronald Gasser indicted on second-degree murder in killing of Joe McKnight: https://t.co/OtnjVSlaM1
— Matt Sledge (@mgsledge) February 2, 2017
Joe McKnight deserved better than this death on hard asphalt. I wrote this for @TheUndefeated: https://t.co/zBWHA0oDd8
— Jane McManus (@janesports) December 5, 2016
#Mets Jeurys Familia can look to Chapman case as he awaits possible ban https://t.co/VqLxPr1LBc via @NYDNSportsITeam
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 2, 2017
CNN Special Report: Downward Spiral: Inside the Case Against Aaron Hernandez @CNN incl @McCannSportsLaw interview https://t.co/1iXsytipw7
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 2, 2017
?Painkiller Pandemonium:
Former #NFL players, physicians gather in Houston to erase the sticky stigma of marijuana https://t.co/74eDwilSwb via @HunterAtkins35
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 3, 2017
Emails Indicate NFL Pushed Painkillers While Prohibiting Cannabis | Leafly https://t.co/45wOis2uDo #cannabis #leafly via @Leafly
— Gage Peake (@Gage_Peake) February 2, 2017
— Ricky Williams (@Rickthelaureate) February 2, 2017
?My “Painkillers in the NFL” series:
Part I: Untangling the Web
Part 2: Are Painkillers an NFL Sanctioned PED?
Part 3: A Tale of Two Lawsuits
?Concussion Discussion:
#Concussion foundation received nearly 650 new brain donations in 2016 #NFL https://t.co/mnzCgpDwZA via @HunterAtkins35
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 3, 2017
He should apologize for discredited industry-funded science and the human damage it caused to the NFL’s workforce https://t.co/KRJcF8FU1e
— Patrick Hruby (@patrick_hruby) February 2, 2017
?NFL Sidelines:
NFL, law enforcement officials tell fans how to spot fake Super Bowl tickets https://t.co/ncWtTmXzCp via @denverpost
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 3, 2017
? NFLPA Press Conference ?
NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith starts press conference recognizing black history month and how much NFL players owe to civil rights pioneers.
— Jane McManus (@janesports) February 2, 2017
Eric Winston says NFLPA wants players to speak out. “At this time, it’s not ok to sit there and be quiet if you’ve got something to say.”
— Jane McManus (@janesports) February 2, 2017
Painkillers & Marijuana:
“We are not there yet,” on medical Marijuana, NFLPA’s Smith said.
— daniel kaplan (@dkaplanSBJ) February 2, 2017
Ravens TE Ben Watson said culture is changing in NFL re: concussions. Players will say something to teammate if he suspects an injury.
— Jane McManus (@janesports) February 2, 2017
“We want to look at the issue of pain comprehensively,” De Smith said. Want to look at opioid use, self-medication and medical marijuana.
— Jane McManus (@janesports) February 2, 2017
NFLPA’s Smith says last year there were 4900 reportable injuries last year, says union focusing on pain management
— daniel kaplan (@dkaplanSBJ) February 2, 2017
Concussions, Player Safety, & Worker’s Comp:
We’ve outlined the agreed upon concussion protocols with the @NFL. #SB51 pic.twitter.com/goMfIDeq2t
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) February 2, 2017
“We need better cooperation on concussion protocol from teams.” –President @ericwinston pic.twitter.com/l6iR5wU9xt
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) February 2, 2017
Ravens TE Ben Watson said culture is changing in NFL re: concussions. Players will say something to teammate if he suspects an injury.
— Jane McManus (@janesports) February 2, 2017
“Preventable injuries is something we can control” – Shaun Suisham discussing his career ending injury in HOF game
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) February 2, 2017
Medical insight has advanced so far but the technology has not. I’m still wearing the pads I received when I first entered the league. pic.twitter.com/63LSXpnmBJ
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) February 2, 2017
De Smith is laying into #Bears owners for supporting worker comp bill in Illinois. Calls it Philosophically, morally, economically offensive
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 2, 2017
@GovRauner completely unacceptable. 100% of #NFL players will be injured on the job, + countless others. What do you propose? Do you care? https://t.co/sSgpjLO7za
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 2, 2017
We’re disappointed that @GovRauner a state leader & part-owner of 3 teams, would support a bill that strips #WorkersComp from local athletes
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) February 2, 2017
Sen. Christine Radogno, your bill is a shameless attempt to undercut #workers comp for the athletes (state workers) you claim to protect.
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) February 2, 2017
Travel Ban:
NFLPA’s Winston says the union had Muslim players backs, in response to question about Trump
— daniel kaplan (@dkaplanSBJ) February 2, 2017
“Our Muslim brothers that are in the league, we’ve got their backs,” NFLPA pres. Eric Winston said re: a question about the travel ban.
— Jane McManus (@janesports) February 2, 2017
Stadiums:
NFLPA’s Smith says players may want a say in where stadiums are located if players keep helping to fund them
— daniel kaplan (@dkaplanSBJ) February 2, 2017
Cheerleaders:
NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith excoriated the NFL for poor wages & treatment for cheerleaders. “I think the league should be better than that.”
— Jane McManus (@janesports) February 2, 2017
CBA:
NFLPA Smith says won’t be a basic extension of the current CBA, issues of stadium credits, TV Rev, player discipline remain
— daniel kaplan (@dkaplanSBJ) February 2, 2017
NFLPA’s Smith thinks commissioner discipline will be point of contention in next CBA, but union not interested in trading $ for arbitration.
— Jane McManus (@janesports) February 2, 2017
NFLPA’s Smith proud that the salary cap now comes with mandatory spending so teams have to use that money on players.
— Jane McManus (@janesports) February 2, 2017
Smith mentioned TV revenue, stadium credits as issues they continue to speak with NFL about.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 2, 2017
Smith said that there are good things in it, but the union will continue to craft a better agreement for players as issues evolve.
— Jane McManus (@janesports) February 2, 2017
Der Kommissar:
Roger Goodell’s #alternativefacts
(if you believe him-I’ve got some real estate for sale) https://t.co/oythyZrpD5 via @JasonWolf— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 2, 2017
Goodell’s Deflategate remarks in yesterday’s presser weren’t completely on the mark (by @McCannSportsLaw) https://t.co/1cxnL64qpU pic.twitter.com/E3Mp7g4KFv
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) February 2, 2017
#Titans disagree w NFL commissioner Roger Goodell’s assertion that team’s ownership structure remains non-compliant. https://t.co/Hpi6fYRnYC pic.twitter.com/H447IQ0Jml
— Jason Wolf (@JasonWolf) February 1, 2017
#Titans, NFL still at odds over ownership structure https://t.co/puMtjw1RG5 via @tennessean
— Jason Wolf (@JasonWolf) February 2, 2017
Roger Goodell doesn’t mind if you hate him https://t.co/yxN0FPyoWc pic.twitter.com/tzOOZZHxZ1
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) February 2, 2017
Domestic Violence
Josh Brown begins an attempt to rehabilitate his image https://t.co/JxZ5nOrWbs
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 2, 2017
?NBA Fast Breaks:
SCOOP: At the NBA’s Rookie Transition Program, players are taught a woman might extort them with a forced pregnancy. https://t.co/rXtKW6MbA2
— Robert Silverman (@BobSaietta) February 2, 2017
?NCAA Notebook:
Sexual Assault & Crimes Against Women
This Baylor survivor’s sentiment should make it impossible to overlook the school’s actions https://t.co/rRKhPJdPnt via @SharonFGrigsby
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 3, 2017
Baylor Football Scandal … Art Briles’ Alleged Text Messages Exposed https://t.co/rCaGQj8HoG
— TMZ (@TMZ) February 3, 2017
(And if you believe this one I have some warm, sunny beachfront property in Antarctica I’d like to sell you…) ?
Art Briles drops lawsuit against Baylor because he “wants some peace in his life”: https://t.co/L1mJuRnvUi pic.twitter.com/vmKdPwNtXE
— Deadspin (@Deadspin) February 2, 2017
Bob Bowlsby: Big 12 and NCAA might have clearer steps to address Baylor after Office for Civil Rights investigation. https://t.co/UrYkoLJftd
— Jon Solomon (@JonSolomonCBS) February 2, 2017
#NFL Evaluators on Joe Mixon https://t.co/NCMHaAA6ny via @emilymkaplan @SInow
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 3, 2017
Transfer Rule – Vassar Lawsuit
Northwestern, NCAA seek to dismiss basketball player’s lawsuit over transfer rules https://t.co/i6TCeQMNPI via @JonSolomonCBS
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 3, 2017
?The Scoop on Sports Betting:
Excellent article explaining benefits of legal sports betting w/ commentary from @WALLACHLEGALhttps://t.co/vbMfXMEmX3 via @alexandracwolfe
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 3, 2017
N.J. lawmakers respond to #SuperBowl wagers by trying to legalize sports betting https://t.co/4PQXaKA0Bt via @JDSalant
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 3, 2017
DraftKings Co-Founder Bets Big on Merger with FanDuel | https://t.co/VBAKrqW3s2
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 3, 2017
#DFS operator Fantasy Aces declares bankruptcy https://t.co/aiw4wqlqSy via @Ryan_Kartje
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 3, 2017
?This & That:
I couldn’t make up my mind where to put this…so it wound up here…but it’s a very important issue to address…
Normalization Of Sports Over Hazing Dehumanization Brings Lake Zurich Scandal https://t.co/kooIT1jqIb via @TimBaffoe h/t @dakatzin
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 2, 2017
.@ResearchNowUS, in study w/ Twitter marketing, found 70% of people on Twitter claim an interest in sports https://t.co/ws2pen2nlG #SMsports
— Mark J. Burns (@markjburns88) February 2, 2017
Colts punter Pat McAfee says he’s retiring, joining Barstool Sports https://t.co/WJg2QiQWqV
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 2, 2017
Robert Kraft can’t wait to welcome Roger Goodell back to New England https://t.co/5j5qNxBg9t
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 2, 2017
