Crime Blotter:
Charles Oakley headlines “Crime Blotter” today although it’s questionable in regard to whether his actions actually constitute a crime, as Dolan’s response draws angst from players and fans alike.
Could Charles Oakley sue James Dolan and the Knicks? (by @McCannSportsLaw) https://t.co/uU7k4wx59t pic.twitter.com/iJg6dspngM
— The Crossover (@TheCrossover) February 11, 2017
I love NYC I LOVE the Knicks that you for all your love .. I will be holding a Press conference next week Let’s go Knicks
— Charles Oakley (@CharlesOakley34) February 11, 2017
Oakley gives his side of the drama at MSG https://t.co/398BjZlJvk via @MIKEWISEGUY
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 11, 2017
#NBA players react to Charles Oakley’s arrest https://t.co/w7w67e1LhY
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 11, 2017
channeled my 1990s NBA days for post on why it’s #Oakley 1, Dolan 0 in PR sphere. https://t.co/r0MMKKf8Xu bonus: vintage shot of @FisolaNYDN
— John Brennan (@BergenBrennan) February 10, 2017
Oakley fiasco reminds everyone that James Dolan is the worst, via @evan9rossman https://t.co/1faAEC1bCs
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) February 10, 2017
They banned Oakley?! Every other team in league should give him a courtside seat when Knicks come to to town to troll Dolan https://t.co/H3ghygn0aD
— daniel kaplan (@dkaplanSBJ) February 10, 2017
James Dolan interview makes me wonder what would happen if team majority shareholders were required to same media availability as players.
— George Atallah (@GeorgeAtallah) February 10, 2017
There will be…#lawyers https://t.co/faT0K1FKms
— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) February 10, 2017
Elsewhere…
Top NCAA women’s basketball referee charged with child molestation: https://t.co/IzDmpTcLUz
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) February 11, 2017
Report: Odell Beckham robbed of ‘jewelry and cash’ while attending Super Bowl https://t.co/GGf3C9DRiL … via @WillBrinson
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 11, 2017
Legal trouble for ex-Cowboy Joseph Randle continues https://t.co/amalMLZEB3 via @dangun127
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 10, 2017
Litigation Lane:
Families of two boat crash victims file suit against estate of Jose Fernandez: https://t.co/oA77pKMJiT
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) February 11, 2017
Report of a Johnny Manziel workout leads to threat of legal action by CFL team https://t.co/Uci1g3WWwZ via @johnbreech
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 10, 2017
New York Post has no new comment following the filing of NFL reporter Bart Hubbuch’s wrongful discharge lawsuit https://t.co/LjMD7LZXqv
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 9, 2017
Not specifically sports related, but the implications are there…
Trump’s Tweets Create ‘New Category of Risk’: ”
It’s sort of the surreal world we’re living in” https://t.co/Yb8k46RYZG via @CorpCounsel— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 10, 2017
Concussion Discussion:
Former high school football players from four states (TX, GA, NM, TN) file new concussion lawsuit against helmet maker Riddell in ND Cal.
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) February 10, 2017
NHL #concussion protocol questioned after Detroit incident https://t.co/XGoyoVjf95 via @ProHockeyTalk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 10, 2017
Lawyer Suggests OSHA should step in to protect #NFL players from #concussion risk https://t.co/imsbVGATFa
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 10, 2017
NFL Concussion Settlement: Alums Urged to Get Tested – Athletic Business https://t.co/9lQAedyY4C via @AthleticBiz
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 10, 2017
Judge reminds #NFL retirees of #concussion settlement https://t.co/Ahy5udZK3M via @NYDNSportsITeam
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 10, 2017
ICYMI
My latest:#CTE Expert Dr. @bennetomalu9168 Challenges #NHL‘s #alternativefacts https://t.co/1LgdVsacYP
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 10, 2017
Interesting…
Fmr. QB Brett Favre Pushes ‘Game Changer’ Concussion Drug Nasal Spray
Anyone else have info/opinion on this drug? https://t.co/3yXPuwF0dk— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 11, 2017
Painkiller Pandemonium:
Soon, Jerry Jones and Dr. Chao will be required to sit for a deposition in the prescription drug litigation. #NFL https://t.co/xV4ZV9ynlk
— Paul D. Anderson (@PaulD_Anderson) February 10, 2017
Judge’s Denies RICO Claims but Keeps NFL Painkiller Lawsuit Alive https://t.co/ChPeKyWwiu
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 10, 2017
More on Jerry Jones deposition
NFL Sidelines:
Duke fans took a clever swipe at Roger Goodell while mocking UNC https://t.co/b0AIoCErn0 via @AndyJ0seph
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 11, 2017
Report: Roger Goodell ‘Really Bothered’ By Matt Patricia’s Clown Shirt https://t.co/KxSe2bXH58 via @michaelFhurley
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 11, 2017
#Deflategate
Full circle: The Colts released D’Qwell Jackson, the guy who unwittingly started Deflategate. https://t.co/UhStNwR69N pic.twitter.com/Bfbpu9pTTw
— NESN (@NESN) February 9, 2017
NFL stresses “inclusiveness” regarding Texas bathoom bill (now that they’re safely out of TX) https://t.co/Nj8rPABmEO via @ProFootballTalk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 10, 2017
Raiders president says Las Vegas stadium financing won’t be an issue even though, you know, it is https://t.co/rXUo3aN5ZM
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 10, 2017
NCAA Notebook:
Alston Case:
Parties in Alston “cost-of-attendance” case vs. NCAA ask court to move up hearing date for preliminary approval of settlement.
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) February 11, 2017
According to filing in the Alston case, there are approximately 40,000 class members covered by the settlement with the #NCAA.
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) February 11, 2017
Judgment Against the NCAA Entitles Athletes to Cost of Attendance Differential https://t.co/90wS8qz2ae via @legal_reader
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 11, 2017
It appears the GOP is working very hard to diminish any balance between labor and management perspectives; projecting difficult times ahead for athletes and labor in general in the coming years….
GOP Reps Tell NLRB General Counsel: Pull Memo Or Quit https://t.co/I8NL8g1Km8 via @Law360 pic.twitter.com/XEn8GIo22Z
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 10, 2017
Title IX
Special Report: Sexual assault survivors speak on Title IX experiences https://t.co/rBCD0joQBO
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 11, 2017
Stanford Drops Lawyer Who Advised Students in Sexual Assault Cases https://t.co/MziIeh6xtd via @joedrape
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 10, 2017
Baylor’s latest trouble stems from Briles’ legacy https://t.co/70HW1pQXQO via @SInow
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 10, 2017
HS Students allegedly sexually assaulted, harassed by classmates file #Titl IX complaints https://t.co/sqroJuhrEv via @ReporterJAgar
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 10, 2017
3 athletes, 1 Michigan State football staffer under investigation for sexual assault https://t.co/EiChgl7SJk via @kylebaustin
h/t @dakatzin— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 10, 2017
ICYMI Betsy DeVos Appointment Could Make Situations Like #Baylor Worse https://t.co/urw677LI5c via @dhellingsports
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 10, 2017
U.S. Dept. of Education Launches #TitleIX Investigation into UAlbany Athletics re disbanding womens tennis – https://t.co/EjuCE8McEF
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 10, 2017
Big 12 Conference Withholds Funds From #Baylor U. Over #TitleIX Scandal https://t.co/AYwkcSR2sf via @aarriagalex
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 10, 2017
Athlete Activism:
Good read:
Why athletes are getting more political in the age of Trump https://t.co/1r4RkYTfNM via @Deena_CNN @CNNPolitics— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 11, 2017
Curry, James: NBA stars take shots at Trump https://t.co/xPdZprADLN via @PulseNigeria247
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 11, 2017
10 percent (and growing) of the Patriots’ Super Bowl roster won’t be going to the White House https://t.co/iSs6OhZacG
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 10, 2017
As defections grow, will the White House at some point scrap the Patriots visit? https://t.co/Ix7eSgna6y
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 10, 2017
The Scoop on Sports Betting:
MLB commissioner: DraftKings and FanDuel are ‘survivors’ https://t.co/xcyf5f4jTj via @readDanwrite
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 11, 2017
Outstanding work by @BergenBrennan on how Trump his SG/AG picks & sports leagues will intertwine re #sportsbetting
https://t.co/opPYs2bvaM— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 10, 2017
New York Assemblyman David Weprin introduces new bill (#2) to legalize sports betting via constitutional amendment. https://t.co/M9MvDAlauV
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) February 10, 2017
