⚠️Player Health & Safety:
Mental illness is often brushed into the shadows, but it shouldn’t be. If you only read one article, make it this one.
Very important read (thanks @SheillaDingus)…Former NHL goalie @CoreyHirsch: Coping with darkness @PlayersTribune. https://t.co/uVOx9z164j
— Ron Barry (@ronbarry21) February 16, 2017
Illinois Workers Compensation Bill
I wrote this earlier in the week and updated today with some additional information.
ICYMI Here’s my breakdown on the Illinois bill seeking to limit workers compensation to pro athleteshttps://t.co/QFV1MeZn4K
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 16, 2017
From @rwesthead: NHLPA joins fight against change to Illinois workers’ compensation law. MORE: https://t.co/BgBl6CUGsI pic.twitter.com/zfsnifusAE
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) February 15, 2017
Excellent read on labor issues at stake in IL workers comp bill regarding pro athletes https://t.co/oSYN2dixg6 pic.twitter.com/Gk6SoHawkQ
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 16, 2017
Painkiller Pandemonium
More on how cannabis may help in overcoming the problem of painkiller abuse in the #NFLhttps://t.co/N1n309t8G6 via @ambrosia4heads
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 14, 2017
My #NFL painkiller abuse trilogy highlights an important but under-reported problem in the leaguehttps://t.co/GtxjJyqMcA
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 14, 2017
?Concussion Discussion:
NHL Concussion Injury Litigation
From @rwesthead: #NHL alleges Dr. Bennet Omalu inappropriately criticized one of its medical experts https://t.co/cndyyd5UAn pic.twitter.com/s2j4ndU8I1
— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) February 14, 2017
My article on the #NHL #concussion litigation and Dr. @bennetomalu9168 letter:https://t.co/1LgdVsacYP
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 16, 2017
Full sixteen-page text of Dr. @bennetomalu9168 letter:https://t.co/9z8G0qkKYR
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 16, 2017
NFL Concussion Settlement
NFL Concussion Attys Seek $112.5M In Fees, Costs https://t.co/jJkowpFt49 via @FolaAk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 16, 2017
Breakdown of the “$1.2B” NFL Concussion Settlement costs paid by the NFL (or its insurers), provided by Plaintiffs’ lawyers: pic.twitter.com/xUuWcoBTy5
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) February 15, 2017
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These problems could be overcome with guaranteed salaries but will a profit oriented league ever consider this? https://t.co/UuQ4R1Qp7v
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 15, 2017
.@RossTuckerNFL details a new #concussion problem for the #NFL https://t.co/sZgrRNojlK via @SportsonEarth
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 15, 2017
.@AndrewBrandt points out a double-edged sword in regard to how to deal with #concussions https://t.co/MaZo2ts6ZE pic.twitter.com/KoesGStz20
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 14, 2017
⚖Litigation Lane:
MLB agent goes on trial for his role in smuggling Cuban prospects into America https://t.co/aDVJjFgO41 pic.twitter.com/RKj6JXM8ch
— Deadspin (@Deadspin) February 15, 2017
New concussion lawsuit alleges NCAA alleges “sacrificed player safety… in favor of profits & self-promotion”
PDF: https://t.co/J7HbR37zNN pic.twitter.com/8vbFey2OSZ
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) February 14, 2017
New concussion lawsuit filed vs. NCAA in SD Indiana by former Anderson University football player: https://t.co/bxm9Avlgy9
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) February 14, 2017
News: Lane Johnson amends his lawsuit vs. #NFLPA and #NFLPA over 10-game suspension; alleges more Ohio contacts: pic.twitter.com/mQ8ASslGFm
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) February 14, 2017
?Crime Blotter:
Handicapping the chances O.J. Simpson is granted parole this summer (by @jon_wertheim and @McCannSportsLaw) https://t.co/RkKcoYrUWc pic.twitter.com/oQcTffJNGT
— SI NFL (@si_nfl) February 14, 2017
#Raiders Aldon Smith cooperating in police probe https://t.co/x08GCMBNiQ via @espn
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 14, 2017
?NFL Sidelines:
Seahawks skate on Richard Sherman injury-reporting violation, and they may have the Steelers to thank for that https://t.co/hLaDH1gJ8g
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 14, 2017
#Seahawks Punishment For Hiding Injury Reportedly Goes From Losing 2nd-Round Pick To A Warning https://t.co/AMUehu0YZd via @michaelFhurley
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 14, 2017
Brady did not say that, clickbait headlines are one thing, being overtly misleading is another https://t.co/6bnwjQIoaK
— Chris Villani (@ChrisVillani44) February 14, 2017
Tom Brady says his teammates should put ‘politics aside’ when it comes to visiting the White House. https://t.co/UkbMaumxy8
— USA TODAY Sports (@USATODAYsports) February 14, 2017
Tom Brady said on @PFT_Live that he is fine with teammates making the choice to skip the White House visit https://t.co/s9FK31awPV
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 14, 2017
If Houston wants another Super Bowl someone (cough, taxpayers) is probably going to have to pay for stadium upgrades https://t.co/svpIFKyBnC
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 13, 2017
?NHL Breakaways:
Las Vegas, fighting and the future of the #NHL: Takeaways from Bill Daly’s remarks https://t.co/r6wW2kHdaz via @CodyJBenjamin
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 16, 2017
?NBA Hoops:
The G-League: 12 takeaways on #NBA‘s new deal with @Gatorade https://t.co/nP33Pgrjmp via @McCannSportsLaw
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 14, 2017
If you missed this, check it out now! Fantastic #nba insights regarding Charles Oakley and much more! https://t.co/FqWbqJfv43
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 14, 2017
NEW POD: Charles Oakley vs. James Dolan with NBA legend @PeterVecsey1 https://t.co/CETiXp135o
cc: @WerlySportsLaw @WALLACHLEGAL pic.twitter.com/s6LDtkk4jG
— Conduct Detrimental (@ConductPod) February 13, 2017
Forget the ban, Knicks legend Charles Oakley wants public apology from Dolan, via @FisolaNYDN https://t.co/sAZ9q8kX5y
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) February 14, 2017
?A Day at the Races:
More bad news for horseracing: New York’s out-of-competition drug testing is abysmal https://t.co/AE2xlNqEn2
— Joe Drape (@joedrape) February 15, 2017
Delp: Why I’m leaving racing * The Racing Biz https://t.co/6i6HOvUvUq pic.twitter.com/iNhEoh6ESz
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 15, 2017
?NCAA Notebook:
MSU sexual assault allegations in gymnastics and football
5 – Today, MSU announced it suspended suspended staffer Curtis Blackwell as part of the incident. https://t.co/puQp5jIAXH
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) February 14, 2017
Suspended MSU football players still on scholarship https://t.co/DYN3wDzuTL via @chrissolari.
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 16, 2017
Here’s the updated story as Klages retires amid more allegations related to Nassar. https://t.co/fa328NSW17
— Matt Mencarini (@MattMencarini) February 14, 2017
3 – More on the MSU volleyball coach suspension here: https://t.co/StMAhAXF7I
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) February 14, 2017
Title IX
Read @scATX in the @nytimes (below) and listen to her talk about this & more on @ConductPod here: https://t.co/OrhZEyoqeY https://t.co/3lMFUHHPGG
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) February 16, 2017
#TitleIX Fighting College Sexual Assault in the Trump Era https://t.co/ZrfYxJYPGl via @scATX h/t @dakatzin
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 16, 2017
NU fraternity ordered to cease social activities https://t.co/tLEJlvCDMw h/t @dakatzin
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 14, 2017
?The Scoop on Sports Betting:
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Kudos and congratulations to Daniel Wallach, Andrew Brandt, Gabe Feldman, and Sara Rayme for bringing this timely and important topic into the SXSW spotlight!
Sports betting a #SXSW topic? Yep. @NickSortal previews this timely @sxsw panel with @AndrewBrandt and me: https://t.co/YhHqSW8fX9
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) February 15, 2017
As #SCOTUS gets ready to consider NJ sports betting, states are readying “stand-by” bills, writes @sierotyfeatures https://t.co/3vYIFlWT4O
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) February 15, 2017
Sportradar Leverages Big Data To Combat Illegal Betting And Match Fixing https://t.co/O3MPy6ud0d via @taylorhbloom
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 14, 2017
✊?Athlete Activism:
.@Kaepernick7 gift lets ‘I Will Not Die Young’ expand violence prevention work https://t.co/eJf4cN5J1x via @emmyleeyates
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) February 14, 2017
