⚖️Litigation Lane:
Jerry Sandusky
Former Penn State president goes to trial in Sandusky scandal https://t.co/wLsxv10nlK via @USATODAY
— Kimberly Archie (@kimberlyarchie) March 19, 2017
Deflategate (the gift that keeps on giving)
Richard Berman, the Deflategate judge, is still stunned at the size of the the NFL’s sanction. @kalynkahler‘s Q&A:https://t.co/f3g0bdloUV pic.twitter.com/hRUHCmNFWf
— The MMQB (@theMMQB) March 18, 2017
Baylor
Judge allows largest Title IX lawsuit against #Baylor to move forwardhttps://t.co/WIBldODzcu via @DallasMornBRK h/t @dakatzin
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 18, 2017
CHL Minimum Wage Lawsuit
The CHL and players wanting min. wage headed back in court next week in Toronto, arguing merits of class action.https://t.co/7PRWNjT8UA
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) March 17, 2017
?Crime Blotter:
Theft of Tom Brady’s Super Bowl Jersey
Breaking: FBI and NFL Security have recovered Tom Brady’s stolen Super Bowl jersey, per @JayGlazer. Jersey was found on “foreign soil.”
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 20, 2017
UPDATE: Tom Brady’s last TWO Super Bowl jerseys were stolen, and both have been recovered. https://t.co/d7NzmjBBBs @tomecurran @Patriots
— CSN New England (@CSNNE) March 20, 2017
With Tom Brady’s stolen Super Bowl jersey found per @tomecurran, a look at potential criminal charges for the thief: https://t.co/kPNbVR69W3 pic.twitter.com/gAY0uF2LJZ
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) March 20, 2017
Statement on the recovery of @Patriots Tom Brady jerseys pic.twitter.com/3htT0kWhA6
— Brian McCarthy (@NFLprguy) March 20, 2017
?Concussion Discussion:
Long-term effects of NRL concussion laid bare in new study | SBS News https://t.co/WlvcRH5rqz
— Dr Willie Stewart (@WillStewNeuro) March 18, 2017
The NFL spending the better part of a decade trying to silence brain science is one of the more disgusting snapshots of profit motive https://t.co/q9iXm7nUqW
— Sara Byrella (@umbyrella) March 19, 2017
Some stuff from 2013 resurfaced over the weekend. As they say…”nothing new under the sun.”
NFL says Maroon doesn’t speak for the league (except of course when he does.)https://t.co/qVSvRsAbRa via @ProFootballTalk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 19, 2017
For those unacquainted, meet Dr. Joseph Maroon:https://t.co/7RnPZrnOk0
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 19, 2017
The human cost:
In case you’re wondering why I’ve included this under the “Concussion Discussion” header, ALS is one of many debilitating conditions attributed to head trauma.
I wanted to share some unfortunate news: I have ALS. https://t.co/RqU0fFT98g
— Dwight Clark (@DwightC87) March 20, 2017
Fomer 49ers legend Dwight Clark announces he’s been diagnosed with ALS
https://t.co/MyPb8qpx9a via @ScottPolacek
h/t @GioPontiFan— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 20, 2017
NFL legend Gale Sayers battling dementia https://t.co/zFiE6H1saD
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 20, 2017
Telling the story of HOfer @ChicagoBears Gale Sayers’ battle with #dementia https://t.co/KQttGYuGw5 … Sayers is 73 dx at 69. #NFLPA WATCH.
— NFLCSFacts (@NFLObjectors) March 19, 2017
Gone, but never forgotten. Happy Birthday Mike Webster! @steelers @ProFootballHOF #protectthebrain https://t.co/jeSjzlpfW7
— ⚡️BIRI (@protectthebrain) March 19, 2017
TE Jordan Cameron on retiring after four concussions: ‘Can’t risk my mental health in the future’ #Browns #Dolphins https://t.co/KLiTA4zl20
— PatMcManamon (@PatMcManamon) March 10, 2017
ICYMI: My interview with NFL wife Cyndy Feasel. What she has to say is very important!
Player Rights and Safety:
NFL
Enlightening @NFLPA round table w/ @JimTrotter_NFL https://t.co/gZ8zzGpIG8
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 19, 2017
NCAA
Assemblywoman Introduces Athlete Protection Act https://t.co/YRrddPoIvK via @East County Today
— Debra Pyka (@DebbiePyka) March 19, 2017
?Painkiller Pandemonium & PED Connection:
I think the premise of this article—that there is more doping in soccer than we think—is broadly correct. https://t.co/BZyvfnI5KA
— Aaron W. Gordon (@A_W_Gordon) March 17, 2017
Thus my contention that the NFL has its own team administered PEDshttps://t.co/XhkhTN2ZvX
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 18, 2017
Why did drug side effects filed with the FDA jump 5-fold from 2004 to 2015? ask @mattwynn @fauber_mjs @medpagetoday https://t.co/PFbfi2U0yG
— Ivan Oransky (@ivanoransky) March 18, 2017
?Cannabis Conversation:
Cannabis Can Help Cure Alzheimer’s If Lawmakers Are Flexible: Experts https://t.co/ChL0sZVKfC
— NFLCSFacts (@NFLObjectors) March 19, 2017
Patrick Stewart reveals he uses marijuana daily to help with arthritis https://t.co/ROcNkcHjj9 pic.twitter.com/oE52dcaP8D
— Huffington Post (@HuffingtonPost) March 19, 2017
✊?Athlete Activism:
Colin Kaepernick
NFL exec opens says that at least half of the teams in the @NFL are refusing to sign Kaepernick as “punishment”https://t.co/NsT3vwKNLc
— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) March 17, 2017
Collusion? Tough to prove, but there are many teams with QB needs. Where is the #NFLPA on this? https://t.co/X93cRYLBFu
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 20, 2017
In a league with 32 teams and roughly 100 quarterbacks, it speaks volumes that @Kaepernick7 cannot even get a roster invite. NFLPA?
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 20, 2017
Colin Kaepernick helps get airplane to aid Somalia https://t.co/shW9OzM65X
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 19, 2017
Kaep predicted this, too. “If they take football away, my endorsements from me, I know that I stood up for what is right.” https://t.co/p87jnIuiR0
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) March 17, 2017
Colin Kaepernick could get signed at any time. But GM tells me lack of interest related to political stance. Here: https://t.co/3s5lPcstwT
— mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) March 17, 2017
#HockeyIsForEveryone
NHL stars @JVReemer21 and @Hartsy43 show their support for the #HockeyIsForEveryone movement. https://t.co/KLdepzMAVJ
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 18, 2017
?NFL Sidelines:
Former Cowboys DE Marcus Spears: Ezekiel Elliott’s ‘just gotta stop being dumb’ https://t.co/cX9FZs77S6 pic.twitter.com/UFxqKYv3Tb
— Eye on Football (@EyeOnNFL) March 19, 2017
SB article on Goodell’s visit to UNC, 3/6/2013:
7 dishonest things Roger Goodell said today https://t.co/HFzEXDqydC via @sbnation— Ted Tatos (@TedTatos) March 18, 2017
This was from 2013. Not much has changed with the “accessible” commissioner, who claims media availability “nearly every day.”
@PaulD_Anderson I posted some yesterday. Here’s Aiello telling Guskiewicz to limit media. Goodell’s visit was live-tweeted by @WillBrinson pic.twitter.com/EDPHPKzgFr
— Ted Tatos (@TedTatos) March 18, 2017
League of denial? Perhaps some of the players talked to a few retirees. This is a 2013 tweet – I’d guess the # even higher today. https://t.co/KyUmWXIW2H
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 19, 2017
#GoodellUNC asked about NFLPA report of 78% of players not trusting team doctors: “I don’t believe that.”
— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) March 6, 2013
This was written in 2013 (@SBNation) Nothing has changed. https://t.co/ZlzGAlV7NJ pic.twitter.com/FFw2X7lpix
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 19, 2017
Prescient 2013 @OTLonESPN piece on Roger Goodell by @DVNJr: His Game, His Rules https://t.co/BFhf6UknKL **MUST READ**
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 19, 2017
?NBA Hoops:
Compelling read via @nydnraiss
NBA’s big problem as off-court drama trumps on-court product
https://t.co/HWqxLTrrBG— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 18, 2017
?NHL Breakaways:
The Olympics are worthless to the @NHL according to Gary Bettman https://t.co/CvHSMc1fil
— Derek Helling (@dhellingsports) March 18, 2017
?NCAA Notebook;
#amateurism pic.twitter.com/aAx7xLhlLP
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 19, 2017
How amateurism is the real problem with college sports. via @patrick_hruby https://t.co/m5QM5eRCpd pic.twitter.com/Rb1kivMIj2
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 19, 2017
One way of getting around NCAA amateurism rules is to ignore them. @UNHLaw Prof @lexlanham on Lavar Bell’s biz plan: https://t.co/PCLUVOjvln
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) March 19, 2017
“We deserve to be paid.” @patrick_hruby on the most fascinating player in CBB: Nigel Hayes. https://t.co/py2dvrE8HF
— Jorge Arangure (@jorgearangure) March 17, 2017
From @marcatracy‘s excellent article. @NIGEL_HAYES is smart young man with a bright future. https://t.co/Ga6MbCCSML pic.twitter.com/ZdY6U17Izz
— Ted Tatos (@TedTatos) March 18, 2017
It’s less amazing when you factor in race https://t.co/3ys4Up7pwn
— Patrick Hruby (@patrick_hruby) March 18, 2017
@patrick_hruby It’s amazing how the same people who talk about the importance of the free market think NCAA athletes don’t deserve one
— Zone Reads (@ZoneReads) March 18, 2017
Shamateurism: Bill Self, at $3M/year, highest paid KN public employee, accompanies every Kansas student to the police https://t.co/WFVsp4cYQ8
— wwilson (@brewonsouthu) March 17, 2017
Bill Self sat in on police interview with Josh Jackson https://t.co/Z8jOLjGOzq pic.twitter.com/UEhhzgPkYU
— Deadspin (@Deadspin) March 17, 2017
?Remembering Pat Summitt:
After the loss of Pat Summitt, @HollyWarlick continues to coach, and to live, in the void she left behind. https://t.co/NqxbOnG6Im pic.twitter.com/61JLS2DVqe
— The Players’ Tribune (@PlayersTribune) March 18, 2017
?The Scoop on Sports Betting:
Interesting read, with comments from @WALLACHLEGAL… “MLS boss bullish on sports betting” https://t.co/Ed7htoP8xv
— Bob McGovern (@BobMcGovernJr) March 18, 2017
@WALLACHLEGAL @ConductPod @WerlySportsLaw one PA senator is trying to officially legalize office pools and brackets: https://t.co/hwR1OMavmf
— The Legal Blitz (@TheLegalBlitz) March 15, 2017
Spoiler alert: It is illegal but we still went 45 mins w/ horror stories of busted bracket pools + @WALLACHLEGAL gives his 5 best practices. https://t.co/a27Y0ECjJC
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) March 15, 2017
NEW POD: Episode 25: Is your NCAA Bracket Office Pool Illegal? https://t.co/oCAf1htipb
cc: @WerlySportsLaw @WALLACHLEGAL pic.twitter.com/o9utYeBta7
— Conduct Detrimental (@ConductPod) March 15, 2017
?esports Equation:
“…Esports Policy Considerations and Potential Litigation,” our new 13,000 word @JLASjournal academic article – https://t.co/BxoBqoH4Cm pic.twitter.com/oe40PvqDFb
— Ryan M. Rodenberg (@SportsLawProf) March 17, 2017
?This & That:
4 questions HS athketes asked about sex -> https://t.co/qeEFneAdhN via @youtube
— Dr. Mitch Abrams (@MitchAbramsPsyD) March 18, 2017
For more from Dr. Abrams, check out this article he wrote for Advocacy for Fairness in Sports.
The @NBA could be returning and the @NHL coming to Seattle sooner rather than laterhttps://t.co/mbooySiP7y via @dhellingsports
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 19, 2017
In @richarddeitsch‘s SI media column, I analyze law of athletes live streaming + latest in Bart Hubbuch v. NY Post: https://t.co/mJ9zxOJkIZ pic.twitter.com/p4RWGiS6Ce
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) March 20, 2017
Counsel at Sports Organizations Talk Preserving the Integrity in Athletics https://t.co/rOGrTHL2np via @CorpCounsel
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 18, 2017
Myron Rolle will pursue his career as a neurosurgeon with a residency at Harvard https://t.co/yn2C76xpSB pic.twitter.com/5GxYZxQ6kH
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) March 17, 2017