?Crime Blotter:
Aaron Hernandez
The government’s star witness in Aaron Hernandez’s murder trial took the stand and admitted to being a drug dealer https://t.co/1lm5Y6Qdg2 pic.twitter.com/GHChCrNygp
— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) March 20, 2017
Possible jury issue in #AaronHernandez case, someone claiming to be “Juror 8” posted about case on Reddit: https://t.co/HOj9bI2gNJ
— Chris Villani (@ChrisVillani44) March 22, 2017
Fractured friendship of Aaron Hernandez and a gangster played out in bone-chilling court scene https://t.co/tcVuxlNwWd via @DanWetzel
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 22, 2017
Tom Brady Super Bowl jerseys
Has the Super Bowl jersey thief avoided prosecution, and if so why? https://t.co/ZzqlgzGDji
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 22, 2017
Cuban Ballplayer Smuggling
Feds Seek To Block Agent/Trainer From Ballplayer Funds via @ZachZagger https://t.co/vdcxnc4O4G pic.twitter.com/TFMDsz4TRK
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 23, 2017
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AUDIO: UNH and SI’s Michael McCann with some insight on the Hernandez trial, Bart Hubbuch and Brady’s jersey https://t.co/2yZ0H7zVjI pic.twitter.com/xMgTBXQNHR
— WEEI (@WEEI) March 23, 2017
⚖️Litigation Lane:
CHL Minimum Wage Lawsuit:
Outstanding breakdown by @rwesthead:
Key questions in the CHL minimum-wage lawsuit https://t.co/JPGT95fWsP— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 23, 2017
Note: For the most complete and up-to-date coverage, @rwesthead is a must follow on Twitter.
How the NHL vs. Dennis Wideman ruling relates to Deflategate
ICYMI – I broke down the Dennis Wideman ruling and how it relates to #Deflategate with insights from @WALLACHLEGAL https://t.co/aXKc5AA1Nh
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 22, 2017
NCAA – Alston
Judge Wilken preliminarily approves the Alston/NCAA settlement; sets final “fairness hearing” for 11/17/17
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 23, 2017
Deadline for objections is 10/3/17. “Notice” to class members (with website) to begin on 4/4/17. https://t.co/b4ps2MVaFF
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 23, 2017
Lane Kiffin
BREAKING: Former Alabama receiver files fraud lawsuit against Lane Kiffin, FAU over staff position https://t.co/MZKfBQShfY via @SECCountry
— Justin Sievert (@Justin_Sievert) March 22, 2017
Lane Kiffin sued for allegedly failing to hire someone for delivering a recruit https://t.co/nC9ZitRLAN pic.twitter.com/k0XZzoGdWi
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) March 22, 2017
Lane Kiffin and FAU sued by ex-Alabama wide receiver, who argues he was misled about a coaching job. My @SInow take: https://t.co/U6zpCEfVyn pic.twitter.com/42DyXcU0jS
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) March 22, 2017
University of Arkansas Title IX Lawsuit
A University Says It Shouldn’t Have To Pay Money To Campus Rape Victims https://t.co/Nt3VpGvfXd via @tylerkingkade
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 22, 2017
Bart Hubbuch
What would have been an interesting case on whether journalists’ use of social media is an extension of their employment ends quickly: https://t.co/ge11ObKZbF
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) March 22, 2017
A New York Post spokesperson sent over a note that Bart Hubbuch has withdrawn his suit against the publication.
— Richard Deitsch (@richarddeitsch) March 22, 2017
Language of stipulation reveals parties’ agreement that dismissal would be “without costs to either party.” https://t.co/hpAieRXojs
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 22, 2017
Bart Hubbuch withdraws lawsuit against the New York Post; the two sides dispute whether he admitted it was frivolous https://t.co/RZbqDJzmSh
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 22, 2017
NFL Concussion Settlement
Upcoming #concussion Settlement webinar
Link to watch: https://t.co/toOMcjVI5c pic.twitter.com/OceeC8VFMd— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 22, 2017
?Concussion Discussion:
Awesome work by these ladies on #braininjuryawarenessday on the Hill! https://t.co/AfMQGQt91g
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 22, 2017
Women on Capital Hill #TheFacesofCTE #Saveyourbrain #Afterthecheeringstops pic.twitter.com/suldak4ikP
— Cyndy Feasel (@CyndyFeasel) March 22, 2017
Head trauma issues surface once more in NFL https://t.co/qY2Pj0iuER via @RonCookPG
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 23, 2017
Former NFL player Solomon Brannan advocating for kids to play #flagtil14 and #saveyourbrain pic.twitter.com/P8P2w2Dbl5
— Kimberly Archie (@kimberlyarchie) March 22, 2017
?Cannabis Conversation:
CannMed 2017 Conference to Feature Former NFL Players Leading Panel Discussion on Medical Marijuana https://t.co/et9UAh0N0s
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 23, 2017
?NBA Dunks:
The real reason fans are mad that NBA players take rest days is not because of them actually sitting out, it’s because of how much they earn
— Michael Eaves (@michaeleaves) March 22, 2017
$$ doesn’t buy health. Be smart about this…
Applaud strides for player health and demand it of other leagues which tend to push it aside https://t.co/ajuaiux9dy— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 22, 2017
?NFL Sidelines:
Roger Goodell wrote a letter to NFL fans yesterday. Courtesy would indicate a response, so I intend to reply in the near future. ?
The NFL is preposterous. But at least they’re addressing what *really* matters: the appropriateness of celebrations. https://t.co/hzWWCVsxyn
— Michael Hurley (@michaelFhurley) March 22, 2017
EJ Manuel is the latest player to find out the hard way that there is no middle class for NFL quarterbacks https://t.co/G93bjiXk07
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 22, 2017
Raiders
#NFL is charging #Raiders ~$275 million less to move to #Vegas than the #Rams and #Chargers each paid to move to #LA https://t.co/uUsyMBizxa
— Adrienne Lawrence (@AdrienneESPN) March 22, 2017
The NFL has reportedly set the @Raiders relocation fee at $325-$375 mil, a considerate discount from the hefty $650 mil the LA teams paid.
— Las Vegas Raiders? (@RaidersToLV) March 22, 2017
?Painkiller abuse
Fans think NFL players get great medical care. WRONG! Medical decisions are made regarding players which would never be considered for fans
— Dr. Johnny Benjamin (@DrJCBenjamin) March 22, 2017
If an accountant breaks their ankle, it’s cast/boot &/or surgery & 6-8 wks on crutches. NFL players get narcotics, Toradol shots & an IOU
— Dr. Johnny Benjamin (@DrJCBenjamin) March 22, 2017
✊?Athlete Activism:
Colin Kaepernick
Did Colin Kaepernick troll Donald Trump with Meals on Wheels donation?https://t.co/BM9UlZKciD
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 23, 2017
Jim Harbaugh has a message for NFL owners: Colin Kaepernick can ‘win championships’ https://t.co/UINYLP2WSq via @CindyBoren
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 22, 2017
“The bigotry behind @Kaepernick7 unemployment” Spot on accessment by @linzsports
(includes tweets from NFLers)https://t.co/PqVLcR8cVu— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 22, 2017
A reminder of how far we’ve come – and how far we still need to go
The Rams press release announcing Kenny Washington’s signing 71 years ago included this awkward paragraph. pic.twitter.com/0sXkr13ht5
— Nathan Fenno (@nathanfenno) March 21, 2017
?NCAA Notebook:
Amateurism
Comparison of grad rates for athletes v. all students, UNC, 2001-02 cohort, showing disparities by race, gender, athletic status. pic.twitter.com/1vq4fnWW6X
— Ted Tatos (@TedTatos) March 22, 2017
Black male college athletes make up > 50% of NCAA revenue sports, make $$ for the school, yet graduation rate @ 50%. How do they benefit? https://t.co/DeVd5uo7j5
— Ted Tatos (@TedTatos) March 22, 2017
Title IX and Campus Sexual Assault
An Open Letter To Indiana AD Fred Glass Regarding Steve Alford from @JulieDiCaro https://t.co/7zVnPhOd1z
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 22, 2017
?USA Gymnasitics:
368 gymnasts allege #sexualabuse in their sport, while @USAGym worries about Olympic gold and sponsors. #sportslaw https://t.co/MwXybMrLTw
— Nancy Hogshead-Makar (@Hogshead3Au) December 15, 2016
(TW) This is the most important podwe’ve ever done. Nancy Hogshead-Makar is a Title IX attorney. She breaks it down https://t.co/ETQ5Afzl7e
— Dave Zirin (@EdgeofSports) January 25, 2017
.@Marci_Hamilton describes the patterns of child sex abuse and calls for government action https://t.co/D91haEwx5l
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 22, 2017
There have been times when organizations have harbored predators & they either knew or should have known. Need heavy accountability. https://t.co/RS1y0zCXts
— Dr. Mitch Abrams (@MitchAbramsPsyD) March 22, 2017
Michigan State Title IX Report confirms that team Dr. Larry Nassar sexually assaulted 15 year old girl: https://t.co/xj0829qolF
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) March 22, 2017
?The Scoop on Sports Betting:
Try not to act surprised: Brent Musburger says he once bet on a game he called. https://t.co/hKwt9r9bPu pic.twitter.com/KisZkx4SC7
— NESN (@NESN) March 23, 2017
DraftKings, FanDuel, daily fantasy sports ready for second boom period https://t.co/2fw9HP4C0E via @Burke_Metro
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 23, 2017
?This & That:
So many Puerto Rican baseball fans are bleaching their hair that the island’s dye supply is running low https://t.co/9VWvwEPBQE pic.twitter.com/XdIbWuPWHv
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) March 23, 2017
Soccer player who shouted out his girlfriend and wife attempts to get out of the doghouse https://t.co/BM0NSJ4ieM pic.twitter.com/ZBHtOkSBfy
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) March 22, 2017
NFL Alumni, @DraytonFlorence develops app to help military veterans get easy access to needed resources https://t.co/mjVUPZbVjs
— NFL Alumni (@NFLAlumni) March 22, 2017
