?NFL Sidelines:
Raiders relocation
Reality Check. #RaiderNation @espn @957thegame @SaveOakSports #NFL pic.twitter.com/U183RNWskA
— Libby Schaaf (@LibbySchaaf) March 25, 2017
Oakland mayor sends Roger Goodell a last-minute plan to keep the Raiders https://t.co/25TDVDdtOe via @jadubin5
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 25, 2017
OAK final plan to keep Raiders denied by Roger Goodell: ‘We have not yet identified a viabl… https://t.co/XfSv0zVtv6 via @YahooSchwab
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 26, 2017
Deal of the century. #showmarkdavisthemoney https://t.co/gzOSGlDVXJ
— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) March 26, 2017
And the resolution says there’s another $200 mil of public funds 4 capital improvements at Vegas stadium, on top of the $750 mil. done deal
— daniel kaplan (@dkaplanSBJ) March 26, 2017
.@dkaplanSBJ @ProFootballTalk Gotta ask. They snubbed a kids event so players wouldn’t walk by a sports book. Now?https://t.co/rIlnrMsd5V
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 26, 2017
Raiders in Sin City? You can bet on it, via @timdahlberg https://t.co/fmMLiG6eY3
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 27, 2017
Roger Goodell
Roger Goodell Writes Letter To Fans About Speeding Up Games https://t.co/KVwSUYhAuL via @Ravens
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 25, 2017
So I wrote a letter to Roger Goodell about some other issues
Hoping some @NFLPA reps will read my letter to @nflcommish
cc: @ericwinston @RSherman_25 @McCourtyTwins @E_Reid35 https://t.co/DAgjKhwvn2— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 25, 2017
Tony Romo Fantasy Football Convention
With trial against NFL looming, Romo schedules fantasy football convention (again) https://t.co/sLMcnJHaEJ via @ProFootballTalk
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 26, 2017
✊?Athlete Activism:
USA Hockey
USA Hockey gender disparity:
$3.5M devoted to men’s development program
ZERO to women’s program
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 26, 2017
Look at the NCAA women’s hockey players refusing to scab on the US Women’s Hockey, choosing solidarity over spotlight. This is how we win. pic.twitter.com/cY3gHMpR5W
— Dave Zirin (@EdgeofSports) March 24, 2017
From @DeSmithNFLPA a message to stand with the #USWNHT as they fight for equality. ?????? pic.twitter.com/6qcDZVB6W0
— George Atallah (@GeorgeAtallah) March 25, 2017
Here it is. Now the @TheNBPA has issued a statement in support of the US women hockey team. Boom. #BeBoldForChange https://t.co/9yENF99EdH
— Dave Zirin (@EdgeofSports) March 26, 2017
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Source close to USWNT tells me that USA Hockey is now “contacting D3 and HS players” as Plan B for women’s worlds.
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) March 25, 2017
USA Hockey tries to break women’s boycott by contacting D-3, rec league players, via @CraigCustance @JohnetteHoward https://t.co/FferojSZZO
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 26, 2017
Instead of replacement players, maybe we should replace USA Hockey executives if they don’t believe in fairness and equality for women. https://t.co/W4poMjyEEc
— Allan Walsh (@walsha) March 25, 2017
Colin Kaepernick
Joe Thomas asks the key question on Kaepernick | ProFootballTalk https://t.co/wuAVylPxwh
— mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) March 25, 2017
If it were Pete Carroll’s decision Kap would already be signed by Seahawks. This stuff is above Pete’s pay grade. https://t.co/uKxBaxsxte
— ChuckModi (@ChuckModi1) March 25, 2017
Here is the thing about Kaep (& Tebow before him): Good enough to be NFL backup, but not worth it for for teams bc of potential distraction.
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) March 26, 2017
Bigger question, IMO, is why the NFL apparently considers kneeling for anthem a larger potential distraction than domestic abuse & assault. https://t.co/th5CMkzdnl
— Ted Tatos (@TedTatos) March 26, 2017
Re: Joe Thomas’ Colin Kaepernick take-distraction theory only goes so far.
https://t.co/DNF0OO9Duw via @theStevenRuiz pic.twitter.com/qidOIilxa1— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 26, 2017
True, and I think this is another reason why the NFL’s “football is family” ad campaign rings so hollow. https://t.co/hfpKl2IVbe
— Ted Tatos (@TedTatos) March 26, 2017
ICYMI @McCannSportsLaw collusion explanation and how it relates to Kaepernick, here it is on @FoxSports https://t.co/92g0oWptZh
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 25, 2017
Colin Kaepernick gave a million dollars to feed starving children last year.
Trump wants to cut Meals on Wheels and Medicaid. https://t.co/TjMSyudOqs
— Mikel Jollett (@Mikel_Jollett) March 21, 2017
Martellus Bennett
I’ll take all the money from my @packers jersey sales and put it towards the after school programs that I’m working to put together.
— Martellus Bennett (@MartysaurusRex) March 25, 2017
NFLPA
Player leadership is what it’s all about. Your voice and your presence shapes the business of football. https://t.co/RFcrITmaRX
— DeMaurice Smith (@DeSmithNFLPA) March 18, 2017
Coach Jim Harbaugh
.@CoachJim4UM: “This is a bipartisan issue. It’s an American issue and I’m allowed to be an American” https://t.co/vRb2UzxZNP
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 26, 2017
Jim Harbaugh on legal aid for the poor & why #LSCmatters https://t.co/jAQoLuSNEY pic.twitter.com/yOSPg5ibY6
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 26, 2017
More on why #LSCmatters from @CoachJim4UM https://t.co/k9jaQGDH0s pic.twitter.com/kphOyvRUPu
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 26, 2017
⚖️Litigation Lane:
NFL Concussion Settlement
@DawnNeufeld meanwhile, lead attorneys in the #concussionsettlement will get $112.5MM regardless if players recover…
— Dawn Neufeld ? (@DawnNeufeld) March 24, 2017
Lawsuit against 1 of co-leads – understand other attorneys were promised compensation for referrals w/no returnshttps://t.co/9CactBaZvX https://t.co/lRdgKGoW4n
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 25, 2017
If attorneys are being scammed, imagine what can happen to players.#concussionsettlment https://t.co/MyHSwAteXg
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 25, 2017
Here’s one way it’s happening
@DawnNeufeld and there have been so many people out there preying on former players. Setting up fake LLCs to get $$$. #concussionsettlement
— Dawn Neufeld ? (@DawnNeufeld) March 24, 2017
@DawnNeufeld it’s hard for players to get their #NFL medical records. Really hard. Will they be denied compensation? #concussionsettlement
— Dawn Neufeld ? (@DawnNeufeld) March 24, 2017
…And in the insurers lawsuit…
NFL granted permission to amend lawsuit vs. insurers arising out of concussion settlement. Convoluted order attached: pic.twitter.com/kfdqhB8B2j
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 27, 2017
Meanwhile, on the NCAA front:
Conferences sued include:
SEC
Conference USA
Sunbelt
Western Athletic Conference
Southern Collegiate Athletic Confhttps://t.co/mqU5GqDhGS— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 27, 2017
Baseball Minimum Wage Lawsuit
Minor league baseball players fight for right to OT pay https://t.co/FmKgOrwVj0 via @CBSNews
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 25, 2017
WWE Brain Injury Lawsuit
Federal judge body-slams WWE, Wrestlers over lengthy summary judgment briefs: https://t.co/RJ7sYnm6Ht
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 26, 2017
?Crime Blotter:
Aaron Hernandez
If you haven’t been, you should be reading @DanWetzel‘s fantastic series of stories on the Aaron Hernandez trial. https://t.co/yHOykYiDSR
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 25, 2017
Tre’Von Armstead (Baylor)
Did a Baylor Football Coach Sell Program on Sex With White Women Help Lead to an Ex-Player’s Arrest for Gang Rape? https://t.co/uMoQFUGL7W
— Kimberly Archie (@kimberlyarchie) March 25, 2017
Last week:
Ex-Baylor Football Player(Accused of Rape) Attacks Woman, Goes Berserk on Cops https://t.co/wD2gERdwTI via @TMZ_Sports— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 25, 2017
Deiondre Hall and Makinton Dorleant
Confirmed: Local new station KWWL has confirmed that #Bears DB Deiondre Hall was arrested last night. https://t.co/C7DmILxgUO
— Aaron Leming (@AaronLemingNFL) March 26, 2017
Patrick Onesko (Cal U.)
Cal U. assistant football coach charged with sex crimes https://t.co/wzXdVJJIg2
— Kimberly Archie (@kimberlyarchie) March 25, 2017
?Concussion Discussion:
NFL Legend Brett Favre: Football Risks ‘Not Good’ for Children | Fox Business #Afterthecheeringstops #Saveyourbrain https://t.co/lpLjJodl7F
— Cyndy Feasel (@CyndyFeasel) March 24, 2017
Panthers’ Michael Oher has been stuck in the concussion protocol since September https://t.co/1Vdhe9mXkJ via @seanjwagner
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 26, 2017
NFL Hires a New Chief Medical Officer
NFL hires a chief medical officer to help look at concussion issue, and he’s actually a neurologist https://t.co/GqdTMw6q0j
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 26, 2017
Dr. Allen Sills, NFL’s new CMO, wrote this about a review that found “insufficient evidence to establish causation” between sports & CTE. pic.twitter.com/3ccKTobHdL
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) March 26, 2017
Will he step down at @NeurosurgeryCNS sports committee? Published tons of junk #TBI ware. Being a shill pays big bonuses $$$$. #NFLPA https://t.co/oSp9SU0BA9
— NFLCSFacts (@NFLObjectors) March 26, 2017
?NBA Dunks:
Joakim Noah suspended 20 games for taking supplement that will be legal next year https://t.co/MBuWhEsgLL via @thecomeback
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 26, 2017
NCAA Notebook:
Amateurism
NCAA has a home-court edge in 7th Circ. when athletes challenge rules, w/ comments from @SportsLawGuy & @MarcEdelman https://t.co/ZVeg0OvWNM pic.twitter.com/YoPpzlftyT
— Zach Zagger (@ZachZagger) March 23, 2017
My Antitrust Bulletin article on NCAA’s antitrust issues. Discuss impact of UNC fraud case & pay-for-play. Download: https://t.co/hw4knmlb9F pic.twitter.com/8TSLJTDcZa
— Ted Tatos (@TedTatos) February 16, 2017
Jeffrey Kessler at @FordhamNYC event: “The time for change is now. The antitrust laws are the answer.” #NCAA #Jenkins pic.twitter.com/ABGW4rp9m8
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 25, 2017
Atty for NCAA Grant-In-Aid plaintiffs Jeff Kessler said @FordhamNYC sports law event trial on injunctive claims could be this time next yr.
— Zach Zagger (@ZachZagger) March 24, 2017
?The Scoop on Sports Betting:
Comprehensive #DFS , #sportsbetting legislation round up from @SteveRuddock https://t.co/ne9jumcWnU via @DFS Report
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 26, 2017
Is the NFL worried about the gaming aspect of going to Vegas? “That’s a joke to even say that’d be a problem.” https://t.co/lDPGgKchOl pic.twitter.com/AuYC2duybk
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 25, 2017
Florio: How can NFL reconcile loving Las Vegas and loathing betting lines? https://t.co/RW5eFus17c
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 25, 2017
If NFL’s Raiders To Las Vegas Is A Done Deal, The Proof Is In The Pudding On Sports Betting – https://t.co/UCDyp2lvdV via @LSPReport
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 25, 2017
