⚖️Litigation Lane:
NHL Concussion Injury Litigation
NHL Docs Unsealed In Concussion Litigation – Law360 1/2 https://t.co/ckbsMldBWU pic.twitter.com/P4e2hj0wzm
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 31, 2017
NHL Docs Unsealed In Concussion Litigation – Law360 2/2 https://t.co/BySRDMPH4S pic.twitter.com/J2tr7U5gli
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 31, 2017
GM meeting records describe NHLPA’s Glenn Healy telling NHL execs players who wanted 2nd medical opinion “often received grief from clubs.” https://t.co/lyqTvcBA7Z
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) March 29, 2017
NHL doctor slams ‘situational ethics’ on concussions in unsealed lawsuit documents -…: https://t.co/uC3CpN19S6 pic.twitter.com/rgowIkbLDc
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) March 29, 2017
In NHL concussion case, league has provided 2.5M pages of evidence in 300K docs. The vast majority remain redacted from the public record.
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) March 29, 2017
#NHL Commish Bettman using the @POTUS Trump media strategy, apparently. Let’s see how that goes for him… ? https://t.co/TSb3dslGvm
— Jaime Mittens (@SportsLawBlonde) March 30, 2017
Unsealed docs: Gary Bettman told GMs how to discourage media from talking about fighting: https://t.co/jfkUAkGri6 pic.twitter.com/UTlwBymbqI
— Deadspin (@Deadspin) March 30, 2017
DC United
Former DC United goalie sues ex-teammate, team and MLS over practice field assault and concussion that ended career: https://t.co/qWDlNnRfoN
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 31, 2017
Link to new lawsuit filed against DC United and #MLS in DC Superior Court (h/t @CourthouseNews): https://t.co/e0hmfA1Yfg
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 31, 2017
Baylor
Baylor files motion to dismiss the 6th Title IX lawsuit filed against it. Details via @lindseyadler including PDF: https://t.co/oNj0sdb0RC
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) March 30, 2017
Jane Does Demand Pepper Hamilton’s Baylor Report Docs via @ZachZagger https://t.co/yNPpER0rN4 pic.twitter.com/SLMkWr0OAW
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 30, 2017
?Legislative Ledger:
Arkansas House of Representatives vote to pass #SB724 which means guns will not be allowed in Razorback Stadium
— Paul Finebaum (@finebaum) March 30, 2017
Bill sent to Kentucky Gov would require Dr’s written consent before a concussed athlete returns to play or practice https://t.co/NDBZufJva1 pic.twitter.com/8AETrN0OGs
— Football Safety (@isfootballsafe) March 30, 2017
?Crime Blotter:
Michael Irvin
Will NFL Network suspend Michael Irvin b/c of sexual battery allegations? https://t.co/gGS3ie1Fav via @JoeGiglioSports
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 31, 2017
Fort Lauderdale Police release Michael Irvin incident report, but all redacted due to open investigation. No mention even of his name.
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) March 30, 2017
Adam Jones
Bengals owner: Adam Jones deserves another chance https://t.co/IVSkF4GxHR via @AustinKnob
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 31, 2017
Dillon Kramer (son of Erik Kramer)
Son Of Ex-NFL QB Brutally Beaten In Canoga Park Attack Caught On Video « CBS Los Angeles https://t.co/9TVOpdsyFr
— Kimberly Archie (@kimberlyarchie) March 31, 2017
Aaron Hernandez
Aaron Hernandez’s fiancee testifies in his double-murder trial https://t.co/nhjAV6ueIZ
— AP NFL (@AP_NFL) March 30, 2017
TRIAL TRIVIA: #AaronHernandez isn’t Locke’s first rodeo with pressure. He presided over the 2012 Mattapan Massacre mass murder trials. pic.twitter.com/ixh7C9nCpl
— Laurel J. Sweet (@Laurel_Sweet) March 30, 2017
Beer League Goalie
VIDEO: Beer-league goalie gets 30 days in jail for viciously slashing opponent’s face with stick. https://t.co/tozxfo5nvT pic.twitter.com/hyhPepGOcw
— theScore (@theScore) March 30, 2017
?Concussion Discussion
.@DrJCBenjamin @kimberlyarchie @NFLObjectors thread expresses a sad fact re:players who believe #ConcussionSettlement will take care of them pic.twitter.com/ZtztfgYusB
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 30, 2017
?NFL Sidelines:
Utah indoor football league fans vote “no” on signing Greg Hardy, making them just like every team in the NFL https://t.co/bhvb0nIeqV
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 30, 2017
Coaches begin process of talking about ways to increase offseason workouts in next CBA https://t.co/Ukx5fvFRFe
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 30, 2017
Player Health & Safety
And I ask again- What about the kidney function of NFL players who take NSAIDs daily + Toradol injections + physical exertion w/ contact https://t.co/nXhpEBtmNh
— Dr. Johnny Benjamin (@DrJCBenjamin) March 29, 2017
The larger question looming is: do these repeated injuries in marathoners risk chronic kidney disease years later? https://t.co/wSIXQzJHyI pic.twitter.com/DGNXlcBiRZ
— WebMD (@WebMD) March 29, 2017
Raiders relocation
He’s got a point. Golden Knights venue privately funded. Funding was available in Oak that would have kept Raiders at home. But, perhaps he had a bit of an ulterior motive as well; had Raiders not opted to relocate, he’d have had a monopoly on pro sports in Vegas. https://t.co/zvHwzNaxRb
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 31, 2017
The owner of Las Vegas’s NHL franchise says the money used to lure the Raiders could’ve been better spent elsewhere https://t.co/byXrUDBzok pic.twitter.com/3KzzLuM9ko
— SI NFL (@si_nfl) March 31, 2017
⚾️MLB Strikes:
Jeurys Familia
Thoughtful and customized to victim & offender’s needs rather than reactionary and based on PR hype. NFL could take some lessons here. https://t.co/xNMRbItiMe
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 31, 2017
MLB Struck The Right Balance With Jeurys Familia’s Punishment https://t.co/1QeUErjMGh via @lindseyadler @deadspin
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 31, 2017
Oakland A’s
Interesting tidbit: MLB Commissioner Manfred called Schaaf after Raiders vote to reiterate his commitment to getting Oakland ballpark built. https://t.co/Q5e3PbTkrO
— OaklandStadiumWatch (@OakStadiumWatch) March 30, 2017
Will voters agree @LibbySchaaf made right call on not giving taxpayer $ to $2.1 billion @NFL team? https://t.co/tkjZy4XcfO via @sfchronicle pic.twitter.com/eDa8hYhPHd
— joegarofoli (@joegarofoli) March 30, 2017
?NCAA Notebook:
Vassar
ICYMI @k_trahan‘s deep dive on Northwestern & Johnnie Vassar is a *must read* https://t.co/xsXXD22Biq via @vicesports
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 30, 2017
Consise summary of Johnnie Vassar interview by VICE Sports w/ comments re othe NCAA transfer cases https://t.co/eBfD1v7u1N via @insidenu
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 31, 2017
Former men’s basketball player Johnnie Vassar files motions regarding lawsuit against Northwestern, NCAA https://t.co/OqyqPkPO9r / @ckpaxton
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 31, 2017
Following up on @k_trahan‘s excellent article on Vassar v. NW case, I’m re-posting my brief econ discussion on it.https://t.co/9NyePnm3id
— Ted Tatos (@TedTatos) March 30, 2017
Amateurism
This from @LukeyBonner about life as an “amateur” athlete is an important read https://t.co/zCDAlDP0iG
— DeMaurice Smith (@DeSmithNFLPA) March 30, 2017
But no $$ for players…
Check out the database of the highest-paid public employee in every state. 39/50 are football or MBB coaches.https://t.co/8YlWsUlMXY
— Glenn Wong (@WongSportsLaw) March 30, 2017
After subtracting key expenses, NCAA P5 Athletic Departments earned over $5 Billion in profits over 11 years. $ available to pay athletes. pic.twitter.com/zRoEUCkPB8
— Ted Tatos (@TedTatos) March 30, 2017
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NCAA says alleged violations not for “fantasy sports.” UofR told NCAA players “wagered money on sporting events using gambling websites.” https://t.co/gJUxNHGnT3
— Zach Zagger (@ZachZagger) March 30, 2017
U. Richmond has reinstated 4 of the 5 baseball players suspended for potential NCAA rule violations for playing fantasy sports.
— Zach Zagger (@ZachZagger) March 30, 2017
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This really happened, and the story is even weirder than the headline. Do read! https://t.co/O1qvIXAnkT
— Patrick Hruby (@patrick_hruby) March 30, 2017
The NCAA basketball coach who confessed after ‘Blue Chips,’ but only told half the story: https://t.co/L47lwyJJCV pic.twitter.com/KUE53uH32f
— VICE Sports (@VICESports) March 30, 2017
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Chart: Most popular Final 4 gear sold in states over last six days on Fanatics. UNC with 25 states, Gonzaga 11, Oregon 9 & South Carolina 5 pic.twitter.com/bBvgrz2y0u
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) March 30, 2017
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MSU football staffer, who is suspended for alleged involvement in sexual assault case, receives contract extension: https://t.co/9MsKhhgVoE
— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) March 30, 2017
✊?Athlete Activism
Colin Kaepernick
Chip Kelly on Colin Kaepernick: I don’t know why he’s not signed https://t.co/Ah1iKGsySc via @MichaelDavSmith
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 31, 2017
?The Scoop on Sports Betting:
What Raiders Vegas move means for sports gambling -comments from @SenatorLesniak & @WALLACHLEGALhttps://t.co/D4BOdPNkop via @Travis_Waldron
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 30, 2017
NJ @SenatorLesniak on Raiders move to Vegas and impact on sports gambling https://t.co/JoqLdxsxk4 via @Travis_Waldron pic.twitter.com/XYIjY3PiWv
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 30, 2017
.@WALLACHLEGAL on hypocrisy of sports leagues in regard to gambling: https://t.co/dCnBRkgGgk via @Travis_Waldron pic.twitter.com/EIpQNjAB3e
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 30, 2017
Florio: What’s the NFL’s end game with gambling? | via @ProFootballTalk https://t.co/KyWPznH3HI pic.twitter.com/hpredIfWxn
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) March 30, 2017
AFC owner: “It’s gonna be legal. We might as well embrace it and become part of the solution, rather than fight it.” https://t.co/lDPGgKchOl https://t.co/pqcCS5w9CL
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 30, 2017
