Essential Sports & Sports Law News
Week in Review
?Read of the Week:
SCOOP: @domcosentino‘s story on how “The 1987 NFL Players Strike Created The Modern #NFL” is the ?Read of the Week! https://t.co/PVOaJIyBtU
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 26, 2018
⚖️Litigation Lane:
NFL Concussion Settlement
As impaired retirees’ claims are derailed and denied by the #NFL in the concussion settlement and predators swarm like vultures to devour them I ask- Where is @NFLPA, and why the deadly silence?https://t.co/h05tSHCfdS
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 28, 2018
I hope to get an analysis out soon, but in the meantime Professor Rubenstein revised his attorney fee recommendations to the #NFL #Concussion Settlement court on Friday.https://t.co/4hSCb28aOv
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 22, 2018
First of 3 Rulings from #NFL #Concussion Settlement Special Masters:
This one allows for the possibility of some pre 2006 Death with #CTE claimshttps://t.co/x2mewcL4Qx— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 26, 2018
The 2nd #NFL #Concussion Settlement ruling from Special Masters regards Claims determination appeals. Good news is they appear to be making an effort to curtail the NFL’s frivolous appeals of legit claimshttps://t.co/bxtUHpV45y
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 26, 2018
The 3rd Special Masters ruling concerns Derivative Claimant appeals and is primarily grounded in challenges that require interpretation of state lawhttps://t.co/5N97YP4G4C
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 26, 2018
.@jemelehill upon exit ask your bosses @espn why they are covering up that the #racist @nfl and @nflcommish have only paid 4 out 1054 dementia claims in the NFL Concussion Settlement. They are waiting for retired players to die. #truth pic.twitter.com/JfE83ZwVbx
— Player Justice (@PlayerJustice1) January 26, 2018
A white paper from @NFLObjectors and a new video from @PlayerJustice1 highlight the #NFL‘s lack of integrity in its treatment of retirees, especially as evidenced in the #concussion settlement. https://t.co/4FFEJv3gtv
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 21, 2018
Biggest takeaways: He now advises a 22% cap on individual attorney fees and while he prefers obtaining additional implementation funds from the #NFL, he recommends a 2% holdback from approved claim awards *if necessary.” https://t.co/iYVVhwmfqt
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 22, 2018
Riddell Lawsuits (NFL)
Riddell Slams Hundreds Of Remand Bids In #NFL #Concussion MDL https://t.co/QJI04NgMhJ via @Law360
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 23, 2018
Although Riddell is not a party to the CBA they argue preemption nonetheless because the complaint is linked with their relationship with the NFL
PDF of the brief: https://t.co/sIKHnjUzs9— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 23, 2018
Aaron Hernandez Wrongful CTE Death
Breaking: Mass. Judge stays #AaronHernandez CTE case against #NFL pending decision in multi-district (JPML) case on related issue. pic.twitter.com/dgFbjKJLtz
— David Evans (@devansADR) January 24, 2018
Hernandez Brain Injury Suit Paused For Possible MDL Transfer https://t.co/b4qkKOETN5
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 25, 2018
Kaepernick Collusion Case
Kaepernick’s Suit Against NFL: An Academic Exercise? https://t.co/NDUDVwT9cY Analysis via @Law360 pic.twitter.com/xry38tC9PN
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 28, 2018
St. Louis v NFL, Rams
#Rams Say Owner Doesn’t Have To Be Deposed In Seat Suit https://t.co/nbIieRXEI8 via @Law360 #NFL
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 24, 2018
NFL Network Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
#NFL Answers Sexual Harassment Lawsuit With Victim Blaming (includes full response) https://t.co/5fN3J65Jpm via @deadspin
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 26, 2018
NFL v Canadian Fans
#irony: As the #NFL seeks to expand its international fan base it is already opposing those international fans: Bell Canada and the NFL Seek Supreme Court Appeal Over CRTC’s #SuperBowl Ad Decision @iPhoneinCanada https://t.co/0T9OPv1LHr
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 23, 2018
Michael Lee v San Diego PD
Former Chargers player accuses San Diego officers of excessive force in unwarranted arrest https://t.co/Q6ZllRZzfw
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 25, 2018
Season Ticket Holders v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Exclusive: Class action lawsuit filed against Tampa Bay Buccaneers for revoking fans’ season tickets https://t.co/IeWZtPFxb0
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 27, 2018
FIFA Racketeering Case
Convicted South American Soccer Bosses Seek New Trial https://t.co/71lTp7kZUv via @Law360
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 24, 2018
Langston v NCAA Brain Injury Lawsuit
https://t.co/6bXPKcI1Qd | Langston lawsuit grouping swells to more than 100 #TBI claims against #NCAA & member schools
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 26, 2018
NCAA Bribery Case
Bribery Defendants Weren’t Out To Help #NCAA Schools: DOJ https://t.co/9INlhTXFad via @Law360
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 23, 2018
NCAA Trademark Lawsuit
NCAA Scores Default Victory In Basketball Tourney TM Suit https://t.co/cNf0YsOHva via @Law360
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 22, 2018
?Legislative Ledger:
New York Legislator Renews Effort to Bar Tackle Football for Children https://t.co/oQJnVrUpSC
— Ken Belson (@el_belson) January 24, 2018
Bills in Illinois, New York propose age restriction for tackle football among youths https://t.co/dHz02Pdhqp via @AdamKilgoreWP
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 26, 2018
Reps Kevin McCarthy and Paul Ryan: know that we don’t find sexual abuse of young athletes acceptable. Please sign and help to pass the “Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act” #NoMoreLarryNassers. https://t.co/kbS0BxBxlP
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 26, 2018
?Crime Blotter:
Larry Nassar Sentencing
Larry Nassar sentenced to 175 years in prison on multiple counts.
“I just signed your death warrant.”
“You do not deserve to walk outside of a prison ever again.”
Judge said it was an “honor” and a “privilege” to sentence Nassar.
— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) January 24, 2018
The front page of today’s Detroit Free Press highlights the names of the women who came forward about Larry Nassar.
? @freep pic.twitter.com/x2T9IbpSox
— SB Nation (@SBNation) January 25, 2018
Victim after victim looked Larry Nassar in the eye and unloaded years of pain. Here are their words. https://t.co/tTxRcFuyJZ
— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 25, 2018
I’m being told that #Gymnasts are being told not to talk with the press, to let USAG’s office handle questions.
Changing the culture requires giving up the hyper-obedient athlete model. Let Gymnasts make the team based on objective scores, and get the coaches/ officials out. https://t.co/pK2PSMG1ph— Nancy Hogshead-Makar (@Hogshead3Au) January 24, 2018
Ronald Gasser Convicted of Manslaughter in Shooting Death of Ex-NFLer Joe McKnight
Here is the final story from today’s verdict in the trial of Joe McKnight’s accused killer, Ronald Gasser. Written with the indomitable @RVargasAdvocate https://t.co/b2kRSWy9RJ
— Chad Calder (@Chad_Calder) January 27, 2018
Fan Violence
I really can’t understand this fan violence in Philly. So many cool players among #FlyEaglesFly like @JOEL9ONE @MalcolmJenkins and @Lanejohnson65 who are positive influences in their communities and great examples to follow. https://t.co/KL8VSKzMSX via @SINow
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 22, 2018
?Concussion Discussion:
Canadiens’ chief surgeon David Mulder wants NHL to pledge money to brain injury research. He has no regrets about going public with his criticism of the NHL.
“I am so disappointed we have heard nothing and this has got caught in NHL bureaucracy.” https://t.co/SqJMfZblsh
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) January 23, 2018
Did NBC dump Bob Costas from Super Bowl for concussion talk? https://t.co/o9SVwDZsI2 via @nypostsports
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 23, 2018
Carson: #Football is not a #sport for young #children #cte #nfl https://t.co/m5YEvNjcEW
— Brad Sohn (@BradSohn) January 25, 2018
New from the @CJSMonline: Why professional football players chose not to reveal concussion symptoms during games or practices. #BrainHealth https://t.co/gJ5x22gfLu
— Tad Seifert (@neurodoctad) January 25, 2018
It all fits with the disposable athlete mentality. Players know that there is someone waiting in line for their job so they wish to dispel the perception of being “damaged goods.” Sad to see men forced to choose between dreams, career, & long-term health. Just ask the retirees. https://t.co/rMMJX2K8Mh
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 25, 2018
#child paralyzed from #football had #cte https://t.co/RmVdDpgm9J
— Brad Sohn (@BradSohn) January 25, 2018
?Rights and Safety:
The U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team Should Unionize For Protection And Empowerment via @forbes https://t.co/oMdF17MQHY
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 22, 2018
Calls for independent doctors at Australian Open as players face heat stress https://t.co/bs0aHl5DIu via @ABCNews
— Alan Pearce (@alanpearcephd) January 25, 2018
The new #XFL *might* change the next #NFL labor fight https://t.co/DwuE5X6PAP via @sbnation
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 26, 2018
The XFL means jobs and second chances, but also a warning https://t.co/g73tj2VG0F via @DanGrazianoESPN
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 26, 2018
The Dark Side of Life After the NFL https://t.co/c0aNaGFvIP
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 27, 2018
OTL: Spartan secrets extend far beyond Larry Nassar https://t.co/HtOyQC8Ni2
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 26, 2018
On the @PlayersTribune, Corey Hirsch emphasizes the importance of an open dialogue in regards to mental health. https://t.co/bDMu8C857u
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 27, 2018
?Equality Equation:
Diversity group will seek Rooney Rule reforms after Jon Gruden’s hiring by Raiders https://t.co/eaNcO5DLtH
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 21, 2018
Civil rights organization wants Panthers sold to African-American ownership group https://t.co/LN9V99ZG71
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 28, 2018
Ban On Female Athletes With High Testosterone Suspended https://t.co/9gJoJzJjWQ via @Law360
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 22, 2018
Time to rethink #NFL cheerleaders’ ‘creepy and demeaning’ jobs, female radio host says https://t.co/80Hoz7cbmY
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 25, 2018
??Athlete Activism:
Serena Williams joins Colin Kaepernick’s donation push with $10,000 gift https://t.co/tPh03k1NpY via @usatoday
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 24, 2018
“Colin Kaepernick’s movement endures, but its supporters are more fragmented than ever” @hbryant42 interviews players on both sides of the Players Coalition fracture. https://t.co/h1RvFaxzdP
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 27, 2018
First thing’s first. In your project, tell the media and journalism world to STOP calling it the anthem protest. While it occurs during the anthem, we are not protesting the anthem. Start calling it the systemic oppression protest https://t.co/Z9lUrqDjNk
— Eric Reid (@E_Reid35) January 25, 2018
In a Busy Year, Malcolm Jenkins Raised a Fist and Checked All the Boxes – Outstanding profile of @MalcolmJenkins from @el_belson https://t.co/ioCR11qMvo
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 25, 2018
?NFL Sidelines:
#Patriots feat fails to halt #NFL ratings slide https://t.co/Bo8m2VALwC via @nypost
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 23, 2018
#WeStandWithOakland Group Announces Plan To Keep #Raiders In Oakland https://t.co/I8tS74OAL6 via @SFGate
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 23, 2018
Possible #CFL Changes Could Impact #NFL Players https://t.co/EIN9GgLJkp via @sportstalkfla
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 23, 2018
Jimmy Garoppolo is no longer on the Patriots but he’ll take home more money from the Super Bowl than his former teammate Tom Brady. How is that possible? The CBA and tax law. @SportsTaxMan and I explain on @theMMQB: https://t.co/2DOVD7UCYQ pic.twitter.com/FmROrSwCNf
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) January 25, 2018
⚾MLB Strikes:
Pace of Play is becoming an area of contention between #MLB and its players’ unionhttps://t.co/ALKUCZY32l
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 21, 2018
New #MLB Collusion Rumors May Reveal Bigger Issues https://t.co/lg73oTZWVn via @ZachZagger
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 22, 2018
The Los Angels Angels say they will have expanded netting at Angels Stadium past the dugouts for the 2018 season https://t.co/d6v5IQFHu5
— Maury Brown (@BizballMaury) January 22, 2018
?♀️USA Gymnastics:
I agree w/ @sallyjenx. I’m drafting a letter to Senate leadership calling for an immediate investigation into how these horrific abuses were allowed to happen. https://t.co/KMGRsns4i2
— Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (@SenatorShaheen) January 24, 2018
?NCAA Notebook:
The NCAA strikes again. Can’t be flown out with my brother on his visit to help him make decision on his future because I’m not his parent or guardian. Might be smart to allow recruits to apply for exemptions because not every student-athletes situation is the same. pic.twitter.com/9DydvptvoF
— Lorenzo Alexander (@onemangang97) January 23, 2018
Texas and Alabama athletic departments alone combined for $390M in revenues in 2017. Still think there’s no money to pay players? https://t.co/LQWfNagZIZ
— Ted Tatos (@TedTatos) January 24, 2018
?Olympic Observations:
An Olympic sprinter won his appeal for a positive drug test after arguing that the drug was in his system due to frequent and passionate kissing of his girlfriend. https://t.co/105ztwgmYH
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 26, 2018
There were lawyers.. https://t.co/CojQ39tOpB
— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) January 26, 2018
?The Scoop on Sports Betting:
Daniel Wallach @WALLACHLEGAL attended the senate hearing on sports betting and relayed a number of comments and insights. Be sure to check his twitter feed for more like this as well as links to podcasts where he discussed the latest developments.
Dan Spillane (NBA): “We believe a federal approach is the simplest way to create clear and uniform protections for the integrity of our games.”
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 24, 2018
Joe Asher on the need for betting on college sports:
“If legal bookmakers cannot offer betting on major college sports, it will be very difficult to migrate customers from the black market.”
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 24, 2018
The NBA is flirting with the possibility of legalized gambling and we spoke with gaming attorney, @WALLACHLEGAL, about this possible new frontier for sports.
– Lorenzo pic.twitter.com/h366kZskGI— Dan Le Batard Show (@LeBatardShow) January 26, 2018
N.B.A. Pushes for Legal Sports Gambling Nationwide and a Cut of the Bets https://t.co/FGdhmYOpem The bough is breaking
— Ken Belson (@el_belson) January 25, 2018
Good recap of NY Senate sports betting hearing, via @MattBonesteel (w/ testimony from Dan Spillane and Joe Asher): https://t.co/z8xjnz7bal
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) January 25, 2018
?Everything Else:
.@Law360 analysis with insights from @WerlySportsLaw & @Justin_Sievert:
MSU’s Legal Troubles Not Over After Prez Resigns https://t.co/WjDgXDN0WI— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 26, 2018
Why Will the XFL Operate as a Single-Entity League? – Essential reading from @McCannSportsLaw https://t.co/eBpHoMCogy via @SINow
— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) January 26, 2018
