The Blitz 10/29/16

By Sheilla Dingus
October 29, 2016
October 29, 2016

Violence against women in sports and beyond:

I’ve featured some very insightful articles and of course news of where it’s happening again.

Nearly 20 domestic abuse victims per minute in the U.S. Most don’t have a football league to expose their abusers. https://t.co/fUDRTalBwZ

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 28, 2016

“2 years after NFL boss vowed to ‘get our house in order,’ domestic violence initiatives are a mess” by @linzsports https://t.co/YAi0bQBcda

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 28, 2016

Domestic violence emerges as economic scourge and primary driver of homelessness https://t.co/YYJ9HTeRsi via @crainsnewyork

— Jane Randel (@jarandel) October 27, 2016

Josh Brown fiasco continues NFL’s shame on domestic violence https://t.co/4NOZzoYnCx

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 28, 2016

How We Tell Campus Rape Stories After Rolling Stone (or any others for that matter) https://t.co/ZDYcg3eIC5 via @scATX Important read,

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 28, 2016

Why #NFL #NoMore Domestic Violence Campaign

Failed & What MUST Change for Anything Real to Happen, w/ @bradypoppinga https://t.co/veSIlFQSWW

— Matt Chatham

(@chatham58) October 28,

2016

Remember, you silly #NFL fans don’t understand the complexity of domestic abuse, understand? But this guy does… https://t.co/xWSpdGnm2f

— Matt Chatham (@chatham58) October 28, 2016

The NFL’s next

DV suspension?

The league interviews Cowboys rookie RB Ezekiel Elliot over July

incident: https://t.co/0udcKLOaYw

— Dan Werly

(@WerlySportsLaw) October 28,

2016

When Rape Culture Meets Race https://t.co/EOgSP6n1kD via @ComplexMagLife

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 28, 2016

APNewsBreak: Feds asked to probe abuse claims at university https://t.co/fn4yFY5WCK via @phillydotcom

— Kimberly Archie (@kimberlyarchie) October 29, 2016

In the NFL:

A quietly escalating issue for NFL: Fan violence and how to contain it https://t.co/uaqZ3ziyeG

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 28, 2016

What concessions

might NFLPA receive in return for stadium credits? @BlakeYagman has some good ideas.https://t.co/QKY0fvK7Ai

— Sheilla Dingus

(@SheillaDingus) October 26,

2016

Richard Sherman

astutely pointing out that the NFL’s vague PCP is not much of a policy at all: pic.twitter.com/QRCxRGkAWY

— Dan Werly

(@WerlySportsLaw) October 28,

2016

The NFL is inconsistent, and it’s taking the fun out of our game. https://t.co/QYm0ZRCFsv #TuesdaysWithRichard

— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) October 27, 2016

The NFL has fined players more than $340,000 for having fun https://t.co/0zGsUjiegp pic.twitter.com/zE5rALP2Yl

— The Comeback (@thecomeback) October 29, 2016

After fateful 11-

of-12 PSI report, NFL specifically declined to give the real numbers to @mortreport https://t.co/Kn4JtoChiT

— ProFootballTalk

(@ProFootballTalk) October 27,

2016

For more insight on what took place with Mortensen during Deflategate, the full article from The Ringer

The Return of Mort, via @bryancurtis:https://t.co/2tXpmoFJTE https://t.co/nSDOcRZHPX

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 27, 2016

A week after insisting anthem protests aren’t affecting TV ratings, Goodell says, “We don’t dismiss any theory” https://t.co/JVfFQe0YfK

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 28, 2016

Roger Goodell Doesn’t Take Bait On Question Linking Tom Brady, Josh Brown Suspensions https://t.co/KSIx2r85oW via @TheRickyDoyle @NESN

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 28, 2016

Raiders S Nate Allen

files civil rights suit v Ft Myers police after being wrongfully accused of public

masturbation https://t.co/QWBeVi78Pm

— Dan

Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) October 28,

2016

Despite ratings

drop, there are “several more arrows left in the NFL’s quiver,” including

sports gambling: https://t.co/vJaFc1F6dH

—

Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) October 28,

2016

#AaronHernandez‘s

jailhouse phone calls tapped during first murder trial, prosecutors never told https://t.co/BUSsdSHYK2 via @bostonherald

— Bob McGovern

(@BobMcGovernJr) October 28,

2016

It should be noted

that it took 11 months to get the info in that story. I still have an ongoing public records

appeal. #AaronHernandez

— Bob McGovern (@BobMcGovernJr) October 28,

2016

#AaronHernandez‘s current

defense team was also never told about the breach until I called them.

— Bob

McGovern (@BobMcGovernJr) October 28,

2016

After phone monitoring revelation, #AaronHernandez appellate attorney eyes possible retrial motion https://t.co/VhdX9OwyQ5 via @bostonherald

— Bob McGovern (@BobMcGovernJr) October 28, 2016

NFL has no comment on Vikings bounty allegations https://t.co/OCX25EM8Jz via @ProFootballTalk

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 28, 2016

Brain Injury Association of America Files Petition for Cert with Supreme Court in NFL Case https://t.co/vbtH05BcBr via @PRWeb

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 28, 2016

Police arrest

multiple suspects that broke into Bronco’s DE DeMarcus Ware’s home and stole his

Super Bowl ring: https://t.co/8Iq7fTw8en

—

Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) October 28,

2016

What Colin Kaepernick has really started in America https://t.co/v0hgcDB3b5 Regardless of where you stand (or kneel) this is a great read!

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 28, 2016

Jaguars hit with heavy fines after last week’s debacle against the Raiders https://t.co/A5RthT2pe1

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 28, 2016

Clay Matthews fined for leading with helmet on hit that ended Hoyer’s season https://t.co/91uZVFnoRI

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 28, 2016

And for Deflategate Diehards:

Intervener Michelle McGuirk has appealed to SCOTUS

Michelle McGuirk has asked #SCOTUS to review the Second Circuit’s #Deflategate decision. Yep, she filed a petition: pic.twitter.com/BIWzc2TAAX

— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) October 28, 2016

Here are the “Questions Presented” by Michelle McGurk in her #SCOTUS petition challenging CA2’s #Deflategate ruling: pic.twitter.com/Ddn0JogGUY

— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) October 28, 2016

And finally, her #Deflategate interest is revealed. https://t.co/Yv8FQxF6EQ

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 28, 2016

In the NBA:

The Philadelphia 76ers Need to Make a Stand https://t.co/W3Ack232dZ via @jdSportsBlog

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 28, 2016

76ers players want protesting singer to return and perform anthem https://t.co/f5zcnZPXdz

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 28, 2016

Three men charged with stealing 400 NBA jerseys https://t.co/4LrqTOqvZJ via @nmuscavage @MyCentralJersey

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 29, 2016

The World Series:

LOOK: Here’s the view $1,250 gets you at Cubs’ World Series Game 3 in Wrigley https://t.co/bBlFlkRZ7N via @daynperry @CBSSPORTS

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 29, 2016

⚡️ “Cleveland still has a mascot problem”https://t.co/oS4hhm8iok

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 29, 2016

Sexual Abuse Allegations in U.S. Gymnastics:

Sex abuse lawsuit against USA Gymnastics doctor names Karolyis https://t.co/yyQSQZyDs7 pic.twitter.com/4BUbVha10g

— Sentinel Sports (@orlandosports) October 28, 2016

A copy of the complaint in Doe v. Nasser (the gymnast’s lawsuit) regarding alleged sexual abuse by USA gym doctor. https://t.co/StGnnK8yDu

— Mark Conrad (@Sportslaw1) October 28, 2016

UFC News:

NEW POST: UFC’s Jon Jones the First to Appeal Doping Sanctions Against USADA (by @dilletaunt) https://t.co/Vq77JVlTsY pic.twitter.com/wajgSS2JhF

— The White Bronco (@TheWhiteBronc) October 28, 2016

Sports Betting News:

9. A record amount was wagered legally on Super Bowl 50 in Nevada. https://t.co/P1S4cfzHrS

— American Gaming Assn (@AmerGamingAssn) October 28, 2016

BREAKING: DraftKings, FanDuel merger imminent, reports @DVNJr & @DavidPurdum https://t.co/EUOxLrSRC5

— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) October 29, 2016

Part II from the Chalk series

The best bettors of the future? They won’t be human https://t.co/IBznZh5zJR via @DavidPurdum & RyanRodenberg @espn

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 28, 2016

Part III from the Chalk series

Is legalized gambling good for U.S.? Potential problems loom https://t.co/ddh58T5kKz via @DavidPurdum & @SportsLawProf

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 28, 2016

Permanent link to this article: https://advocacyforfairnessinsports.org/2016/10/29/the-blitz-102916/

News Blitz 10/28/16 Dirty Deeds Issue

By Sheilla Dingus
October 28, 2016
October 28, 2016

New Conduct Detrimental Podcast:

Dan Werly and Daniel Wallach go deep with Deadspin reporter Diana Moskovitz on the Josh Brown fiasco.

NEW: In the 2nd

Conduct Detrimental pod, @WALLACHLEGAL &

I talk with @DianaMoskovitz about Josh

Brown & the NFL: https://t.co/IspzZWTpPX

— Dan Werly

(@WerlySportsLaw) October 27,

2016

If you missed Diana’s artice on why a Zero Tolerance policy for Domestic Violence won’t work, be sure to check it out now:

Zero tolerance for

domestic violence will only make it worse https://t.co/KtHGKd0QeC

— Diana Moskovitz

(@DianaMoskovitz) October 24,

2016

NFL & Domestic Violence:

I want the NFL to

teach players how to talk about DV.

Too Much of the Josh Brown Case Sounds Familiar

https://t.co/2FuUw44WOK

— Julie DiCaro

(@JulieDiCaro) October

27, 2016

From domestic

violence to TD celebrations, @RSherman_25

discusses the hypocrisy of the NFL on the @PlayersTribune https://t.co/fuC6ezZQUT

— Sheilla Dingus

(@SheillaDingus) October 27,

2016

No

“contrition” from Goodell regarding how the NFL handles domestic violence. https://t.co/AVFGNw5JPu

— Sheilla Dingus

(@SheillaDingus) October 27,

2016

Loaded new #FBF pod: #NFL #NoMore failure, plus a deeper look

at Plaxico v Talib gun cases– more #NFL inconsistency https://t.co/aMBy4V2kZ7

— Matt Chatham

(@chatham58) October 27,

2016

Speros: NFL

can’t duck double standard #Deflategate https://t.co/v1LpTMmObx

— Sheilla Dingus

(@SheillaDingus) October 27,

2016

Congratulations to

Roger. https://t.co/LSNx7qNDUe

— Michael

Hurley (@michaelFhurley) October 27,

2016

Goodell says since

there was only 1 confirmed Josh Brown “event”, it merited a 1-game suspension. But

that’s not what the 6-game rule says. https://t.co/JQKLRHw83m

— Michael McCann

(@McCannSportsLaw) October 27,

2016

Ex Giant Josh Brown

will be back in the NFL — guaranteed https://t.co/yRa2KRDouM @nj1015

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 27,

2016

Forget

‘Pinktober.’ Josh Brown domestic violence case shows NFL true colors again https://t.co/Y7n5XSTBGM

— Sheilla Dingus

(@SheillaDingus) October 27,

2016

Can’t help but wonder how this will be handled.

Source: NFL

investigators recently interviewed #Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott in probe of domestic violence claims. https://t.co/XqXrd80Nah

— Tom Pelissero

(@TomPelissero) October

27, 2016

Elsewhere in the NFL:

After fateful 11-

of-12 PSI report, NFL specifically declined to give the real numbers to @mortreport https://t.co/Kn4JtoChiT

— ProFootballTalk

(@ProFootballTalk) October 27,

2016

Derek Newton’s

injuries should be a reminder to fans of the risks and realities of playing pro football https://t.co/fhJqltxnKy

— ProFootballTalk

(@ProFootballTalk) October 27,

2016

.@NFLPA this is a likely reason players are

inadvertently getting popped for PED violations. https://t.co/nlWXZq2gDm

— Sheilla Dingus

(@SheillaDingus) October 27,

2016

Former Vikings

Offensive Lineman: We Had a Bounty System Just Like the Saints – Breitbart https://t.co/3bDCWVdrHp

— Sheilla Dingus

(@SheillaDingus) October 27,

2016

To refute the rumor,

I never heard of any bounty program existing within #Vikings locker room. We had

incentives for big plays, not injuries

— Ben Leber (@nacholeber) October 26,

2016

Once unimaginable,

Las Vegas is finally ready to bet big on the NFL https://t.co/a9KKRDv5Rz

— Sheilla Dingus

(@SheillaDingus) October 27,

2016

Sounds like he has a

good case. Former police chief fired for lying during internal review of incident. https://t.co/LScNwZIzsO

— Daniel Wallach

(@WALLACHLEGAL) October

28, 2016

.@NFLPA this is a likely reason players are

inadvertently getting popped for PED violations. https://t.co/nlWXZq2gDm

— Sheilla Dingus

(@SheillaDingus) October 27,

2016

NBA News:

This 50-year(!)

Nets’ employee has outlasted 446 players, 24 head coaches and 14 general managers: https://t.co/uOuOHXC6Vh

— Daniel Wallach

(@WALLACHLEGAL) October

28, 2016

Dirty Deeds in Gymnastics:

Another former

national team gymnast sues her former team doc. She also accuses the Karolyis https://t.co/0oQu1ssNWo

— John Barr ESPN

(@JohnBarrESPN) October

27, 2016

Sports Betting Update:

Ahead of 24th

anniversary of federal #sportsbetting ban, AGA highlights 24 reasons why ban should be overturned: https://t.co/iso1um3S5i

— American Gaming Assn

(@AmerGamingAssn) October 27,

2016

The best bettors in

the future? They’ll be robots, not humans, explain @davidpurdum, @sportslawprof in @ESPN_Chalk https://t.co/IBktAwnIrp

— Daniel Wallach

(@WALLACHLEGAL) October

27, 2016

Despite ratings drop, there are “several more arrows left in the NFL’s quiver,” including sports gambling: https://t.co/vJaFc1F6dH

— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) October 28, 2016

Permanent link to this article: https://advocacyforfairnessinsports.org/2016/10/28/news-blitz-102816-dirty-deeds-issue/

News Blitz 10/27/16

By Sheilla Dingus
October 27, 2016
October 27, 2016

Josh Brown domestic violence debacle:

Did the NFL Try to Bully a Domestic-Violence Survivor? via @EdgeofSports @thenation https://t.co/Gp0P5oIipx
This is a must read!

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016

Fumbling of Josh Brown case reeks of corporate cronyism by NFL, owners https://t.co/yOSqxtADxx via @patrickimig

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016

EDITORIAL: NFL’s greatest fumble is not on field https://t.co/SEJoBETtf6 Powerful piece.

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016

Why did NFL reduce Josh Brown’s suspension from six games to one? https://t.co/vid8cdkvNZ via @MikeFlorioPFT @ProFootballTalk

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016

Shut up, Josh Brown https://t.co/CbHZCXMW7J via @sbnation

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016

Giants’ handling of Josh Brown gives no comfort to abused women, via @garymyersNYDN https://t.co/uhRc7F8aJp

— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) October 26, 2016

New podcast from @AndrewBrandt: @janesports talks domestic violence in the NFL: https://t.co/EBLWNhpOBQ pic.twitter.com/71RPsKQA9Z

— Ross Tucker Podcast (@RTFPodcast) October 26, 2016

Elsewhere in the NFL:

Here’s why the NFL better be worried about the sinking ratings, via @nydnraiss https://t.co/PKqjfzzIeS

— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) October 27, 2016

.@SorianoJoe digs deep into the #NFL needing desperately to reconsider the role of Roger Goodell https://t.co/cK5bOArVqQ pic.twitter.com/ZyTxqTRgxC

— NFL Spin Zone (@NFLSpinZone) October 26, 2016

Roger Goodell and the NFL’s pursuit of soccer moms – https://t.co/vCzRn3y2w1 – @washtimes

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016

NBA commissioner Adam Silver faces the nation; why can’t Roger Goodell do the same? https://t.co/EijXgm0Kck

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016

What concessions might NFLPA receive in return for stadium credits? @BlakeYagman has some good ideas.https://t.co/QKY0fvK7Ai

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016

How NFL Players can Stick it to Football Hitler via @SportsBlog
This really needs to happen.https://t.co/7NFHXHeph7

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 27, 2016

NFL lives up to nickname ‘No Fun League’ due to recent fines, penalties https://t.co/1SLnhprza3

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016

Don’t blame Kaepernick for NFL’s ratings dive https://t.co/xBZMHMcsbf via @reneeygraham @BostonGlobe

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 27, 2016

As @nflcommish tries to woo London, check out this British take on the “beloved” commissioner. https://t.co/utY7ATJoQJ

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016

NFL CBA could be to main reason for ratings drop https://t.co/iucNldOs22 via @fog_sports

— The Sports Esquires (@SportsEsqBlog) October 25, 2016

Sid Rosenberg: Roger Goodell, NFL need to get their act together now https://t.co/zFwwDxrbb5 via @Metro_US

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016

The NFL wants to police the n-word. Yet another curious venture into murky territory. https://t.co/hDBRrmbLwt

— Lindsey Adler (@Lahlahlindsey) October 26, 2016

NFL: London games are hurting the league – https://t.co/2QQuJ1NH47

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016

Roger Goodell: NFL fans too dumb to get why Josh Brown fiasco not my fault https://t.co/cJEgpUl5F8 via @nypostsports

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016

NFL Players Lost Millions in Failed Alabama Casino, But as Investors, Not Gamblers https://t.co/piEhiw359A via @Casino_Org

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016

OBJ is appealing his $24K fine against the NFL for his unsportsmanlike conduct call. #SportsLaw https://t.co/mvMUH10pY7

— Law & Batting Order (@LawAndBO) October 26, 2016

NBA:

The reaction to the Derrick Rose verdict was a gross celebration of a system that continues to fail accusers. https://t.co/OP3APGjN48

— Kavitha A. Davidson (@kavithadavidson) October 26, 2016

On @SInow: the next NBA CBA won’t have radical changes, but small changes can have big impacts + the timing may be right for NBA expansion: https://t.co/ftFdBNhT9m

— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) October 27, 2016

MLB:

@WALLACHLEGAL @KenDavidoff let’s solve it now…or at least in the next couple days. No one gave a $hit until Cleveland got back into the WS

— JMW (@jwhales15) October 27, 2016

NEW POST: Beyond the World Series: “The Cleveland Team’s” Legal Battle (by @jdeservesit) https://t.co/Pf1lE2va6w pic.twitter.com/P4JPyeWbGI

— The White Bronco (@TheWhiteBronc) October 26, 2016

.@Indians‘ Chief Wahoo is derogatory & justice fighters like @KingJames should know better https://t.co/jg7nWDfqGc @NCAI1944 #WorldSeries

— Eric Barrow (@EricBarrow) October 26, 2016

Miami police: Body of Marlins pitcher who died in a boat crash had ‘strong odor’ of alcohol https://t.co/BB0aN5FTRI pic.twitter.com/6JXeLZVR4b

— BI Sports (@BI_Sports) October 26, 2016

NCAA:

Insufficient evidence to bring sexual assault charges yet a restraining order keeps the players away from stadium https://t.co/4jjy1tilNb

— Adrienne Lawrence (@AdrienneESPN) October 26, 2016

Hiring a college football coach is expensive. Firing one is too. https://t.co/XiJLuYqibd via @usatoday

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016

Fantasy Sports/Sports Betting:

#DraftKings and #FanDuel settle with New York for $12 million-short read to bring you up to speed. https://t.co/PlACC0RLsr via @jonfingas

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016

NY AG Schneiderman won his false advertising battle vs DraftKings & FanDuel; but they won the war. https://t.co/DOeSw6WLJv @YahooFinance

— Daniel Roberts (@readDanwrite) October 25, 2016

September Broadcast Ad Sales Dropped 13% Due to FanDuel and DraftKings’ Rapid Decline https://t.co/WkFmnbeD6M

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016

The NFL has a ratings problem. Legalized sports betting could fix that if viewership remains down. https://t.co/gLWxbtgDqD pic.twitter.com/SGtbxihy2K

— Legal Sports Report (@LSPReport) October 26, 2016

“Experts almost unanimously agree that legalized sports betting in the U.S. is ‘inevitable'”:
https://t.co/CxrcTkULQ8

— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) October 26, 2016

Lawmakers: Collecting Child Support From Fantasy Sports Difficult https://t.co/JGtsyh8m3L

— Victor Rocha (@VictorRocha1) October 26, 2016

Everything Else:

Here’s a very sobering read on how traumatic brain injuries can cause substantial harm to today’s youth. #SportsLaw https://t.co/acWWRjUKP6

— Law & Batting Order (@LawAndBO) October 26, 2016

Colin Kaepernick’s National Anthem Protest and Frederick Douglass’s ‘What to the Slave is the 4th of July?’ https://t.co/J33Tnl9ubN

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 27, 2016

Permanent link to this article: https://advocacyforfairnessinsports.org/2016/10/27/news-blitz-102716/

News Blitz 10/26/16

By Sheilla Dingus
October 26, 2016
October 26, 2016

Major journalists indict Roger Goodell:

Enough is enough — it’s time for a new NFL commissioner https://t.co/Mjv0PuW1E3 via @Stanford_Daily

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016

Excerpt from the article posted above:

.@Stanford_Daily calls for Roger Goodell to step down. pic.twitter.com/SwJZmG0bGb

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016

One of my favorite writers, Michael Hurley details that everything from handling of DV discipline to fining William Gay for wearing DV awareness cleats theres “a despicable culture on display in the NFL,” and finaly calls for the commissioner’s job.

After Making Most Offensive Statement, Roger Goodell Deserves To Lose Job As NFL Commissioner https://t.co/wvkWXYKKrZ via @MichaelFhurley

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016

Sally Jenkins spares no words for Roger Goodell in the article below:

“Roger Goodell has tainted the entire league as uncaring and hypocritical.” https://t.co/B26qwdWU2a Straight talk via @sallyjenx

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016

NFL owners need to sack Commissioner Goodell
“Goodell has become a punchline. “https://t.co/nKBRcw7sDw via @thenewspress

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 24, 2016

NFL ratings woes:

Good piece on ratings decline, one reason mentioned is increased #DFS bans. Tends to support @AmerGamingAssn datahttps://t.co/0I6bUwCgxF

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016

TV ratings debacle for NFL:

MNF < 24%
Thursday games < 18%
Sunday Nights < 19%

Via @BartHubbuch https://t.co/LPgJo4cddA

— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) October 26, 2016

Does diminished quality come from reduced practice time? https://t.co/7UIGMRZWp8

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 26, 2016

NY Giants release Josh Brown, but it this too little too late?

If Giants withheld Josh Brown information from the NFL, they deserve punishment at least as severe as the Pats https://t.co/RtQ9YfwXV7

— Melissa Jacobs (@thefootballgirl) October 24, 2016

The Giants have released Josh Brown. Here’s @AndrewBrandt on the league and team failures that got us here: https://t.co/CcwAaUo2Vk

— The MMQB (@theMMQB) October 25, 2016

John Mara statement:

In statement, Giants prez John Mara says: “Our beliefs, our judgments and our decisions were misguided. We accept that responsibility.” pic.twitter.com/JCfmtWrF0p

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 25, 2016

Josh Brown’s first statement:

Josh Brown’s statement via @AdamSchefter-GM pic.twitter.com/dfWpJMSoOb

— GiantInsider (@GiantInsider) October 25, 2016

And his second:

Former #Giants kicker Josh Brown has released a statement, via the team. It is different from the one released to ESPN: pic.twitter.com/bfwl2azx1t

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 25, 2016

On the other hand, the NFL has suspended players for DV after they were cut. See ex-Lion Rodney Austin (6 games): https://t.co/nOBcNwWrVW https://t.co/3sNmPzQUrP

— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) October 25, 2016

And if you’re wondering how Josh Brown’s salary will work out, you’ve got that info here as well. https://t.co/qdoWN1LLyG

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016

Giants cut Josh Brown because of domestic violence. But what of Giants, who didn’t care until public was outraged https://t.co/JDBgpMuM0T

— Nancy Armour (@nrarmour) October 25, 2016

Irony of NFL’s lax punishment in Rice and Brown cases is that it ultimately led to the most severe punishment: loss of their careers.

— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) October 25, 2016

Diana Moskovitz explains why there really are no easy solutions to domestic violence:

Zero tolerance for domestic violence will only make it worse https://t.co/KtHGKd0QeC

— Diana Moskovitz (@DianaMoskovitz) October 24, 2016

Note: Diana will be the featured guest on the Conduct Detrimental podcast with Daniel Wallach and Dan Werly later this week, and this will be discussed in depth. Check it out on i-tunes or The White Bronco

Doe v. Rose:

Jane Doe now has until November 21st to appeal the verdict.

More on her appeal options: https://t.co/UILpsAseAS https://t.co/0xoaWwRfZQ

— Dan Werly (@WerlySportsLaw) October 25, 2016

The next step for Colin Kaepernick:

Kaepernick answers what’s next: Inclusion and access to the halls of power in sports https://t.co/ffK7niF282 via @TheUndefeated

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016

Athletes protest gestures aren’t new
Why do we complain when they embrace a cause & take a knee instead of a selfie?https://t.co/1MfXCt6xNe

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 24, 2016

Sports betting developments:

Will The NFL Change Its Tune On Sports Betting If Ratings Decline Persists? https://t.co/GvH3IbtJ5g pic.twitter.com/Aey1Zrb9fE

— Legal Sports Report (@LSPReport) October 25, 2016

DraftKings, Fanduel settle false advertising scam with AG https://t.co/1jeHkxZzlo @AGSchneiderman @FanDuel @DraftKings

— Julia Marsh (@juliakmarsh) October 25, 2016

DraftKings, FanDuel settlement with NY AG Schneiderman for false advertising is official; each co pays $6m. #DFS pic.twitter.com/UUNosF6RNT

— Daniel Roberts (@readDanwrite) October 25, 2016

NYAG announces settlement with FanDuel and DraftKings.

FD agreement: https://t.co/73csBZSXr1
DK agreement: https://t.co/GMS2wDR2hG

— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) October 25, 2016

I do hate throwing out merger talk, but clearing this case from the docket would make sense if a real possibility. https://t.co/lcsW2Tf4no

— Dustin Gouker (@DustinGouker) October 25, 2016

All told, DraftKings and FanDuel vs NY AG Eric Schneiderman lasted 11 months: pic.twitter.com/N1TFMIqQ3L

— Daniel Roberts (@readDanwrite) October 25, 2016

What’s missing from #DFS settlement agreement: a finding that companies misrepresented that their games are not considered “gambling”

— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) October 25, 2016

NYAG Finding: Cos. “misled consumers about substantial advantages high-volume and pro players had over other players” pic.twitter.com/qW5j7bPVah

— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) October 25, 2016

Odds & Ends:

Really love this piece from @TheWilderThings about NFL players shying away from talking politics. https://t.co/VEdcMH8Wyu

— Maggie Hendricks (@maggiehendricks) October 24, 2016

When ya see some of the headlines after Brady’s radio comments against dom-violence it’s a wonder any athlete speaks 2 any media member ever

— Matt Chatham (@chatham58) October 25, 2016

https://t.co/zvjyz0GF6Y

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 24, 2016

Fan who fell over stadium stairway railing last night in Denver has died https://t.co/DG90498MpO

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 25, 2016

Hall of Fame game lawyer takes aim at David Baker’s history https://t.co/jrqSy2UIae via @ProFootballTalk

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 26, 2016

Read about NFL Commish Roger Goodell’s Hall of Fame fumble amidst #JoshBrown controversy. My @nypost exclusive: https://t.co/voicIpwkD0

— Julia Marsh (@juliakmarsh) October 25, 2016

Jerry Jones and Jonathan Kraft feuding over NFL rule banning teams from showing video highlights, via @NYP_Terranova https://t.co/yiJE5I06ka

— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) October 25, 2016

The issues w @NFLPA financial advisors are mitigated (not solved) if more schools helped their students navigate the process of going pro. https://t.co/SE9As21Sd5

— Warren K. Zola (@WarrenKZola) October 24, 2016

Chase Carlson is really on top of this – see his Twitter feed for addtional insights:

.@ChaseACarlson‘s feed right now is convincing me that the NFLPA financial advisor program is, in itself, a scam pic.twitter.com/VNRrux4pA7

— Aaron W. Gordon (@A_W_Gordon) October 24, 2016

Insightful perspectives on O’Bannon and beyond https://t.co/P31xZzg1gF

— Sheilla Dingus (@SheillaDingus) October 24, 2016

Here’s my take on how #Antitrust Law could reform #NCAA football (my March ’15 @RutgersLRev keynote address). https://t.co/ta1xeqYKEQ

— Marc Edelman (@MarcEdelman) October 24, 2016

Cubs engage in trademark battles during #WorldSeries https://t.co/oVHTz7dQn0

— Darren Heitner (@DarrenHeitner) October 24, 2016

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By Sheilla Dingus
October 25, 2016
October 25, 2016

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The Blitz 10/29/16

Violence against women in sports and beyond:

I’ve featured some very insightful articles and of course news of where it’s happening again.

In the NFL:

For more insight on what took place with Mortensen during Deflategate, the full article from The Ringer

And for Deflategate Diehards:

Intervener Michelle McGuirk has appealed to SCOTUS

In the NBA:

The World Series:

Sexual Abuse Allegations in U.S. Gymnastics:

UFC News:

Sports Betting News:

News Blitz 10/28/16 Dirty Deeds Issue

New Conduct Detrimental Podcast:

Dan Werly and Daniel Wallach go deep with Deadspin reporter Diana Moskovitz on the Josh Brown fiasco.

If you missed Diana’s artice on why a Zero Tolerance policy for Domestic Violence won’t work, be sure to check it out now:

NFL & Domestic Violence:

Can’t help but wonder how this will be handled.

Elsewhere in the NFL:

More on everyone’s favorite commissioner:

Strong words from Tom Curran

NBA News:

Dirty Deeds in Gymnastics:

Sports Betting Update:

News Blitz 10/27/16

Josh Brown domestic violence debacle:

Elsewhere in the NFL:

NBA:

MLB:

NCAA:

Fantasy Sports/Sports Betting:

Everything Else:

News Blitz 10/26/16

Major journalists indict Roger Goodell:

Excerpt from the article posted above:

One of my favorite writers, Michael Hurley details that everything from handling of DV discipline to fining William Gay for wearing DV awareness cleats theres “a despicable culture on display in the NFL,” and finaly calls for the commissioner’s job.

Sally Jenkins spares no words for Roger Goodell in the article below:

NFL ratings woes:

NY Giants release Josh Brown, but it this too little too late?

John Mara statement:

Josh Brown’s first statement:

And his second:

Diana Moskovitz explains why there really are no easy solutions to domestic violence:

Note: Diana will be the featured guest on the Conduct Detrimental podcast with Daniel Wallach and Dan Werly later this week, and this will be discussed in depth. Check it out on i-tunes or The White Bronco

Doe v. Rose:

The next step for Colin Kaepernick:

Sports betting developments:

Odds & Ends:

Let’s Gooooo!

We’re finally getting underway!

Today is the first day of advocacyforfairnessinsports.org. Got my old articles from defendersofthewall.com moved over and hope to have some brand new content out very soon. Thank you for your support!

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