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- Cameron Miller
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- Tags: Concussions, Football, Hockey, Lacrosse, Lawsuit, Litigation, NCAA
Head Games: Previewing the Upcoming Legal Battles Over Concussions in College Sports
Although the thrills of March Madness have provided a brief respite, the NCAA’s ongoing legal crises are difficult to ignore. While the federal investigation into recruiting practices in men’s college basketball[1] may be the center of attention, there is pending litigation on other issues that has the potential to redefine the relationship between college athletes […]
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- Bobby Colton
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- Tags: All-Star Game, Bathroom Bill, Bobby Colton, Fordham Law, Fordham Sports Law, Fordham Sports Law Blog, NBA, North Carolina
NBA Considering Location Change for All-Star Game as a Result of North Carolina Bathroom Bill
North Carolina Governor Pat McCory has come under fire recently for his support of House Bill 2 (HB2), the Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act.[1] The bill, which was pushed through the General Assembly by virtue of a special session[2], was a reaction to Charlotte’s recent ordinance[3] that expanded civil rights to individuals on the […]
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- Cole Renicker
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- Tags: Cole Renicker, Deflategate
As the NFL Season Ends, Tom Brady and the NFL Resume ‘Deflategate’ Saga
Being an immensely popular and public entity has created serious drama for, and within, the National Football League (NFL). In what has come to be known as “Deflategate,”[1] the NFL and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, one of its marquee players, have clashed in federal courts for over a year. After Brady’s initial four-game […]
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- Lindsay Colvin
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- Tags: Jr., Kevin Ward, NASCAR, NFL, Ray Rice, Roger Goodell, Tony Stewart
Don’t Race to Resolution: NASCAR as an Example of Respectful Restraint
Of late, the NFL has been as difficult to turn away from as a car crash. Between Ray Rice, Adrian Peterson, Greg Hardy, Roger Goodell, ESPN, and sponsor dissatisfaction– to list just a few hot-button issues – the American public has been unable to stop talking about the challenges the league finds itself facing. And […]
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- Lou Nicosia
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- Tags: Arbitration, Domestic violence, NFL, NFLPA, Ray Rice, Roger Goodell
Appalling or Appropriate? An Analysis of the Merits of Ray Rice’s Appeal
On September 15, 2014, it was announced that Ray Rice plans to appeal both his indefinite suspension and termination from the Ravens in the wake of domestic violence charges. While Rice is not currently with a club, he is still a member of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA); therefore, the NFLPA will be assisting Rice […]
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