“The Jamaican team is disqualified…the corresponding medals, medalist pins and diplomas are withdrawn and shall be returned.” – International Olympic Committee (IOC) As reported by ESPN, the IOC released a statement on January 25th, 2017 that Nesta Carter, one of Usain Bolt’s … [Read more...] about Jamaican Relay Team Stripped of Gold
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Cox v. NASCAR: Frivolous Action, or Fight Against Racial Discrimination?
Hailing from the Great Peach State, Terrance Cox III filed suit against NASCAR, its parent company and eighteen of its race teams. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in New York on September 16, 2016, alleges that Mr. Cox’s, “attempts to make NASCAR more racially diverse … [Read more...] about Cox v. NASCAR: Frivolous Action, or Fight Against Racial Discrimination?
Fantasy Sports Gets Dose of Reality in New York City
A group of New Yorkers filed a lawsuit on October 5, 2016 in the New York Supreme Court, challenging a recently enacted law allowing daily fantasy sports (DFS) in the Empire State. DFS are a subset of online fantasy sports in which players compete by building a team of … [Read more...] about Fantasy Sports Gets Dose of Reality in New York City
Maria Sharapova Tests Positive for Meldonium
World’s richest female athlete, Maria Sharapova, recently announced that she failed a drug test at the Australian Open. In an attempt to get out ahead of any rumors, she held a press conference in which she stated, “I made a huge mistake.” Sharapova tested positive for … [Read more...] about Maria Sharapova Tests Positive for Meldonium
Deflategate Legal Costs Piling Up
As deflategate costs near $20 million it becomes clear that the lawsuit is no longer arguing over a few missing pounds of pressure in footballs. ESPN estimates that with negotiating rates nearing $1,000 an hour, the NFL has spent over $12.5 million in legal costs and … [Read more...] about Deflategate Legal Costs Piling Up