As a man of few words, Marshawn Lynch continues to collect and profit off of his unwillingness to engage with the media. On Super Bowl XLIX’s media day, the Seattle Seahawks running back repeatedly responded to reporters’ questions with “I’m just here so I don’t get fined.” The … [Read more...] about Mashawn Lynch: A Man of Few but Lucrative Words
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Wrigley Rooftop Owners Denied Preliminary Injunction
According to the Chicago Tribune, U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall denied a request for a preliminary injunction that would have halted construction of video boards and outfield advertising signs as part of the Chicago Cub's $375 Million renovation plan for Wrigley … [Read more...] about Wrigley Rooftop Owners Denied Preliminary Injunction
Minor League Baseball Minimum Wage Suit Secures Small Victory
According to NBC Sports and the Courthouse News Service, U.S. District Judge Joseph Spero stated today that he is unlikely to transfer a class action against MLB alleging violations of fair labor practices with respect to minor league baseball players to the Middle District of … [Read more...] about Minor League Baseball Minimum Wage Suit Secures Small Victory
Lance Armstrong Loses Arbitration Dispute With Promotion Company
According to USA Today, Lance Armstrong will be ordered to pay $10 million after losing an arbitration dispute against the sports insurance firm that paid his Tour de France bonuses. SCA Promotions, who sued Armstrong for fraud in securing his Tour de France titles, asked a Texas … [Read more...] about Lance Armstrong Loses Arbitration Dispute With Promotion Company
Spanish Court Blocks Real Madrid Stadium Redevelopment Plan
According to ESPNFC, a Madrid Court has blocked a potential redevelopment plan for Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. This stadium project delay comes on the heels of a European Commission investigation into whether Real Madrid had illegally received state aid in connection … [Read more...] about Spanish Court Blocks Real Madrid Stadium Redevelopment Plan