According to ABC News, there has been a stunning turn of events in New Jersey's quest to allow sports gambling within its borders. U.S. District Judge Michael Shipp had previously stated that a written opinion would be published today deciding whether New Jersey could allows … [Read more...] about Judge Delays Ruling in New Jersey Sports Betting Case
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FCC Unanimously Removes Football Blackout Rule
Green Bay Packer fans might be able to breathe a little easier about watching Packers' playoff games from their homes this winer. According to a story from the Hollywood Reporter, the Federal Communications Commission unanimously chose to remove the football blackout rule, which … [Read more...] about FCC Unanimously Removes Football Blackout Rule
Peterson Seeks Expedited Criminal Trial
The NFL has recently incurred a large public backlash due to the arrests of high profile running backs Ray Rice and Adrian Peterson. Following an indictment on a charge of reckless or negligent injury to a child, the Minnesota Vikings deactivated Peterson for their Week 2 matchup … [Read more...] about Peterson Seeks Expedited Criminal Trial
NCAA, O’Bannon Seek Expedited Hearing
This summer was abuzz with concerns about the viability of the current understanding of a student-athlete. It began with the Northwestern football’s team appeal to the National Labor Relation Board to unionize. It later culminated when, in a landmark decision, District Court … [Read more...] about NCAA, O’Bannon Seek Expedited Hearing
NFL Commissioner’s Authority Makes Lowered Punishment Unlikely
In Roger Goodell’s NFL, punishment is swift and it is severe. For proof, one need look no further than the 1-year suspension meted out to Saints coach Sean Payton for his role in Bounty-Gate (not to mention the first ever suspension of a General Manager, Saints GM … [Read more...] about NFL Commissioner’s Authority Makes Lowered Punishment Unlikely