The Boston Globe has provided an update of the progress of some local football players’ quest to play professionally. Connecticut Sports Law favorite Ricky Santos, now with the CFL’s Montreal Alouettes, is mentioned, as is Mackenzy Bernadeau, the offensive lineman from Bentley College who was drafted by the NFL’s Carolina Panthers. Some former UConn football players [...]
Pro Football Update: Ricky Santos and Other Local Players Look to Catch On
July 7, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Seattle Cashes In, Settles Lawsuit Against SuperSonics
July 3, 2008 By Leave a Comment
After 41 years of NBA basketball in the City of Seattle, the SuperSonics will begin moving to Oklahoma City immediately, as the parties have reached a settlement of Seattle’s lawsuit against the team. The settlement allows the SuperSonics to move immediately in exchange for a $45 million payout to Seattle, with an additional $30 million due in 5 years [...]
Duke Football Escapes Contract on Grounds of Gridiron Futility
July 1, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Mark Conrad of the the Sports Law Blog recently posted this article concerning University of Louisville v. Duke University, a breach of contract case arising from Duke’s decision to opt out of a 4-game football series with Louisville after one game: a 40-3 loss. Louisville sought to recover under a liquidated damages clause that would require Duke to pay [...]
