Michael McCann of SI.com and the Sports Law Blog, has published a great article on an evidentiary issue that could have a significant effect on the government’s prosecution of Barry Bonds. U.S. District Judge Susan Illston will allow former clients of Bonds’ trainer, Greg Anderson, to testify that Anderson supplied them with performance enhancing drugs. These clients include [...]
UConn Football Donor Requests Return of Donation After Coaching Hire
January 26, 2011 By 6 Comments
The top financial supporter of the University of Connecticut football program has demanded that the university return $3 million after he was not consulted in the hiring of new head coach Paul Pasqualoni. Robert G. Burton, who provided the lead gift for the Burton Family Football Complex, has outlined a number of issues and his intent to [...]
Savage Transfer From Rutgers Demonstrates NCAA Release Requirement
January 24, 2011 By 1 Comment
Former Rutgers quarterback Tom Savage, a starter for the Scarlet Knights as a freshman, intends to transfer to another university. Pursuant to NCAA rules, Savage has asked for his release from Rutgers to contact other universities regarding his potential transfer. Savage, however, has encountered a common road block – Rutgers has denied his request for [...]
Ben Berger on Sirius Radio to Discuss Business of Soccer
January 24, 2011 By 1 Comment
Greater New Haven Chamber Sports Council to Host Hot Stove Event
January 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce Sports Council will host a Hot Stove Breakfast event featuring Ron Darling and Dr. Rich Diana on Wednesday, January 26, from 8-10 a.m., at the Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr., New Haven. Veteran sportscaster George Grande will moderate. The event is sponsored by Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists. The function [...]
