Covering the Intersection of Sports and the Law
Reports that LSU defensive back Morris Claiborne scored a 4 on the Wonderlic Test at the NFL Combine, raise the question of why an agent would let his client take the test, especially if the player is unlikely to score well. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk has done an excellent job covering the issue. Florio interviewed Jeff [...]
Concussions are a pervasive topic in the area of sports today and rightly so. Increased awareness concerning the dangers of concussions could prevent some of the serious health conditions that many current and former athletes have experienced. Such awareness could also have a transformative effect on various aspects of sports from rules to equipment to coaching to [...]
Michael McCann of SI.com and Sports Law Blog has written an excellent article detailing the legal issues involved with the bounty system organized by former New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. McCann explores both criminal and civil remedies for the actions of Williams and the Saints. Here is an excerpt of the article: The [...]
I recently had the pleasure of watching the HBO Sports Documentary “Namath”, which provided a fascinating look at Joe Namath’s life, from Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania to the University of Alabama to the New York Jets and beyond. From a sports business perspective, there were a number of interesting notes: Namath’s contract negotiations came at a time when the [...]
An interesting trademark dispute is brewing over an NFL star’s catchphrase and the attempts of others to capitalize on it. Terrell Suggs, defensive end for the Baltimore Ravens, claims ownership of the phrase “Ball So Hard University,” an obviously fictional school that Suggs has referred to as his alma mater. Steve Kilar of the Baltimore Sun has the [...]
When the New England Patriots face the Denver Broncos in the Divisional Round of the AFC Playoffs on Saturday night, they will have a familiar face on their sideline. Joining the Patriots for the first all season will be former Broncos Head Coach Josh McDaniels, who served as Offensive Coordinator for the St. Louis Rams this [...]
The NFL and its players’ union have reached an agreement on how to distribute the $620 million Legacy Fund created in the new collective bargaining agreement. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell described the Legacy Fund in a letter to NFL fans, which I have posted below. To NFL Fans: We hope you are enjoying the NFL season. [...]
How Colleges Can Help Student-Athletes Prepare for the Pros Jimmy Golen of the AP and Sports Law Blog has a great piece on what colleges do (and don’t do) to prepare student-athletes for the transition to the pros. The article features Warren Zola of Boston College, who has been a great advocate for student-athletes. Zola argues that providing [...]
