Covering the Intersection of Sports and the Law
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 [...]
A case was recently decided in Bridgeport (Conn.) Superior Court in which the mother of a youth hockey player sued the mother of another player, claiming that she was assaulted – albeit after she allegedly assaulted the defendant’s son. Daniel Tepfer of the Connecticut Post has the story and the strange facts of this case: [...]
UConn QB Box to Transfer Desmond Conner of the Hartford Courant has the story on UConn quarterback Michael Box, who has decided to transfer. Box, who was recently relegated to the running the scout team, reportedly is considering 1-AA schools such as Richmond, Delaware, Coastal Carolina and James Madison. He should be eligible to play immediately by [...]
It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen. -John Wooden The popularity of sports camps continues to rise across the American sports landscape. These camps can be mutually beneficial to coaches and athletes. For athletes, camps often bring superior instruction and exposure to the coaches at the next level of play. For [...]
Congress Takes Aim at the BCS Howard Wasserman at the Sports Law Blog discusses H.R. 390 which prohibits the BCS from promoting, marketing or advertising the BCS as a national championship game unless a single-elimination playoff is in place. Wasserman points out a potential First Amendment problem with the bill and offers a more direct solution: [...]
“Everyone is looking for a scholarship, and everyone is looking for a lawsuit.” Those were the words of high school coach whom I recently interviewed concerning changes in coaching high school athletics. Although that statement might seem a bit cynical, consider Rick Reilly’s recent column, “A Tale of Two Little Leaguers” on ESPN.com. Reilly compares the [...]
A New Haven youth baseball league has banned a 9-year-old from pitching, because his 40-mile per hour fastball is too fast. New Haven Attorney John Williams is planning to meet with the player’s parents to discuss available legal options. To read about the business that is Brett Favre, see Andrew Brandt’s article on The National Football Post. As [...]
