Covering the Intersection of Sports and the Law
The trial of Roger Clemens has reached a crucial juncture – the testimony of Brian McNamee, Clemens’ former trainer and the only person who claims to have witnessed Clemens use performance-enhancing drugs. The cross-examination of McNamee by Clemens’ lawyer, Rusty Hardin, is intriguing on a number of levels including Hardin’s trial strategy and showmanship. ESPN’s Lester [...]
Junior Seau Junior Seau’s tragic passing this week spurred a number of articles about Seau as a player and a person. Mike Silver of Yahoo! Sports wrote an excellent piece on Seau; ESPN Boston has a number of posts regarding Seau’s time with the New England Patriots; and Eric Olsen has a great story about Seau from [...]
In August 2010, I published an article in Sports Litigation Alert concerning a potentially precedent-setting case in the business of collegiate athletics. The article, entitled A Beacon in Poughkeepsie: Marist Claims Victory Over James Madison in Coaching Contract Suit, discussed the judgment of default that entered against James Madison University (JMU). The article also spoke to [...]
I am pleased to announce that I have been named to the Board of Advisors for the Vermont Law School Sports Law Institute, joining some of the most influential people in the sports industry. I am honored to serve on the Board and to work with the students involved with the Sports Law Institute. Also, a special thanks to Michael [...]
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 [...]
UConn Players Shine at the NFL Combine Desmond Conner at the Hartford Courant has some excellent coverage of UConn football players Kendall Reyes, Kashif Moore and Dave Teggart, who recently worked out at the NFL Combine. Former UConn Receiver Kashif Moore Talks About Solid Day At The NFL Combine Former UConn DT Kendall Reyes Says He’s Pleased [...]
UConn Players Invited to NFL Combine Desmond Conner of the Hartford Courant reports that three UConn players have been invited to the NFL Combine. Receiver Kashif Moore, defensive tackle Kendall Reyes and kicker Dave Teggart will have the opportunity to impress scouts at the Combine, which will be held from February 22-28 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Beer Pong [...]
Super Bowl Clean Zones Create Controversy, Lawsuit Michael McCann has an excellent article and analysis on SI.com concerning the NFL’s use of “clean zones” in Indianapolis, the site of this year’s Super Bowl, and a lawsuit arising out of the use of clean zones at the Super Bowl last year in Dallas. McCann describes clean zones [...]
