After some technical challenges, I have posted the audio clip from my guest appearance on the “The Final Score!” with Matt Levine, Sports Director at WSTC1400/WNLK1350 (Norwalk, CT). We discussed the Ben Roethlisberger situation, LeBron James, contract issues in the three major sports, the UFL’s foray into Hartford, age limits in professional sports and I was even able to plug the [...]
Monday Sports Briefs
July 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Manhattan DA: Burress Will Serve Jail Time Plaxico Burress, the former New York Giants receiver will serve jail time, whether he goes to trial or submits a plea, in connection with charges for criminal possession of a gun, according to the Associated Press. ESPN’s Mike and Mike reported that Burress’ trial will not commence until [...]
NBA Draft Approaches, One and Done Discussion Continues
June 25, 2009 By 2 Comments
With the NBA Draft being held tonight, the issue of the “one and-done” college basketball player is once again in focus. Marc Isenberg, publisher of the blog Money Players, has written frequently written on this topic. Here’s an excerpt from his latest post: On one hand, it is absurd to get completely bent out of [...]
CTSportsLaw Inbox: Why is Memphis Responsible for Derrick Rose’s Alleged Cheating?
June 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Connecticut Sports Law reader Steve Lackner posted an interesting comment last week on the Derrick Rose situation. Here are Steve’s comments followed by my responses. With the recent incident involving Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls and Memphis University, how can the University be held liable / responsible for him cheating on a high school [...]
CT Sports Law’s Top 10 Story Lines of 2008
December 30, 2008 By 1 Comment
As we approach the end of Connecticut Sports Law’s inaugural year, I have compiled a list of the top story lines and accompanying blog posts from 2008. Thank you for your readership and support and I look forward to another year covering the intersection of sports and the law. 1. UConn and Notre Dame agree to [...]
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 [...]
One and Done: The Effect of the Business Decision on NCAA Basketball
June 30, 2008 By 3 Comments
Last week’s NBA Draft was remarkable for the number and prominence of freshman that were selected. The top 3 picks, and 5 of the first 7 players chosen were college freshman, and 10 freshman were selected in the first round – all NBA records. The message for the top players entering college is clear: “one and [...]
Seattle SuperSonics Lawsuit Could Set Precedent for Relocation of Sports Franchises
June 19, 2008 By 2 Comments
The dispute between the Seattle SuperSonics and the City of Seattle, now on trial in federal court, includes the usual acrimony and public mud-slinging common when a sports franchise moves from one city to another. The trial, based upon the Sonics’ attempt to escape from under its lease of Key Arena with the City, is essentially [...]
