The following article was written by Cyle Kiger. Aqib Talib, Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback, is already awaiting trial for a felony gun charge. Commissioner Roger Goodell did not issue a punishment for the felony gun charge. However, repercussions from that incident will likely come after his court hearing. To make matters worse, the problem child of […]
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The following article was written by Cyle Kiger. The 2009 NFL champions have potential legal infractions coming for puting “bounties” on opposing players. In Minnesota, Brett Favre was arguably more popular than Adrian Peterson for a single season, and it sickens me that an NFL team would reward players for injuring top-tier players. Who dat dirty team? […]
The following article was written by Cyle Kiger. Dave Duerson died a year ago due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. There were times in his 11 year career where he lost consciousness during games, and had more than 10 concussions. Duerson, a member of the ’85 Bears and ’90 Giants Super Bowl teams, […]
The following article was written by Cyle Kiger. A focus in all major sports continues to be drug testing and the use of Human Growth Hormone (HGH). Add the National Hockey League to the list in strengthening its own policy with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The Chicago Tribune reported that the WADA has had conversations […]
The following article was written by Spencer Wingate. Wally Hilgenberg, a 16-year NFL veteran, died from Lou Gehrig’s disease in 2008. His family donated his organs to Boston University School of Medicine. Shockingly, in 2010, the school announced the doctor’s original diagnosis was mistaken. Hilgenberg had actually died from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). CTE is a […]
The following article was written by Spencer Wingate. “Who Dat?”, Inc. has reached a settlement with the NFL/New Orleans Saints over their trademark dispute. The settlement effectively dismisses the lawsuit and means the two will work together. From this point forward, all merchandise with the catch phrase will be co-branded by both parties. The legal battle began […]
The following article was written by Spencer Wingate. Seemingly each month brings about a new case with players suing the NFL due to medical problems. Recently, a suit was filed by three hundred players stating they should have been better educated over the effects of head injuries. Former NFL players Patrick Surtain, Jamal Lewis, and Tony […]
The following article was written by Alex Mitrani. As many are aware, the NFL is currently facing a barrage of concussion lawsuits from former players. Former players are claiming that the NFL failed to disclose the risks of concussions and/or failed to take steps to protect the players from concussions. The NFL argued before the U.S. […]
The following article was written by Spencer Wingate. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s sexual assault case in Lake Tahoe, Nevada has been officially dismissed. Last month the plaintiff, Andrea McNulty, dropped all claims in her civil law suit. Her attorney, Cal Dunlap filed court papers on November 30, 2011 with Washoe District Court for the case […]
Earlier this week, Sports Agent Blog referenced a lawsuit between Chad Morton and Leigh Steinberg and many of his companies and affiliates. While that post is largely focused on a man named David Meltzer and a company called Sports 1 Marketing, this post will look at the pending lawsuit itself, and scrap out the facts […]