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Violations of Labor Laws in California Leads to Lawsuits Against Lingerie...
Summary: The Lingerie Football League has been sued by former players for violations of labor laws in the state of California and the Fair Labor Standards Act. Three lawsuits have been filed this...
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Rebuttal Issued by NFL to Lawsuit from Raiders Cheerleaders
Summary: The National Football League filed a rebuttal on August 5 to the lawsuit filed by cheerleaders for the Oakland Raiders on grounds of labor laws violations. The National Football League...
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Cell Phones, Tablets Will Not be Admissible in Aaron Hernandez’s Murder Trial
Summary: Judge E. Susan Garsh ruled that evidence obtained from two cell phones and three tablets will not be admissible at the murder trial set for January. Hernandez is accused of shooting Odin...
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Rhode Island Little League Coach Gives Amazing Post-Game Speech
Summary: The coach of the Rhode Island Little League team gave one of the most inspiring post-game speeches after his team was eliminated from competition. When Cumberland American, a team from Rhode...
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Jerry Jones, Owner of Dallas Cowboys, Sued for Sexual Harassment
Summary: Jana Weckerly has filed a civil suit against Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, accusing him of sexual harassment. Weckerly’s attorney states she is traumatized by the events that took...
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NFL Analyst Delivers Pre-Game Speech on Domestic Violence
Summary: The Ray Rice scandal has gone to another level with the release of the security footage of the attack on his then-fiance. This NFL analyst tackles the issue. Ray Rice was originally suspended...
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Minnesota Vikings’ Adrian Peterson to Face Trial in December
Summary: Adrian Peterson, who is accused of striking his young son so hard that he left welts on the child’s skin, will face trial in early December. Adrian Peterson, running back for the Minnesota...
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Adrian Peterson Faces Additional Legal Obstacles
Summary: Due to the intricacies of NFL rules and the law, Adrian Peterson may have a difficult time challenging his recent suspension. On November 4, Adrian Peterson, running back for the Minnesota...
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NFL Star Sharper Pleads Guilty to Drugging and Raping Various Women
Summary: Former NFL star Darren Sharper pleaded guilty two drugging and raping women in two cases. Former NFL star Darren Sharper, who retired from NFL in 2011 after a successful 14-year career, has...
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Aaron Hernandez: Guilty of Murder
Summary: Former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez has been found guilty of first-degree murder and has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. According to CNN,...
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Manny Pacquiao Hit with $5 Million Lawsuit
Summary: Manny Pacquiao is being sued for failing to disclose his shoulder injury prior to May 2nd’s fight. Manny Pacquiao is one of a handful of defendants named on a $5 million class action suit...
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The 14 FIFA Individuals Who Have Been Indicted
Summary: USA Today provides detail about the 14 individuals associated with FIFA who have been indicted for fraud, corruption, and other charges. According to USA Today, the Justice Department has...
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Cancellation of Redskins’ Trademark Ordered
Summary: A federal court judge has ruled that the Redskins’ trademark will be cancelled. According to the Washington Post, the NFL’s Washington Redskins have lost a major legal battle in the fight...
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NCAA Must Pay $46 Million in Class Action Antitrust Suit
Summary: A federal judge has ordered that millions must be paid to compensate student athletes in a NCAA lawsuit. On Monday, a federal judge ordered the NCAA to pay close to $46 million in attorneys’...
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Tom Brady Will Still Face a Four-Game Suspension
Summary: There is no doubt that Tom Brady was involved in deflating the footballs for the AFC Championship game but the NFLPA will still fight his suspension, citing word usage in who the rules apply...
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Chicago Blackhawks Patrick Kane Investigated For Rape
Summary: Just months after his team won the Stanley Cup, Patrick Kane is being investigated for raping a woman in his waterfront home that he met at a nightclub. Patrick Kane, a South Buffalo native...
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Aldon Smith Arrested for Hit-and-Run and Third DUI
Summary: Aldon Smith is facing legal trouble again after being arrested on Thursday night. According to The Guardian, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith, 25, was arrested last night by the...
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Donald Sterling Files Lawsuit Against TMZ and V. Stiviano
Summary: Former Los Angeles Clippers basketball team owner has filed a lawsuit against TMZ and his ex-girlfriend for a violation of privacy. Real estate tycoon Donald Sterling made $2 billion of the...
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Tom Brady Deflategate Case Still To Be Decided
Summary: Since neither the NFL nor Players Union can come to an agreement, it is up to a district judge to decide if Commissioner Goodell’s four-game suspension imposed on Brady is allowable. A...
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Northwestern Football Players Cannot Form a Union
Summary: While the issue of whether the players are employees was ignored, the NLRB ruled that allowing one union wouldn’t be fair for players at other schools that aren’t unionized. The National...
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Lawyer for Patrick Kane Breaks His Silence on Facebook
Summary: Hockey star Patrick Kane’s lawyer has started defending his client not in the traditional venue of a courtroom but on Facebook. Blackhawks star, Patrick Kane, is being investigated for the...
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New Jersey’s Betting Law Strikes Out
Summary: The Third Circuit has once against truck down New Jersey’s sports betting law, stating it does not comply with relevant federal law. New Jersey’s sports betting law has been struck down yet...
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Segway Gets the Best of Usain Bolt at World Championships
Summary: While no competitors could take Bolt down during the 100 and 200 meter races at the World Championships, a cameraman on a Segway had no problems. The World Track and Field Championships in...
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Chicago Bulls Star Derrick Rose Accused of Rape
Summary: A former girlfriend of Derrick Rose, that has been seeking money from Rose for some time, has filed a lawsuit claiming she was gang raped by Rose and two friends. The Chicago Bulls used to be...
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Deflategate Decision Expected This Week
Summary: After months of debate, the Deflategate drama may finally come to an end this week. CSNNE.com reports that earlier today, Judge Richard Berman stated that a settlement has not been reached in...
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Ex-NFL Player Charged With Murdering Cellmate
Summary: Already serving 31 years in prison, former NFL player drafted by the St. Louis Rams, Lawrence Phillips, has been charged with the suffocation of his cellmate. Former pro-footballer Lawrence...
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Tom Brady Suspension Thrown Out by Judge
Summary: Tom Brady is set to play in the season opener for now but dismissal of his four-game suspension is not over in the courts for good. The NFL has spent months and millions of dollars fighting...
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FIFA President under Criminal Investigation
Summary: Swiss officials have interrogated and searched the FIFA president’s office for evidence relating to two suspicious activities that he engaged in. FIFA president Sepp Blatter is being...
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The Bizarre Kane Case
Summary: The mother of the woman accusing Patrick Kane, a player for the Chicago Blackhawks, created an elaborate story about a tampered rape kit. If you make up a story about tampered evidence,...
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Katina Powell Hires the Trash Can Attorney
Summary: Katina Powell hires the trash can lawyer for legal troubles related to her accusations against the Louisville basketball team. Katina Powell, the self-described “Escort Queen,” has finally...
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An Actual Legal Brief That Includes The Words “Twat,” “Panties,” and “Jizz.”
via sports.wboc.com Summary: You’ll be shocked when you read the legal brief the Washington Redskins have recently used in their defense in court. The Washington Redskins have long been a controversial...
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More Arrests Made Regarding FIFA Corruption Case
Summary: A sealed indictment charging 16 new defendants was unsealed hours after the arrests were made in the Swiss hotel Baur au Lac. A new indictment by United States officials has been unveiled...
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New York Judge Strikes DraftKings and FanDuel
Summary: A New York Judge has granted injunctions against Draftkings and FanDuel. After nearly a decade of unregulated success as sports fantasy businesses, DraftKings and FanDuel are facing legal...
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TCU Star Quarterback Suspended After Bar Fight
Summary: The quarterback for TCU was arrested for assaulting an officer, resulting in his suspension from the team before their big bowl game on Saturday. The star quarterback at TCU was arrested and...
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49ers Sued for Violating Americans With Disabilities Act
Stock image credit: FreeImages Summary: The San Francisco 49ers didn’t follow the law when they attempted to kick a disabled man and his service dog out of a game. The San Francisco 49ers are...
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