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May 13, 20233 min read

California and New York Attorney Generals Launch Joint Investigation of NFL

The California Attorney General and New York Attorney General have launched a joint investigation into allegations of employment...

Assessing a Potential Antitrust Case Against Fanatics

Greg Moretto

May 13, 20234 min read

Assessing a Potential Antitrust Case Against Fanatics

As a sports fan in 2023, it is nearly impossible to not have heard of the apparel brand Fanatics. Whether it is through their countless...

NFL Players Suspended While the League Profits Big From Legalized Sports Gambling

Justin Mader

May 4, 20233 min read

NFL Players Suspended While the League Profits Big From Legalized Sports Gambling

In April 2023, the NFL announced the suspension of five players for violating the league's strict gambling policy. The suspensions have...

The Growing Trend of Mid-Major Head Coaches Voluntarily Taking Power Conference Assistant Positions

Brendan Bell

Apr 24, 20233 min read

The Growing Trend of Mid-Major Head Coaches Voluntarily Taking Power Conference Assistant Positions

Coaches leaving low and mid-major programs for bigger and “better” jobs is nothing new in college athletics. From Fielding Yost to John...

Arizona Cardinals' Executive Alleges Retaliation by Owner Michael Bidwill

Alex Patterson

Apr 14, 20232 min read

Arizona Cardinals' Executive Alleges Retaliation by Owner Michael Bidwill

The Athletic’s Kalyn Kahler, Mike Sando, and Stewart Mandel report Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill demoted former Cardinals...

Lamar's Mystery Business Partner Ken Francis

Caleb Ortega

Apr 14, 20234 min read

Lamar's Mystery Business Partner Ken Francis

The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) made headlines on March 23rd when they sent out a memo to all 32 NFL teams...

Multiple Allegations Against Arizona Cardinals Owner

Duncan Hubbard

Apr 10, 20232 min read

Multiple Allegations Against Arizona Cardinals Owner

On Tuesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter broke the news that Arizona Cardinals owner, Michael Bidwill, has been accused of cheating,...

NFLPA Releases Email Saying Bengals are Working to Change Ohio Workers’ Compensation Laws

Justin Mader

Mar 14, 20233 min read

NFLPA Releases Email Saying Bengals are Working to Change Ohio Workers’ Compensation Laws

The Cincinnati Bengals have made headlines recently as they attempt to change the workers' compensation law in Ohio. The National...

Judge in Flores Lawsuit Keeps Multiple Claims In Federal Court

Landis Barber

Mar 10, 20232 min read

Judge in Flores Lawsuit Keeps Multiple Claims In Federal Court

United States District Court Judge Valerie E. Caproni ruled on Wednesday that multiple claims in Brian Flores’s racial discrimination...

Commander’s Minority Owners Allege Dan Snyder Committed Bank Fraud

Alex Patterson

Mar 3, 20234 min read

Commander’s Minority Owners Allege Dan Snyder Committed Bank Fraud

ESPN senior writer Don Van Natta Jr. reports Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder took out a $55 million loan, indicated by a footnote...

Aaron Polonsky

Mar 3, 20232 min read

Bubble-wrap Helmets?

59.6 years. That’s the life expectancy of an NFL player – compared to the average American lifespan of 77.3 years. Research has shown...

Medical Malpractice Suit Could Shift NFL’s Medical Perspective

Evan Mattel

Feb 26, 20233 min read

Medical Malpractice Suit Could Shift NFL’s Medical Perspective

In a recent decision by the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, former Philadelphia Eagles captain Chris Maragos was awarded $43.5...

Update on the Panini and Topps Trading Card Lawsuits

Justin Mader

Feb 10, 20234 min read

Update on the Panini and Topps Trading Card Lawsuits

Just over four months ago, I published an article on Conduct Detrimental about the pending cases against popular sports trading card...

Former Panthers Coach Matt Rhule Files for Arbitration

Landis Barber

Feb 4, 20232 min read

Former Panthers Coach Matt Rhule Files for Arbitration

First reported by Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports, former Carolina Panthers Head Coach Matt Rhule has filed for arbitration against the...

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