A recent ESPN “Outside the Lines” investigation revealed an existential threat to football: the disappearing insurance market. From the NFL to Pop Warner, leagues, schools, and teams spend large sums of money on general liability insurance. With greater concern over traumatic … [Read more...] about Lack of Insurance May Sack Football
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Bad Break: Ex-NFL Player Sues Dr. James Andrews for $180 Million
Sharrif Floyd, a 2013 first-round draft pick of the Minnesota Vikings, filed a lawsuit against the most well-known man in sports medicine, Dr. James Andrews, and his staff, for $180 million. Floyd went under the knife during the 2016 season for what was supposed to be routine … [Read more...] about Bad Break: Ex-NFL Player Sues Dr. James Andrews for $180 Million
“Be thankful O.J. is too old to play”—Shayana Jenkins Hernandez Sues the NFL
In her latest move in her battle with the NFL, Shayana Jenkins Hernandez ("Jenkins"), the former fiancée of late New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, refiled a lawsuit in state court against the NFL and Riddell, the NFL’s official helmet provider from … [Read more...] about “Be thankful O.J. is too old to play”—Shayana Jenkins Hernandez Sues the NFL
CTE Kneeldown: Family of Junior Seau Settles with NFL
The family of legendary linebacker Junior Seau has settled its wrongful death lawsuit with the NFL for an undisclosed sum of money. Seau, who was 43 when he committed suicide in 2012, suffered from chronic traumatic encephalophy (CTE), the neurodegenerative disease that has been … [Read more...] about CTE Kneeldown: Family of Junior Seau Settles with NFL
Jerry: Jonesing for a Fight
Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, has made no secret to fellow owners, players, fans, and the general public that he is displeased with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. About two weeks ago, Jones threatened to sue the league if Goodell’s contract is extended. In response, … [Read more...] about Jerry: Jonesing for a Fight