According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals decided not to intervene in a pending antitrust lawsuit against MLB, DirecTV, and Comcast brought by fans who felt that they were overcharged for out of market games. The District Court previously denied … [Read more...] about MLB Not Granted Interlocutory Appeal in TV Rights Case
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Ray Rice Wins Appeal of Indefinite Suspension
According to ESPN, former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice won his appeal of his indefinite suspension from the NFL on Friday. In her decision, United States District Judge Barbara S. Jones concluded that Rice did not lie or mislead Roger Goodell in Rice’s June interview … [Read more...] about Ray Rice Wins Appeal of Indefinite Suspension
FIFA Files Criminal Complaint Concerning World Cup Hosting Rights
According to Sports Illustrated, FIFA has submitted a criminal complaint to Switzerland’s attorney general concerning the hosting rights of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. The complaint alleges improper transfer of assets through Switzerland and calls for an … [Read more...] about FIFA Files Criminal Complaint Concerning World Cup Hosting Rights
Peterson Grievance Hearing Held Today
According to Pro Football Talk, suspended Vikings running back Adrian Peterson will receive a hearing on his status today, with a decision coming by the end of the week. The hearing, which will be held under arbitrator Shyam Das, comes after the NFL Players Association filed an … [Read more...] about Peterson Grievance Hearing Held Today
Plaintiffs Replaced in Class Action Lawsuit against NCAA
According to CBS Sports, Wisconsin men’s basketball player Nigel Hayes and Middle Tennessee football player Anfornee Stewart have replaced three former named plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against the NCAA. Hayes and Stewart were added after three plaintiffs left … [Read more...] about Plaintiffs Replaced in Class Action Lawsuit against NCAA