According to ESPN, U.S. District Court Judge Michael Shipp issued a preliminary injunction that prevented the thoroughbred track at Monmouth Park from allowing legal sports gambling this past weekend. Judge Shipp found that allowing legal gambling in New Jersey would cause … [Read more...] about Judge Blocks NJ Track from Allowing Sports Gambling
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Bad Day for Hockey: Separate Lawsuits Filed Against NHL and CHL
According to Sports Illustrated, both the National Hockey League and the Canadian Hockey League were slapped with separate class action lawsuits on Monday. The lawsuit against the NHL was initiated in federal court in Minnesota and is to be heard by U.S. District Court … [Read more...] about Bad Day for Hockey: Separate Lawsuits Filed Against NHL and CHL
Former College Athletes Seek Class Action Lawsuit Against Television Networks and College Conferences
According to ESPN, ten former collegiate athletes have filed a lawsuit against the "Big Five" college conferences, Conference USA, and the Ohio Valley Conference as well as major television networks including, but not limited to, ESPN, ABC, CBS, and Fox. The former college … [Read more...] about Former College Athletes Seek Class Action Lawsuit Against Television Networks and College Conferences
Judge Delays Ruling in New Jersey Sports Betting Case
According to ABC News, there has been a stunning turn of events in New Jersey's quest to allow sports gambling within its borders. U.S. District Judge Michael Shipp had previously stated that a written opinion would be published today deciding whether New Jersey could allows … [Read more...] about Judge Delays Ruling in New Jersey Sports Betting Case
FCC Unanimously Removes Football Blackout Rule
Green Bay Packer fans might be able to breathe a little easier about watching Packers' playoff games from their homes this winer. According to a story from the Hollywood Reporter, the Federal Communications Commission unanimously chose to remove the football blackout rule, which … [Read more...] about FCC Unanimously Removes Football Blackout Rule