NFL’s New Financial Penalties for COVID-19 May Spark Legal Debate
“The purpose of a union is to advocate for its members.” -U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann in Scicchitano v. County of Northumberland The NFL’s COVID-19 rules for 2021…
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Lawyers, Gloves and Money: Ex-NFL Player Sues Over Lost PPE
NFL linebacker Mark Barron, a star at Alabama in the early 2010s, has sued a New York attorney and other defendants for breach of contract, unjust enrichment and related…
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NFL Players Expand Use of Anonymous Reporting Platform Beyond COVID
All NFL players and clubs will now be able to anonymously report any violations or issues with regard to health and safety to the NFLPA after it extended its agreement…
COVID-19 Spawns Sports Advertising ‘Buyer’s Market’
The big four leagues have successfully managed to retain advertisers in the wake of the sports hiatus. A recent MediaRadar study indicated 83 of the top 100 corporate…
Colleges Consider Impact of a COVID-19 Death in Athletics
As universities wrestle with the decision to play sports during the pandemic, a grim question lingers: Could a college athlete or coach die from COVID-19? It’s a…
Olympic Games to Be Held Under Emergency Conditions in Tokyo
The Japanese government formally declared a state of emergency in Tokyo on Thursday, due to rising numbers of COVID-19 infections. Restrictions will be in place…
Sellouts Aside, 40% of Americans Still Wary of Live Sporting Events: Data Viz
More than half of the U.S. population has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and NBA playoff games are selling out, but a new poll shows that…
Americans More Active in 2020 as Solo Sports Gain During Pandemic: Data Viz
Decades from now, when we think back to what life was like in 2020, hunkering down inside will be the first thing that comes to mind for many. Americans, however, were…
Fans Await Herd Immunity Amid Skepticism for 2021, Survey Finds: Data Viz
The U.S. surpassed 20 million COVID-19 vaccinations administered this past weekend, but a new poll indicates that vaccination alone…
Legends Hospitality Taps Bond Market as Sixth Street Takes Control
Legends Hospitality seeks to raise as much as $500 million in a credit facility and notes to help the firm wait out the severe disruption to live events caused by…
Keyontae Johnson Collapse and Myocarditis Diagnosis Sparks Health and Liability Concerns
The collapse and hospitalization of Florida forward Keyontae Johnson raises questions about policies used by conferences and colleges to assess the health of players who…
Meyer’s Vaccine Comments Meet Covid Rules Despite NFLPA Scrutiny
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer has sparked an NFLPA investigation by acknowledging on Tuesday that a player’s vaccination status was a factor he considered…
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