USA Today wrote a story on December 28, 2013, detailing the motivation behind the Cleveland Cavaliers suspending forward Andrew Bynum indefinitely for “conduct detrimental to the team.” According to the anonymous source, the suspension did not come as a result of some specific incident or altercation, but “a continued insistence from Bynum to do what... Continue Reading →
On Monday October 29th, Izaia Bullock, a Rutgers University football player, was arrested due to an alleged plot to kill family members of his ex-girlfriend. On Tuesday 22 year old Izaia Bullock was charged with two counts of attempted murder in the first degree, two counts of conspiracy to commit murder in the... Continue Reading →
When questioned regarding his communication with the NBA, and their decision to fine him each game he does not cover his “SUPREME” tattoo, the Cleveland Cavaliers guard responded “I don’t talk to the police.” J.R. Smith has had his share of run-ins with NBA league officials for his behavior both on and... Continue Reading →
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR UB BULLS! The UB Sports Law community is so proud of our UB Bulls mens basketball team, which beat West Virginia in OT on the road last night! Kudos to CJ Massinburg, who had a career night with 43 points and dominated in OT. Looking forward to continuing success from our UB... Continue Reading →
Sister Jean only comes around once in a blue moon, NCAA, it’s time to do your job. Last night, Duke outclassed Kentucky. Coach K’s #4 Blue Devils beat John Calipari’s Wildcats by 34. A few weeks ago, Coach K was quoted as saying he felt college basketball was “actually pretty clean” and he was more... Continue Reading →
The 2018 NFL London Series has been another resounding success. All three games that were featured this season sold out and the NFL was quick to announce four games slated for the 2019 series. Since 2007 the NFL has made regular season games across the pond an annual spectacle. Given the success the league has... Continue Reading →
What a Delayed Suspension Meant for Kemari Averett, U of L Cardinals, & His Accusers Louisville Sophomore tight end Kemari Averett was suspended indefinitely on October 16, after his arrest the previous day for allegedly threatening his pregnant girlfriend at gunpoint on October 14. Since news of the suspension, Averett has also been accused of raping a... Continue Reading →
The long awaited report following an independent investigation into the culture of the Maryland Terrapins football program has finally been released, ultimately resulting in the removal of D.J. Durkin as Head Coach of the Maryland Terrapins. University of Maryland student-athlete Jordan McNair died in June of exertional heat stroke which he suffered at a Maryland... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, Acting Supreme Court Justice Gerald W. Connolly ruled that daily fantasy sports ("DFS") games are a form of gambling. In 2016, Article 14 was added to the New York statute that governs Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law ("RPMWBL"). The purpose was to essentially provide a carve-out for "interactive fantasy sports." The legislative findings stated: Interactive... Continue Reading →
