On October 1, 2024, former Jacksonville Jaguars Executive Amit Patel filed a lawsuit against FanDuel. Patel, a self-proclaimed gambling addict, has sued FanDuel for $250 million dollars for preying on his addition.[2]Patel’s complaint alleges that FanDuel disregarded its own responsible gambling and money laundering protocols. Patel was convicted in 2023 of wire fraud and illegal... Continue Reading →
Brett Favre, NFL Hall of Famer, was the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, New York Jets, and Minnesota Vikings. As a quarterback, it was not uncommon for Favre to be hit in a manner that resulted in a concussion. In an interview on “Megyn Kelly Today”, Favre admitted he had at least three or... Continue Reading →
With the NFL season in full swing, we have already seen a multitude of injuries sideline star players. Some of the more notable injuries include Christian McCaffrey, star running back for the San Francisco 49ers, and Tua Tagovailoa[1], starting quarterback of the Miami Dolphins, with the third concussion of his career. Less notable, but still... Continue Reading →
The proposed House settlement was intended to be filed on September 5th, 2024. However, the federal judge pushed back the settlement because the deal would “limit the ways in which boosters can provide money to athletes.”[1] Judge Wilken expressed her concern with the proposed settlement, majorly in part with a clause that the money provided by booster clubs... Continue Reading →
Katie Meyer was an outstanding goalie for the Stanford Women’s Soccer team. She helped her team win a national championship in 2019.[2] Tragically, Katie Meyer lost the battle with her mental health struggles in 2022 when she received an email from Stanford regarding disciplinary action against her.[3] Meyer first began her battle against mental health in 2021,... Continue Reading →
The fight for collegiate athletes to be compensated fairly has long preceded the recent decision in House v. NCAA.[1] Since the Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States (hereinafter NCAA) was formed, student-athletes have sought compensation for their contributions to the sport and their respective universities.[2] The slow climb required student-athletes to face adversity and... Continue Reading →