Billy Gillispie, the coach at Texas Tech, “faced allegations of player mistreatment” in 2011 and 2012.1 In September 2012, he resigned due to health concerns.2 Gillispie resigned about a month after the school began to investigate the claims.3 The claims were from Texas Tech players raising concerns about their treatment by Gillispie.4 During Gillispie’s time... Continue Reading →
Skylar Thompson, the backup quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was recently involved in a “situation” at the Irish capital.1 Neither the team nor the police have confirmed reports that he was robbed.2 The Irish police stated that no formal complaint has been filed, and it has not been established that there was an actual robbery.3... Continue Reading →
Ben Gordon was the “third overall pick in the 2004 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls.”1 He played eleven seasons in the NBA, winning.2 He won the “NBA’s Sixth Man Award as a member of the Chicago Bulls.”3 Gordon played five seasons for Detroit, Charlotte, and Orlando.4 On Gordon’s 40th birthday, he was arrested at... Continue Reading →
The NFL fined Teair Tart for slapping Travis Kelce during the week one game in Brazil.1 The NFL rules state that the penalty for a first offense of striking another player is $12,172.2 During the third quarter, Kelce shoved Tart, and Tart slapped Kelce’s helmet.3 After the altercation, there was a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty.4... Continue Reading →
On September 3rd, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office denied four trademark applications filed by Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson.1 The Patent Office stated that the phrases would likely be confusing if approved.2 Back in April, TCE Rights Management (“TCE”) applied for trademarks of fourteen different phrases, including: “Do Your Job (Bill’s Version),” “Ignore the... Continue Reading →