For my final post with the UB Law Sports & Entertainment Forum, I chose to profile a childhood friend who has become an inspiration to every small-town Western New York kid chasing a big dream. Stephen Carlson, an Ivy League-educated NFL tight end from Jamestown, graciously took the time out of his busy schedule to... Continue Reading →
On Thursday, two fishermen at the center of a scandal that shocked the world of competitive fishing were sentenced to 10 days in jail. Jacob Runyan, age 43, of Ashtabula, Ohio, and Chase Cominsky, age 36, of Hermitage, Pennsylvania, received their sentences in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, along with a year and a... Continue Reading →
Former professional wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr. was charged for his involvement in the largest corruption case in the history of Mississippi, a welfare fraud scheme where roughly $77 million was misappropriated from intended recipients. The funds were meant for low-income families in the poorest state in the nation; however, DiBiase and other wealthy, well-connected people... Continue Reading →
On Thursday, the University of Alabama announced that it had fired head baseball coach Brad Bohannon for “violating the standards, duties, and responsibilities expected of university employees.” Bohannon’s firing is linked to a widespread investigation into suspicious sports betting activity on the Crimson Tide’s game against LSU early last week. This appears to be the... Continue Reading →
On Friday, April 21, the NFL announced that it had suspended five players, including four Detroit Lions, for violating the league’s gambling policy. Wide receiver Quintez Cephus and safety C.J. Moore of the Lions, along with defensive end Shaka Toney of the Washington Commanders, were banned for at least the 2023 season for betting on... Continue Reading →
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been cited for third-degree assault after swinging a folding chair that struck two female Ball Arena employees as he was running to the team’s locker room. The incident occurred following the Timberwolves’ series-ending loss to the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night in Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs.[1] Edwards... Continue Reading →
The Oakland Athletics have signed a binding agreement to purchase land in Las Vegas, signaling the end of a storied era that began more than five decades ago. Team officials announced on Wednesday that the franchise had finalized a deal with Red Rock Resorts to buy a 49-acre site just west of the Las Vegas... Continue Reading →
Memphis Tigers basketball commit Mikey Williams pleaded not guilty to five charges of assault with a deadly weapon and one count of firing a deadly weapon at an occupied vehicle during an arraignment hearing on Thursday. According to police, Williams fired a gun at a carful of people who had just left his residence near... Continue Reading →
On Monday morning, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) agreed to merge with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) to form a new publicly-traded company that will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange as “TKO.” Endeavor Group will control a 51% stake in the newly formed combat sports and entertainment company, while WWE shareholders will retain the... Continue Reading →
Xaviar Babudar, well known by NFL fans as “ChiefsAholic,” was arrested on December 16 after allegedly robbing the Tulsa Teachers Credit Union in Bixby, Oklahoma. The 28-year-old man, who faces charges of robbery with a dangerous weapon and assault while masked or disguised, is now missing after his ankle monitor was removed last weekend. According... Continue Reading →