On Friday, as March Madness was in full swing, the NCAA filed an appeal of the Jenkins decision explored more fully in a previous post. Donald Remy, the NCAA's chief legal officer, issued the following statement: “The NCAA’s longstanding commitment, supported by its schools and conferences, is to provide student-athletes with the educational benefits they need... Continue Reading →
The UB Sports Law Community congratulates our women's and men's basketball teams on their epic wins this evening! While the conflicting schedules for the games were a bit challenging, the interest in the women's match-up became even stronger as the men wrapped up their win over Arizona State 91-74, while the women polished off Rutgers... Continue Reading →
The Palm Beach State Attorney's Office confirmed today that 77-year-old Robert Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots, has been offered a plea deal following his indictment on charges of soliciting prostitution. Kraft, who was caught on videotape visiting the Orchids of Asia Day Spa twice, faces misdemeanor charges and possible jail time if... Continue Reading →
The UB Sports Law community congratulates the UB women's and men's basketball teams on their respective MAC CHAMPIONSHIPS!!! After a spectacular weekend in Cleveland (where UB Sports Law student Matt Benedict worked as an extern for the MAC Tournament), we look forward to The Big Dance! GO BULLS!!!!!Photo credit: UB Athletics
Today the NFL announced that Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt has been suspended for 8 games following the conclusion of the NFL's investigation into multiple incidents of violence this past year. Much like the infamous Ray Rice video, TMZ released video of Hunt assaulting a young woman in a Cleveland hotel in February, 2018.... Continue Reading →
For decades, the NCAA has been treated with proverbial kid gloves by the Supreme Court, as demonstrated by the deferential language in NCAA v. Regents of the University of Oklahoma, 468 U.S. 85 (1984) and NCAA v. Tarkanian 488 U.S. 179 (1988). In Regents, the Supreme Court determined that, despite horizontal price-fixing and output limitations... Continue Reading →
The NFL and football fans across the globe were rocked today by the news that New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, age 77, will be charged with two counts of soliciting prostitution. The charges resulted from a massive sting operation in Florida which has produced a total of 50 arrests so far and 200 warrants.... Continue Reading →
The UB Center for the Advancement of Sport and the UB Sports Law community congratulate our Buffalo Bulls on their selection to the Dollar General Bowl. #UBhornsUP Everybody! Our #BowlingBulls continue to make our #UBuffalo fans proud. Best of luck in Mobile on Saturday!!!
As Yogi Berra famously remarked, "It's deja vu all over again". Today's release of the video of Kareem Hunt viciously attacking a young woman days after Reuben Foster's second arrest for assaulting his girlfriend spotlights the NFL's continuing challenges in addressing domestic violence. In 2014, Commissioner Goodell had the unhappy task of revisiting the penalty... Continue Reading →
