Background/Facts On October 31, 2024, the Chicago Cubs entered into an agreement with the United States Justice Department (DOJ) “requiring the team to remediate Wrigley Field by improving accessibility and sight lines for disabled patrons throughout the ballpark — from the bleachers to the premium club seats.”[1] This settlement comes over two years (i.e., beginning... Continue Reading →
On October 15, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, reversed a district court and allowed a consumer class action to continue against the NBA for alleged violations of individuals' privacy rights by disclosing personal information.”[1] The Facts Plaintiff Michael Salazar “signed up for an online email newsletter offered at no... Continue Reading →
Earlier this month, former NFL reporter Jim Trotter reached an out of court settlement with the NFL regarding his claim of employment discrimination. In September of 2023, Trotter filed a complaint in federal court alleging that his contract with the NFL was not renewed in retalaition for his critical reporting on the NFL's track record... Continue Reading →
Jon Coyles grew up in upstate New York and attended the University of Rochester, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and philosophy. A former high school track & field member, Jon continued his love for the sport at the collegiate level, and ran for the Yellowjackets (University of Rochester) varsity team. Coming... Continue Reading →
In May of 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States released an opinion – Murphy v. National College Athletic Association – which “struck down a 1992 federal law . . . that effectively banned commercial sports betting in most states . . . .”[1] In essence, the opinion “open[ed] the door to legalizing the... Continue Reading →
On September 12, 2024, during a Week 2 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, “[t]wo of the most fragile things in the NFL collided[:] Damar Hamlin’s [Buffalo Bills] chest and Tua Tagovailoa’s [Miami Dolphins] head.”[1] This collision sent shockwaves through the sports world for two reasons. First, it was Hamlin’s chest that made contact with Tagovailoa.... Continue Reading →
On August 20th, 2024, right before the start of the US Open, Italy’s Jannik Sinner officially received an anti-doping sanction due to testing positive for Clostebol, a banned anabolic steroid.[1] Sinner originally tested positive – twice via a urine sample – for the banned substance this past March during the Indian Wells Masters 1000 Tennis... Continue Reading →
Deadspin has found itself the defendant of a defamation lawsuit following Carron Phillips’s comments that a 9-year-old Kansas City Chiefs fan had “found a way to hate Black people and the Native American at the same time.”[1] The boy, Holden Armenta, wore a headdress and face paint at a Chiefs-Raiders game. Since Phillips’s article was... Continue Reading →
"Could you give us a twirl and tell us about your outfit?"[2] This question was posed to Canadian tennis player Eugenie Bouchard in an interview at the Australian Open in 2015. Rather than interviewing Bouchard about her winning performance on the court, the interviewer asked Bouchard to comment on her tennis outfit. This interview was highly... Continue Reading →
On July 5, 2023, it was announced that Saudi Arabia is going to create a multibillion-dollar investment company that will “expand its sports interests.”[1] Saudi Arabia has been accused of using its investment in sports to distract the public from their poor record on human rights, which continues to be called into question. This act... Continue Reading →