Photo via: The Palm Beach Post Brian Flores, former Miami Dolphins head coach, is taking action against the NFL’s longstanding diversity issues Before I start, I want to say a few things. I recently attended an event where John W. Marshall, son of the late-great first black Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, discussed growing up... Continue Reading →
Rodeo Read Vol. 4
Photo Via Triller A quick rundown of this past week in sports, entertainment, and law “I’m back.” Michael Jordan famously said as he returned from his first retirement in 1995. The same goes for the Rodeo Rundown as we reintroduce ourselves into the sports, entertainment, and law world. This past week did not disappoint. First... Continue Reading →
Tech companies in hot water over “loot boxes”
Opening a loot box in FIFA 13. (Photo Source: arstechnica.com) What do Google, Apple, and EA Sports all have in common? They are each being sued over their use of "loot boxes." Before we get into the lawsuit against each company, it may be helpful to define what a loot box is. Loot boxes are... Continue Reading →
What is Pointsbetting??
A New Type of Wager Emerges The Baltimore Ravens 59-10 beatdown of the Miami Dolphins was one of the most notable week one storylines, both in NFL and gambling circles. The Dolphins are going to struggle this season, and one person has already cashed in. A bettor in New Jersey won a reported $600,000 by... Continue Reading →
The AAF’s Greatest Asset May Have Led to Its Downfall
Once its greatest asset, the AAF’s proprietary technology platform may have led to Tom Dundon’s decision to cease the new football league’s operations. The Alliance of American Football (AAF) began its inaugural season earlier this year full of promise. The league hoped to be a supplemental league to the NFL, capitalizing on the NFL’s short... Continue Reading →
On 100 Year Anniversary of Black Sox Scandal, MLB Continues Efforts to Protect the Integrity of the Game
The new MLB lineup rule aims to protect the integrity of the game and prevent any gambling scandal like the infamous Black Sox scandal of 1919. Major League Baseball has updated its policy and procedures regarding game lineups for the 2019-2020 season. Last year, MLB teams were allowed to announce their lineups whenever and however... Continue Reading →
Gambling and Rule Changes: The Alliance of American Football League Could Provide a Blueprint for the NFL
As the NFL looks to improve its rules and cash in on legalized sports gambling, its best course of action may be to follow the Alliance of American Football.