As many of you know, Deshaun Watson has not had the greatest track record. Last year, he served an 11 game suspension as a result of more than two dozen women coming forward accusing Watson of sexual misconduct during massage appointments.[1] The NFL has actually increased the penalties for sexual misconduct in light of Watson’s... Continue Reading →
Monday night the Cleveland Browns played the Pittsburgh Steelers. What was another great game in this historic rivalry turned sour really quickly. In the second quarter of the game Cleveland’s running back, Nick Chubb, suffered a gruesome injury that left the entire stadium sick to their stomachs. A replay of the injury was not shown... Continue Reading →
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 →
[1] Earlier this month, the state attorneys general in New York and California announced that they have launched a joint investigation into the NFL over allegations that female employees of the league have been subject to workplace sex, racial, and age bias, as well as sexual harassment.[2] The probe into the league’s workplace culture is... 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 →
The Erie County Legislature unanimously approved the new Buffalo Bills stadium lease on Thursday, May 4th. This deal has been years in the making, but with this final vote, construction can finally begin on the new stadium set to be ready for the 2026 season. University at Buffalo School of Law (UB) students have been... Continue Reading →
[1] Last week lawyers for former Raiders head coach Jon Gruden filed their response to the NFL’s appeal of a District Court’s denial of their motion to compel arbitration. The disgraced coach’s lawsuit against the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell is for the balance of the 10-year, $100 million contract he had signed with the... Continue Reading →
[1] This past week, former Arizona Cardinals front office executive Terry McDonough filed an arbitration claim against the team that accused owner Michael Bidwell of gross misconduct, including cheating, discrimination, and harassment.[2] The arbitration claim was filed with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell last Tuesday, but the exact details of the accusations and contents of 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 →
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, appears to be the ideal candidate to become a new owner of an NFL franchise. He is currently the third-richest person in the world, and he already has close ties to the NFL. In March of 2021, Amazon signed an 11-year deal with the NFL to become the exclusive... Continue Reading →