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 this Memorial Day, we will look into the precarious relationship the United States Military has with the professional sports leagues. But, if it were not for the sacrifices of the bravest among us, we would not be able to enjoy the simple pleasure of a professional game. So, thank you to all who have... 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 →
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 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 →
Alternate football leagues have risen from the ashes. The USFL came back from a 35+ year hiatus. The XFL resurrected itself twice. And now, the Arena Football League (AFL) will do the same. The AFL is reemerging from its 2019 bankruptcy to put football back into arenas across America. Officials from the AFL are aiming... 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 →