RSS 2.0 FeedDebate Over Metal Bats and Injuries Continues
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
Jorge L. Ortiz of USA Today reviews the issues and economics related to the continued use of metal bats amidst reports of continuing injuries.
Sports Law
USC Sued Over Hiring of Assistant Coach
Tue, Jul 27, 2010
Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean reports that the NFL's Titans have sued USC and Lane Kiffen for interfering with the Titans' contract with an assistant coach who left to join the USC staff.
Baseball's Advisor, but No Negotiation Rule Explored in Wake of Settlement
Mon, Jul 26, 2010
Pat Borzi of the New York Times reviews the lack of clarity around the NCAA's rule allowing advisors for baseball student-athletes, but prohibiting them from entering negotiations in the aftermath of a settlement by the NCAA with a former Oklahoma State pitcher.
Lots of Litigation at Lock Haven
Thu, Jul 22, 2010
Erik Brady of USA Today reviews the numerous lawsuits filed against Lock Haven related to the athletic director and the athletics department.
N.C. Secretary of State starts agent probe
Thu, Jul 22, 2010
The Charlotte Observer reports that North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall has launched an investigation into possible improprieties by sports agents in the state.
Fired Hoops Coach Wins in Court
Thu, Jul 22, 2010
The former women's basketball coach at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington won a $545,000 jury verdict in a Title IX retaliation lawsuit against the school according to Greg Jayne of The Columbian.
Judge Says JMU Liable for Damages in Hiring Marist Coach
Tue, Jul 20, 2010
A New York Supreme Court judge has found that James Madison University committed tortious interference with Marist's employment contract with basketball coach Matt Brady and are liable for damages. Brady was under contract when JMU recruited him to become its coach.
Fiesta Bowl Under Investigation By Arizona Attorney General
Tue, Jul 20, 2010
The Fiesta Bowl has come under criticism for allegedly reimbursing employees for making contributions to favored politicians. The Arizona Secretary of State requested the probe in a letter to Attorney General Terry Goddard, stating that "reimbursement for political contributions, whether engaged in by the organization's agents and/or employees, would be in violation" of state law.