Sports Law News for the Week of October 30th

D.C. UNITED TO SHARE BETTING HANDLE AT FANDUEL-RUN SPORTSBOOK INSIDE AUDI FIELD https://www.sportico.com/business/sports-betting/2020/dc-united-fanduel-1234613537/

Lawyers: Bill de Blasio will have hard time blocking Steve Cohen-Mets deal https://nypost.com/2020/10/29/lawyers-de-blasio-has-slim-chance-of-ending-steve-cohen-mets-deal/

GOOGLE ANTITRUST CASE DRAWS SPORTS INDUSTRY EYES WITH DIGITAL RIGHTS IN PLAY https://www.sportico.com/law/analysis/2020/google-antitrust-lawsuit-sports-monopoly-1234615708/

UFC FIGHTERS' PAY LAWSUIT NEARS CLASS ACTION STAGE WITH LONG ROAD AHEAD https://www.sportico.com/law/analysis/2020/ufc-fighters-lawsuit-1234615470/

NCAA giving coaches 42 million reasons to cheat

https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa-giving-coaches-42-million-reasons-to-cheat-032253015.html

The Death of a Racehorse

https://www.vice.com/en/article/akdww4/the-death-of-a-racehorse

After another positive, Bob Baffert case will test racing's commitment to drug reform https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/horses/horse-racing/2020/10/23/another-positive-bob-baffert-horse-kentucky-oaks/3741772001/

MLB DEBT TOTALS $8.3 BILLION AS MANFRED MULLS OPTIONS FOR NEXT SEASON https://www.sportico.com/leagues/baseball/2020/mlb-debt-2020-manfred-1234615474/

What's next for Dodgers, Justin Turner after COVID debacle? https://www.usatoday.com/videos/sports/mlb/whatimhearing/2020/10/28/whats-next-dodgers-justin-turner-after-covid-debacle/6053018002/

MLB hammers Justin Turner in statement, but it deserves blame for this debacle, too https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/mlb-hammers-justin-turner-in-statement-but-it-deserves-blame-for-this-debacle-too/1xgq248x4zvkf123b4we5531ut

NU found nonconference opponent to replace Wisconsin, but Big Ten denied request to play

https://journalstar.com/sports/huskers/football/report-nebraska-has-a-line-on-a-potential-fcs-opponent-for-saturday- replacement/article_c7def6db-547b-500b-8368-cf6478aff29d.html

Fantasy Sports Law Update: IRS Weighs in on Legality

https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=0d0426f3-0729-4b3d-8577-1c623b8844b2

Fantasy Sports Is Not a Game of Skill

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/fantasy-sports-is-not-a-game-of-skill-50364/

Bishops Support Bills to Protect Title IX Sports Programs for Women, Girls,

https://thetablet.org/bishops-support-bills-to-protect-title-ix-sports-programs-for-women-girls/

Charter Adds Pay TV, Broadband Subs, Expects Sports Rebates

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/charter-adds-pay-tv-broadband-subs-expects-sports-rebate

American tennis player given 4-year ban for positive test https://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/American-tennis-player-given-4-year-ban-for-15685759.php

Swiss court poised to rule on Valcke and Al-Khelaifi cases, http://www.insideworldfootball.com/2020/10/29/swiss-court-poised-rule-valcke-al-khelaifi-cases/

Adidas Sued by 'Inner Game' Author for Alleged Trademark Use

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/adidas-sued-by-inner-game-author-over-alleged-trademark-use