Sports News for the Week Ending April 22

By Bennett Liebman

Protest Against Transgender Youth Sports Bill

https://lawprofessors.typepad.com/family_law/2022/04/protest-against-transgender-youth-sports-bill.html

Daniel Wallach and Rich Schoenstein Discuss NFL and the Law

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/law-brief-daniel-wallach-and-rich-scho-50456/

California Continues to Lead the Way on Collegiate Athletics Reform

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/california-continues-to-lead-the-way-on-7842951/

NIL collectives can put college fans and their checkbooks at a crossroads

https://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/nil-collectives-can-put-college-fans-and-their-checkbooks-at-a-crossroads/article_35586866-ffb7-573a-9195-933777355aa7.html

Men charged in sports fake memorabilia scheme

https://www.foxbusiness.com/sports/sports-memorabilia-baseballs-bats-paintings

2nd U.S. Court of Appeals denies New York Yankees' request in letter unsealing case

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/33782497/2nd-us-court-appeals-denies-new-york-yankees-request-letter-unsealing-case-related-sign-stealing

Louisiana governor: Trans girls sports bill is 'unnecessary

https://www.arklatexhomepage.com/news/state-news/louisiana/louisiana-governor-trans-girls-sports-bill-is-unnecessary/

13 Nassar victims seeking $130M from FBI over bungled probe

https://www.foxnews.com/us/gymnastics-13-nassar-victims-seeking-130-million-fbi-bungled-probe

Wimbledon may face legal action from Belarusian Tennis Federation over ban

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-russia-belarus-legal-action-26768233

Boxer Oscar De La Hoya denies allegation of sexually assaulting woman

https://www.myjoyonline.com/boxer-oscar-de-la-hoya-denies-allegation-of-sexually-assaulting-woman/

UCLA's NIL portal aims to connect athletes with businesses

https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2022-04-21/uclas-new-nil-initiative-will-allow-athletes-to-directly-connect-with-businesses

America's Best College Basketball Player Might Earn $2 Million Without Going Pro

https://reason.com/2022/04/21/americas-best-college-basketball-player-might-earn-2-million-without-going-pro/

Tennessee Governor Signs Bill Allowing NIL Collectives To Interact With University Coaches

https://www.outkick.com/tennessee-governor-signs-bill-allowing-nil-collectives-to-interact-with-university-coaches/

NCAA places Ohio State on four years probation for violations in women's basketball

https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/04/ncaa-places-ohio-state-on-four-years-probation-for-violations-in-womens-basketball-fencing-and-golf.html

Adidas NHL Jerseys Sued Over Definition of "Authentic" Consumer Law

https://www.sportico.com/law/analysis/2022/adidas-nhl-jerseys-1234673308/

MLB MLBPA Battling Elk Antler Supplement Dealer in Multiple Lawsuits

https://www.sportico.com/law/analysis/2022/mlb-mlbpa-battling-elk-antler-1234673147/

Kyle Beach NHLPA Investigation of Chicago Blackhawks Shows Limits

https://www.sportico.com/law/analysis/2022/kyle-beach-nhlpa-investigation-1234673095/

Roger Goodell Wins Lawsuit Over Cleveland Browns in Super Bowl LV

https://www.sportico.com/law/analysis/2022/roger-goodell-wins-lawsuit-1234673023/

Congressional Republicans, Democrats spar over Commanders allegations

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/04/21/commanders-investigation-republicans-democrats-spar/

Republican representative questions credibility of Washington Commanders whistleblower

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33778180/republican-representative-questions-credibility-washington-commanders-whistleblower-asks-amended-statements

NFL to file motion to shift Brian Flores lawsuit into arbitration

https://theathletic.com/news/brian-flores-lawsuit-arbitration/FPOKBYXHiEgD/

Jerry West demands retraction, apology over portrayal in HBO series 'Winning Time'

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33769604/jerry-west-demands-retraction-apology-portrayal-hbo-series-winning

Evander Kane settles 7-year-old assault lawsuit brought by Buffalo woman

https://theathletic.com/3259950/2022/04/19/evander-kane-buffalo-assault-lawsuit/?source=emp_shared_article

Ukraine Team Finds Escape, and Almost an Upset, Against U.S.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/17/sports/tennis/ukraine-billie-jean-king.html

Where is Brittney Griner? Phoenix Mercury open training camp without their star center

https://www.infobae.com/aroundtherings/articles/2022/04/21/where-is-brittney-griner-phoenix-mercury-open-training-camp-without-their-star-center/

WADA and SuperSport announce historic partnership

https://www.infobae.com/aroundtherings/articles/2022/04/21/wada-and-supersport-announce-historic-partnership/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter