Sports News for the Week Ending February 4th
By Bennett Liebman
Complaint-against-National-Football-League
How likely is Brian Flores's lawsuit against the NFL to bring about systemic change?
https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/02/02/business-football-explaining-brian-flores-lawsuit
Brian Flores' NFL lawsuit - Can he prove systemic racism?
NFL 'Rooney' Rule Creator Says Coach's Suit Exposes Hiring Flaws
Doug Wigdor, Lawyer Suing the NFL for Racial Bias, Is No Stranger to Controversy
NFL Tanking Investigation Miami Dolphins Brian Flores Hue Jackson
https://www.sportico.com/law/analysis/2022/nfl-tanking-1234659981/
Analysis: Brian Flores faces hurdles in NFL case but may create transparency in NFL hiring
Noem signs law banning transgender athletes from female sports teams
Arizona Senate approves transgender sports bill
https://www.abqjournal.com/2466999/arizona-senate-approves-transgender-sports-bill.html
Horse Doping Drug Supplier Convicted
https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/horse-doping-drug-supplier-convicted-manhattan-federal-court
Tom Brady's Lawyers Step In to Help 'Navigate' Post-NFL Career
NFL's Washington Commanders Name Jumpstarts Bid to Rebuild Brand
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/nfls-washington-commanders-name-jumpstarts-bid-to-rebuild-brand
Ex-Washington football employee alleges owner Daniel Snyder sexually harassed her
Boston Sports Network Exec Charged With Siphoning $500K
https://www.law360.com/massachusetts/articles/1461629/boston-sports-network-exec-charged-with-siphoning-500k
J.R. Smith NIL Pursuit to Be Led by Excel Sports
https://www.sportico.com/law/analysis/2022/jr-smith-nil-1234659455/
Lack of detailed NIL rules challenges NCAA enforcement
https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/33173542/lack-detailed-nil-rules-challenges-ncaa-enforcement
Pitfalls Of Sports Federations Playing Judge, Jury & Executioner
Sarah Palin Trial Defamation New York Times Sports Media
https://www.sportico.com/law/analysis/2022/sarah-palin-trial-1234659584/
United Steelworkers Affiliates With Pro Football Players Group
https://www.sportico.com/law/analysis/2022/united-steelworkers-pro-football-group-1234659939/
Officials face questions about beating of 49ers fan at SoFi
MLB lockout news: League requests federal mediator for negotiations
Blackhawks owner apologizes for response to Kyle Beach question
NCAA Concussion Settlement: Remy Served on Board of Monitoring Firm
https://www.sportico.com/leagues/college-sports/2022/ncaa-concussion-settlement-1234659665/
At Beijing Olympics, Question of Free Speech Looms Over Athletes
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/03/world/asia/olympics-china-protests.html