Sports News for the Week Ending March 18th

By Bennett Liebman

Anyone trading for Deshaun Watson hasn't done their due diligence

https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/03/18/deshaun-watson-trade-due-diligence-myth

Deshaun Watson's situation puts NFL in bind on discipline front

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/mike-jones/2022/03/17/deshaun-watson-nfl-punishment-suspension-sexual-misconduct-quarterback-texans/7078763001/

One year after a March Madness gender reckoning, what has really changed?

https://www.si.com/college/2022/03/18/ncaa-womens-tournament-equity-2022-daily-cover

NCAA women's basketball joins March Madness, but equity has a way to go

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/college/article/NCAA-women-s-basketball-joins-March-Madness-but-17010344.php

Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas becomes first known transgender athlete to win Division I national championship

https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/33529775/amid-protests-pennsylvania-swimmer-lia-thomas-becomes-first-known-transgender-athlete-win-division-national-championship

Lia Thomas: For transgender athletes, what constitutes 'fair'?

https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2022/0315/In-sports-what-s-fair-for-transgender-athletes-and-their-competitors

NIL marketplace: A deep look at the big changes for college athletes

https://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-bulldogs/the-wild-west-college-sports-nil-era-brings-upheaval/YORTVG5VAZCMPBLMVK42QMA63E/

Name, Image, Likeness Update: Where We Are Now

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/name-image-likeness-update-where-we-are-6926248/

Connecticut lawmakers asked to update NIL laws

https://www.courant.com/sports/college/hc-sp-connecticut-update-nil-rules-20220317-xr74ntis7jex5gyt34jlgvogoe-story.html

Roman Abramovich Chelsea Sale: How It Will Work

https://www.insider.com/roman-abramovich-chelsea-sale-how-will-it-work-experts-2022-3

Brittney Griner situation explained

https://www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/brittney-griner-situation-explained-russian-court-extends-wnba-stars-detention-to-may-19-per-report/

What is a 'golden share' in a football club & should fans have one?

https://www.lawinsport.com/topics/item/what-is-a-golden-share-in-a-football-club-should-fans-have-one?utm_content=200950168&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&hss_channel=tw-145208608

Daniil Medvedev Wimbledon Issue Creates Potential Free Speech Muddle, https://www.sportico.com/law/analysis/2022/daniil-medvedev-wimbledon-1234668949/

Ex-Mavs GM Donnie Nelson alleges he was fired for reporting sexual assault

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/ex-mavs-gm-donnie-nelson-sues-team-alleges-he-was-fired-for-reporting-sexual-assault-mark-cuban-denies-it/

The U.S. Women's Soccer Team Reached a Historic Equal Pay Settlement--But the Fight to Close the Pay Gap Is Far From Over

https://msmagazine.com/2022/03/15/us-women-soccer-equal-pay-lawsuit-settlement-equal-rights-amendment/

Lawmakers slam NCAA for failing to take meaningful steps in gender equity

https://www.si.com/college/2022/03/15/ncaa-tournament-college-sports-gender-equity-congress-title-ix

N.Y. Mayor says MLB season start won't determine any roll back of vaccine mandate

https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Daily/Issues/2022/03/17/Leagues-and-Governing-Bodies/NYC-Unvaxxed.aspx

NBA Fined Nets for Allowing Spectator Kyrie Irving into Locker Room

https://www.sportico.com/law/analysis/2022/kyrie-irving-nets-nba-fined-1234668758/

Charles Oakley Lawsuit Jim Dolan Madison Square Garden Knicks Ticket

https://www.sportico.com/law/analysis/2022/charles-oakley-lawsuit-1234668513/

MLB Ordered to Pay $1.9 Million to Minor Leaguers in Wage Suit

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/mlb-ordered-to-pay-1-9-million-to-minor-leaguers-in-wage-suit

MLB Found To Owe Minor League Players Damages For Unpaid Wages

https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/mlb-found-to-owe-minor-league-players-damages-for-unpaid-wages/

Meet the CEO in charge of federal racing regulation, Flatter

https://www.horseracingnation.com/news/Flatter_Meet_the_CEO_in_charge_of_federal_racing_regulation_123

Phoenix Suns' best days could be owner Robert Sarver's worst days

https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/ej-montini/2022/03/18/phoenix-suns-robert-sarver-nba-espn-investigation-needs-resolution/7087751001/

Brian Flores to Call for Judicial Monitor of NFL Minority Hiring

https://theathletic.com/3187744/2022/03/16/brian-flores-to-call-for-federal-court-to-appoint-judicial-monitor-of-nfls-minority-hiring-practices/?source=emp_shared_article

A-Rod Says Blockchain Can Bring Sports-Team Ownership to Masses

https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2022/03/17/a-rod-says-blockchain-can-bring-sports-team-ownership-to-masses/