Sports News for the Week Ending May 21st

By Bennett Liebman

UConn women's rowing team gets day in court in request for temporary restraining order to keep school from cutting program

https://www.courant.com/sports/college/hc-sp-uconn-womens-rowing-temporary-restraining-order-hearing-20210521-qbyqwnos3rhpjnshf5ixqgblie-story.html

Former Notre Dame swim coach sues university for gender discrimination

http://www.southbendtribune.com/news/publicsafety/former-notre-dame-swim-coach-sues-university-for-gender-discrimination-title-ix-violations/article_a42a7c00-b8d2-11eb-849f-33ef7aef2b5f.html

Stanford reverses sports cuts after lawsuits and pressure from athletes

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/05/18/stanford-reverses-sports-cuts-lawsuits/

Ohio State caught in 'chaos', if NCAA or congress do not establish Name, Image and Likeness guidelines

https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2021/05/ohio-state-caught-in-chaos-if-ncaa-or-congress-do-not-establish-name-image-and-likeness-guidelines.html

Legal concerns have impeded NCAA's effort to enact name, image and likeness legislation by July 1

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/legal-concerns-have-impeded-ncaas-effort-to-enact-name-image-and-likeness-legislation-by-july-1/

NCAA federal NIL bill for athletes progressing in Congress

https://www.si.com/college/2021/05/18/ncaa-athletes-rights-profit-congress-nil-bill

Title IX: Clemson Track Athlete Lawyers Describe Settlement Hardball

https://www.sportico.com/leagues/college-sports/2021/title-ix-clemson-track-1234629941/

Bob Baffert Barred From Belmont Stakes by NY Racing Officials

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/17/sports/horse-racing/bob-baffert-suspended-belmont.html

Ontario eyes legal single-sports betting in 2021, clock ticks on Senate approval

https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/ontario-eyes-legal-single-sports-betting-in-2021-clock-ticks-on-senate-approval-161613875.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr

New Filing in Lawsuit Between Zion and Former Marketing Agent

http://sportsagentblog.com/2021/05/15/new-filing-in-lawsuit-between-zion-and-former-marketing-agent/

Olivia Moultrie asks for restraining order on NWSL age rule

https://theathletic.com/2603270/2021/05/20/nwsl-olivia-moultrie-antitrust-hearing/?source=user_shared_article

Ex-Washington Football Team exec Bruce Allen responds to Daniel Snyder in legal filing

https://theathletic.com/2590032/2021/05/15/ex-washington-football-team-exec-bruce-allen-responds-to-daniel-snyder-in-legal-filing/

MLBPA boosts reserves as labor talks continue MLBPA boosts reserves as labor talks continue

https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Journal/Issues/2021/05/17/Upfront/MLBPA.aspx

California attorney general joins LA Chargers owners' legal dispute

https://theathletic.com/2600655/2021/05/19/california-attorney-general-joins-la-chargers-owners-legal-dispute/

Tokyo 2020 can be held in state of emergency says Coates

https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1108061/tokyo-2020-held-state-of-emergency

Bach seeks clarification of allegations made against DOSB leadership

https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1108048/bach-clarification-allegations-dosb

OpEd: No Ode to Joy in Tokyo

http://aroundtherings.com/site/A__103476/Title__OpEd-No-Ode-to-Joy-in-Tokyo/292/Articles

NCAA's accountability resolution lends little clarity to case

https://www.si.com/college/2021/05/19/ncaa-iarp-no-progress

As Of July 1, Can Athletes Sign NIL Deals With Brands That Compete With Their School Partners?

https://abovethelaw.com/2021/05/as-of-july-1-can-athletes-sign-nil-deals-with-brands-that-compete-with-their-school-partners/

Accusers Of Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson Want To 'Work Things Out'

https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/news/accusers-houston-texans-qb-deshaun-watson-work-things-out-report

Retired Black Players Fight NFL Brain Injury Payout Algorithm Based on Race

https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2021/05/18/614610.htm