Federal Judge Halts Ezekiel Elliott Suspension
Once again, the National Football League sees its disciplinary and appeal process criticized by a Federal Judge.
Ezekiel Elliott, the NFL, and Due Process
The NFLPA alleges “egregious violations of legal due process” in the Ezekiel Elliot suspension.
Federal Government Ends Effort To Strip Redskins Of Their Trademarks
In light of a recent Supreme Court decision, the Federal Government is ending its defense of an effort to revoke the trademarks of the Washington Redskins.
Supreme Court Accepts New Jersey’s Challenge To Federal Law Barring Sports Betting
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving New Jersey’s challenge to a Federal law outlawing sports betting.
Oakland Raiders Set To Move To Las Vegas
The Oakland Los Angeles Oakland Raiders are headed to Vegas, baby!
Super Bowl Viewership Dips Slightly For Second Straight Year
There were 111.3 million people tuned into the Super Bowl on Sunday, slightly lower than last year.
A Super Bowl For The Ages
If you changed the channel after the third quarter, you missed what ended up becoming a game for the ages.
Super Bowl Commercial Prices Hit $5,000,000 For 30 Seconds Of Ad Time
A Super Bowl ad will cost you a cool $5,000,000 for thirty seconds.
Cubs Break 108 Year Old Drought, Win World Series
A drought that began when Theodore Roosevelt was President has finally come to an end.
Chicago Cubs Break Decades Long Curse With NLCS Win
The last time the Cubs were in the World Series, World War II had just ended. Now, they have a chance to break one of the longest droughts in sports history.
Hijacking the National Anthem
Athletes are sitting out the Star Spangled Banner to air their grievances. Management is pushing back.
Summer Olympics Were Lowest Rated Since 2000
Despite being much more conveniently located for viewers in the United States, viewership for the just-concluded Olympics were the lowest they’ve been in sixteen years.
Tom Brady Abandons ‘Deflategate’ Appeals, Will Serve Suspension Beginning In September
New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady has abandoned his option to appeal the ‘Deflategate’ ruling to the Supreme Court and will serve his four game suspension beginning in September.
Tom Brady, N.F.L.P.A. Lose Petition For Full Second Circuit Review
Tom Brady and the N.F.L. Player’s Association suffered another legal setback in their appeal of the ‘Deflategate’ suspension.
Kevin Durant Taking His Talents to Oakland
In the biggest NBA free agent move since LeBron James left and returned to Cleveland, Kevin Durant is joining the Golden State Warriors.
N.F.L. Coaching Legend Buddy Ryan Dies At 82
An N.F.L. defensive legend has passed away at the age of 82.
Zika Virus Concerns Lead To Calls To Postpone or Move 2016 Olympics
Concerns about the Zika Virus are leading some doctors to call for the 2016 Summer Olympics to be moved or postponed.
Tom Brady, N.F.L. Players Association To Seek Review Of Appeals Court Deflategate Decision
Deflategate isn’t over yet and, depending on what happens in the Courts, could still be unresolved at the end of the N.F.L. season that begins in September.
Vast Majority Of Native Americans Not Offended By ‘Redskins’ Name, New Poll Claims
A new poll indicates that the argument that the name “Redskins” is disparaging is not an accurate statement of how Native Americans themselves feel about the issue.
Appeals Court Reinstates Tom Brady’s Deflategate Suspension
A Federal Appeals Court has reinstated the four game suspension imposed on Tom Brady over the so-called ‘Deflategate’ scandal.
New England Patriots Fans File Frivolous Lawsuit Against N.F.L. Over Deflategate Sanctions
A group of New England Patriots fans are providing us with the latest example of stupid lawsuits that don’t belong in Court at all.
Twitter To Live Stream All Ten Thursday Night N.F.L. Games
All of next season’s Thursday Night N.F.L. games will be streamed live for free via Twitter.
Peyton Manning To Announce Retirement, Reports Say
If reports today are accurate, one of the great N.F.L. careers will come to an end this week.
Doctors: N.F.L. Great Ken Stabler Suffered From C.T.E. Due To Concussions
Another late football great has been diagnosed with a brain disease directly connected to the game they played.
One Season, Two Directions
Alabama has won more games at the Cowboys’ home field this year than the Cowboys.
Federal Appeals Court Ruling Raises Doubts About Rulings Against Redskins Trademarks
A ruling in an unrelated case raises serious doubts about the law used to revoke the Washington Redskins trademarks because they are allegedly ‘disparaging.’
Pete Rose’s Lifetime Ban Will Remain In Effect, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rules
The Commissioner of Major League Baseball has ruled that the lifetime ban issued against Pete Rose for betting on baseball will remain in effect.
Frank Gifford, C.T.E., And The N.F.L.’s Continuing Concussion Problem
The news that the late football legend Frank Gifford suffered from the same chronic brain disease that has been diagnosed in many N.F.L. players in recent years, and the upcoming release of a new film on the issue, seems certain to increase pressure to protect players at all levels of football.
DraftKings and FanDuel Banned in New York
New York’s attorney general has ordered DraftKings and FanDuel to stop taking entries in his state, ruling that they constitute illegal gambling.
ESPN Shutters Grantland, Continuing Recent Trend
To the surprise of few, Bill Simmons’ site didn’t long survive his departure.
Federal Judge Overturns Tom Brady’s Deflategate Suspension
A massive defeat in Court for the National Football League.
N.L.R.B. Denies Student Athletes’ Bid To Unionize
The National Labor Relations Board refused to certify an effort by athletes at Northwestern University to unionize.
Scott Walker’s Crony Capitalism
“Fiscal conservative” Scott Walker is handing Wisconsin taxpayers a $400 million bill for a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks.
