Brett Favre Sues Mississippi Officials, Sportscasters for Defamation
Favre filed his lawsuits after being accused of illegally appropriating money intended for a Mississippi welfare program.
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Athletes Sues NFL Over High Rate of Disability Denials
The lawsuit alleges that, in many cases, physicians are penalized when they find that former NFL players are entitled to disability benefits.
Sports Betting: States That Have Wagered the Most
New Jersey has wagered the most since 2018, with over $31 billion.
Former Chargers Quarterback Tyrod Taylor Sues Team Doctor for Medical Malpractice
Former Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor claims that a doctor’s mistake might have cost him millions of dollars in lost earning opportunities.
College Coaches Can Turn a Corner on Players’ Long-Term Injuries and Serious Illnesses
Players inherently know that they assume the risk of a long-term disability which could sideline their sports career, but imagine the peace of mind these players would have with appropriate insurance coverage in place.
Cleveland Browns’ Deshaun Watson Settles 20 Sexual Misconduct Claims
An attorney for Watson’s accusers says that the remaining four lawsuits are likely to proceed to trial.
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson Faces Another Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit
Watson has continued to deny all wrongdoing, saying the women are seeking an easy payday.
“Secret Daughter” of Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Drops Parentage Lawsuit
However, the 25-year-old woman who claims to be Jones’s daughter has asked the court to confirm her parentage through DNA testing.
Judge Says M.L.B. Must Pay Minor League Players At Least Minimum Wage
In his ruling, the California-based magistrate also found that minor leaguers must be compensated for travel time when they are playing in Arizona and California.
Brian Flores Asks N.F.L. to Keep Miami Dolphins Lawsuit Out of Arbitration
An attorney for Flores said that, if the N.F.L. is committed to eradicating racism, it must allow Flores’s class action to be decided by a jury trial.