Monthly Archives: August 2010

NCAA rejects Masoli waiver application

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Roy Kessel

The NCAA has rejected Ole Miss Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli’s application for immediate eligibility.   When you look at the situation, many commentators have stated their belief that this situation serves Masoli right for his conduct and failures at Oregon.  What people … finish reading NCAA rejects Masoli waiver application

Posted in Athletes, College Football, NCAA, Uncategorized, Universities | Leave a comment

18 game NFL season looms

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Roy Kessel

The NFL appears more and more destined to try to impose an 18 game season on the players.  Much of this posturing could be part of the groundwork for the battle for the new CBA with the NFLPA, however, it … finish reading 18 game NFL season looms

Posted in Athletes, Labor and Employment, Leagues, NFL, Players Association, Salary Cap, Sports Property, Teams | Leave a comment

PGA Tour suspends rule Pro-Ams

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Roy Kessel

In a wise and unusual reversal, the PGA Tour has suspended its Pro-Am rule at the heart of the Jim Furyk fiasco.  Although the announcement states that the rule is only suspended for the rest of the “year”, presumably, the … finish reading PGA Tour suspends rule Pro-Ams

Posted in Athletes, Golf, Leagues, Sponsors | Leave a comment

Furyk DQ’d for missing Pro Am

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Roy Kessel

Golf has always been a sport of rules.  Coming on the heels of the PGA fiasco of declaring the entire course a bunker, Jim Furyk was disqualified from the Barclays for missing his Pro Am tee time.   There has been … finish reading Furyk DQ’d for missing Pro Am

Posted in Athletes, Golf, Sponsors, Sports Property | Leave a comment

Clemens Indictment

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Roy Kessel

Roger Clemens was indicted on federal charges of lying to authorities.  Clemens maintained his defiant stance throughout his hearings before Congress.  He continued that stance at this hearing and probably didn’t do himself any favors by allowing extensive public coverage … finish reading Clemens Indictment

Posted in Athletes, Leagues, MLB, Performance enhancing drugs, Players Association | Leave a comment

Hawks let Niemi walk-Strike 2

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Roy Kessel

One of the difficulties with winning a championship in any of today’s major sports leagues is the reality that there is virtually no possibility of keeping your team together.  The Chicago Blackhawks continued dismantling their championship team as they allowed … finish reading Hawks let Niemi walk-Strike 2

Posted in Athletes, Labor and Employment, NHL, SPORTS LAW, Salary Cap, Teams | Leave a comment

Cup Runneth Over

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Roy Kessel

Waiting 49 years to win a Stanley Cup hasn’t stopped the Chicago Blackhawks from dismantling their championship team.  Although they probably made more moves than required solely by the salary cup limits, it appers the Hawks are trying to grow … finish reading Cup Runneth Over

Posted in Labor and Employment, NHL, SPORTS LAW | Leave a comment