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Derrick Rose and John Calipari settle with Memphis ticketholders

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Memphis ticketholders threatened lawsuit against John Calipari and Derrick Rose relating to the conduct at Memphis. As you can see in the excerpt, it sounds like blatantly holding them hostage and they paid a certain amount to avoid the negative … finish reading Derrick Rose and John Calipari settle with Memphis ticketholders

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Fake tickets circulate widely at Wisconsin/Nebraska game

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is not too often that you see a coordinated effort at distributing fake tickets at a college football game.  It is mostly a couple people who might try a quick buck. But with reports of ticket prices in excess … finish reading Fake tickets circulate widely at Wisconsin/Nebraska game

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Baylor fans express displeasure with A&M by not buying tickets

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Normally visiting fans rush to get the tickets for the road games that their teams play at nearby campuses.  So when Baylor returned 3000 tickets to Texas A&M it meant that only 830 tickets had been purchased for the game.  … finish reading Baylor fans express displeasure with A&M by not buying tickets

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Duke basketball tickets trigger lawsuit

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is not uncommon for heirs to fight over valuable possessions which are left by a decedent.  What makes this case remarkable is that you have family members fighting over the right to maintain season tickets for Duke basketball, even … finish reading Duke basketball tickets trigger lawsuit

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Iowa Hawkeyes looking into free cars

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Mauri Miller

According to information realsed by University of Iowa representatives, at least 57 coaches, assistant coaches, spouses and athletics department employees ranging from fundraisers to the travel coordinator drive vehicles donated by car dealers. Currently the school is lacking information on … finish reading Iowa Hawkeyes looking into free cars

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Cowboys and NFL wants Super Bowl ticket lawsuit dismissed

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Roy Kessel

As anyone who has been involved in litigation knows, virtually every defendant attempts to find some technical and/or procedural grounds to get every lawsuit dismissed. The NFL and the Cowboys are now seeking to have the Super Bowl ticket lawsuit … finish reading Cowboys and NFL wants Super Bowl ticket lawsuit dismissed

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Indiana S. Ct. rules NCAA ticket lottery doesn’t violate state law

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The NCAA got a ruling in its favor when the Indiana Supreme Court decided that the NCAA ticket lottery does not violate state law.   The NCAA has held the lottery for years as a way to “fairly” distribute the tickets … finish reading Indiana S. Ct. rules NCAA ticket lottery doesn’t violate state law

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Kansas ticket official Charlette Blubaugh sentenced

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The woman who prosecutors said was “the gatekeeper” for all stolen tickets at the University of Kansas was sentenced to 57 months in prison. Forty-four-year-old Charlette Blubaugh, the former associate director in charge of the university’s ticket office, was sentenced … finish reading Kansas ticket official Charlette Blubaugh sentenced

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Kansas ticket official sentenced to almost 4 years

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

A former consultant for the University of Kansas has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for his part in a $2 million ticket scalping conspiracy that he helped to conceal according to this AP report. U.S. District Judge … finish reading Kansas ticket official sentenced to almost 4 years

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Will Vikings stadium financing avoid a public vote?

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that the bill proposed to help finance the Vikings’ new stadium essentially mimics the controversial approach which was used to finance the construction of Target Field.  According to the report, the Vikings will contribute $1 … finish reading Will Vikings stadium financing avoid a public vote?

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Former Kansas Asst AD will serve jail term for ticket scam

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Roy Kessel

A former assistant athletics director at the University of Kansas was sentenced to nearly four years in prison for a $2 million ticket-scalping conspiracy so extensive that the judge cited the length of time it lasted and the economic damage … finish reading Former Kansas Asst AD will serve jail term for ticket scam

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Vikings to offer refunds with interest

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

While many teams have sent letters to their fans and some are making alternative arrangements with regard to the payments for season tickets, the Vikings are taking it further.  They are offering fans the refund of their payments as well … finish reading Vikings to offer refunds with interest

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Ticket brokers face stiff fines in London

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Ticket touts at the London Olympic Games could face fines of up to £20,000 after the home secretary announced the limit is set to rise according to a Sports Industry Group report. The maximum fine for ticket touting currently stands … finish reading Ticket brokers face stiff fines in London

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Kansas ticket officials given probation

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Two disgraced former University of Kansas officials will spend the next two years on probation for failing to tell authorities about a $2 million ticket scalping scheme that embarrassed the school, angered donors and led colleges across the nation to … finish reading Kansas ticket officials given probation

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Art Schlichter charged with $1 million theft

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Former Ohio State quarterback Art Schlichter, whose NFL career was derailed by a gambling addiction, was charged Monday with stealing more than $1 million from a 68-year-old woman in suburban Columbus according to an AP report. Schlichter has offered to … finish reading Art Schlichter charged with $1 million theft

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NFL admits mistakes in ticket fiasco; adds more offers; lawsuits still filed

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The NFL has come out and admitted that it made mistakes in the ticket fiasco and continues to find ways to reach out to fans in an attempt to make up for the problems. One interesting note in that article … finish reading NFL admits mistakes in ticket fiasco; adds more offers; lawsuits still filed

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MOJ: How could NFL allow seating fiasco

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The NFL has been strangely silent on this whole situation and it appears that more information will be coming out. This is a rare type of mistake for the NFL and so we are curious to see what is behind … finish reading MOJ: How could NFL allow seating fiasco

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Schlichter involved in a ticket scam

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Art Schlichter has run into legal problems again. Apparently Schlichter was involved in a scheme involving Ohio State tickets, ultimately costing people millions of dollars. Schlichter solicited funds relating to an investment program that would have used the tickets for … finish reading Schlichter involved in a ticket scam

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Second Kansas ticket employee pleads guilty

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

A former University of Kansas official who was in charge of the school’s fundraising has pleaded guilty to conspiracy for his role in the theft of more than $2 million of athletic event tickets according to an AP report. Rodney … finish reading Second Kansas ticket employee pleads guilty

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Kansas Ticket office employee pleads guilty in ticket scheme

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The Kansas Jayhawks ticket office apparently provided a lot of income for people beyond their expected salaries.  That income also included amounts from selling tickets through tickets brokers and covered up through money orders, checks to cash and other schemes. … finish reading Kansas Ticket office employee pleads guilty in ticket scheme

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