Category Archives: Lawsuits

Dr. J sued for $200k; denies memorabilia sale linked

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Dr. J is being sued by an Atlanta bank for $200k relating to a loan given to his company for the aquisition of a golf course. But Dr. J claims that the planned memorabilia sale of many of his personal items … finish reading Dr. J sued for $200k; denies memorabilia sale linked

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UFL executive sues league for $100k

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Roy Kessel

As the UFL draws to a close with its expedited championship game, the league is facing the first lawsuit among what is likely to be a long string of suits and Pro Football Talk believes that this is a strong … finish reading UFL executive sues league for $100k

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Wisconsin HS football playoffs delayed for court decision

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

You hate to see the sports competition on the field delayed by the involvement of courts, but that is exactly what is happening in Wisconsin right now as the state high school football playoffs are delayed waiting for a court … finish reading Wisconsin HS football playoffs delayed for court decision

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Electronic Arts sues Energy Armour over logo use

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

EA Sports is suing a company named Energy Armour.  When you look at the logos in this link, you will see that they are very similar and we would have to agree with the writer of this blog that the Energy Armour logo is … finish reading Electronic Arts sues Energy Armour over logo use

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Bill Russell sues NCAA for unauthorized use of likeness

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Former Boston Celtics center Bill Russell is suing the NCAA for using his likeness without paying him or seeking his consent. Russell’s lawsuit was filed Wednesday in federal court in Oakland, Calif., according to the report. The lawsuit claims the … finish reading Bill Russell sues NCAA for unauthorized use of likeness

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Dez Bryant still facing debts, lawsuits

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The sad statistics show that an ovewhelming majority of professional athletes are suffering from financial crises within 3 years of completing their professional careers. But we cannot think of another situation where a SECOND YEAR PLAYER is already out of … finish reading Dez Bryant still facing debts, lawsuits

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Kevin Love speaks out on “unacceptable” NBA offer

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

No surprise that we are starting to hear some issues and statements from NBA players as it relates to their feelings about the proposals set forth by the league.  Just as we saw in the NFL labor dispute, we can … finish reading Kevin Love speaks out on “unacceptable” NBA offer

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Okla. St. coach Gundy sued for firing carpenter for wearing OU t-shirt

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Roy Kessel

If you ever watch ESPN you see the various commercials that capture the passion of sports fans.   So it probably should come as no surprise that a college football coach would not be very happy about a worker coming to … finish reading Okla. St. coach Gundy sued for firing carpenter for wearing OU t-shirt

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USA Track and Field expenses rise due to litigation

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Litigation is always expensive.  And the reason you see so many disputes over coaching terminations settled for large sums of money is demonstrated by the experience of USA Track and Field.  According to the AP report: USA Track and Field spent … finish reading USA Track and Field expenses rise due to litigation

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CBA finalized and executed at Canton

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Roy Kessel

In great symbolism, Roger Goodell and DeMaurice Smith executed the CBA on the steps of the NFL Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio after agreeing to the deal late on Thursday. There were many hiccups and obstacles along the way, … finish reading CBA finalized and executed at Canton

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NBA lawsuits escalate dispute; season in jeopardy

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Anyone who has been following the NBA lockout is not surprised that the entire season may be in jeopardy.  Even before the lockout started and even in the midst of  the NFL lockout, those close to the situation were predicting … finish reading NBA lawsuits escalate dispute; season in jeopardy

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Are you ready for some football? Lockout is over

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Finally, after months of rhetoric and tension, Monday brought a great relief to everyone involved in the world of football as the NFLPA approved the proposed deal.  The fans rejoiced as both sides came together for the agreement and even held … finish reading Are you ready for some football? Lockout is over

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NFL owners approve, players not yet convinced

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is hard to believe that we are in a situation this far into the proceedings where there are such disparate views on how to get the process completed.  There should really have been absolutely no surprise by the steps … finish reading NFL owners approve, players not yet convinced

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NFL getting closer but votes delayed

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The all important votes needed to ratify the almost final NFL CBA were scheduled to be held by the NFLPA today and the NFL owners tomorrow. According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, the final NFLPA vote did not occur because the … finish reading NFL getting closer but votes delayed

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NFL progress encouraging as rookie scale issue appears resolved

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

As the NFL labor situation appears headed towards a positive resolution in the next 10 days, the rookie wage scale seems to have been solved.  The key elemens of the rookie wage scale are: Five-year contracts, with a team option … finish reading NFL progress encouraging as rookie scale issue appears resolved

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UC Davis’ Jim Les notifies Bradley of intent to sue

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

According to ESPNChicago.com: [Jim] Les wrote an email to Bradley board of trustees chairman Michael McCord earlier this week to notify him of a potential lawsuit against the university to dispute the amount of money Bradley still owes him after … finish reading UC Davis’ Jim Les notifies Bradley of intent to sue

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Charges will not be filed against Lobos’ football player

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office has decided to forgo filing charges against New Mexico Lobos’ football player Deshon Marman. Authorities removed Marman from a plane in the San Francisco airport for wearing saggy pants. “My belief is if … finish reading Charges will not be filed against Lobos’ football player

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NFL progress has conflicting reports after 8th circuit ruling

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

While many have stated that the league and players are making significant progress towards a deal, it appears that the reality is that there will still be some ups and downs over the next week or so until the final … finish reading NFL progress has conflicting reports after 8th circuit ruling

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NFL talks continuing to show progress

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Roy Kessel

In what can only be interpreted as a positive sign, both sides have apparently agreed to work through the weekend to get closer to an agreement on the basic parameters of a deal. While Roger Goodell and DeMaurice Smith are … finish reading NFL talks continuing to show progress

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Roy Williams sues for return of engagement ring

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Roy Williams is suing to get back a $76,000 engagement ring that he allegedly sent to former Miss Texas Brooke Daniels.  Williams claims that Daniels refused to return the ring and at one point claimed that it was lost.  But … finish reading Roy Williams sues for return of engagement ring

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