Once again there is an attempt to come up with a new solution to the “agent problem”. The difficulty is that these parties continue to miss the point. You cannot solve a problem unless you accurately identify what the problem … finish reading NFL, NCAA and states get together to discuss agents; still missing the point
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It is amazing how the NBA labor situation seems to receive about 1% of the attention that the NFL labor stoppage did. And it is not only because of the PSU scandal, although that has certainly helped give the media … finish reading NBA labor become fight over jurisdiction
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First amendment is often brought up as a rationale but it probably is not applicable to sports team. But the question is whether or not there is a basis for the schools to ban the use of social media. Interesting … finish reading Should schools enforce social media silence?
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Always interesting to read a good summary of the actual report rather than the bullet point summaries which we normally see in the media.
Georgia Tech’s leading scorer Glenn Rice was suspended 3 games for violating unspecified team rules.
North Carolina State Forward CJ Leslie was suspended 3 games for receiving $140 in improper benefits.
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ESPN report that the NBA players are unlikely to accept the current deal
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Major violations leading to 3 years probation and a $15,000 fine.
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Miami’s DeQuan Jones is planning to sit out the season while the school reviews eligibility issues including whether he was recruited with $10,000 from a booster.
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So we get further into the abyss of realignment and every week there seem to be more and more developments and non-developments. The realignment problems continue to grow and we have not even got to the point where the schools have … finish reading Where does the realignment wheel stop? Big 12 stops at 10
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It is good to see that NCAA President Mark Emmert has enough juice to get approval for the measures that he has been pushing. The panel today approved 4 major changes: Scholarship value–adding $2000 in spending money in addition to … finish reading NCAA panel approves 4 major changes
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It is always amazing when you see lawsuits filed by agents against players even in the wake of the ongoing improper benefits which were provided by that agent. The allegations were first reported by The Washington Post which has a … finish reading Beasley files countersuit against agent for improper benefits
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John Amaechi was the first openly gay former NBA player. He is outspoken about anti-gay prejudice. Perhaps more importantly he speaks out about the failure of professional athletes to make more of an impact of society. And it is interesting because … finish reading Amaechi speaks out on anti-gay sentiment in British sport; and on much more
It appears that there has been some progress as the parties met for 15 hours including some meetings that apprently took place in small groups. As negotiation lengh increases it is usually an enouraging sign because it means that the … finish reading Are we seeing progress in NBA talks?
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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
As the NBA appears heading to more cancellations all of the parties involved are making contingency plans. The players are set for an exhibition tour of the world. But despite all the plans and the supposed desires of the parties … finish reading NBA likely to lose more games
(AP) Lamar is looking into whether new men’s basketball coach Pat Knight violated an NCAA rule by allowing two recruits to speak with his father, former Indiana coach Bob Knight. The Indianapolis Star reported that Indiana high school players Donnell Minton … finish reading Bobby Knight calls to recruits might be violations for Lamar
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The Philadelphia 76ers have new owners after their deal was completed this morning. The deal to sell the Sixers to a group led by New York-based leveraged buyout specialist Joshua Harris has been completed. The Sixers will hold a news … finish reading 76ers sale officially completed
NFL, NCAA and states get together to discuss agents; still missing the point
Once again there is an attempt to come up with a new solution to the “agent problem”. The difficulty is that these parties continue to miss the point. You cannot solve a problem unless you accurately identify what the problem … finish reading NFL, NCAA and states get together to discuss agents; still missing the point