Heisman Trust files lawsuit against Heisman Watch website, alleging copyright infringement in name and with trophy images
This lawsuit could see some interesting discussion as to how outlets cover the Heisman Trophy.
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s lawyers say they’ll sue German magazine Der Spiegel over reporting of 2009 rape allegations (updated)
Ronaldo's lawyers called Der Spiegel's report "blatantly illegal."
Florida man files lawsuit against Tampa Bay Rays over unwanted promotional text messages
In his defense, those promotional texts are really annoying.
After Colt Cabana and CM Punk won in a defamation lawsuit from a WWE doctor, Cabana’s now suing Punk over $513,736 in legal...
Cabana claims Punk told him in a text his legal bills would be "100% covered." They were not.
Former WFAN sales exec’s sexual harassment lawsuit accuses Joe Benigno of sharing NSFW photos, asking her for group sex (UPDATE: placed on leave)
"Benigno showed [Lockwood] a nude photo of his wife with a prostitute and propositioned [Lockwood] to join him, his wife and a prostitute in sexual intercourse."
Adrienne Lawrence’s lawsuit against ESPN sees her arguing their publication of “fake texts” wasn’t as a media company
"The statements about Ms. Lawrence and the Fake Texts were statements by a vindictive former employer, published in a press release (with no bylines, sources or objective facts) on ESPN’s press release website."
Former NFL CB Dimitri Patterson files $50 million defamation lawsuit against ESPN over coverage of 2017 courtroom incident
Patterson's lawsuit, which he filed acting as his own attorney, claims "The article is false and defamatory in its overall portrayal of DP as a violent, impulsive, unstable person."
Astros and former Rockets owner might owe Comcast over $50 million, thanks to appeal court ruling in CSN Houston suit
An appeals court ruled the Astros and Rockets couldn't deduct unpaid rights fees from the loan they got from Comcast to start the network.
Chris Berman accused of leaving Jemele Hill “racially disparaging” voicemail, as per Adrienne Lawrence’s new lawsuit against ESPN
"In early 2016, ESPN's 'The Undefeated' personality Jemele Hill received a threatening and racially disparaging voicemail from Berman on her ESPN phone line."
Michigan State interim president John Engler blasts ESPN’s Dantonio/Izzo piece as “a sensationalized package of reporting”
"This was a sensationalized package of reporting that contained allegations and insinuations that we are now reviewing."
Brett Favre and other Sqor execs sued for over $16.75 million, thanks to alleged “negligent and fraudulent misrepresentations”
An investment firm alleges Favre and other Sqor execs claimed athletes were using the platform when they weren't, and misrepresented users, traffic, and potential deals.
LA Times publisher Ross Levinsohn accused of past sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior (updated)
Levinsohn has twice been a defendant in sexual harassment lawsuits that were settled. He's also been accused of other inappropriate workplace behavior.
Nebraska judge rules he “clearly lacks” jurisdiction over referee’s lawsuit against Kentucky Sports Radio, moves it to Kentucky
A referee's lawsuit against Kentucky Sports Radio is moving to Kentucky.
ESPN parts ways with Donovan McNabb and Eric Davis after investigation of sexual harassment allegations against them at NFLN
This decision comes a month after details of sexual harassment allegations against McNabb and Davis during their time at NFL Network emerged.
Famed QB and current broadcaster Warren Moon sued for sexual harassment, accused of sexual battery
Moon is accused of drugging his former executive assistant, grabbing her crotch, and making her wear certain underwear and sleep in his bed.
