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NCAA v. Oklahoma lawyer: ‘I think I screwed up college football.’
"We tried at every stage to negotiate an agreement of some kind, to limit what would happen. But we learned the ‘NCAA’ stood for ‘Never Compromise Anything at Anytime,’ and they wouldn’t even talk to us."
Cumulus suing former Dallas sports radio hosts over new podcast
"We've been advised that we are doing nothing wrong, so don't stop, for now."
Richaun Holmes settles defamation suit against Sacramento Bee and McClatchy
Former Sacramento Kings forward Richaun Holmes has settled the defamation lawsuit he filed in March against the Sacramento...
Washington Commanders sale hits email leak complications, with Dan Snyder reportedly refusing to indemnify Roger Goodell
An argument about indemnifying Roger Goodell and Jeff Pash might hold up the Commanders' sale.
Pat McAfee brings up Brett Favre lawsuit and Skip Bayless at ESPYS: ‘That one was for me…and Shannon Sharpe.’
""We apologize, the sports world obviously isn't perfect. Sue us. Don't actually. Shoutout Brett Favre. That was for me, that was for me. And Shannon Sharpe. Shoutout, Skip, that one was for you too."
Trevor Bauer settles defamation case against The Athletic and Molly Knight
"Mr. Bauer has agreed that The Athletic’s clarification and the withdrawal of Ms. Knight’s tweets makes any further legal action unnecessary."
ESPN, Disney offer Sage Steele $501k to settle free speech lawsuit
The settlement offer includes $501,000 and coverage of “reasonable” attorney fees.
New York Times finally corrects Alabama shooting story, three months later and only after Kai Spears’ lawsuit
Alabama’s Kai Spears sues New York Times for defamation over Jamea Harris shooting story
"I don’t think it is a mistaken identity. I just think they didn’t do their due diligence."
Variety’s tweets and Facebook posts on Sage Steele lawsuit called her a ‘former ESPN anchor’
Twitter and Facebook posts from Variety on their story on Sage Steele's lawsuit identified her as a "former ESPN anchor," which is not the current situation.
Davante Adams sued for shoving cameraman at Arrowhead Stadium
"You can’t shove someone down and walk off like it didn’t happen"
Shannon Sharpe moves to dismiss Brett Favre lawsuit, says comments were ‘couched in rhetorical hyperbole’
"Sharpe’s opinions—commentary based on reported facts and couched in rhetorical hyperbole regarding an issue of public concern about a public figure—lie at the core of the protections afforded by the First Amendment and Mississippi law."
Suns/Mercury owner Mat Ishbia says ‘no one is surprised’ by Diamond lawsuit to try to stop broadcast deal
"Nobody is surprised by this lawsuit and it will not stop the Phoenix Suns and Mercury from making our games available to as many people as we possibly can."
Trevor Bauer drops appeal of Deadspin lawsuit, with both sides paying own legal fees
A judge ruled in Deadspin's favor in March, throwing out this lawsuit. Bauer initially appealed that ruling, but has now dropped that appeal.
Pat McAfee files motion to dismiss Brett Favre’s amended defamation lawsuit
"In meritless cases like this one, there is a powerful interest in ensuring free speech is not unduly burdened by the necessity of defending against expensive, baseless litigation."
Ice Cube has a BIG3 docuseries in the works with Jesse Collins Entertainment
"Described as Welcome to Wrexham and Cheer meets basketball, the series will be dual-narrative following Cube and the challenges of building a new basketball league from the ground up, as well as the journey of one of the BIG3 teams. ...BIG3’s widely covered $1.2 billion lawsuit against Qatari investors will also be covered."
Former Sacramento Kings announcer Grant Napear loses bias suit after ‘All lives matter’ firing
"In the court's view, the allegations in the [complaint] regarding this claim are confusing, convoluted and generally out of step with plaintiff's contention that he was terminated for expressing a political opinion."
