Tarnished Twenty
It's Ladies Night (In Court) for the Fresno Grizzlies
Ladies' Night might be a bit antiquated as far as promotions go. But is it illegal discrimination? The Fresno Grizzlies, a minor-league low-A baseball team now affiliated with the Colorado Rockies, would like to know. They are facing a $5 million lawsuit over a "Ladies Night" promotion that offered…
From the Rink to the Court: NHL On Trial
If you want to play for the National Hockey League (NHL) you have to start small. Literally. Some athletes hit the rink as soon as they can strap on skates and start playing when they’re as young as five years old – and they keep it up for season…
How To Be a Sports Fan and Not Get Arrested
Love college football? Can't watch enough NFL games? If so, you aren't alone. Yet passionate sports fans can get in trouble if they get carried away. Arrests at football events are on the rise, usually for being drunk and disorderly or for fighting. Hockey, baseball, and basketball fans are…
Unhappy F1 Fans Race to Court after Las Vegas Grand Prix Debacle
“We have all been to events, like concerts…that have been canceled because of factors like weather or technical issues. It happens, and we hope that people will understand." — Statement from Stefano Domenicali, Formula One CEO Not everyone is as understanding as Domenicali would like, so it seems. Racing…
College Athletes Win In Class Certification Motion
Want to make some money while attending college? You can start your own business. You can also try to be a (paid) intern. Or, thanks to recent changes in the law, you can make money from being an athlete.
Minor Leagues Present Major Challenge to MLB's Antitrust Exemption
Two minor league baseball teams have gone to the Supreme Court with a simple request: Put an end to the rules that have protected Major League Baseball from antitrust liability for over a century. It's hardly the first time MLB's antitrust immunity has been challenged in court, and it…