May 20, 2013

NFL: Master complaint for concussion lawsuits coming Thursday

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(PhatzRadio / USA Today) — More than 80 concussion-related suits have been filed against the NFL by more than 2,000 former players. A master complaint will be filed Thursday in federal court in Philadelphia summarizing players’ claims that the league fraudulently concealed long-term effects of head trauma for decades. “The NFL’s response to the issue [...]

Fox wins media ruling in Dodgers bankruptcy case

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(PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — A U.S. District Court judge in Delaware on Friday dealt a significant blow to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ plans to sell the media rights to future games, halting the sales process while he considers an appeal by Fox Sports. Judge Leonard Stark also said he likely will agree with Fox’s [...]

Horse Racing: British jockeys, horse owners convicted of race-fixing

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Jockey Paul Doe at Folkestone racecourse on April 21, 2011 in Folkestone, England (April 20, 2011 – Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Europe) LONDON (AP) – Four jockeys and two owners were given bans of up to 14 years Wednesday after being convicted of race-fixing in the British Horseracing Authority’s biggest corruption inquiry. Jimmy Quinn, [...]

NFL: Judge rejects league’s request for lockout return

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(Reuters) – An appeal by the NFL to reimpose a lockout on players while they remain in dispute was rejected by a federal court judge on Wednesday, opening the door for a return to work. Judge Susan Nelson turned down the NFL’s request that she reinstall the lockout until their case was heard by the [...]