law Page 84 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Is EA Sports Robbing College Athletes?
The college version of EA's Madden juggernaut does not use actual players in their game (wink, wink), but there are some who think the amateurs are getting screwed out of that sweet video game money....
Victim Of Jose Offerman's Bat Rage Not Doing So Well
Two years ago, John Nathans wound up on the wrong end of Jose Offerman's bat. And now? The Boston Globe finds him, oh this is sad, getting rubber balls bounced off his face....
Delaware Still Not As Fun As Las Vegas
Delaware's governor says he will keep fighting to make sports betting legal, even after his wagering bill lost in the state legislature by two votes. I had +3.5, so at least they covered. [Star-Ledger]...
Roberto Alomar Is Clean (From A Legal Point Of View)
The woman who accused Roberto Alomar of secretly almost giving her the AIDS stuff has withdrawn her $15 million lawsuit, helping Alomar "score a legal victory"—or more accurately "taking his money to go away."...
It's Like Jezebel's "Snap Judgment", Only With Sports
There's something magical and wondrous located just out of the frame. What do you suppose it is? [KansasCity.com]...
Ty Lawson Shot Some Craps In Reno, Just To Watch Them ...Fly?
The NCAA seems to prohibit its "student-athletes" from doing, well, anything, but prominent North Carolina baller Ty Lawson shooting craps in a Reno casino over New Year's is apparently cool with them....
Ryan Moats Denied Deathbed Visit To Mother-In-Law By Heartless Cop
Former Eagle claims an overzealous policeman prevented him and his wife from rushing to the hospital to visit her dying mother. Maybe he should have flashed his lights? [Lew P]...
Kobe And Vanessa Say Maid's Crap-Sifting Allegations Are Untrue
The Bryants' legal team has released a statement denying the claims of emotional abuse, name-calling, and poop-rifling levied by the family's former maid. "Outrageous," the statement said. [TMZ]...
Chris Bosh Did Not Have A Good Birthday
The Toronto Raptors center turned 25 years old today, but I doubt that the gift he received was on his wish list—news has leaked of a lawsuit accusing him of being a deadbeat dad....
Boomer Esiason Will Sweep The Leg
Boomer Esiason interviewing Ralph Macchio on the enduring legacy of The Karate Kid? Yes, sign me up. Oh, and did you know they're doing a remake? Wax on. Wax off....
Delaware To Introduce America To Something Called "Gambling"
The Governor of Delaware has a wacky idea to jump start his state's economy. What if we allowed people to predict the outcome of future sporting events—then gave them money when they were correct?!...
You People Better Watch What You Say About Erin Andrews
America's Sideline Princess has the patience of Job when it comes to her internet "fans," but sometimes folks go too far—and she admits she's not above lawyering up if the need arises....
Sorry, BlueClaws' 'Kids Eat Free' Promotion Does Not Include Beer
What minor league baseball team dares to feed your kids for free at every 2009 home game? The Lakewood BlueClaws. Take that, stupid economy....
Meet Roberto Alomar's New Girlfriend
So here's Roberto Alomar's new girlfriend, and from the looks of her she'll claw your eyes out just on general principle. And suing her boyfriend for millions? You do not want to go there, bitches....
Baylor: Clippers Were Like 'A Vision Of A Southern Plantation'
Not taking sides in Elgin Baylor's lawsuit against the Clippers, but you hate to see it go down like this....
Does Roberto Alomar Have AIDS? Girlfriend's Lawsuit Says Yes
Weird story out of Brooklyn, as Ilya Dall, the ex-girlfriend of Roberto Alomar, is suing him for $15 million for having sex with her while knowing that he might have AIDS....
Would It Have Hurt Her To Lez It Up Just A Little?
Former Central Michigan player Brooke Heike is suing the school because, she says, she lost her scholarship for not being a lesbian. Just another example of an athlete not being able to follow simple instructions....
Plaxico Burress Has Been Sued Nine Times Since 2000
"I got a note from Plaxico saying, ‘Sorry for the inconvenience. Please inform the court that the judgment has been paid.' Then the check bounced." [AP]...
Lawrence Taylor To Become Newest "That Guy From The Dancing Show"
LT to be the next awkward oversized athlete on "Dancing With The Stars." He should have no problem breaking his partner's leg. [Sports Hernia]...
Lawyers Do Radio Battle Over Eddy Curry's Alleged Homosexual Come-Ons
The limo driver's lawyer is confident: "What Dave did in this situation is say, 'Please stop, you're making me uncomfortable.' And Eddy kept saying, 'Yeah, yeah'. But he didn't stop, it persisted." [NYP]...