The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: University of Alaska Fairbanks (Division I and Divisio
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: University of Alaska Fairbanks (Division I and Divisio The University of Alaska Fairbanks (“UAF”) is a member of Division II of the NCAA and also sponsors Division I men’s ice hockey. As a result, this matter is a cross-divisional case. The NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions and […]
Leach v. James, ESPN, and Spaeth Communications: Amarillo Court of Appeals Affirms Dismissal
Current Washington State University head football coach Mike Leach (“Leach”) filed suit against Craig James, ESPN, and Spaeth Communications (collectively “Defendants”) alleging the Defendants “uttered falsehoods against him as they endeavored to terminate or otherwise interfere with his contractual relationship” with Texas Tech University (“Tech”). This matter resulted from Leach ordering Craig James’ son, Adam […]
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Northeastern University
The NCAA Committee on Infractions (“Committee”) recently issued its findings and found that Northeastern University (“NU”) committed violations of NCAA legislation. After the investigation concluded the case was submitted to the Committee through the summary disposition process, which is an alternative to a formal hearing before the Committee that may be utilized when the NCAA […]
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
The NCAA Committee on Infractions (“Committee”) recently issued its findings and found that the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (“UAPB”) committed violations of NCAA legislation. After the investigation concluded the case was submitted to the Committee through the summary disposition process, which is an alternative to a formal hearing before the Committee that may […]
Federal Judge Issues Injunction Barring New Jersey’s Latest Sports Betting Plan
Late last Friday, U.S. District Judge Michael Shipp issued a permanent injunction prohibiting New Jersey from implementing its latest attempt to legalize sports betting. The NCAA and the major sports leagues (“Leagues”) were again successful in upholding the standards of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (“PAPSA”), a federal law signed by President George […]
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Weber State University
The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: Weber State University The NCAA Committee on Infractions (“Committee”) recently issued its findings and found that Weber State University (“WSU”) committed violations of NCAA legislation. The case involved academic fraud at WSU. It also involves a former developmental math instructor. WSU, the math instructor and the NCAA enforcement […]
McAdoo v. UNC (again): Sues for Failing to Provide a Quality Education
Following Kenneth Wainstein’s report on classes offered by the Afro-American Studies department at the University of North Carolina (“UNC”), former football student-athlete Michael McAdoo (“McAdoo”) filed suit alleging that UNC failed to provide a quality education. McAdoo previously sued UNC and the NCAA for failing to reinstate him to play on the football team following […]
Sackos v. NCAA: Former Student-Athlete Sues NCAA and Division I Schools for Alleged Violations of th
Sackos v. NCAA: Former Student-Athlete Sues NCAA and Division I Schools for Alleged Violations of th Samantha Sackos (“Sackos”) was a women’s soccer student-athlete at the University of Houston from 2010 through the 2013-14 academic year. She recently filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana in Indianapolis […]
Oklahoma State v. Wickline: Fight Over Play-Calling Duties
Oklahoma State v. Wickline: Fight Over Play-Calling Duties Joe Wickline, co-offensive coordinator at the University of Texas (“UT”), was recently sued by Oklahoma State University (“OSU”) and he, then, filed a countersuit. OSU, Wickline’s former employer of nine years, argues it is entitled to liquidated damages in the amount of $593,487.00 because Wickline breached his […]
Marshall v. ESPN: 10 Former Student-Athletes Sue Television Broadcasters, Conferences, and Others fo
Marshall v. ESPN: 10 Former Student-Athletes Sue Television Broadcasters, Conferences, and Others fo Javon Marshall, Eric Samuels and Steven Clarke from Vanderbilt University, Sean Parker of the University of Washington, Patrick Miller of Tennessee State University, Rod Wilks, Byron Moore, Chaz Moore and Marlon Walls of the University of Tennessee and Chris Conner of the […]