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Selecting a Barry Bonds Jury Won't be Easy
By Jason Beahm | Last updated on
It's not going to be a simple matter to seat a jury in the Barry Bonds case. San Francisco Judge Susan Illston is facing that problem as she prepares to...
NBA Referee William Spooner Sues AP Over Twitter Post
By Jason Beahm | Last updated on
Twitter is back in the news after an NBA referee filed a federal lawsuit against the Associated Press as well as a sportswriter the AP employs, Jon...
Tom Brady, Peyton Manning are Named Plaintiffs in NFL Lawsuit
By Jason Beahm | Last updated on
Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Drew Brees are known for being top-notch competitors on the gridiron, but what about in the courtroom?The All-pro NFL...
ESPN Writer Howard Bryant Charged with Domestic Assault
By James Norwood | Last updated on
ESPN writer Howard Bryant was arrested was arrested for assaulting his estranged wife and striking a police officer, the Huffington Post reports.His...
NFL Players Score A Victory, But Lockout is Still Looming
By Jason Beahm | Last updated on
The NFL will not receive TV broadcast fees if games are not played next season. A District Court judge has overruled the earlier decision that had ruled...
Jim Tressel Suspended: Ohio State Football Scandal Hits Coach
By Adam Ramirez | Last updated on
Is Jim Tressel leaving Ohio State? It's not apparent what will happen yet, but Ohio State has fined football coach Jim Tressel $250,000 and recommended he be...