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Olympian Economics: Gold Medal Bonuses and Tax Bills for Athletes
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
With glory comes a price. American athletes took home a record 121 medals from the Rio 2016 Olympics, including 46 golds. But it's not all profit, sunshine,...
A Swimmer's Tale: Ryan Lochte Floats Robbery Fantasy, Story Sinks
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Ryan Lochte had a truly incredible story about being robbed at gunpoint. The preternaturally adolescent U.S. Olympic swimmer told his mom -- and the FBI, the...
Fed. Appeals Court Nixes N.J. Attempt to Legalize Sports Betting
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
For years, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has tried to legalize sports gambling in the state, in an attempt to revitalizing state casino and racetrack...
Federal Court Sides With NFL on Adrian Peterson Punishment
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
NFL players and the NFL Players Association have long complained that Commissioner Roger Goodell is acting as judge, jury, and executioner under the league's...
Colin Kaepernick Says He's Gotten Death Threats for National Anthem Protest
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
The response to San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick's decision to kneel during the national anthem has ranged from support -- from teammates, other NFL...
NCAA Wins, Loses Ed O'Bannon Case
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
In most college sports, there are no ties; you have a winner and a loser. But in a lawsuit involving the administration of college sports, it looks like both...