January 01, 2024
An ever-increasing volume of lawsuits involving the NCAA highlights the list of sports and betting cases to watch in 2024, including battles over athletes' right to compensation for their name, image and likeness and their fight to collectively bargain and be designated as employees. Plus, racial discrimination suits against the NFL, and more. Here, Law360 looks at the top sports and betting cases the legal world will be watching in the new year.
November 30, 2023
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre plans to appeal to the Fifth Circuit as he tries to keep alive his defamation suit against commentator Shannon Sharpe for comments the ex-tight end made on Fox Sports regarding Favre's ties to a Mississippi welfare scandal.
October 30, 2023
A Mississippi federal judge threw out NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre's defamation suit against fellow football legend Shannon Sharpe on Monday, finding Sharpe's commentary on Favre's connection to a massive state welfare fraud scandal was not out of bounds.
July 05, 2023
There are plenty of sports and betting legal matters to watch as the second half of 2023 begins, including those revolving around name, image and likeness rights for college athletes and the legal liability of celebrities like Shaquille O'Neal and Tom Brady who endorse cryptocurrency platforms. Here, Law360 looks at the top sports and betting cases the legal world will be watching in the second half of 2023.
May 25, 2023
NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre says Fox Sports commentator Shannon Sharpe is attempting to skirt accountability with his bid to toss Favre's defamation suit over "maliciously false" accusations Sharpe made regarding Favre's alleged involvement in a sprawling Mississippi welfare fraud scheme.
May 16, 2023
While NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre on Friday formally dropped his defamation suit against sports commentator and retired punter Pat McAfee, the former quarterback isn't taking a knee with regard to his other defamation suit lodged against Shannon Sharpe.
May 04, 2023
Fox Sports commentator Shannon Sharpe says the defamation suit of retired quarterback Brett Favre should be tossed because his commentary about Favre's alleged involvement in a sprawling Mississippi welfare fraud scheme is at the core of First Amendment protections.
March 21, 2023
Fox Sports commentator Shannon Sharpe has dug in against a defamation suit from fellow Pro Football Hall of Famer Brett Favre, moving the fight over his comments about Favre's purported connection to a Mississippi welfare fraud scandal to federal court.