On the Feb. 12, 2023 episode of Foul Play-by-play, we discuss Diamond Sports Group’s bankruptcy and what it means for Bally Sports teams and subscribers, NCAA officiating…again, and former NFL players’ “benefits.”
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Opening Arguments
Retired NFL Players v. the NFL
“A group of former National Football League players is suing the organization, alleging that it has a pattern of denying disability benefits for those with both physical injuries and mental impairments, despite evidence from medical and team records.”
(Source: https://www.npr.org/2023/02/10/1155930087/former-players-nfl-lawsuit-disability-benefits)
@minnesotafoulplaybyplayRepublican Mike argues on behalf of the NFL against former players suing for health benefits alleged to be wrongfully denied.♬ original sound – Minnesota Foul Play-by-play
Emmanuel Acho v. the Philadelphia Eagles
“On Feb. 3, a three-judge panel on the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court affirmed a workers’ comp award to Emmanuel Acho, who played for the Eagles from 2013 to 2015, when a thumb injury ended his career.”
(Source: https://www.sportico.com/law/analysis/2023/eagles-workers-comp-case-emmanuel-acho-1234708859/)
Duke University Men’s Basketball v. NCAA Officials
“The officials in Saturday’s Duke-Virginia game made an ‘incorrect adjudication’ on the final play of regulation, the ACC announced Saturday night,” potentially costing Duke the game.
Sports Law News
Diamond Sports Group (i.e. Bally Sports) to File for Bankruptcy
Diamond Sports Group, a subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcasting (real pieces of shit), and owner of the Bally Sports regional sports networks (RSNs), is expected to declare bankruptcy this week. This is how Sportico see’s it playing out.
- MLB announced interest in taking over the Bally Sports RSNs to make sure games continue to be broadcasted.
- What about the NBA and NHL?
- What can we expect with MLB taking over?
- What does this mean for teams whose rights are owned by Diamond Sports Group?
- What does this mean for Bally Sports subscribers?
