Standout Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon has brought a class-action lawsuit on behalf of NFL players against the fantasy sports website FanDuel. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Maryland, claims the site misuses […]
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Yahoo’s First Live Streamed NFL Game Was A Total Flop
Yahoo’s first attempt at live streaming of an NFL game was about as exciting as the game it chose to stream – a relatively boring first half followed by an exciting nail biting finish. The […]
This Major Lawsuit Could Open The Door For The 32 NFL Teams To License Their Own Games
A lawsuit has been filed against the 32 individual teams of the National Football League for allegedly conspiring together to create an anti-competitive market for their football games. The lawsuit is being filed by the […]
Twitter Suspends Accounts Of Two Major Sports Websites After NFL Complaints
The Twitter accounts of two popular sports websites were suspended on Monday after the National Football League along with other groups filed several complaints in regard to copyright laws. The Ultimate Fighting Championship is also […]
Fantasy Sports Websites Remain Incredibly Successful Amid Rumors Of Cheating
Despite reports of cheating, the two largest fantasy sports companies, DraftKings and FanDuel had a record number of participants last weekend. The two websites combined to attract 7.1 million entries into their guaranteed prize pool […]
DraftKings Signs Major Contract With NFLPA
It’s difficult to watch television without seeing advertisement for online fantasy sports leagues. It might become even more difficult in the future, as DraftKings has announced that it has reached an agreement with the National […]
NFL Allowed To Use Drones In Landmark Decision
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is permitting the National Football League (NFL) to utilize drones for filming purposes. The sports league will use drones to shoot films, documentaries, and segments for television, but the technology […]
Sony Pictures Reportedly Toned Down NFL Culpability In ‘Concussion’ To Avoid Angering The League
The NFL seems to be making headlines daily. Some people (and players) view the NFL as the evil empire that controls the most popular sport on American television. Its reputation certainly has not improved as […]
NFL Players Reject Settlement With League Over Concussion Risk Disclosure
On Monday, ten former NFL football players filed appeals with the United States Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit in Philadelphia asking that the settlement reached between the players and the NFL regarding concussions […]
Researchers Find Athletes Taking PEDs Aren’t Lazy Cheaters
It’s a story that plays out time and again: the meteoric rise of a superstar athlete, with adoring fans that marvel at his strength, agility and quickness. Yet suddenly there’s accusations of drug abuse. Investigations, […]
TV Network CBS Eyes Streaming Live NFL Football Games
At a conference this week public TV network CBS again mentioned the possibility of the NFL offering games on its streaming service CBS All Access. Joe Ianniello, CBS COO said, “The math from where we […]
Brady Reaffirms Innocence As Four Game Suspension Left Standing
Earlier this morning, Tom Brady released his much anticipated response to the NFL’s decision to uphold his four-game suspension. The NFL’s finding that Brady “probably” had “general awareness” of misconduct regarding the New England Patriots’ […]
NFL Announces First Regular Season Game To Stream On The Web For Free
In what is likely to be the media deal of the year, the National Football League has partnered with Yahoo for the one time internet darling to be the exclusive partner to deliver the first-ever […]
NFL’s Honoring Of Troops During Football Games Paid For By The Military
Everyone knows the NFL is big business but they always seemed to have a place in their hearts for hardworking the hardworking men and women of our military. Turns out, they don’t. They are actually […]
While America Struggles NFL Gets Full Patient Health Records
We have every piece of technology we need to share patient health records, reports NFL Chief Information Officer Michelle McKenna-Doyle. Instead, the issue is bickering amongst the network of hospitals, doctors, HMOs, insurance companies and […]