National courts
Appeal by ex-NFL star Sharper continues in drug, rape case
By Kevin Mcgill Oct. 11, 2019 12:35 PM EDT
Larger US sports betting market races for (online) end zone
By Wayne Parry Sep. 04, 2019 02:50 PM EDT
Promoter intends to drop sanctioning suit against USSF
By The Associated Press Aug. 05, 2019 09:52 PM EDT
A promoter intends to drop its lawsuit that asked a court to order the U.S. Soccer Federation to sanction international league matches in the United States.
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Disgraced NFL star loses bid to undo plea deal in rape case
By Kevin Mcgill Aug. 01, 2019 10:35 AM EDT
Former Microsoft employee gets 2 years for embezzlement
Jun. 28, 2019 06:06 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — A former Microsoft sports marketing director has been sentenced to more than two years in prison after admitting he tried to embezzle $1.5 million —...
Judge approves $24 million settlement over Rams' PSLs
Jun. 24, 2019 04:17 PM EDT
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A federal judge has approved a settlement calling for the NFL's Rams to pay up to $24 million to personal seat license holders in St. Louis.
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Correction: Israel-Patriots Owner story
Jun. 12, 2019 07:32 AM EDT
JERUSALEM (AP) — In a story June 12 about New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft's upcoming trip to Israel to receive the Genesis Prize, The Associated Press,...
Court: NFL's Bucs not entitled to damages from BP spill
May. 26, 2019 07:48 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled that the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers is not entitled to damages from BP for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill....
Judge axes 3 of 4 lawyers in NFL concussion case
By Maryclaire Dale May. 24, 2019 04:37 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The federal judge overseeing the $1 billion NFL concussion settlement has terminated three of four lawyers serving as class counsel.
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USSF, promoter clash in court over international matches
By Ronald Blum May. 23, 2019 11:41 AM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer for a promoter asked a judge to order the U.S. Soccer Federation to sanction international league matches in the United States.
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Judge: Ex-NFL players must see neurologists close to home
By Maryclaire Dale May. 17, 2019 04:36 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Retired NFL players seeking testing as part of a $1 billion concussion settlement must see a doctor close to home to prevent fraud and "doctor...
AP: Most states' sports betting revenue misses estimates
By Jennifer Mcdermott And Geoff Mulvihill Apr. 02, 2019 04:37 PM EDT
Judge: Hernandez's child can't sue NFL over brain disease
By Maryclaire Dale Feb. 15, 2019 01:33 PM EST
Fans in 3 states legally bet almost $185.5M on Super Bowl
By Regina Garcia Cano And Wayne Parry Feb. 04, 2019 08:34 PM EST
Fans bet on Super Bowl in multiple states for the first time
By Regina Garcia Cano Feb. 03, 2019 10:48 PM EST
After further (judicial) review: No do-over of Rams-Saints
By Kevin Mcgill Jan. 31, 2019 11:41 PM EST
Patriots fans flock to Rhode Island to bet on the Super Bowl
By Jennifer Mcdermott Jan. 31, 2019 11:59 AM EST