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It was, essentially, an argument not over sports gambling but over the powers of the federal government in a federalist system. And a majority of the court sided with New Jersey, writing in their opinion: “Congress can regulate sports gambling directly, but if it elects not to do so, each State is free to act on its own. Our job is to interpret the law Congress has enacted and decide whether it is consistent with the Constitution. PASPA is not.” … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Invalidates Federal Ban On Sports Gambling

"She was pretty good actually," he told reporters after the game. "We talked to her a little bit but before we were talking to her, she was talking to someone and she wanted to warm up. She had a mitt and a ball. She gave him the mitt. She stepped back at about 45 feet and threw a bullet." … [Read more...] about Nun Becomes Sports Sensation After Incredible First Pitch at White Sox Game

"We believe that due to the geopolitical situation some very interesting government-to-government relations have formed between Qatar and neighbouring countries... (and) these can be target markets for companies wishing to do regional activities out of QFC," Jaida said. … [Read more...] about Qatar aims to build $20 billion sports sector ahead of World Cup

Johnson spent 12 seasons in Houston and is the team's leader in yards receiving (13,597), receptions (1,012) and touchdown receptions (64). In November 2017, Johnson was inducted as an inaugural member of the Texans Ring of Honor, where he was given a red jacket and feted during a halftime ceremony. Johnson said at the time he never thought about the possibility of being honored like this when he was playing. "I just wanted to come here and play. Just do things the right way," he said. "I just wanted to be a good football player." If you want to attend the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, tickets can be purchased for $75 each or $600 for a reserved table of eight. To purchase tickets or for more information, please call 800-567-9561. RELATED: Top 5 reasons why Andre Johnson should be in the Hall of Fame EMBED >More News VideosTop five reasons why Andre Johnson should be in the Hall of Fame. … [Read more...] about Andre Johnson to be inducted into Texas Sports Hall of Fame this weekend

Justin Fielkow, a Chicago-based attorney and co-founder of “The Sports Esquires” blog, agrees that this settlement paves the way for legislation in New York. “Although even a short term shutdown in New York is far from ideal, as it represents one of the largest states in terms of revenue and users for daily fantasy sports operators, attention can now primarily be focused on passing legislation that expressly legalizes fantasy sports.”  He also told LawNewz that it’s not by sheer coincidence that these settlements happened during this season.  “For many daily fantasy sports operators, the spring and summer months are the slowest time of the year, but a return to operation in New York in time for the NFL season – whether via legislation or a favorable court ruling – remains a possibility.” … [Read more...] about To Stay Alive, Daily Fantasy Sports Needs to Get Behind Regulation