Earlier this week, the U.S. District Court of Connecticut dismissed a portion of the claims of several WWE wrestlers which claimed the company knew or should have known about head injuries. Only one claim by two plaintiffs remains. In a lengthy opinion, the court dismissed the lawsuits of William Albert “Billy Jack” Haynes III, “Big” […]
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UFC announces Harley renewal, Military Benefits Program
The UFC has formally announced its renewed partnership with Harley Davidson today via company press release. The partnership features a new Military Benefits Program targeting those in the military. The announcement was first made by the Sports Business Journal last month. The press release issued today also notes a new Military Benefits Program: In conjunction […]
Bellator and WSOF support NY vote
In addition to the UFC’s statement of support with the news late Tuesday that the New York State Assembly passed the measure to legalize MMA in New York, Bellator and the World Series of Fighting have issued their own statements. Scott Coker via Bellator press release: “The New York Assembly’s vote to legalize MMA is […]
New York Assembly passes MMA bill
The New York State Assembly passed legislation that would legalize mixed martial arts in the state. The bill now needs the signature of the governor for New York to be the final state to legalize MMA. The passage comes after years and years of lobbying efforts, two lawsuits and an appeal that was set to […]
UFC Fight Night 85 draws 1.149M, Prelims 766K
UFC Fight Night 85 drew an average rating of 1.149M viewers on FS1 Saturday night. The UFC Prelims which preceded the main card drew 776,000 viewers. Sports TV Ratings reports that UFC Fight Night 85 drew 1.149M viewers in the 10-1:00am ET time slot on Saturday Night. The NCAA Basketball game between UNC and Providence […]