An organization of owners and executives from the original United States Football League filed suit today in Los Angeles to block Fox Sports’ planned launch of a new version of the legacy lea…
is scheduled to begin play April 16, with all eight teams using the same franchise names, logos and other materials associated with the original USFL, according to the lawsuit.
“Fox is trying to reap where it did not sow and profit from confusion among fans of the real USFL, by claiming the legacy of something it didn’t build,” said Nicholas Matich, an attorney representing the Real USFL LLC, the organization of former USFL owners and executives. A message seeking comment from a Fox Sports representative was not immediately answered after regular business hours.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ukraine Invasion Puts Russia's Elite Sports Status at RiskThe invasion of Ukraine could further undermine Russia’s status as an elite sports dynasty, which already has been weakened by deception and doping scandals but often punished only by a tepid pushback from international sports bodies.
Read more »
Sports Betting Will Bring a Wave of Misery to New YorkThe current explosion in sports betting will be followed by a less-heralded wave of misery. And New York is now a full partner in the fleecing. errollouis reports
Read more »
Today in sports history: Feb. 27In 2010, Steven Holcomb drives USA-1 to the Olympic gold medal in four-man bobsledding, ending a 62-year drought for the Americans in the event. See more sports events from this date:
Read more »
Like Lia Thomas or not, college sports are fueling student debtWhile men who identify as women shouldn’t compete in athletics against women, addressing that problem doesn’t fix the bigger problem with college sports, writes TomJoyceSports. 'Athletes like [Lia] Thomas are rare. High college tuition is not rare.'
Read more »
Russia-Ukraine conflict impacts sports, entertainmentThe effects of the Russian attack on Ukraine are rippling out to the sports and entertainment world, where figures have spoken out and events have been changed this week.
Read more »