NFL Gambling Punishments, Draft Smokescreen Liability, Schumacher Sham AI Interview, & Favre Update

Welcome to THE Sports Law Podcast! We keep you informed on everything at the intersection of sports and the law. Dan Lust (⁠⁠@SportsLawLust⁠⁠), Justin Mader (@MaderLaw⁠), and Zach Bryson (@ZacharySBryson) break down the latest Sports Law stories. In this episode, the stories stretch from the NFL to the WWE to Formula One.

The NFL has suspended 5 different players for violating the league's Gambling Policy. (2:07) The league suspended four Lions players including wide receivers Jameson Williams, Quintez Cephus, Stanley Berryhill, and safety C.J. Moore. The fifth player suspended was the Washington Commanders' defensive end, Shaka Toney. Berryhill and Williams were handed a 6-game suspension while Cephus, Moore, and Toney are suspended indefinitely with the ability to revisit the suspension after one year. The Lions have since cut ties with Cephus and Moore.

Stories have emerged about Ohio State Quarterback and draft prospect CJ Stroud. (16:19) As part of the draft process, players take a cognitive test that is meant to determine multiple factors that the company that administers the test helps determine mental acuity. Some of those scores were leaked in the past week and according to the leak, Stroud allegedly scored an abysmal score of 18%. Other QBs in the draft scored around the 90s and 80s. According to Brandon Ally of S2Cognition, some of the scores on this leak have been misconstrued. He did not mention specific names but hinted that Stroud's score might be one of these.

Another story from the draft, the draft stock of Will Levis has been on the rise in recent days. (25:55) In a bizarre bit of internet anonymity, a Redditor posted that they had inside information that WIll Levis would be picked in the No. 1 overall spot. In just the past couple of weeks, Will Levis odds to be the first overall have gone from 40-1 to 4-1.

A German Magazine has come under fire recently for an article published in which tye used AI to create a fake interview with F1 World Champion Michael Schumacher. (34:50) Following the release of the fake interview, the Schumacher family reportedly explored their legal options against Die Aktuelle. Micheal Schumacher suffered a skiing incident in late 2013 which caused a traumatic brain injury. Since the accident, the family has kept his recovery and continued care very private. Amid the backlash for the article, editor-in-chief Anne Hoffmann was let go from the company.

Former WWE wrestler Ted DiBiase, Jr. has been charged as part of the Mississippi Welfare saga that has previously involved Brett Farve. (46:08) DiBiase was charged with six counts of wire fraud, two counts of theft concerning programs receiving federal funds, four counts of money laundering and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and to commit theft concerning programs receiving federal funds. He has since pled not guilty and has been released until his court appearance. If it goes to trial, the DiBiase charges could shed light on others involved.

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