Attorney Ray Dall'Osto discusses lawsuit against NFL
More than 4,000 former NFL players are suing the league over concussions.
More than 4,000 former NFL players are suing the league over concussions.
NFL wants players' suit over concussions dismissed
PHILADELPHIA (CNN) -- The National Football League attempted on Tuesday to dismiss more than 200 cases brought by nearly 4,200 retired players who said they were not warned of the dangers of head trauma.U.S. District Court Judge Anita Brody delayed a ruling on the request. "I will rule when I sort this out for myself," she said before adjourning the packed courtroom.The class-action lawsuit could determine the league's role in caring for players with football-related neurodegenerative diseases.The players accuse the NFL of "deliberately and fraudulently" concealing the dangers of head trauma, and are seeking damages, treatment and medical monitoring for neurological injuries they sustained during their careers.The suit alleges the league didn't do enough to warn players that they risked permanent brain damage if they played too soon after a concussion and that it hid evidence about the risks for decades.Brody listened intently and asked a series of questions of both camps' high-profile representation during the hearing.Paul Clement, former U.S. solicitor general during the George W.
PHILADELPHIA (CNN) -- The National Football League attempted on Tuesday to dismiss more than 200 cases brought by nearly 4,200 retired players who said they were not warned of the dangers of head trauma.U.S. District Court Judge Anita Brody delayed a ruling on the request. "I will rule when I sort this out for myself," she said before adjourning the packed courtroom.The class-action lawsuit could determine the league's role in caring for players with football-related neurodegenerative diseases.The players accuse the NFL of "deliberately and fraudulently" concealing the dangers of head trauma, and are seeking damages, treatment and medical monitoring for neurological injuries they sustained during their careers.The suit alleges the league didn't do enough to warn players that they risked permanent brain damage if they played too soon after a concussion and that it hid evidence about the risks for decades.Brody listened intently and asked a series of questions of both camps' high-profile representation during the hearing.Paul Clement, former U.S. solicitor general during the George W.
Packers linebacker Clay Matthews to appear on "The Mindy Project"
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews is set to appear on FOX's "The Mindy Project" on Tuesday night, April 9th.Matthews is expected to make a cameo appearance in an episode called "Santa Fe."The episodes synopsis is as follows: "As the doctors of Schulman and Associates prepare for a medical conference in Santa Fe, NM, Mindy receives a message from her ex-boyfriend, Josh (guest star Tommy Dewey), who is now living there and wants to talk.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews is set to appear on FOX's "The Mindy Project" on Tuesday night, April 9th.Matthews is expected to make a cameo appearance in an episode called "Santa Fe."The episodes synopsis is as follows: "As the doctors of Schulman and Associates prepare for a medical conference in Santa Fe, NM, Mindy receives a message from her ex-boyfriend, Josh (guest star Tommy Dewey), who is now living there and wants to talk.
Green Bay Packers 2013 preseason schedule released
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers on Thursday, April 4th released the team's preseason schedule for the 2014 season.The schedule is as follows:Week 1 (August 8th through 11th): Home (Arizona Cardinals) Packers TV NetworkWeek 2 (August 15th through 19th): Away (St.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers on Thursday, April 4th released the team's preseason schedule for the 2014 season.The schedule is as follows:Week 1 (August 8th through 11th): Home (Arizona Cardinals) Packers TV NetworkWeek 2 (August 15th through 19th): Away (St.
Packers sign cornerback Loyce Means
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers signed cornerback Loyce Means on Tuesday, April 2nd.Means, a 5-foot-10, 188-pound first-year player out of the University of Houston, entered the league as a non-drafted free agent with the Buffalo Bills in July 2011 and was with the team that preseason.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers signed cornerback Loyce Means on Tuesday, April 2nd.Means, a 5-foot-10, 188-pound first-year player out of the University of Houston, entered the league as a non-drafted free agent with the Buffalo Bills in July 2011 and was with the team that preseason.
3,000+ names to come off Packers season tickets waiting list
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy had some good news for Packers fans who are on the waiting list for season tickets at Lambeau Field.Murphy told reporters the waiting list has gone up from 80,000 names to more than 105,000 names in just the last couple of years.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy had some good news for Packers fans who are on the waiting list for season tickets at Lambeau Field.Murphy told reporters the waiting list has gone up from 80,000 names to more than 105,000 names in just the last couple of years.
Sheboygan man inducted into Packers Fan Hall of Fame
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- A 90-year-old man from Sheboygan is the 15th and latest inductee into the Green Bay Packers Fan Hall of Fame.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- A 90-year-old man from Sheboygan is the 15th and latest inductee into the Green Bay Packers Fan Hall of Fame.
Jermichael Finley to remain with the Green Bay Packers
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Tight end Jermichael Finley will remain with the Green Bay Packers for the next football season.NFL.com reports "there was an open question regarding if the Packers would keep Finley at his current $8.25 million salary or if they would ask for a pay cut before Finley received a big roster bonus."Finley confirmed that he's not going anywhere in a tweet posted on Monday afternoon, March 25th.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Tight end Jermichael Finley will remain with the Green Bay Packers for the next football season.NFL.com reports "there was an open question regarding if the Packers would keep Finley at his current $8.25 million salary or if they would ask for a pay cut before Finley received a big roster bonus."Finley confirmed that he's not going anywhere in a tweet posted on Monday afternoon, March 25th.
Packers Tailgate Tour kicks off Tuesday, May 14th
GREEN BAY (WITI) --The Green Bay Packers announced Monday, March 25th plans for the eighth ‘Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour,’ set for May 14th-18th.
GREEN BAY (WITI) --The Green Bay Packers announced Monday, March 25th plans for the eighth ‘Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour,’ set for May 14th-18th.
NFL rule change prohibits players from leading with crown of helmet
NEW YORK (WITI) -- NFL owners passed a rule on Wednesday, March 20th that will prohibit offensive players from initiating contact with defensive players with the crown of their helmets outside of the tackle box.If players violate the new rule, there will be a 15-yard penalty.If the offensive and defensive player each lowers his head and uses the crown of the helmet to make contact, each will be penalized.The owners discussed using fines on ball carriers to eliminate the tactic.
NEW YORK (WITI) -- NFL owners passed a rule on Wednesday, March 20th that will prohibit offensive players from initiating contact with defensive players with the crown of their helmets outside of the tackle box.If players violate the new rule, there will be a 15-yard penalty.If the offensive and defensive player each lowers his head and uses the crown of the helmet to make contact, each will be penalized.The owners discussed using fines on ball carriers to eliminate the tactic.
As Packers leave Green Bay, they take some business with them
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- The departure of Greg Jennings and Tom Crabtree means the Green Bay Packers are guaranteed to have a new look come autumn.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- The departure of Greg Jennings and Tom Crabtree means the Green Bay Packers are guaranteed to have a new look come autumn.
Jennings reaches 5-year, $47.5 million deal with Minnesota Vikings
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Minnesota Vikings have reached a five-year deal with free agent wide receiver Greg Jennings worth a reported $47.5 million with $18 million guaranteed.Jennings is following the footsteps of Brett Favre, Darren Sharper and Ryan Longwell in going to the Vikings after playing for the Packers.Jennings has been with the Green Bay Packers for his 7 year career.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Minnesota Vikings have reached a five-year deal with free agent wide receiver Greg Jennings worth a reported $47.5 million with $18 million guaranteed.Jennings is following the footsteps of Brett Favre, Darren Sharper and Ryan Longwell in going to the Vikings after playing for the Packers.Jennings has been with the Green Bay Packers for his 7 year career.
New York pushes NFL on discrimination due to sexual orientation
(CNN) -- New York's attorney general wrote NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday, urging him to firmly state that potential players won't be discriminated against because of their sexual orientation.The letter from Eric Schneiderman comes after a few prospective players said that during last month's scouting combine in Indianapolis, one or more NFL teams asked them questions about their relationships with women.The remarks spurred a debate over whether NFL clubs were inquiring into players' sexual preferences and whether gay people would be discriminated against by the 32 teams."Equal protection under the law is an essential issue for employers, employees and prospective job applicants," Schneiderman wrote to Goodell. "For that reason, I ask that the league clarify its position by issuing a public statement that any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sexual orientation by league teams or their employees or agents against potential recruits or players constitutes a violation of state, local and, in some cases, contractual law, and will not be tolerated."In February, Nick Kasa, who played tight end at the University of Colorado, told CNN that during the combine he was asked: "Do you have a girlfriend?
(CNN) -- New York's attorney general wrote NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday, urging him to firmly state that potential players won't be discriminated against because of their sexual orientation.The letter from Eric Schneiderman comes after a few prospective players said that during last month's scouting combine in Indianapolis, one or more NFL teams asked them questions about their relationships with women.The remarks spurred a debate over whether NFL clubs were inquiring into players' sexual preferences and whether gay people would be discriminated against by the 32 teams."Equal protection under the law is an essential issue for employers, employees and prospective job applicants," Schneiderman wrote to Goodell. "For that reason, I ask that the league clarify its position by issuing a public statement that any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sexual orientation by league teams or their employees or agents against potential recruits or players constitutes a violation of state, local and, in some cases, contractual law, and will not be tolerated."In February, Nick Kasa, who played tight end at the University of Colorado, told CNN that during the combine he was asked: "Do you have a girlfriend?
Not Even Steven, Jackson Goes to Atlanta
GREEN BAY -- Free agent running back Steven Jackson will play at Lambeau Field next season, but only once.
GREEN BAY -- Free agent running back Steven Jackson will play at Lambeau Field next season, but only once.
Lambeau Field construction project update
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Construction crews have turned their focus indoors at Lambeau field.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Construction crews have turned their focus indoors at Lambeau field.
NFL, GE, Under Armour team up to fight head injuries
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The National Football League is partnering with General Electric and equipment maker Under Armour in a $60 million, four-year effort to reduce the threat of head injuries.The partnership, announced Monday, aims to speed diagnosis and improve treatment of damage from concussions.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The National Football League is partnering with General Electric and equipment maker Under Armour in a $60 million, four-year effort to reduce the threat of head injuries.The partnership, announced Monday, aims to speed diagnosis and improve treatment of damage from concussions.
Changes likely for Green Bay Packers defensive unit this season
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- If you are only as good as your last game, the Green Bay Packers defense can't feel very good.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- If you are only as good as your last game, the Green Bay Packers defense can't feel very good.
Four young Packers fans have artwork on display at Hall of Fame
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Four young Packers fans now have their creativity on display at the Packers Hall of Fame.The Hall of Fame announced its winners Tuesday, March 5th of the 4th annual Packers Art Contest.It celebrates National Youth Art Month.Christy Braun from Sturgeon Bay and Blake Robbins from Dalton won from Wisconsin.The pieces were judged by art students from Saint Norbert College based on creativity, originality and overall impression.More than 500 entries were submitted this year.{*SOTFULL*}<<*S/Kristen :00-:14 >> <KRISTEN SAYS 45-58: "We got a lot of Donald Driver entries, we always get a lot of Donalds, a lot of Aaron Rodgers, a lot of Clay Matthews, but the pieces were just great, many many kids from all over the state as well as out of state contributed this year.">{MORE VO @ :15 }{***MICHELLE***}In addition to having their artwork on display, the winners also receive passes to the Hall of Fame and a 100-dollar gift card to the Pro shop.They also receive a certificate of recognition, signed by Packers President Mark Murphy.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Four young Packers fans now have their creativity on display at the Packers Hall of Fame.The Hall of Fame announced its winners Tuesday, March 5th of the 4th annual Packers Art Contest.It celebrates National Youth Art Month.Christy Braun from Sturgeon Bay and Blake Robbins from Dalton won from Wisconsin.The pieces were judged by art students from Saint Norbert College based on creativity, originality and overall impression.More than 500 entries were submitted this year.{*SOTFULL*}<<*S/Kristen :00-:14 >> <KRISTEN SAYS 45-58: "We got a lot of Donald Driver entries, we always get a lot of Donalds, a lot of Aaron Rodgers, a lot of Clay Matthews, but the pieces were just great, many many kids from all over the state as well as out of state contributed this year.">{MORE VO @ :15 }{***MICHELLE***}In addition to having their artwork on display, the winners also receive passes to the Hall of Fame and a 100-dollar gift card to the Pro shop.They also receive a certificate of recognition, signed by Packers President Mark Murphy.
Beyond the Game: Kenny Stills at NFL combine
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- When the Green Bay Packers play football this fall, Aaron Rodgers will be throwing a lot of passes.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- When the Green Bay Packers play football this fall, Aaron Rodgers will be throwing a lot of passes.
Feds seize over $17 million in fake NFL goods, Super Bowl tickets
(CNN) -- Score one for the feds.
(CNN) -- Score one for the feds.