Marino files concussion lawsuit against NFL

Marino files concussion lawsuit against NFL

Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino is among the latest group of football players to file a concussion-related lawsuit against the National Football League.

The 52-year-old former Miami Dolphins quarterback is one of 15 former players who filed a lawsuit in federal court in Philadelphia last week. Marino and the other 14 plaintiffs join more than 4,800 others who have alleged the NFL misled players about the long-term dangers of concussions. The NFL has denied those claims.

The lawsuit doesn’t specify any medical problems suffered by the plaintiffs including Marino, who retired in 1999. It seeks unspecified damages and medical monitoring. The NFL and the original group of players agreed on a $765 million settlement last August. But the settlement was rejected by a federal judge in January.

Bulls’ Noah leads NBA’s all-defensive team

Chicago’s Joakim Noah and Indiana’s Paul George received the most votes on this year’s NBA all-defensive team.

Noah, chosen as the best defensive player in the league earlier this year, received 105 votes for the first team. The rest of the first team were Clippers guard Chris Paul, Oklahoma City forward Serge Ibaka and Golden State swingman Andre Iguodala.

The second team consisted of Miami forward LeBron James, Houston guard Patrick Beverley, Chicago guard Jimmy Butler, San Antonio forward Kawhi Leonard and Pacers center Roy Hibbert, the runner-up to Noah for the league’s top defender.

Geneva joins Eastern College Athletic Conf.

Geneva College has officially joined the Eastern College Athletic Conference.

Over the last 75 years, the ECAC has developed into the nation’s largest conference with over 300 members ranging in all three divisions within the NCAA.

Geneva College has one year of experience as members of the ECAC. During the 2009-10 season, while the Golden Tornadoes transitioned from NAIA to NCAA Division III, Geneva was a member of the ECAC.

“We are extremely excited to be rejoining the ECAC,” said Geneva athletic director, Van Zanic.

Local officials to work state track meet

The Greater Youngstown Track Officials Association would like to congratulate the following officials for being selected to officiate the 2014 OHSAA State Track and Field Tournament this week at Ohio State University:

Ron Weaver - Zone Chief, Ed Katzman – Finish Area Marshall, Jim Fox – Referee, Lou Brown – Head Shot Put Judge, Deb Satterfield – Pole Vault, Karen Sapp – Long Jump, Brian Claflin – Umpire, Gerry Quintiliani – Umpire, Rick Lisum – Umpire, Andris Baltputnis – Announcer.

The GYTOA would also like to recognize the following officials that were selected to serve on the hurdle crew: Nick Gizzi, Rob Conklin, Ken Kenst, Drew Green, Bill and Pat Julian, Billy Knight, Ann Marie Martin, Allison Jacubac-Jones, John Jones, Josh Bodner, Nedra Bowen, Dennis Pickens, BJ Duckworth and John and Laura Dillion.

Amron Lanes hosting bowling tournament

Amron Lanes is hosting its 2nd Annual 9-pin no tap tournament now through Saturday.

Squad times are 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. and cost is $18 per person. The two divisions are women and mixed.

The tournament sponsor, HD Davis CPAs has added $1,000. For more information, call 330-533-3339.

Staff/Wire reports