Sorting Through the Legal Implications of Athlete on Athlete Violenc

By James Landry   A growing concern for sport managers and other administrators is the increased violence between players on the field of play. Athlete versus athlete violence during play has always been a complicated area for prosecution because it is difficult to decipher what is an extraordinary use of aggression from what is simply “part of the game.” Recent sporting events, however, make it increasingly difficult to ignore violence in sports. This delicate situation has placed a pa