72 Results for gene upshaw

NFL antitrust case: cold and compelling

Lester Munson, ESPN.com

It's radical, and it would upset pro sports as we know them. But strangely, the NFL's case against American Needle makes some sense.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

NFL lawyers on a losing streak

Lester Munson, ESPN.com

The NFL's drug-testing program is massive, random and strict, or so they say. But it's also failing in court, thanks to Will Smith and others.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Goodell, Smith to join negotiations

Associated Press

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell tells The Associated Press he'll participate in the latest round of labor negotiations with the players' union.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Fehr receives $11 million package

Amy K. Nelson, ESPN.com

When Donald Fehr officially steps down as the head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, he will leave with an $11 million compensation package, according to a memo sent out to players late last month and seen by ESPN.com.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009

NFL scoring, same as it ever was

Gregg Easterbrook, Page 2

Think the spread offense has revolutionized the game of football? Think again, says Tuesday Morning Quarterback.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009

Veteran labor lawyer wants NHLPA job

Lester Munson, ESPN.com

As players sift through the turmoil of Paul Kelly's dismissal, several names, including veteran labor lawyer David Feher, are emerging as possible replacements.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009

Unions, coaches join fight against NFL

Lester Munson, ESPN.com

Are you ready for some football … on Friday night? It could happen if the NFL wins a landmark antitrust case.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009

It's time to adopt a team, everyone

Jim Caple, Page 2

Is your favorite baseball team not in the playoffs? Here's a handy guide on who you should root for in the postseason.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Players union to meet with NFL

Associated Press

The NFL and the players union will hold a negotiating session Tuesday, with NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith hopeful of getting a formal proposal from the owners.

Story | Conversation | September 28, 2009

Rookie wages could be set to change

Adam Schefter

...and the Class of 2010 in a world of uncertainty. Former NFL Players Association executive director Gene Upshaw used to argue that if the salary cap went away, it never would come back, and...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 20, 2009

NFLPA being probed

Associated Press

The NFL Players Association has confirmed it is the target of a federal investigation into whether union leaders attempted to collude with NFL officials.

Story | Conversation | September 01, 2009

All-time greats from each state

Mark Tennis and Brian Stumpf, ESPNRISE.com

Just because they don't strap on pads doesn't mean coaches can't make a difference. ESPN RISE looks at each state's top coach.

Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009

Best picks from non-BCS conferences

ESPN Stats & Information, Special to Insider

ESPN Stats & Information analyzed players from non-"big six" conference schools to come up with the top drafted players in the modern draft.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 31, 2009

Black and Blue all over: Bears target Simms?

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...Two ex-Bears, Jimbo Covert and Trace Armstrong, are among the finalists to replace the late Gene Upshaw as executive director of the NFL Players Association, notes Dan Pompei of the Chicago Tribune. Detroit...

Blog | January 23, 2009

Goodell addresses retirees' pensions

Associated Press

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell reassured retired players that their pensions and benefits would not be reduced in a labor dispute, refuting statements made by the NFL Players Association.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2009