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Goodell facing another uphill climb

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Roger Goodell recently scaled Mount Rainier. The commissioner's attempt to extend the collective bargaining agreement could be much more daunting, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | July 10, 2009

Tide turning for retired players? Maybe

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Thanks to new NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith, the plight of retired NFL players appears to be improving -- but much work remains, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009

NFLPA wants look at NFL's fiscal books

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Negotiations toward an extension of the collective bargaining agreement between the league and its players will begin on June 1, NFL executive vice president of labor/legal counsel Jeff Pash said here Tuesday.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2009

Smith, union leadership at contract odds

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Nearly six weeks after he was elected as Gene Upshaw's successor, new NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith continues to work without a contract.

Story | Conversation | April 21, 2009