NFL antitrust case: cold and compelling
Lester Munson, ESPN.comIt'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, 2009NFL lawyers on a losing streak
Lester Munson, ESPN.comThe 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, 2009Goodell, Smith to join negotiations
Associated PressNFL 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, 2009NFL scoring, same as it ever was
Gregg Easterbrook, Page 2Think the spread offense has revolutionized the game of football? Think again, says Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009Veteran labor lawyer wants NHLPA job
Lester Munson, ESPN.comAs 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, 2009Unions, coaches join fight against NFL
Lester Munson, ESPN.comAre you ready for some football … on Friday night? It could happen if the NFL wins a landmark antitrust case.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009It's time to adopt a team, everyone
Jim Caple, Page 2Is 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, 2009Players union to meet with NFL
Associated PressThe 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, 2009Rookie 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...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 20, 2009
NFLPA being probed
Associated PressThe 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, 2009Best picks from non-BCS conferences
ESPN Stats & Information, Special to InsiderESPN Stats & Information analyzed players from non-"big six" conference schools to come up with the top drafted players in the modern draft.
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, 2009Cable invokes the past and gets his first win
Bill Williamson, AFC West...week, at least, the 1970s are alive. In town for a team memorial for the late Gene Upshaw, former Oakland greats Ken Stabler and Raymond Chester came to the team's hotel Saturday night...
Blog | October 19, 2008Halftime news and notes from Oakland
Bill Williamson, AFC West...Ken Stabler and Jim Plunkett participated in a halftime ceremony to honor Raiders' hall of famer Gene Upshaw who died after a short bout with cancer in August
Blog | October 19, 2008AFC West mailbag
Bill Williamson, AFC WestPosted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson Weekend mail call: Ryan from San Diego: Being an AFC West blogger you must be loving what the next decade will h...
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