21 Results for gene upshaw

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

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

Congress talking about legislating PEDs in all sports

Associated Press

Leaders from the major sports spoke to Congress about performance-enhancing drugs.

Story | Conversation | February 27, 2008

Commissioners, union leaders to appear before subcommittee

Associated Press

Congress will take yet another look at drugs nin sports next week, with a hearing that will feature top names from all four major professional leagues, the NCAA and the U.S. Olympic Committee.

Story | Conversation | February 21, 2008

Golf Digest's athlete-golfer rankings

Craig Bestrom, Lisa Furlong and Caroline Stetler, Golf Digest

Ever wonder how your favorite athlete fares on the links? Wonder no more, as Golf Digest releases the ultimate list.

Story | Conversation | May 01, 2007

Haynesworth suspended for unprecedented five games

Associated Press

Tennessee defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth coudl be suspended for as much as four games for stomping on an opponents head, Chris Mortensen reported,

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2006

CBA extension latest accomplishment for Upshaw

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

From his Hall of Fame days as a player to 23 years leading the NFLPA, Gene Upshaw has put together a pretty impressive résumé.

Story | Conversation | March 28, 2006

Congress puts other pro sports leagues on notice

Associated Press

Congress is sending a message to the NFL, NBA, NHL and their players: Now that baseball strengthened its steroids policy, we're turning our attention to you.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2005

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Story | Conversation | November 04, 2005

Union's cut, revenue sharing center of holdup

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

That the owners are not only haggling with the union but also among themselves is making the completion of a new CBA extension difficult.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2005

Bettman, Saskin to testify at steroids hearings

ESPN.com news services

Gary Bettman and Ted Saskin are set to testify Wednesday before the Senate Committee on Commerce.

Story | Conversation | September 27, 2005

Senate calls sports leaders to testify on steroids

Associated Press

The commissioners of the baseball, basketball, hockey and football have been called to testify before a Senate committee hearing on proposed drug-testing standards.

Story | Conversation | September 15, 2005

Revenue sharing stands in way of new CBA

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Trying to get the NFL owners to agree on how to share revenue has been a difficult task for Paul Tagliabue.

Story | Conversation | May 27, 2005

NBA reveals plan for stricter policy at House hearing

Associated Press

The NBA wants to kick players out of the league for a third failed steroid test and double the suspension for a first offense, commissioner David Stern told a House panel on Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | May 18, 2005