Goodell, 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, 2009Fehr receives $11 million package
Amy K. Nelson, ESPN.comWhen 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, 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, 2009NFLPA 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, 2009All-time greats from each state
Mark Tennis and Brian Stumpf, ESPNRISE.comJust 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, 2009Report: Signs of damage linked to dementia in Strzelczyk's brain
ESPN.com news servicesA former Pittsburgh Steelers lineman who died three years ago after leading police on a high-speed chase had signs of a brain condition causing dementia and depression found in three other ex-NFL players.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2007Goodell addresses retirees' pensions
Associated PressNFL 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, 2009Goodell's authority to be part of talks
ESPN.com news servicesThe NFL players' union wants to talk about commissioner Roger Goodell's power to discipline players when talks on a new collective bargaining agreement begin, union chief executive DeMaurice Smith said.
Story | Conversation | July 28, 2009Union leaders meet with top lawmakers
Associated PressNFL players blitzed Capitol Hill Wednesday to lobby about a dozen members of Congress, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, for political support in a possible labor showdown with team owners.
Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009Goodell facing another uphill climb
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comRoger 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, 2009Toughest job of all sports union heads
Jeffri Chadiha, ESPN.comNew NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith faces immediate challenges as he prepares his clients for a major battle with team owners, Jeffri Chadiha writes.
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