Archive: Union
NFL talks collapse, shutdown of pro football expected
By Mark Maske The NFL's labor talks collapsed Friday, leaving the league, players and fans bracing for the first shutdown of professional football in 24 years and a confrontation that could play out in court for months to come. The...
By Leonard Bernstein | March 11, 2011; 06:30 PM ET | Comments (41)
NFL talks on verge of collapse, last-ditch talks underway
By Mark Maske Updated: 4:45 p.m. DeMaurice Smith, executive director of the players' union, said the players gave owners a 5 p.m. deadline to turn over 10 years worth of audited financial records. As he left the talks, Smith said...
By Leonard Bernstein | March 11, 2011; 04:12 PM ET | Comments (2)
NFL talks stalling on economic issues
Mark Maske Ongoing differences between the NFL and the players union on core economic issues have slowed negotiations and made a settlement by Friday's bargaining deadline appear increasingly out of reach, sources throughout the sport said Wednesday. Only a major...
By Leonard Bernstein | March 9, 2011; 10:56 AM ET | Comments (0)
NFLPA presses owners for more financial data
Mark Maske The NFL Players Association is pressing the league's owners to provide more financial data this week as part of contract negotiations, according to sources on both sides of the dispute. The union regards the financial disclosures as crucial...
By Leonard Bernstein | March 8, 2011; 02:49 PM ET | Comments (3)
Sources: NFL, players $800 million apart on revenue split
Mark Maske The NFL's labor negotiations resumed Monday with the league and the players' union still close to $800 million per year apart on the central economic issue of how to divide the sport's revenue, according to sources familiar with...
By Leonard Bernstein | March 7, 2011; 11:45 AM ET | Comments (2)
NFL labor talks resume
With 1 p.m. meeting in Washington
By Mark Maske | March 1, 2011; 08:53 AM ET | Comments (1)
DeMaurice Smith addresses agents at NFL scouting combine
With labor confrontation looming
By Mark Maske | February 25, 2011; 03:45 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL might impose further restrictions on hits to the head
Competition committee meets with players at scouting combine
By Mark Maske | February 24, 2011; 04:48 PM ET | Comments (2)
Mediator says 'very strong differences remain' in NFL labor dispute
Talks to resume Tuesday
By Mark Maske | February 24, 2011; 12:16 PM ET | Comments (0)
Uncertainty abounds as NFL, union continue bargaining
Original seven-day commitment to mediator about to expire
By Mark Maske | February 23, 2011; 02:05 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL labor negotiations resume
With meeting at mediator's office in D.C.
By Mark Maske | February 18, 2011; 03:39 PM ET | Comments (1)
NFL, union agree to federal mediation
Meeting set for Friday in D.C.
By Mark Maske | February 17, 2011; 03:19 PM ET | Comments (2)
Roger Goodell writes labor talks 'must now accelerate in earnest'
Commissioner calls for negotiations to resume
By Mark Maske | February 15, 2011; 02:39 PM ET | Comments (7)
NFL accuses union of unfair labor practice
In charge to NLRB
By Mark Maske | February 14, 2011; 03:14 PM ET | Comments (7)
Union memo calls league's rookie-pay proposal overly restrictive
Veterans affected as well, memo says
By Mark Maske | February 10, 2011; 02:45 PM ET | Comments (7)
Thursday's NFL bargaining session canceled
After no progress Wednesday on core economic issue
By Mark Maske | February 10, 2011; 12:59 PM ET | Comments (7)
League, union have two-hour labor meeting
More meetings next week
By Mark Maske | February 5, 2011; 05:27 PM ET | Comments (1)
Goodell: No final decision on lockout
Labor situation is the focus of commissioner's news conference
By Mark Maske | February 4, 2011; 08:42 PM ET | Comments (0)
Players' side considers possible decertification of union
Move could be accompanied by antitrust litigation
By Mark Maske | February 3, 2011; 08:20 PM ET | Comments (1)
Union: Franchise player tags not valid if labor deal expires
League maintains tags can be used
By Mark Maske | February 3, 2011; 06:53 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL's top negotiator hopeful of intense bargaining effort
'We need to get busy now,' Jeff Pash says
By Mark Maske | February 2, 2011; 06:34 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL is entitled to TV payments during work stoppage
Union to appeal ruling by special master
By Mark Maske | February 1, 2011; 06:28 PM ET | Comments (4)
Bargaining session scheduled for Super Bowl eve
Roger Goodell, DeMaurice Smith meet in New York
By Mark Maske | January 31, 2011; 08:06 PM ET | Comments (0)
Union study says injuries were up this season
More than 350 players placed on IR lists
By Mark Maske | January 28, 2011; 04:36 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL projects $1 billion in lost revenues if there's no labor settlement until September
Effects already being seen, league officials say
By Mark Maske | January 27, 2011; 02:18 PM ET | Comments (1)
League, owners dismissive of collusion claim
Labor issues won't 'be resolved through litigation'
By Mark Maske | January 18, 2011; 07:03 PM ET | Comments (0)
Union files collusion case against NFL teams
Case was filed last week
By Mark Maske | January 17, 2011; 09:06 PM ET | Comments (6)
Union says it wants a deal, not a lockout
Players, union leaders reject Bob Batterman's claims
By Mark Maske | January 13, 2011; 04:02 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL attorney: Players' union wants a lockout
'This is a union waiting for a lockout to occur'
By Leonard Bernstein | January 12, 2011; 07:09 PM ET | Comments (4)
Roger Goodell writes letter to NFL fans
Commissioner writes outcome of labor talks 'can be positive'
By Mark Maske | January 3, 2011; 01:19 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL reduces Harrison, Robinson, Meriweather fines
From $175K to $115K
By Mark Maske | December 30, 2010; 08:29 PM ET | Comments (0)
Goodell says he's hopeful of labor deal by end of postseason
But there must be 'significant progress on the key issues'
By Mark Maske | December 15, 2010; 07:25 PM ET | Comments (0)
Union to examine possible links between painkiller use, brain injuries
DeMaurice Smith assigns task to brain injury committee
By Mark Maske | December 14, 2010; 06:16 PM ET | Comments (0)
Goodell hopeful new practice policies will be enacted before next season
NFL holds conference on helmets
By Mark Maske | December 8, 2010; 06:00 PM ET | Comments (0)
Union delays filing of collusion case under agreement with league
Sides keep focus on labor negotiations
By Mark Maske | December 7, 2010; 04:45 PM ET | Comments (0)
Union expected to file collusion case this week
Deadline is looming
By Mark Maske | December 5, 2010; 02:32 PM ET | Comments (2)
NFL, union have productive meeting on 18-game season
Labor talks could intensify soon
By Mark Maske | November 24, 2010; 07:02 PM ET | Comments (3)
Union looking into Eagles' concussions
Kolb, Bradley re-entered game Sunday
By Mark Maske | September 13, 2010; 09:12 PM ET | Comments (8)
NFL to propose 18-game season to union
'Overwhelming support for the concept' among owners
By Mark Maske | August 25, 2010; 04:40 PM ET | Comments (5)
Owners to discuss 18-game season
Vote now not expected
By Mark Maske | August 24, 2010; 12:06 PM ET | Comments (3)
Changes made to appeal process
Some fines won't be collected before appeal
By Mark Maske | August 9, 2010; 04:40 PM ET | Comments (0)
Owners might vote this month on 18-game season
Union approval still would be needed
By Mark Maske | August 5, 2010; 01:55 PM ET | Comments (0)
Owners to meet next month
18-game season, Rams sale among topics
By Mark Maske | July 27, 2010; 11:37 AM ET | Comments (0)
NFL sends results of helmet study to teams
Three helmet models cited as top performers in tests
By Mark Maske | July 23, 2010; 07:59 PM ET | Comments (0)
Packers say operating profits are down
To $9.8 million, from $20.1 million the previous year
By Mark Maske | July 14, 2010; 01:50 PM ET | Comments (4)
NFL officials meet with WADA
Could doping agency run NFL's testing program in future?
By Mark Maske | June 22, 2010; 01:22 PM ET | Comments (1)
Jaguars, Lions lose OTAs
For violations of offseason workout rules
By Mark Maske | June 17, 2010; 04:15 PM ET | Comments (0)
League, union discuss 18-game season
NFL makes presentation during bargaining session in N.Y.
By Mark Maske | June 16, 2010; 07:52 PM ET | Comments (10)
Raiders lose two OTAs
Second team punished this week
By Mark Maske | June 9, 2010; 07:59 PM ET | Comments (1)
Union files case claiming improper TV deals by NFL
Because they could help fund a lockout
By Mark Maske | June 9, 2010; 01:21 PM ET | Comments (7)
Ravens penalized for violating offseason workout rules
Club loses final week of OTAs
By Mark Maske | June 7, 2010; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL, union discuss practice restrictions to prevent concussions
Meeting comes at D.C. medical conference
By Mark Maske | June 2, 2010; 07:00 PM ET | Comments (0)
Labor talks to resume next month
Formal bargaining session in June
By Mark Maske | May 27, 2010; 10:56 AM ET | Comments (1)
League to review results of Roethlisberger's behavioral evaluation
Plus other developments at owners' meeting
By Mark Maske | May 25, 2010; 11:59 PM ET | Comments (0)
Supreme Court denies NFL increased antitrust protection
Ruling made in American Needle case
By Mark Maske | May 24, 2010; 11:24 AM ET | Comments (4)
'StarCaps' suspensions kept on hold
Pending planned appeal by Vikings players
By Mark Maske | May 21, 2010; 12:45 PM ET | Comments (2)
No progress toward HGH blood-testing being implemented in NFL
Discussions between league, union ongoing
By Mark Maske | May 19, 2010; 03:44 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL seeks Supreme Court involvement in 'StarCaps' case
Appeal filed Thursday
By Mark Maske | May 13, 2010; 03:06 PM ET | Comments (0)
Titans donate to flood relief efforts
League and union join in donation
By Mark Maske | May 7, 2010; 10:43 PM ET | Comments (0)
Judge rules in NFL's favor in 'StarCaps' case
Still unclear if suspensions can be enforced
By Mark Maske | May 6, 2010; 12:45 PM ET | Comments (0)
Goodell continues to push rookie wage scale
Says teams 'wasting' money on some players they draft
By Mark Maske | April 26, 2010; 12:22 PM ET | Comments (0)
League prevails in revenue-sharing case
After union claimed shortfall
By Mark Maske | April 16, 2010; 12:18 AM ET | Comments (0)
Union contends new OT system must be collectively bargained
Players had expressed opposition
By Mark Maske | March 24, 2010; 09:17 AM ET | Comments (30)
Labor talks expected to resume soon
'We are in the first quarter here'
By Mark Maske | March 22, 2010; 07:52 PM ET | Comments (0)
Union adds retired players to executive committee
Two non-voting positions created
By Mark Maske | March 15, 2010; 08:42 PM ET | Comments (1)
Mawae reelected union president
Four named to executive committee
By Mark Maske | March 14, 2010; 04:07 PM ET | Comments (0)
Union memo criticizes owners' proposal
Written by former player Kendall
By Mark Maske | March 4, 2010; 01:17 PM ET | Comments (0)
Union renews proposal to extend cap
By one year or more, if no pay cut
By Mark Maske | March 2, 2010; 03:37 PM ET | Comments (0)
Fisher: Coaches would adjust to practice restrictions
'We don't want to injure our players'
By Mark Maske | February 26, 2010; 06:10 PM ET | Comments (0)
Smith: Union will monitor teams' free agent spending
With 'a very keen eye'
By Mark Maske | February 26, 2010; 01:05 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL, union meet but no labor deal in sight
No signs of significant bargaining progress
By Mark Maske | February 25, 2010; 02:26 PM ET | Comments (0)
Union says it will discuss league's proposal to blood-test players for HGH
At next bargaining session
By Mark Maske | February 24, 2010; 06:36 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL favors blood-testing players for HGH
Union opposes measure
By Mark Maske | February 23, 2010; 08:55 PM ET | Comments (5)
Last-minute deal unlikely, Smith writes
Union chief sends memo to players, agents
By Mark Maske | February 23, 2010; 03:39 PM ET | Comments (0)
Vincent joins league office
As VP of player development for active players
By Mark Maske | February 18, 2010; 10:41 PM ET | Comments (0)
Trial next month in StarCaps case
Suspensions still on hold
By Mark Maske | February 18, 2010; 02:59 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL has labor-related Web site
Teams encouraged to link to it off their sites
By Mark Maske | February 17, 2010; 10:47 AM ET | Comments (0)
Union files another challenge of supplemental revenue-sharing program
Saying insufficient money transferred
By Mark Maske | February 16, 2010; 05:54 PM ET | Comments (0)
Goodell: NFL has 'changed that culture' on concussions
Commissioner on 'Face the Nation'
By Mark Maske | February 7, 2010; 05:12 PM ET | Comments (0)
Owners, players meet
Then owners have meeting of their own
By Mark Maske | February 6, 2010; 12:44 PM ET | Comments (0)
Goodell: Owners not planning for lockout
Work stoppage would be failure, commisioner says
By Mark Maske | February 5, 2010; 01:20 PM ET | Comments (1)
Smith says lockout looming in 2011
Union: Owners want players to take 18 percent cut
By Mark Maske | February 4, 2010; 06:25 PM ET | Comments (1)
Bisciotti says lockout possible
Some teams having economic problems, he says
By Mark Maske | February 3, 2010; 09:01 PM ET | Comments (1)
Retired players group criticizes union
Martin says Smith won't meet
By Mark Maske | February 3, 2010; 05:06 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL barred from ending supplemental revenue-sharing program
By special master's ruling
By Mark Maske | February 2, 2010; 08:56 AM ET | Comments (0)
Labor meeting planned Saturday
Owners also have separate meeting scheduled
By Mark Maske | February 1, 2010; 07:20 PM ET | Comments (0)
More players to assist concussion study
By donating brains after their deaths
By Mark Maske | February 1, 2010; 12:08 PM ET | Comments (1)
Analysis: Uncapped season is no huge deal
It's what happens after that
By Mark Maske | February 1, 2010; 10:13 AM ET | Comments (4)
Goodell: Uncapped season 'virtually certain'
'We're all frustrated' about negotiations
By Mark Maske | February 1, 2010; 08:48 AM ET | Comments (7)
Union's concussion committee meets
First meeting
By Mark Maske | January 26, 2010; 12:53 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL might require echocardiograms
After Adams's death
By Mark Maske | January 24, 2010; 04:27 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL players 'fully anticipating' lockout
By owners in 2011
By Mark Maske | January 20, 2010; 02:50 PM ET | Comments (6)
Mara says no progress in labor talks
Giants owner resigned to uncapped season
By Mark Maske | January 20, 2010; 11:41 AM ET | Comments (0)
NFL, union make donation to relief efforts
In addition to donating TV airtime
By Mark Maske | January 15, 2010; 07:05 PM ET | Comments (0)
Goodell: Teams 'very sincerely' complied
With Rooney Rule
By Mark Maske | January 15, 2010; 12:50 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL to promote relief efforts in Haiti
With messages during TV broadcasts
By Mark Maske | January 14, 2010; 01:35 PM ET | Comments (1)
Justices called skeptical in antitrust case
Arguments heard in American Needle v. NFL
By Mark Maske | January 13, 2010; 01:22 PM ET | Comments (1)
Brees on Supreme Court case
QB writes in The Post
By Mark Maske | January 8, 2010; 10:02 AM ET | Comments (0)
Committee schedules forum
Focused on college, high school football
By Mark Maske | January 6, 2010; 07:52 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL to hold concussion conference
In June in Washington
By Mark Maske | January 4, 2010; 04:29 PM ET | Comments (0)
Judiciary Committee announces witness list
For Monday's hearing in Detroit
By Mark Maske | December 30, 2009; 07:51 PM ET | Comments (0)
More on an uncapped season
What the rules would be
By Mark Maske | December 30, 2009; 09:26 AM ET | Comments (2)
Michael called 'a sports pioneer'
Late broadcaster remembered fondly by DeMaurice Smith
By Mark Maske | December 24, 2009; 12:51 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL conducting helmet testing
To see how which models might best prevent concussions
By Mark Maske | December 23, 2009; 04:17 PM ET | Comments (4)
Union challenges revenue-sharing plan
Case put before arbitrator
By Mark Maske | December 21, 2009; 09:39 PM ET | Comments (0)
Union offers to pay Ochocinco fine
If WR wears Henry's jersey
By Mark Maske | December 19, 2009; 01:33 PM ET | Comments (3)
Second hearing on brain injuries
Scheduled for Jan. 4 in Detroit
By Mark Maske | December 18, 2009; 10:45 AM ET | Comments (1)
Labor meeting held Friday
Focusing on player health and safety
By Mark Maske | December 11, 2009; 04:10 PM ET | Comments (0)
Owners plan to alter revenue-sharing
If there's an uncapped year
By Mark Maske | December 6, 2009; 12:56 PM ET | Comments (0)
Concussion bill proposed
To aid high school, middle school athletes
By Mark Maske | December 4, 2009; 02:01 PM ET | Comments (0)
Concussion committee chairmen resign
More measures promised
By Mark Maske | November 24, 2009; 07:34 PM ET | Comments (0)
League, union approving neurologists
About halfway done
By Mark Maske | November 23, 2009; 07:02 PM ET | Comments (0)
Teams to consult with neurologists
On concussion issues
By Mark Maske | November 22, 2009; 09:57 PM ET | Comments (0)
Union seeks ouster of concussion doctor
Concerns raised about Casson
By Mark Maske | November 20, 2009; 09:37 AM ET | Comments (0)
Dungy to lead advisory panel
Goodell to consult with players
By Mark Maske | November 19, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Comments (0)
Union looking into Browns' practices
Report: Officials have concerns
By Mark Maske | November 17, 2009; 10:20 AM ET | Comments (0)
Concussion could sideline Morey
WR played last weekend
By Mark Maske | November 13, 2009; 10:08 AM ET | Comments (0)
Hanson suspended over diuretic
Appeal fails
By Mark Maske | November 11, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (0)
Union 'committed' to deal to save cap
'In the best interest of the game'
By Mark Maske | November 11, 2009; 12:42 PM ET | Comments (1)
Appeals court affirms Vick bonus ruling
Doty remains in charge of CBA
By Mark Maske | November 10, 2009; 03:47 PM ET | Comments (0)
Steroid-testing issues in Md., N.C.?
State laws conflict with NFL's policy
By Mark Maske | November 4, 2009; 11:12 AM ET | Comments (1)
Bargaining session Wednesday
Goodell, Smith to participate
By Mark Maske | November 4, 2009; 10:47 AM ET | Comments (0)
Waxman says legislation possible
To address issues in StarCaps case
By Mark Maske | November 3, 2009; 12:11 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL calling for Congress to act
On steroid-testing issue
By Mark Maske | November 2, 2009; 05:56 PM ET | Comments (2)
Goodell, Smith back on Hill next week
Before House subcommittee
By Mark Maske | October 30, 2009; 04:10 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL, union pledge to provide medical data
To House Judiciary Committee
By Mark Maske | October 28, 2009; 12:34 PM ET | Comments (5)
Hearing on brain injuries under way
House committee seeks data
By Mark Maske | October 28, 2009; 10:31 AM ET | Comments (4)
Congress to examine StarCaps case
Hearing next week
By Mark Maske | October 28, 2009; 09:40 AM ET | Comments (0)
Union receptive to all brain injury studies
'We need to get this right'
By Mark Maske | October 27, 2009; 03:01 PM ET | Comments (0)
Union suggests January bargaining push
If no labor deal before then
By Mark Maske | October 27, 2009; 02:05 PM ET | Comments (0)
Hearing on Brain Injuries Scheduled
For Oct. 28
By Mark Maske | October 16, 2009; 04:21 PM ET | Comments (0)
Congressional Hearing on Diuretic Case
Next Month
By Mark Maske | October 8, 2009; 09:03 PM ET | Comments (2)
Union Forms Concussion Committee
Headed By Mayer, Morey
By Mark Maske | October 2, 2009; 05:45 PM ET | Comments (0)
Financial Education Program For Players
'A Long-Standing Need'
By Mark Maske | September 30, 2009; 08:08 PM ET | Comments (0)
Labor Talks Resume
Meeting Called Positive
By Mark Maske | September 29, 2009; 03:20 PM ET | Comments (0)
Union Awaits Labor Proposal
Possibly Tuesday
By Mark Maske | September 28, 2009; 01:36 PM ET | Comments (1)
Union Dedicates Building to Upshaw
Address Now 63 Upshaw Place
By Mark Maske | September 26, 2009; 04:13 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL Set to Appeal Latest StarCaps Ruling
To Full Federal Appeals Court
By Mark Maske | September 24, 2009; 09:26 AM ET | Comments (0)
Players' Union Dues Go to Lockout Fund
Dues Reportedly Increased
By Mark Maske | September 22, 2009; 02:24 PM ET | Comments (0)
Goodell, Smith Send Memo to Players
Reaffirming Steroids Policy
By Mark Maske | September 22, 2009; 11:02 AM ET | Comments (0)
NFL Reps Met With WADA in May
Goodell Involved in Fact-Finding Trip
By Mark Maske | September 18, 2009; 11:37 AM ET | Comments (0)
NFL Might Overhaul Steroid-Testing System
WADA Could Be Given Control
By Mark Maske | September 18, 2009; 01:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
League Puts Saints' Suspensions on Hold
In StarCaps Case
By Mark Maske | September 15, 2009; 06:14 PM ET | Comments (0)
Vikings Defensive Tackles Cleared to Play
Under Ruling By Federal Appeals Court
By Mark Maske | September 11, 2009; 12:36 PM ET | Comments (0)
Saints Planning to Play Grant, Smith
With Suspensions on Hold
By Mark Maske | September 7, 2009; 05:13 PM ET | Comments (0)
Goodell Denies Secret Meeting Charge
Made in Lawsuit
By Mark Maske | September 4, 2009; 12:01 AM ET | Comments (0)
Goodell: No-Cap Season Strong Possibility
In 2010
By Mark Maske | September 3, 2009; 05:11 PM ET | Comments (2)
Union Has Anti-Lockout Meeting
Garvey Attends
By Mark Maske | September 3, 2009; 12:05 PM ET | Comments (1)
McNair Denies Secret Meeting
Bruener, Brown Too
By Mark Maske | September 3, 2009; 10:21 AM ET | Comments (0)
Labor Dept. Probing Claims About Union
Involving Vincent
By Mark Maske | September 1, 2009; 11:35 PM ET | Comments (0)
Smith, Union Bracing For Lockout in 2011
Familiar Refrain By Players
By Mark Maske | August 17, 2009; 01:12 PM ET | Comments (0)
At Least Five Teams Interested in Vick
Union Doesn't Suspect Collusion
By Mark Maske | August 10, 2009; 02:58 PM ET | Comments (34)
Goodell Reassures Retired Players
No Benefit Reduction in Uncapped Yr.
By Mark Maske | August 5, 2009; 01:40 PM ET | Comments (0)
Commish's Authority an Issue in Labor Talks
Union Stance Reiterated
By Mark Maske | July 28, 2009; 01:40 PM ET | Comments (0)
Vick Met Tuesday With DeMaurice Smith
No Formal Union Stance
By Mark Maske | July 22, 2009; 03:26 PM ET | Comments (0)
Other Leagues Back NFL in StarCaps Case
Much at Stake
By Mark Maske | July 22, 2009; 12:09 PM ET | Comments (1)
State Court to Rule Soon in Diuretic Case
By Aug. 7
By Mark Maske | July 22, 2009; 11:01 AM ET | Comments (0)
Players Told to Save For Possible Lockout
Union Announces Plan
By Mark Maske | July 14, 2009; 07:57 PM ET | Comments (2)
Labor Talks Resume; Union Eyes Capitol Hill
No Breakthrough in Talks
By Mark Maske | July 14, 2009; 03:53 PM ET | Comments (0)
Union Settles Dispute With Yahoo
Over Fantasy Football Stats
By Mark Maske | July 7, 2009; 12:29 PM ET | Comments (2)
Spine Treatment Program For Retirees
At Five Medical Centers
By Mark Maske | June 10, 2009; 07:46 PM ET | Comments (0)
League, Union Fund Kids' Football Camps
$550K in Grants Announced
By Mark Maske | June 4, 2009; 12:24 PM ET | Comments (0)
Labor Talks Under Way
Bargaining Session in N.Y.
By Mark Maske | June 3, 2009; 02:00 PM ET | Comments (0)
Union's Offices Damaged by Fire, Sprinkler
No Injuries
By Mark Maske | June 2, 2009; 11:21 AM ET | Comments (3)
Judge Won't Put Suspensions on Hold
In Diuretic Case
By Mark Maske | May 29, 2009; 01:12 PM ET | Comments (0)
Federal Judge Dismisses Union Lawsuit
Diuretic Case to State Court
By Mark Maske | May 23, 2009; 01:43 PM ET | Comments (0)
Union Expresses Support For Vick
No Stance on Reinstatement
By Mark Maske | May 21, 2009; 12:03 PM ET | Comments (0)
Carson, Laird Address Owners
About Retired Players
By Mark Maske | May 19, 2009; 07:58 PM ET | Comments (1)
Labor Talks Set For Early June
Smith Addresses Owners
By Mark Maske | May 19, 2009; 02:16 PM ET | Comments (0)
Smith's Contract With Union Completed
As Expected
By Mark Maske | May 12, 2009; 02:11 PM ET | Comments (0)
Unclear if Owners to Vote on Longer Season
Meeting Next Week
By Mark Maske | May 12, 2009; 10:39 AM ET | Comments (0)
Two Retired Player Groups to Combine
Single Advocate for Former Players?
By Mark Maske | May 7, 2009; 03:28 PM ET | Comments (0)
Smith's Contract With Union Nearly Done
To Be Signed by Early Next Week
By Mark Maske | May 7, 2009; 02:21 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL Mourns Kemp's Death
Bills, Goodell, Smith React
By Mark Maske | May 3, 2009; 02:46 PM ET | Comments (0)
Smith Noncommittal on Longer Season
'Let's Sit Down'
By Mark Maske | April 24, 2009; 10:54 AM ET | Comments (0)
Labor Negotiations Set to Begin, Smith Says
'Right After the Draft'
By Mark Maske | April 24, 2009; 10:16 AM ET | Comments (0)
Giants Must Pay Bonus to Burress
Under Ruling Today
By Mark Maske | April 6, 2009; 08:27 PM ET | Comments (0)
Ruling Soon in Burress, LJ Contracts Case
Arguments Made Wednesday
By Mark Maske | April 3, 2009; 10:52 AM ET | Comments (0)
Players Willing to Bargain on Longer Season
'What's In It For Us?'
By Mark Maske | April 2, 2009; 12:18 PM ET | Comments (0)
Goodell Adamant About Rookie Wage Scale
'The Right Thing'
By Mark Maske | March 28, 2009; 07:08 PM ET | Comments (1)
Union on Moats Incident
Offers Condolences, Assistance
By Mark Maske | March 27, 2009; 12:54 PM ET | Comments (0)
DirecTV Deal Payable Even in Lockout
$1 Billion Per Season
By Mark Maske | March 24, 2009; 11:51 AM ET | Comments (0)
Goodell Calls New Union Chief Impressive
Owners Talking Labor
By Mark Maske | March 23, 2009; 09:54 PM ET | Comments (0)
Getting to Know You
First Meeting For Smith, Goodell
By Mark Maske | March 21, 2009; 04:35 PM ET | Comments (0)
Smith, Goodell Might Meet Friday in N.Y.
First Face-to-Face Meeting
By Mark Maske | March 18, 2009; 01:45 PM ET | Comments (0)
Smith Seeking Dungy's Help
As Go-Between With League
By Mark Maske | March 16, 2009; 02:57 PM ET | Comments (0)
Smith Says Players Want Labor Peace
But Vows to be Ready For a Fight
By Mark Maske | March 16, 2009; 01:48 PM ET | Comments (3)
Could Vincent Have a Role in the Union?
Some Players Pushing For That
By Mark Maske | March 16, 2009; 09:29 AM ET | Comments (0)
DeMaurice Smith Elected New Union Leader
On First Ballot
By Mark Maske | March 15, 2009; 11:30 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL Has 'Low' Staph Rate, Report Says
Also 'Steadily Declining'
By Mark Maske | March 12, 2009; 06:58 PM ET | Comments (0)
Burress Hearing Postponed
Reportedly Until April 1
By Mark Maske | March 10, 2009; 10:28 AM ET | Comments (0)
Eyes on Hawaii
Union Meetings Begin Later in Week
By Mark Maske | March 9, 2009; 12:01 PM ET | Comments (1)
Cornwell: Arbitrator Should Decide Appeals
Of Player Discipline
By Mark Maske | March 8, 2009; 01:47 PM ET | Comments (0)
Cornwell Back in Union Race
Qualifies as Write-In
By Mark Maske | March 5, 2009; 03:06 PM ET | Comments (0)
Union Vote Scheduled For March 15
Vote By Roll Call
By Mark Maske | March 5, 2009; 02:18 PM ET | Comments (0)
DeMaurice Smith Interview
Union Finalist Q-and-A
By Mark Maske | March 3, 2009; 10:14 PM ET | Comments (0)
Evidence Against Vincent?
Reportedly Gathered By Upshaw
By Mark Maske | February 26, 2009; 01:14 PM ET | Comments (0)
June Trial Date in Diuretic Case
Suspensions Pending
By Mark Maske | February 25, 2009; 11:07 AM ET | Comments (0)
Union Investigating Vincent
Candidacy Affected?
By Mark Maske | February 24, 2009; 07:52 PM ET | Comments (0)
Union Confirms Finalists
Vote Next Month in Maui
By Mark Maske | February 13, 2009; 06:34 PM ET | Comments (1)
D.C. Attorney Among Three Union Finalists
Smith Makes Cut With Vincent, Armstrong
By Mark Maske | February 12, 2009; 08:30 PM ET | Comments (0)
Union About to Pick Finalists
Candidates Interviewed in Dallas
By Mark Maske | February 12, 2009; 05:59 PM ET | Comments (0)
Texans Accused of Illegal Offseason Drills
3 Linemen Hurt Last May
By Mark Maske | February 5, 2009; 11:33 AM ET | Comments (2)
Goodell Disputes Study's Findings
Labor Issues Loom
By Mark Maske | January 30, 2009; 01:33 PM ET | Comments (0)
Former Players Say More Must Be Done
Current Measures Called Inadequate
By Mark Maske | January 29, 2009; 08:00 PM ET | Comments (0)
Union Releases Economic Study
It Concludes League is Healthy
By Mark Maske | January 29, 2009; 07:42 PM ET | Comments (0)
Union Down to Five Candidates
Including D.C. Attorney
By Mark Maske | January 21, 2009; 08:40 PM ET | Comments (1)
Union Interviews Are Monday and Tuesday
Executive Director Field to be Narrowed
By Mark Maske | January 14, 2009; 11:30 AM ET | Comments (0)
Lawmakers Scrutinize Union Search
Want Labor Dept. Involved
By Mark Maske | January 12, 2009; 09:42 PM ET | Comments (0)
Union Trims Candidate List
Eight or Nine Said to Remain
By Mark Maske | December 24, 2008; 03:55 PM ET | Comments (0)
Players Used Product For Weigh-In Clauses
Pat, Kevin Williams Had $400K Bonuses
By Mark Maske | December 24, 2008; 02:14 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL Appealing Order Blocking Suspensions
More Maneuvers in Diuretic Case
By Mark Maske | December 22, 2008; 08:25 PM ET | Comments (0)
Judge Extends Injunction in Diuretic Case
Players Likely to Remain Eligible All Season
By Mark Maske | December 11, 2008; 08:17 PM ET | Comments (0)
Giants Withhold Bonus Payment to Burress
Union Plans Another Grievance
By Mark Maske | December 10, 2008; 08:40 PM ET | Comments (0)
No Ruling Before Friday in Diuretic Case
McAllister, Smith Eligible Thursday Night
By Mark Maske | December 10, 2008; 01:48 PM ET | Comments (0)
Union Files Burress Grievance
Hearing After Season
By Mark Maske | December 9, 2008; 06:02 PM ET | Comments (0)
New Program For Retired Players
Assists With Medicare Premiums
By Mark Maske | December 8, 2008; 04:54 PM ET | Comments (0)
Federal Judge Blocks Diuretic Suspensions
Union Prevails, At Least For Now
By Mark Maske | December 5, 2008; 03:32 PM ET | Comments (0)
Hearing Under Way on Diuretic Suspensions
Union Argues For Neutral Arbitrator
By Mark Maske | December 5, 2008; 03:10 PM ET | Comments (0)
Hearing Friday in Union Lawsuit
Suspensions Challenged
By Mark Maske | December 4, 2008; 07:57 PM ET | Comments (0)
Union Files Lawsuit in Diuretic Cases
Challenging Suspensions
By Mark Maske | December 4, 2008; 12:03 PM ET | Comments (0)
Union to File Grievance in Burress Case
Claiming WR's Rights Violated
By Mark Maske | December 4, 2008; 09:56 AM ET | Comments (4)
Vincent, Armstrong on Union List
Approximately 14 Candidates
By Mark Maske | November 24, 2008; 11:40 AM ET | Comments (0)
Union Narrows Candidate Pool
Now Slightly More Than a Dozen
By Mark Maske | November 20, 2008; 10:28 PM ET | Comments (0)
Berthelsen Also Wary of Lockout
Repeats Upshaw's Prediction
By Mark Maske | November 17, 2008; 09:29 PM ET | Comments (0)
Union Criticizes Damages Awarded By Jury
Predicts Win on Appeal
By Mark Maske | November 12, 2008; 09:27 PM ET | Comments (0)
Jury Awards Another $21 Million
Punitive Damages Bring Total to $28.1 Million
By Mark Maske | November 10, 2008; 10:19 PM ET | Comments (0)
S.F. Jury Awards Former Players $7.1 Million
Players Had Sued Over Royalties
By Mark Maske | November 10, 2008; 07:46 PM ET | Comments (0)
Full Plate For Labor Talks
Another New Issue
By Mark Maske | November 7, 2008; 12:40 PM ET | Comments (0)
League, Union at Odds Over Discipline
Players Say Measures Excessive
By Mark Maske | November 6, 2008; 09:40 PM ET | Comments (0)
Holmes Grievance Possible
Union Calls WR's Deactivation Improper
By Mark Maske | October 30, 2008; 09:47 AM ET | Comments (0)
Union to Seek New Appeal System
For NFL-Imposed Discipline
By Mark Maske | October 27, 2008; 12:23 PM ET | Comments (0)
Winslow Suspension Overturned
TE Still Won't Play Today
By Mark Maske | October 26, 2008; 10:57 AM ET | Comments (0)
Winslow Accused of Verbal Abuse
Allegedly Toward Member of PR Staff
By Mark Maske | October 25, 2008; 03:29 PM ET | Comments (0)
P. Manning Had Staph Infection
Renewed Concerns League-Wide
By Mark Maske | October 24, 2008; 10:07 AM ET | Comments (0)
Winslow Appeal to be Heard Tuesday
TE Out Sunday
By Mark Maske | October 23, 2008; 04:59 PM ET | Comments (0)
Savage Defends Winslow Suspension
Team 'Bigger Than One Person'
By Mark Maske | October 23, 2008; 01:34 PM ET | Comments (0)
Union Asks For Expedited Winslow Hearing
Progressive Discipline at Issue
By Mark Maske | October 22, 2008; 10:24 PM ET | Comments (0)
Winslow Appeals Suspension
Through Union
By Mark Maske | October 22, 2008; 03:53 PM ET | Comments (1)
Upshaw to be Honored by Youth Group
Next Week in D.C.
By Mark Maske | October 21, 2008; 10:34 PM ET | Comments (0)
Owners Might Reconsider Debt Reduction
Last Attempt Led to Union Complaint
By Mark Maske | October 16, 2008; 01:52 PM ET | Comments (0)
R. Smith Out of Running For Union Job
Says Corp. Exec. Should Be Considered
By Mark Maske | October 7, 2008; 10:47 AM ET | Comments (0)
Union Hires Search Firm
Chicago-Based Firm Chosen
By Mark Maske | October 1, 2008; 02:51 PM ET | Comments (0)
Burress Settlement Virtually Done
WR to Lose Less Pay
By Mark Maske | September 29, 2008; 06:52 PM ET | Comments (0)
Burress Settlement Close
Negotiations Ongoing
By Mark Maske | September 26, 2008; 07:28 PM ET | Comments (0)
Burress Settlement Possible
Hearing to be Scheduled if No Compromise
By Mark Maske | September 26, 2008; 01:23 PM ET | Comments (1)
No Burress Hearing Scheduled Yet
Settlement Possible
By Mark Maske | September 25, 2008; 10:24 PM ET | Comments (0)
Union Search Proceeding
Reps Asked to OK Search Firm
By Mark Maske | September 11, 2008; 09:54 PM ET | Comments (0)
Players, CBS at Odds Over Fantasy Stats
Dueling Lawsuits
By Mark Maske | September 11, 2008; 12:38 PM ET | Comments (0)
R. Anderson Won't Be Candidate For Top Union Job
League VP Not Interested
By Mark Maske | September 9, 2008; 09:15 PM ET | Comments (0)
Berthelsen Won't Be Permanent Union Leader
The union's interim executive director said players should find a younger candidate, but intends to remain with the union through the completion of the next labor deal.
By Mark Maske | September 6, 2008; 01:18 PM ET | Comments (0)
