With the NFL lockout nearing an end the NFLPA* still has to re-certify as a players union. Although both the owners and players were potentially set to vote on a new collective bargaining agreement on Thursday, the debate over how […]
Month: July 2011
American Sports Council suing Education Department, complain Title IX discriminates
Title Nein is back in the news. This time a group of coaches, parents and others plan to sue the Education Department over how it determines whether high schools are complying with the federal law. Title IX, passed in 1972, […]
Dore leads Eugene Emeralds to victory over Canadians
VANCOUVER, BC — The Eugene Emeralds’ offense looked as if it had never been in since the arrival of first-year skipper Pat Murphy tonight against the Vancouver Canadians in their 11-6 win. Leading the way for Eugene (25-10) was left […]
NFLPA won’t vote on new CBA on Wednesday
Mike Lederer is reporting that the NFLPA will continue to work toward a settlement and may return to Washington – or hold a phone conference – to reach an agreement. Mike Lederer’s full report below
Vancouver closes within one win of Eugene’s lead
VANCOUVER, BC — The Vancouver Canadians, the Toronto Blue Jays Single-A farm team, have moved within one game of a tie in first place in the Northwest League West Division with their 4-1 win over the Eugene Emeralds on Tuesday […]
Atlanta Dream beat Washington Mystics, 86-79
Special Contributor // Jon Marshall After an epic 24-point comeback win on Sunday against the Los Angeles Sparks, the Washington Mystics failed in their attempt to start any winning momentum Wednesday afternoon, losing to the Atlanta Dream 86-79. The Dream’s […]
Video: NFL Labor Update
Player representatives from all 32 NFL teams arrived in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday morning with hopes of voting on a new collective bargaining agreement by the end of the day. Watch the video report below:
WNBA: Atlanta Dream at Washington Mystics – at half
The Atlanta Dream headed into the locker room up by one, 39-38, over the Washington Mystics. As expected, Crystal Langhorne has played well for the Washington Mystics. Langhorne finished the first half with 16 points and four boards. But the […]
Former players sue NFL for concealing concussion effects
The Associated Press is reporting that seventy-five former players are suing the National Football League, claiming the league concealed information about concussions. The former players claim the ramifications and dangers of concussions were withheld from players, coaches, trainers and the […]
Kevin Mawae “not tied” to deadline
The self-imposed deadline might not be quite as cut-and-dry as anticipated. NFL Players Association president Kevin Mawae told reporters the NFLPA is “not tied” to a Thursday deadline for getting a deal done to end the league’s lockout. Mawae addressed […]