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GAME ON for the NFL
The ink is all but dry on a mutually agreeable CBA. DeMaurice done did it. Now if James Harrison doesn't drop his pants and piss all over Roger Goodell, we might actually see some NFL preseason football as soon as August 10th. Will it look like a tethered Laotian prostitute humping a...
The Kevin Durant Marketing Machine Picks Up Steam
In a league designed to promote individuals over teams, Kevin Durant is being positioned to be the next "Star Among Stars" in the NBA. Durant, who is closing in on the scoring title is also closing in on a deal with Panini America, the memorabilia company,which would make him the worldwide...
Tuesdays with Dani: Post-ASG Links
It's been a week without hockey. I'm not sure how you got through it, but personally I watched hours upon hours of glorious tennis, but there was still this nagging feeling of something missing. If you did catch the skills competition, perhaps you caught Steven Stamkos going three for three on the...
Tuesdays with Dani: Steve Downie fined $2,500
A couple days later, but the NHL has made public that Steve Downie was fined the maximum $2,500 allowed under the CBA for leaving the bench on a legal line change to become involved in an altercation in the game against the Rangers. Is it just me or the maximum of $2,500 seem like a drop in the...
Are the Indians getting better at drafting players?
While everyone debates the ramifications of the newly christened CBA, I think one of the biggest takeaways is that, for better or worse, the playing field for acquiring amateur players has been leveled. If I am correct, the importance of being good at amateur evaluation has risen for a low-revenue...
McKenzie Expects Vote On CBA This Afternoon
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin is expecting to have a full roster of players for practice Thursday night at Giants camp. If the CBA is ratified, he will. If not, the always-prepared Coughlin does have a second practice schedule prepared, just in case. Giants player rep Kareem McKenzie said "we...
MHR Poll of the Week for July 31, 2011: Which Move Was Best?
FINALLY! So we have a new CBA in place, training camp started last week and the Broncos have begun making moves, or not making moves depending on what you were expecting. Either way, last week I asked you what type of article you'd like to see more of around Mile High Report. We got great feedback...
NFL/NFLPA Post-Lockout Press Conference Transcript
NFL-NFLPA PRESS CONFERENCE ANNOUNCING 10-YEAR AGREEMENT WASHINGTON, D.C. July 25, 2011 DeMaurice Smith: Good afternoon. I'm pleased to have Roger Goodell, the Commissioner of the National Football League, with several of the owners who have joined us today. Mr. Richardson, the chairman of the CEC,...
NFL Lockout Finally Lifted, Brace for the Chaos
Finally, after dragging on for more than four months, the NFL lockout is lifted. A new CBA is in place and, since there is no opt out clause like the previous agreement had, we should have a solid decade of football before the next money dance between the players and owners. I like to think I...
NFL LOCKOUT OVER: Players Approve Deal, Lockout Over
Ladies and gentleman, after 136 days, the post you've all been waiting for... Adam Schefter NFLPA approves deal. Done. Are you ready for some football!?!?!? The player representatives approved the deal unanimously. Teams can begin to sign draft picks and undrafted free agents tomorrow...
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