May 26, 2013

NFL: Refs file unfair labor practice charge against league

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NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL Referees Association filed an unfair labor practice charge against the league with the National Labor Relations Board. The NFL twice sent letters to officials that “contained inaccurate, false and incomplete information” after talks broke down this month, the complaint alleges. The charge, filed Tuesday, says the league violated the [...]

NFL: Patriots’ Welker says contract talks have ‘gotten worse’

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Wes Welker #83 of the New England Patriots is tackled by Aaron Ross #31 of the New York Giants in the second quarter during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (February 4, 2012 – Source: Jamie Squire/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / USA Today) — When New [...]

MLB: Josh Hamilton’s fall off the wagon could doom big payday

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(PhatzRadio / USA Today) — Two immediate questions surround Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, who fell off the wagon in a very public way this week. The first: Why did it happen? We can’t answer, except to say that addiction is a tougher and more resilient opponent than the best pitcher Hamilton will ever face. The [...]

NBA News: Stern – More CBA talks set for June

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(File Picture: October 25, 2010 – Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images North America) SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — The NBA’s lead negotiator in contract talks with the players has a sense the sides understand each other and a full-court press is under way to reach a new collective bargaining agreement. NBA deputy commissioner Adam Silver disclosed [...]