NFL lockout

Owners, players reach final agreement on labor deal; press conference expected Monday

July 24, 2011
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And on Day 131 of the lockout, enough progress was made to officially end the several month-long ordeal. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the NFL and NFLPA have “reached agreement on the remaining points needed” to finalize the 10-year labor deal. Unlike last week, when only one side gave its overwhelming approval, Schefter considers it [...]

Labor talks intensifying, but still a ways to go

June 15, 2011
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Negotiations between the NFL and NFLPA have reached a new peak over the last few days, with representatives from both parties coming together with the hopes of striking a new deal. Nothing has been agreed to as of yet, though the outlook remains cautiously optimistic. According to multiple reports, the owners and players met in [...]

NFL, players engage in “very serious talks”

June 7, 2011
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There appears to be encouraging headway being made in the latest labor discussions. After last week’s not-so-secret meeting in Chicago, the owners and players met again on Tuesday to resume “very serious talks”, according to NFL Network’s Albert Breer. The league wouldn’t comment on the venue of the negotiations, but ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that [...]

Court grants NFL stay; lockout remains intact

May 16, 2011
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The latest chapter of the league’s lockout saga has unfolded just as many thought it would. Per NFL.com, the Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted the NFL’s motion for a stay on Monday, putting the NFL back into a locked-out state as a result. This ruling came on the same day the NFL and [...]

Latest round of mediation just a formality

May 16, 2011
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After a bit of time off, the NFL’s owners and players resumed negotiations in Minnesota this morning. Unfortunately, those who are optimistic that an agreement can be reached should continue to temper expectations as these talks will likely prove to be just for show. According to Andy Benoit of CBSSports.com, neither side is interested in [...]

NFLPA “bracing” for full stay to be granted

May 4, 2011
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Although the next step has yet to be taken after last week’s ruling for a temporary stay, the (former) players’ union is apparently preparing for the worst. According to NFL Network’s Albert Breer, the NFLPA is “bracing” for the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals to grant the NFL a full stay on Judge Susan Nelson’s [...]

Appeals court approves NFL stay, lockout returns

April 29, 2011
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It was nice while it lasted. One day after the NFL reluctantly re-opened its doors for business — both figuratively and literally — they’re being closed once again. According to USA Today, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis has granted the NFL’s request for a temporary stay on the ruling made by [...]

NFL on hold for at least another day

April 26, 2011
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If you thought the NFL would instantly be restored to its normal order in the wake of yesterday’s lockout ruling — guess again. According to the Associated Press, Judge Susan Nelson is giving the players until Wednesday at 9 a.m. Central time to respond to the NFL’s request for a stay on her injunction ruling. [...]