Quote of the Day
"Maybe if he spent less time worrying about who has the upper hand and maybe more time negotiating with the players, maybe more things would get done."–- Flyers RW Daniel Briere, on NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. (PHILLY.com, 9/25)
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Man With A Plan?
Some owners acknowledge Goodell is in tough spot with NFLRA dispute
As much as Monday’s Packers-Seahawks game “would seem to have put a spotlight on the need for a settlement” of the NFL’s labor dispute with the NFL Referees Association, it “might actually have complicated matters" for NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, according to a front-page piece by Judy Battista of the N.Y. TIMES. Sources said that Goodell is “concerned about the mistakes being made game after game.” However, while Goodell is “the most powerful commissioner in American sports, he is ultimately answerable to the owners of 32 teams.” Even some owners acknowledge that Goodell "is in the difficult position of balancing the interests of his constituents.” Some owners &ldquo ...
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Nearing A Deal
NFL, NFLRA reportedly close to deal after both sides move off of previous sticking points.
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Calling Out The League
Media rips NFL, but how much damage to brand is there?
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Call It Like You See It
NFL's TV broadcasters get more vocal in criticism of officials.
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The Day The Music Died
As NHL lockout continues, Blues confirm staff layoffs, pay cuts.
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Double Dribble
The WNBA sees its lowest attendance since launching in '97.
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Off The Table
Centerplate to complete buyout by Q4 '12.
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Ryd-ing The Wave
Ryder Cup online merchandise sales hit record levels before tournament even begins.
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You Can Put It On The Board!
WSJ deems Hawk Harrelson to be the biggest homer among MLB announcers.
