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49ers' Jed York Supports Kaepernick Kneeling, Didn't Tell Teams Not to Sign QB
San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York said he didn't believe former Niners quarterback Colin Kaepernick was being disrespectful by taking a knee during the United States national anthem.<p>During an appearance on Freakonomics Radio's <i>The Hidden Side of Sports,</i> York also said the organization didn't attempt …
SportsWhy There Are About to Be More Pro Athletes in Beer Commercials
The long-held tradition of separating professional sports stars from beer ads is changing.<p>Having a beer while watching the game is pretty routine for …
NFLComing Soon To A Bud Ad Near You: Active NBA & MLB Pros
/ @timmckirdy<br>Updated on2018-09-19<p>Budweiser will launch a series of ads featuring active NBA and MLB players, after parent company AB InBev struck …
Players AssociationVideo: Josh Gordon Runs Receiver Drill At First Patriots Practice
Josh Gordon running drills with the other Patriots receivers. Wearing No. 10. pic.twitter.com/C7HXr6Zn8D— Matt Dolloff (@mattdolloff) September 19, …
ConcussionRavens fined by NFL for violating on-field communication policy in preseason
The Ravens were fined Wednesday by the NFL for improper use of headset-equipped helmets by multiple players during games in the preseason.<p>The team …
AnnapolisHistory Lesson from NFL's 1982 Strike
The strike to end all strikes, it wasn't. No picketing. No violence. Not one raw chicken leg flung.<p>But what the National Football League walkout and …
NFLAB InBev strikes deals to put more sports pros in beer ads, overcoming long-held resistance
Anheuser-Busch InBev will put more pro baseball and basketball players in its marketing as result of new deals with the players unions of Major …
Players AssociationBruce Smith signs letter threatening to skip future HOF ceremonies
Former Buffalo Bills and Hall of Fame defensive end Bruce Smith was listed as a member of Hall of Famers who are threatening to not attend future induction ceremonies on Tuesday.<p>Smith is apart of a group fighting for the rights of former players in regard to health insurance and an annual salary …
Hall of FameHall of Famers demand insurance, NFL revenue share
The newly formed players-only Hall of Fame Board, made up of Pro Football Hall of Fame players, are threatening a boycott of induction ceremonies unless Hall of Fame members receive health insurance and an annual salary that includes a share of NFL revenues.<p>ESPN obtained a copy of the memo sent to …
Hall of FameNFL, NFLPA are reviewing concussion protocol on Patrick Chung
By<p>2:58 PM<p>The NFL strengthened its concussion protocol this offseason and added a third set of eyes at each game to specifically monitor the TV …
ConcussionNFL, union reviewing if protocol was followed with Patrick Chung
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots safety Patrick Chung left Sunday's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime with a concussion, and a …
New England PatriotsNFL and NFLPA Will Investigate Patriots' Handling of Patrick Chung's Concussion
After suffering their first loss of the season on Sunday to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the New England Patriots now have another problem to deal …
Blake BortlesMiach Orthopaedics inks $22.5 mln Series A
Boston-based <b>Miach Orthopaedics Inc</b>, a developer of bio-engineered surgical implants for connective tissue repair, has raised $22.5 million in Series …
Administrative LawBiotech’s idea for a better ACL treatment gets funding from NFL players union
Boston-based MIACH Orthopaedics Inc. working on technology it says could speed healing.
FundraisingCam Robinson has the answer for unattractive men on 'Celebrity Family Feud'
Network television gave two versions of Cam Robinson on Sunday.<p>During the afternoon, CBS showed the Jacksonville Jaguars left offensive tackle …
Tampa BaySaints' David Onyemata to appeal $40k fine Tuesday | NOLA.com
New Orleans Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata has an appeals hearing Tuesday as he tries to avoid paying the $40,108 fine he received for two …
Tampa Bay BuccaneersWhoop Devices Expand Beyond Athlete Tracking, Into Healthcare
Whoop, the wearable biometric tracker used by athletes and embraced by the NFLPA, is expanding beyond the world of athletics and into healthcare.<p>The …
Sports TechnologyCan Anyone Get Kicked Out Of The NFLPA?
Sep 14, 2018<p>What does it take for the NFL Players Association to kick someone out? They have consistently defended and allowed players who have been …
Seattle SeahawksNFLPA names Melvin Gordon this week’s Community MVP
Getty Images<p>Chargers running back Melvin Gordon didn’t have practice on Tuesday, so he joined more than 1,000 other volunteers at the Los Angeles …
Los AngelesFormer NFLPA president Domonique Foxworth says he won't let his son play football
The ex-cornerback says it 'feels like you're living a horror movie' waiting for possible CTE signs<p>Domonique Foxworth spent the better part of a …
Atlanta FalconsSportsCastr Expands to MMA With Exclusive Muay Thai Streaming Deal
SportsCastr has entered the MMA ring. (Courtesy of SportsCastr)<p>SportsCastr, the social live-streaming platform that has backing from former NBA …
Sports TechnologyJets CEO Christopher Johnson: NFL won't let me talk about national anthem
Christopher Johnson can talk all he wants about his "team to be reckoned with" and missing Sam Darnold's pick-six while in the elevator ("my heart …
New York JetsPlayers meet with Governor about criminal justice reform
The NFL and the NFL Players Association are having ongoing discussions about how to handle the protests about how minorities are treated in this …
Players AssociationA.Q. Shipley's contract extension very inexpensive
The Arizona Cardinals extended the contract of injured center A.Q. Shipley not too long ago. The exact terms were not reported, but the details are in.<p>The Cardinals save a little cap space and lock up a veteran lineman for another year, and did so at a very low price.<p>Shipley was due to make $1.5 …
Arizona CardinalsNFL kneeling protests resume as players refuse to be intimidated by Trump
NFL players resumed kneeling protests during the pre-game playing of the US national anthem at Sunday’s 2018 season openers as US President Donald …
Liberal ViewREPORT: Cowboys DE Randy Gregory Could Be In Trouble With NFL Once Again
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory played in the team’s first regular season game on Sunday but there is a chance it could be the last game …
NFLJohn Mara: Players don’t want 18-game season
Getty Images<p>The NFL wants to expand the regular season from 16 games to 18. The NFL Players Association doesn’t.<p>Curiously, Giants co-owner John Mara …
NFLNFL, NFLPA may be in for battle over 18-game schedule
Giants co-owner John Mara doesn't believe NFL players want an 18-game schedule but Mike Florio explains why he believes the NFL and NFLPA may be set u
Football (U.S.)NFL Players Assoc. Names Community Service Award After Ex-Viking, Justice Alan Page
<b>MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) —</b> The NFL Players Association is recognizing the extraordinary work that Justice Alan Page has done with it comes to community …
Players AssociationThe NFL Won't Implement Its New Anthem Policy This Season, Report Says
The U.S. National Football League isn’t expected to implement a new policy on the national anthem this season, ESPN’s Adam Schefter writes, citing …
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