The New York Times – Sports:
The injury to Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills, who collapsed on the field in cardiac arrest, has drawn attention to players who have been hurt early in their careers and now struggle to get help.
Category: Collective Bargaining
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Hamlin’s Injury Highlights Precarious Position of Many Young N.F.L. Players
The New York Times – Sports:
The injury to Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills, who collapsed on the field in cardiac arrest, has drawn attention to players who have been hurt early in their careers and now struggle to get help.
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The End of Griner’s Detention Begins a New Wave of W.N.B.A. Activism
The New York Times – Sports:
With their campaign to free Brittney Griner from prison in Russia over, W.N.B.A. players say they will help free others and focus on women’s health and pay equity.
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N.F.L. Players Union Quietly Seeks New Leadership
The New York Times – Sports:
The group’s executive director, DeMaurice Smith, was nearly ousted from the role after negotiating a contentious 2020 labor deal. Candidates are lining up to replace him as soon as next year.
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N.F.L. Appeals Deshaun Watson’s Six-Game Suspension
The New York Times – Sports:
The league notified the players’ union that it would appeal an arbitrator’s decision and seek an indefinite suspension. Commissioner Roger Goodell or his appointee will hear the appeal.
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Lufthansa Cancels Nearly All Flights in Frankfurt and Munich, Stranding 130,000
The New York Times – Travel:
The cancellations were announced after 3,000 employees walked off the job to protest for better wages.
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Why Brittney Griner and Other W.N.B.A. Stars Play Overseas
The New York Times – Sports:
Competing for international teams during the W.N.B.A.’s off-season is common for players. The chance to earn extra money is just one of the draws.
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The WNBA’s $20 Million Debate Over Charter Flights
The New York Times – Sports:
Secret charter flights cost the Liberty a big fine, but players say they deserve them — and need them to be healthy. The league says they’re too expensive for now.
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MLB Lockout: Manfred's Offer Was Engineered for Rejection
The New York Times – Sports:
Commissioner Rob Manfred boasted of his streak of successful labor negotiations, but by effectively creating a salary cap he had to know this deal would fail.