The New York Times – Sports:
Lloyd Howell was elected to replace DeMaurice Smith, the union’s executive director since 2009.
Category: National Football League Players Assn
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Joe Kapp’s Lawsuit Paved the Way for N.F.L. Free Agency
The New York Times – Sports:
The Vikings and Patriots quarterback successfully challenged pro football’s standard contracts in the 1970s, setting a legal precedent that the players’ union used to win later court battles.
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Which Is the Better Buy? The Washington Commanders or Manchester United?
The New York Times – Sports:
A struggling N.F.L. franchise is for sale. So is a Premier League club that is a storied name in a global sport. The markets for the two teams say a lot about sports economics.
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N.F.L. Players Say They Were Shortchanged on Disability Benefits
The New York Times – Sports:
A federal lawsuit said that Commissioner Roger Goodell and other leaders of the league’s disability plan kept players from receiving payouts for injuries sustained while playing the game.
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After Damar Hamlin’s Collapse, Who Told Bengals and Bills Players to Warm Up?
The New York Times – Sports:
ESPN told viewers that players were given five minutes to warm up after Hamlin was taken off the field. The N.F.L. denied that. On Sunday, Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the question.
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Without Updated Tools, NFL Is Still Finding Concussions Too Late
The New York Times – Sports:
Despite nearly 30 medical professionals on hand for every N.F.L. game, more subtle symptoms of concussions can be missed, and the league still relies heavily on players to self-report them.
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Without Updated Tools, N.F.L. Is Still Finding Concussions Too Late
The New York Times – Sports:
Despite nearly 30 medical professionals on hand for every N.F.L. game, more subtle symptoms of concussions can be missed, and the league still relies heavily on players to self-report them.
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In the Returns of Tua Tagovailoa and Brian Flores, the Dolphins’ Troubles Are Displayed
The New York Times – Sports:
The N.F.L. has been bedeviled by its attempts to better evaluate players for concussions and to hire diverse head coaches. In the Dolphins’ win over the Steelers, those issues were on full display.
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Another Dolphins Quarterback Exits With a Head Injury
The New York Times – Sports:
The Dolphins’ backup, Teddy Bridgewater, left the game with head and elbow injuries, leaving Skylar Thompson, a rookie, to finish.