NFL owners and players eye new CBA ratification talks
Rosemont reports indicate NFL owners and the players association are nearing a framework for a six to ten year CBA with players potentially earning about 48 to 50 percent of total revenues. Discussions cover revenue splits, salary floor, stadium credits, and health benefits as talks with DeMaurice Smith continue in Boston area.
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Owners, players swap proposals amid NBA talks
NBA Commissioner David Stern said owners moved off a hard salary cap toward a flex cap while players dispute the change. The dispute over a hard cap remains the main obstacle before the June 30 deadline, with proposals aiming to keep player compensation near 2 billion annually and approach a 50 50 revenue split.
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NHL Board Approves Thrashers Relocation to Winnipeg
The NHL board unanimously approved the sale and move of the Atlanta Thrashers to Winnipeg Manitoba ending 13 seasons of fluctuating performance and one playoff appearance with no wins. Don Waddell reflects on a turbulent but sincere era as general manager and the deal valued around 170 million dollars including a 60 million relocation fee.
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Miners Game Postponed in Florence doubleheader Planned
Florence Kentucky postpones Tuesday’s Miners game due to rain. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader August 19 to 21 on the Miners’ next Florence trip. The Miners return home today for a three game series with the Normal Corn Belters.
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Tucker drafted by Globetrotters in annual team draft
Carlyle High School and Illinois College standout Jacob Tucker was chosen by the Harlem Globetrotters in their draft. A YouTube dunk video made him a national figure and led to the 2011 Denny's College Slam Dunk Contest win. He has since thrown ceremonial first pitches at Cardinals and White Sox games.
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Winkelers Absent NFL Action Hurts Small Vendors
Les Winkeler notes that delays in NFL decisions will deprive many small vendors and service workers of needed revenue from game days. He argues tax breaks and government-backed benefits favor team owners over those who depend on games for income.
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