online.wsj.com - 7/1/2009
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Kevin A. Koski/NFLPA A look at new NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith’s trip to introduce himself to the Seattle Seahawks.
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New, Fancy-Talking NFLPA Boss Knows His Shakespeare, Young Jeezy [Nfl]
Deadspin —
... with his high-flown cultural references, but Smith's approach here — of connecting football's nettlesome labor issues with larger matters of social justice — is a smart one, and certainly much-needed. Consider the excellent account in today's Wall Street Journal of Smith's efforts to educate the players on the twisted economics of the league: ...
The Morning After: July 2, 2009
Sparty and Friends —
... like Jim Bob Cooter, one would think he’d be a little less cavalier in his choices.
Was there ever really any concern that Kobe would opt out and leave LA? Really!?
Tiger jacks some moolah off of Romo.
Denny Green seems to think the Mikey Vick will end up with the Dolphins…probably because dolphins hate dogs too. /science
National Football League Economics 101.
Penn State has changed its student ...
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Bleacher Report - NFL 7/2/2009
Various media outlets are now reporting that the Chicago Blackhawks have now agreed to terms with center John Madden on the heels of adding Marian Hossa earlier on Wednesday.
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