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Champion U.S. women’s soccer team sues soccer federation for sexual discrimination

March 8, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

They win more medals and generate more revenue than the men's team, yet women soccer players are paid less and face harsher working conditions.

Ted Lindsay, hockey players union pioneer, dies at 93

March 4, 2019 By Associated Press

Lindsay worked with other NHL players to organize the original Players’ Association.

Colin Kaepernick settles NFL collusion grievance

February 19, 2019 By Al Neal

Teams may see signing Kaepernick as less of a risk. Eric Reid’s new three-year deal with the Carolina Panthers shows it’s a very real possibility.

Before Super Bowl Sunday, things to keep an eye on

February 1, 2019 By Al Neal

There were plenty of opportunities for teams in need of a talented quarterback to sign him. Washington had discussed bringing on Kaepernick, but decided against it.

NFL players to team owners: “Pay us what we’re worth”

January 29, 2019 By Eddie Pells

The stark reality of pro football: It’s brutal, both in a physical sense and a business sense. The majority of players would like to find ways to extend their careers, and guarantee themselves more money while...