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NFL vs. NBA: Not the Same Lockout

NFL vs. NBA: Not the Same Lockout
  Fans collectively sighed and gasped (or did they gasp and sigh?) when the NBA announced its lockout July 1st. Fans lumped the NBA labor woes with the NFL’s thinking it was the same fight of rich athletes versus richer owners. While there are some strong characteristics shared by both leagues, vast differences make the... Read more »
By Exavier Pope,
July 11, 2011 at 2:51 pm • 

Court Sides With NFL: Lockout Continues

Court Sides With NFL: Lockout Continues
MINNEAPOLIS —  In a what appears a crushing blow to players, the NFL’s lockout remains in place. The United States 8th Circuit Court of Appeals court ruling Monday means the league likely won’t get back to business until at least next month — and maybe much longer than that. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of... Read more »
By Exavier Pope,
May 17, 2011 at 1:50 am • 

NFL Lockout Lifted; NFL Seeks Appeal for Pro Player Ruling

NFL Lockout Lifted; NFL Seeks Appeal for Pro Player Ruling
Drew Brees leaving Minnesota courthouse March 11. Chad, you can stop your MLS soccer aspirations. Ray Edwards, put down your boxing gloves. Today, U.S. District Court Judge Susan Richard Nelson granted NFL players their motion for a preliminary injunction, therefore lifting the lockout that was imposed by owners on March 12. The NFL issued a... Read more »
By Exavier Pope,
April 25, 2011 at 5:43 pm • 
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Will Official Lockout Discussion in New York Feature Peyton Manning?

Peyton Manning, a visible figure in the NFL Lockout. Will an official discussion on the NFL lockout in New York City tomorrow include a high profile player like Peyton Manning? Drew Brees? It is certainly a possibility. The NFL Players association will be having an official discussion about the NFL lockout on Tuesday, April 26,... Read more »
By Exavier Pope,
April 25, 2011 at 10:56 am • 

New Blog Gives a Fresh Take on the Law and the Business of Sports, Entertainment, Wall Street, and Important Issues

New Blog Gives a Fresh Take on the Law and the Business of Sports, Entertainment, Wall Street, and Important Issues
An ancient Greek proverb encourages us to “Know Thyself”. I have known myself for years. You may know me, you may not. I hope through this blog you will get a chance to know me.   I grew up a foster child on the South Side of Chicago. I was raised by a wise old... Read more »
By Exavier Pope,
April 20, 2011 at 4:22 pm •