Tag: CBA

HoopsHype explains: What is the Designated Rookie Rule?

HoopsHype is introducing a new series that aims to educate its audience on the rules of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Here is an FAQ on the designated rookie rule, which has become a topic of conversation in this year’s free agency.

HoopsHype explains: What is the Designated Rookie Rule?

HoopsHype is introducing a new series that aims to educate its audience on the rules of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Here is an FAQ on the designated rookie rule, which has become a topic of conversation in this year’s free agency.

HoopsHype is introducing a new series that aims to educate its audience on the rules of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Here is an FAQ on the designated rookie rule, which has become a topic of conversation in this year’s free agency.

NFLPA’s decision in new CBA could be decisive for Watson, Browns

The NFLPA, mostly, gave up the battle in the new CBA when it comes to player discipline:

When Deshaun Watson’s hearing starts on Tuesday, it seems like it doesn’t matter what independent arbitrator Sue Robinson decides. The multi-step process does include a hearing by her where the NFL and NFLPA argue the case. Robinson makes a decision but her decision is only final if she decides the Cleveland Browns quarterback did not violate the league’s policies.

If she decides Watson’s actions were against the NFL’s conduct policy and hands down discipline, either the NFL or NFLPA can appeal the punishment… to Roger Goodell.

In that way, the only thing different in player discipline between the old collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and the new one is if a player is found not to be in violation. Otherwise, all it did is add an extra step before Goodell rules whatever way he wants.

Based on rumors, it seems Goodell is going to want to throw the book at Watson.

During CBA negotiations, the NFLPA pushed back on Goodell’s power as judge, juror and executioner in player conduct matters. They also decided it wasn’t a particularly important fight.

Overall, the NFLPA focused on winning battles in areas that impacted all or most of the players instead of ones that related to just a few. While the players’ association will fight for Watson and others when the time comes, during CBA negotiations the good of the whole outweighed the good of the few.

The decision to give up the battle over payer discipline, except in case a player was found to not be in violation by the arbitrator, looms large for Watson and the Browns.

The EuroLeague, the second-best …

The EuroLeague, the second-best basketball league in the world, has been more top-heavy, with a strong central system and a peripatetic player base. That began to change in 2018, when players across the league (then at 18 teams in 11 countries before EuroLeague kicked out three Russian teams in Feb.) united under one banner. That year, the EuroLeague Players Association was born, and for the first time, the league had a union. It was a seminal achievement for the league and an attempt by players to provide a voice for their own working conditions. In 2020, as the pandemic raged, the players association had talks amongst its representatives about whether to continue their suspended season. Ultimately, ELPA voted not to play. Then, so did the EuroLeague.

MLB players couldn’t wait to change their avatars back after the lockout ended

Say goodbye to generic blank avatars, baseball is back!

By now you may have figured out that MLB and the Players Association were able to reach a new collective bargaining agreement on Thursday.

In fact, there was a very simple way to tell the madness had ended after 99 days of an owner-imposed lockout: MLB players began restoring their avatars on social media.

If this seems like a strange harbinger for the return of the sport, let us explain:

When the owners officially locked out the MLBPA, the league and its teams could no longer use photos or likeness of players in the union. Instead, all MLB roster pages featured empty silhouettes where players faces would normally be. That quickly became a rallying cry on social media as players, fans and supporters of the MLBPA removed their avatars in solidarity.

Once the lockout was lifted on Thursday, the players couldn’t wait to change their avatars back:

Here’s hoping we don’t have to see these faces go away again anytime soon.

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NBPA not opting out of current CBA

The league and union each have the ability to opt out of the current CBA at the end of this year. Tremaglio’s intent is to operate in a way that is least disruptive to everyone involved. “There is no benefit for any of us to opt out,” she said. “There is always the opportunity for us to work together. I do think Michele has been able to build a really great relationship with the league and I cannot see that not continuing. I think Adam has been incredibly welcoming. Michele helped to set up a really great transition for me. I think I’m coming in at a time that is needed, for certain, but I also feel I am coming in at a time that we can continue the path that we have already been on. Which is the path certainly of least resistance and much more partnership in terms of what we can accomplish.