House Oversight Committee chair introduces two bills inspired by Washington Commanders workplace dysfunction

As the U.S. House Committee on Oversight & Reform continues to explore the workplace dysfunction within the Washington Commanders organization, the chair of the Committee has identified two specific areas in which legislation would be useful, due to the lessons learned from the Commanders situation. On Friday, the Committee announced that Rep. Carolyn Maloney introduced [more]

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USFL changes rule to prevent tanking, winner of Panthers-Maulers gets first draft pick

With Dolphins coach Brian Flores’ allegation that Dolphins owner Stephen Ross wanted him to lose games intentionally for better draft picks, the subject of tanking has gained renewed scrutiny in the NFL. But another professional football league has decided to take a simple step to prevent tanking at the end of its season. The USFL [more]

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JuJu Smith-Schuster: Patrick Mahomes threw a no-look pass, and I was just like, “Wow”

JuJu Smith-Schuster knew before he signed with the Chiefs what kind of spectacular things quarterback Patrick Mahomes could do. But being a receiver on Mahomes’ team is a different experience. Smith-Schuster said after completing his first offseason program as a Chiefs wide receiver that Mahomes does things on the practice field that make his jaw [more]

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The practice of sticking rookies with exorbitant dinner bill apparently continues

It’s a tradition that drew scrutiny during the Jonathan Martin bullying scandal of nearly a decade ago. Although many thought it would end, it apparently continues — one rookie class at a time. Appearing on The Pivot Podcast, Jets receiver Garrett Wilson got fair warning as to the reality that he’ll eventually be required to [more]

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Stephen Ross believes a recession will force remote workers back to the office

The man who allegedly wanted his football team to tank apparently now hopes the economy will tank, too. The pandemic revolutionized the manner in which many Americans work. And, after learning that those who work from home can be even more effective than those who show up day after day for small talk and involuntary [more]

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Eagles adopt new “wordmark”

If I’d heard the term “wordmark” before Thursday, I don’t remember it. So when the email announcement arrived from the Eagles regarding a new “wordmark,” I just kept going. But since it’s: (1) Saturday; (2) early; and (3) June, I decided to circles back so that Eagles fans can properly visualize their E-A-G-L-E-S chant. It’s [more]

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Ravens QB coach: Lamar Jackson is a master at ignoring outside distractions

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is heading into the final year of his contract, and unless he signs a long-term extension, there will be constant questions about whether he’ll leave Baltimore. But Jackson’s position coach says that won’t distract him from the task at hand. Baltimore quarterbacks coach James Urban said Jackson always keeps his focus [more]

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