LaRussa knocks MLBPA; Evidence allowed in Bonds perjury trial; Spanish cyling federation finds Contador innocent of doping; NFL increases offer
February 16, 2011
Tony LaRussa gets involved in Pujols' negotiation
St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa believes Albert Pujols is being heavily pressured by the MLBPA to set a new salary standard in his next contract. Union executive director Michael Weiner denied that there was any involvement with Pujols or his agent Dan Lozano. Cardinals GM John Mozeliak once again stated that the deadline to reach an agreement is today at noon eastern time.
Bonds perjury trial
Judge Susan Illston will allow a 2003 tape recording of Barry Bonds former trainer Greg Anderson talking about Bonds' steroid use. Trainer Anderson will not testify against his former client, and thus Bonds' lawyers argued that the tape should not be admissible.
Contador "Gets by with a little help from his friends"?
Very public stands taken by leading Spanish political figures, including the Prime Minister, in support of Alberto Contador's claim of innocence, may have been instrumental in the Spanish cycling federation's clearing him of doping charges. However, international agencies may well decide to appeal that decision. The World Anti-Doping Agency, as well as the Union Cycliste Internationale, have the right to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. For now, the three-time Tour de France champion is racing.
Maybe the NFLPA should let the displaced Super Bowl ticket holders handle the CBA negotiation. The ticket holders just received a third offer from the NFL, which offers $5,000. to the fans who had tickets but no seats, or reimbursement for all documented expenses if they exceed $5,000.
Contador "Gets by with a little help from his friends"?
Very public stands taken by leading Spanish political figures, including the Prime Minister, in support of Alberto Contador's claim of innocence, may have been instrumental in the Spanish cycling federation's clearing him of doping charges. However, international agencies may well decide to appeal that decision. The World Anti-Doping Agency, as well as the Union Cycliste Internationale, have the right to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. For now, the three-time Tour de France champion is racing.
NFL increases offer to displaced Super Bowl ticket holders
Maybe the NFLPA should let the displaced Super Bowl ticket holders handle the CBA negotiation. The ticket holders just received a third offer from the NFL, which offers $5,000. to the fans who had tickets but no seats, or reimbursement for all documented expenses if they exceed $5,000.
Posted by sportslawtalk at 2/16/2011 12:01 AM 
Categories: Alberto Contador, Albert Pujols, Barry Bonds
Categories: Alberto Contador, Albert Pujols, Barry Bonds
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