Training camps open up north; MLB draft; McNair sues NCAA; BCS takes 2004 title from USC;
June 7, 2011
Pro football training camps open
We knew that you wouldn't fall for the headline, but we are being truthful if you look to the north. Indeed, it is time for the Canadian Football League to get going for the 2011 season. The current CFL CBA was negotiated last year. The CFL CBA did feature major changes in the business model between the owners and players. To read about the CFL CBA click on the this link.
Though the NFL and CFL are not comparable when it comes to compensation for the players, there are still many players in the CFL who are happy to have a job playing the sport they love.
Baseball's first amateur draft was in 1965, many years after the NFL and NBA had commenced their annual player drafts. The draft known as the Rule 4 Draft, was brought about to save franchises money on signing bonuses paid to players. The draft eliminated bidding wars to sign amateur players and for the first fifteen years of the draft signing bonuses declined significantly. Additionally, teams like the New York Yankees and St.Louis Cardinals were no longer able to out spend other teams in signing first year players.
Pro football training camps open
We knew that you wouldn't fall for the headline, but we are being truthful if you look to the north. Indeed, it is time for the Canadian Football League to get going for the 2011 season. The current CFL CBA was negotiated last year. The CFL CBA did feature major changes in the business model between the owners and players. To read about the CFL CBA click on the this link.
Though the NFL and CFL are not comparable when it comes to compensation for the players, there are still many players in the CFL who are happy to have a job playing the sport they love.
MLB draft underway
Though hardly having the build-up and publicity of the NFL or NBA draft, the Major League Baseball draft is slowly starting to receive more coverage. The draft opened last night with coverage on the MLB network.
Though hardly having the build-up and publicity of the NFL or NBA draft, the Major League Baseball draft is slowly starting to receive more coverage. The draft opened last night with coverage on the MLB network.
Baseball's first amateur draft was in 1965, many years after the NFL and NBA had commenced their annual player drafts. The draft known as the Rule 4 Draft, was brought about to save franchises money on signing bonuses paid to players. The draft eliminated bidding wars to sign amateur players and for the first fifteen years of the draft signing bonuses declined significantly. Additionally, teams like the New York Yankees and St.Louis Cardinals were no longer able to out spend other teams in signing first year players.
Ex-USC assistant coach McNair sues NCAA
Todd McNair who lost his coaching job with USC after the fallout from the Reggie Bush case has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA. McNair is seeking damages based on breach of contract, libel, slander and other alleged offenses.
and in more USC related news, the BCS vacates Trojans' 2004 title
USC's 2004 National Championship is no more according to the BCS. There will not be another team named to claim the now vacated title.
and, last but not least, another lawsuit from California
Tennis academies and tennis parents sometimes create a volatile combination. The Weil Tennis Academy in Ojai, California is currently involved in lawsuits with two different sets of parents.
and in more USC related news, the BCS vacates Trojans' 2004 title
USC's 2004 National Championship is no more according to the BCS. There will not be another team named to claim the now vacated title.
and, last but not least, another lawsuit from California
Tennis academies and tennis parents sometimes create a volatile combination. The Weil Tennis Academy in Ojai, California is currently involved in lawsuits with two different sets of parents.
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