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Law360 @law360.bsky.social · 10d

The NFL's arbitration process in former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores' racial discrimination dispute will be paused while his motion to reconsider the ruling compelling the arbitration is being decided. www.law360.com/artic...

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Washington Post Guild @postguild.bsky.social · 26d

The right to speak freely is the ultimate personal liberty and the foundation of Karen’s 11-year career at The Post. We’re proud to call Karen a colleague and a longtime union sibling. The Post Guild stands with her and will continue to support her and defend her rights.

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Washington Post Guild @postguild.bsky.social · 26d

The Washington Post wrongly fired Opinions columnist Karen Attiah over her social media posts. The Post not only flagrantly disregarded standard disciplinary processes, it also undermined its own mandate to be a champion of free speech.

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Washington Post Guild @postguild.bsky.social · 26d

Statement from Post Guild Leadership: The Washington Post Guild condemns the unjust firing of columnist Karen Attiah

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Law360 @law360.bsky.social · 29d

The number of pro sports franchise owners committing large amounts of their own money or private funds to build stadiums and arenas continues to grow — and yet, public money remains a high hurdle for everyone involved to clear before those facilities open. www.law360.com/artic...

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Law360 @law360.bsky.social · Sep 9

Wachtell Lipton has been retained by the NBA to investigate reported circumvention of the salary cap for superstar Kawhi Leonard by the Los Angeles Clippers.

NBA Taps Wachtell To Probe Possible Cap Scam By Clippers - Law360

Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz, which has led two previous probes into misconduct by NBA franchises that pushed their owners to sell the teams, has been retained by the league to investigate reported circumvention of the salary cap for superstar Kawhi Leonard by the Los Angeles Clippers.

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David Steele @dcsteele.bsky.social · Jul 24

This week sucks so bad 😭
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Jazz Musician Chuck Mangione, of 'Feels So Good' and King of the Hill Fame, Dies at 84

Jazz musician Chuck Mangione, a two-time Grammy winner known for his ubiquitous ‘70s hit “Feels So Good,” has died. He was 84. Mangione died at home in his sleep on Tuesday, July 22, a spokesperson fo...

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David Steele @dcsteele.bsky.social · Jul 24

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David Steele @dcsteele.bsky.social · Jul 23

Someone is settling all family business

Michael Corleone at the baptism scene in The Godfather

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David Steele @dcsteele.bsky.social · Jul 23

Ohhhh I’ve had my suspicions for a long time (separate conversation 🫢) and this describes Jim so well from my experience

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David Steele @dcsteele.bsky.social · Jul 23

The Baltimore Orioles mascot with a very glum, perplexed expression on his face

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David Steele @dcsteele.bsky.social · Jul 22

On deck: the blue dress

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Jul 22

you know the Epstein stuff has them shook when they're back on Hillary's emails

Fox chyron: WATCHDOG RPT SAYS FBI BOTCHED CLINTON EMAIL PROBE

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Law360 @law360.bsky.social · Jul 22

The end of a name, image and likeness suit several states away further substantiates that antitrust claims against the NCAA were filed too late, according to a filing in North Carolina Business Court.

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Law360 @law360.bsky.social · Jul 21

The mayor and city council chair of Washington, D.C., said on Monday that they were focusing on their roles in approving the $3 billion plan for a new stadium for the NFL's Commanders, regardless of President Donald Trump's weekend threat to kill the deal. www.law360.com/artic...

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David Steele @dcsteele.bsky.social · Jul 21

Imagine watching baseball and the NFL and saying “nope, not racist enough”

David Steele @dcsteele.bsky.social · Jul 21

He should write a letter to Josh Harris about it, maybe with one of his cool drawings, and end it with “May every day be another wonderful secret”

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David Steele @dcsteele.bsky.social · Jul 21

Speaking of things that should be done “immediately”

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Jonathan Jones @jjones9.bsky.social · Jul 20

New at @cbssports.bsky.social: JC Tretter is resigning from the NFLPA. In an hourlong Sunday conversation, he clears up "mistruths" about his tenure and explains why he's leaving the union with the interim leadership role almost in his grasp www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jc-...

JC Tretter resigns from NFLPA in surprise move, opening up about Lloyd Howell, executive director candidacy

In an exclusive conversation with CBS Sports, Tretter expounds on his sudden decision to walk away from the NFLPA

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David Steele @dcsteele.bsky.social · Jul 20

Fact: He’s already The Mayor 🤵🏽‍♂️

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · Jul 20

Good morning! I'm in Uganda to visit family and friends.

But depending on your perspective, don't worry or I'm sorry: I'll be back by the end of the month.

See you soon, NYC.

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David Steele @dcsteele.bsky.social · Jul 19

Reminded of the pronounced shift away from demanding that a Great White Hope rescue the heavyweight title from Jack Johnson, and from calling Ali Cassius Clay for seven more years, and from calling Smith and Carlos “Black skinned storm troopers”

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David Steele @dcsteele.bsky.social · Jul 19

“Away from left wing politics” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Awful Announcing @awfulannouncing.bsky.social · Jul 19

American sports media’s pronounced shift away from left-wing politics has been years in the making.

Sports media has shifted right, now it's time to shut down the grievance machine

Sports media has made a noted shift towards right-wing and right-coded voices, yet the right still acts aggrieved by sports media generally.

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David Steele @dcsteele.bsky.social · Jul 19

That must have been that renowned American left-wing media covering Jack Johnson and Jackie Robinson and Muhammad Ali and Tommie Smith and John Carlos

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Law360 @law360.bsky.social · Jul 19

In case you were sidelined this week, Law360 is here to catch you up on the sports and betting stories that had our readers talking. www.law360.com/artic...

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Law360 @law360.bsky.social · Jul 19

The executive director of the NFL's labor union has resigned, saying his leadership has become a distraction after it came to light that he is working as a part-time consultant for one of the PE firms approved by the league to pursue minority ownership. www.law360.com/artic...

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David Steele @dcsteele.bsky.social · Jul 18

a man in a suit and tie is standing in a room

Alt: Chicago Bulls security member imitates Michael Jordan’s shrug

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