DeMaurice Smith On WFAN: Players 'Resent Being Lied To' By NFL
DeMaurice Smith, head of the NFL Players Association, is prepared to take the NFL lockout battle to the bitter end.
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DeMaurice Smith, head of the NFL Players Association, is prepared to take the NFL lockout battle to the bitter end.
With NFL teams unable to sign undrafted players because of the lockout, West Chester receiver Dan DePalma has been looking for almost anyone to throw him passes. He found an unexpected partner Wednesday: Giants quarterback Eli Manning.
The NFL is considering having the World Anti-Doping Agency oversee testing of players for performance-enhancing drugs if a federal appeals court forces the league to end the lockout, according to the New York Times.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell expressed frustration Thursday in the lack of negotiations toward a new collective bargaining agreement. "Unfortunately, I don't think we're making much progress in negotiations because they really aren't happening," he said.
A childhood friend of Tennessee Titans backup quarterback Chris Simms has told a jury the player wasn't smoking marijuana before being pulled over in New York City.
The helpless anguish of September 11, 2001 hits home for Giants head coach Tom Coughlin. His son, Tim, was on the 60th floor of the South Tower when NYC was attacked. Tim was one of the fortunate survivors, though Coughlin wouldn't know the fate of his son for hours.
The NFL draft resumed on its third and final day against a backdrop of a restored lockout. Right now, no one is sure when clubs will be ready to let any players walk back in to team headquarters.
From lockout to injunction to limbo and back to lockout - with a draft thrown in. Not even Super Bowl week gets that wild. Backed by an appeals court ruling, owners shut their doors once more, with players across the league trying to figure out where they stand - again.
The NFL locked out its players Friday night after its first legal victory in the fight with the players over the future of the $9 billion business.
The New York Giants have selected Nebraska cornerback Prince Amukamara with the 19th pick of the NFL draft.
The NFL has told teams to resume football operations. In a memo released Thursday hours before the draft, the NFL said players could resume voluntary workouts at team facilities, meet with coaches and go over playbooks.
The NFL draft always is a guessing game, but never before has it been accompanied by so much uncertainty.
The NFL has promised to give its teams guidance on what to do after another stinging rebuke from the same federal judge who lifted the lockout. Whether that includes rules for free agency or simply whether players can talk with their coaches was anyone's guess.
NFL players urged a federal judge Wednesday to deny the league's request to essentially restore the lockout, saying their careers were at stake. Commissioner Roger Goodell, meanwhile, said owners were preparing for every contingency.
NFL players say the league's request to put a federal judge's lockout ruling on hold should be denied. Why? They say every day it remains in effect they suffer more harm.
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"We don't have a date by which the season is lost, or a date by which we have to move from 16 games to some other (number)," Eric Grubman, the league's executive vice president for business operations, said Friday.
Joe Morris, Marty Lyons and 30 other retired NFL stars will announce their former teams' second or third-round picks at the NFL draft next Friday.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told Giants season-ticket holders in a conference call on Wednesday that the league is planning to start the 2011 season on time.
If the NFL settles its labor dispute, the New York Giants will open the 2011 season in Washington on the 10th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Jonathan Tisch and Woody Johnson announced Monday that Alfred F. Kelly Jr. will oversee preparations for the game at the New Meadowlands Stadium in February 2014, the NFL's first open-air, cold-weather Super Bowl.
Might the court-ordered mediation between the NFL and its players foreshadow progress toward ensuring that pro football goes on this fall? Or is it merely a formality that will yield little as long as a key legal ruling on the lockout is still pending?
The judge who will rule on the NFL players' request to lift the lockout imposed by the owners told both sides she "will impose forced mediation," according to USA Today.
The federal judge overseeing the NFL players' request to lift a lockout by the owners says it will take "a couple of weeks'' to rule.
NFL players are defending their decision to disband the union, saying employers cannot force workers to unionize, and dissolution is "not akin to turning off a light switch."
Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is moving to lower the speed limit around hundreds of schools in New York City as part of a major escalation of the Vision Zero initiative.
A Palestinian woman who had been living and working in Paterson, New Jersey, has been released after a year in ICE custody in Texas, her legal team says.
Many paid their respects Monday to legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos. The 82-year-old died early Thursday morning of pneumonia, his family said.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is moving to lower the speed limit around hundreds of schools in New York City as part of a major escalation of the Vision Zero initiative.
Many paid their respects Monday to legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos. The 82-year-old died early Thursday morning of pneumonia, his family said.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
Four people including a child were killed in a fast-moving fire in Flushing, Queens Monday, the FDNY said.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
A tornado watch issued for several New Jersey counties has been canceled, but a wind advisory along with periods of heavy rain and possibly severe thunderstorms remain in store.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police.
A Palestinian woman who had been living and working in Paterson, New Jersey, has been released after a year in ICE custody in Texas, her legal team says.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
New Jersey's new Portal North Bridge opened for NJ Transit on Monday, marking a milestone for commuters after weeks of disruptions.
A tornado watch issued for several New Jersey counties has been canceled, but a wind advisory along with periods of heavy rain and possibly severe thunderstorms remain in store.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is moving to lower the speed limit around hundreds of schools in New York City as part of a major escalation of the Vision Zero initiative.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's anti-Muslim social media post during a Ramadan event.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The Jets will receive a 2027 sixth-round draft pick from the Chiefs and pick up $7 million of Fields' guaranteed $10 million salary.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
The Knicks rallied from a 21-point deficit against a patchwork Golden State lineup to beat the Warriors 110-107 on Sunday night.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
As we celebrate Women's History Month, CBS News New York's Christine Sloan sat down with new Acting Superintendent Jeanne Hengemuhle, who said she knew since a young age she wanted to be in law enforcement.
As CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports, the mayor wants the zones in place city wide by the end of 2029.
A Palestinian woman who had been living and working in Paterson, New Jersey, has been released from a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says skies will then clear, but St. Patrick's Day on Tuesday is shaping up to be cold and blustery.
CBS News New York's Nick Caloway has more on how the boys' program at Malcolm X Shabazz High School and the girls' program Arts High School turned hard work into hardware.
