NFL Lockout Looms; Time Running Out On CBA
Less than 72 hours before the NFL's collective bargaining agreement expires, the league and the players' union were scheduled to resume negotiations in front of a federal mediator.
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Less than 72 hours before the NFL's collective bargaining agreement expires, the league and the players' union were scheduled to resume negotiations in front of a federal mediator.
If the collective bargaining agreement expires at the end of Thursday, as expected, rookies will not be able to sign contracts, attend minicamps, offseason workouts or even pick up playbooks until there is a new CBA in place.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the league's top labor negotiator used this week's annual scouting combine to update owners on the collective bargaining negotiations.
The NFL and the players' union have made "some progress" over seven consecutive days of face-to-face meetings, "but very strong differences remain," and negotiations will resume next week, mediator George Cohen said Thursday.
When the NFL and the players' union agreed to federal mediation, they knew it was voluntary. In theory, either side could walk away at any time. Instead, they keep coming back to the table.
At least one person participating in the federally mediated NFL labor negotiations was willing to say something — anything — about how he felt after more than 25 hours of meetings over four days. "Things are going well right now," said Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch.
The NFL and its players' union met with a federal mediator for the fourth day in a row Monday, trying to make progress toward a new collective bargaining agreement before the current labor deal expires.
Say this for the NFL and its players' union: They are on speaking terms at the moment. "Conversation," Jets fullback Tony Richardson said, "is good."
The NFL and its players' union met before a federal mediator for the third consecutive day on Sunday, trying to find common ground for a new labor deal before the current one expires.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, union executive director DeMaurice Smith and members of their negotiating teams participated in a second consecutive six-hour session with a federal mediator Saturday.
The contentious NFL labor negotiations went in front of a federal mediator Friday, two weeks before owners could impose a lockout on players and threaten the 2011 season.
The NFL and players' union have agreed to mediation in their labor negotiations. The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service will oversee negotiations in Washington beginning Friday.
To paraphrase Bill Clinton in 1994 while discussing baseball's labor angst, I don't get why y'all can't just figure out how to share a few billion dollars.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was right when he said fans "don't care about the details" of contract negotiations. But he better keep his fingers crossed that doesn't change anytime soon.
The NFL says about 2,000 fans forced to sit in temporary seats at the Super Bowl will receive a face-value ticket refund or a free ticket to a future Super Bowl.
Negotiations to prevent an NFL lockout took a grim turn Thursday with the cancellation of the second day of a planned two-day bargaining session.
I have a new favorite quarterback in the NFL and his name is Aaron Rodgers. I like his attitude. I like his smile. I also like his story.
The NFL has added a second option for the roughly 400 fans who had to give up their seats at the Super Bowl: They can choose to attend any future Super Bowl instead of being limited to the 2012 game.
So much for Super Bowl experience. But for a few key drops, the "inexperienced" (in the Super Bowl, anyway) Packers easily could have scored 45 points.
Capping one of the greatest postseasons for any quarterback, Aaron Rodgers led the Packers to their first NFL championship in 14 years Sunday with a 31-25 victory over the Steelers.
In their zeal to set a Super Bowl attendance record, the NFL and Jerry Jones overlooked one important detail: Making sure all the temporary seats inside mammoth Cowboys Stadium had been inspected and were ready for the fans.
The collective bargaining agreement that led to unprecedented success for the NFL expires at the end of the day on March 3, and barring an agreement before then, owners are threatening to lock out players.
Bundle up, football fans. Two of the next three Super Bowls are likely to be super cold, just like this one.
With the Super Bowl now just a few days away, Peter Schwartz joined Neil Keefe talk about media day, Cowboys Stadium, the latest on the CBA and to give his prediction for the Super Bowl.
On Wednesday, the Packers and Steelers practiced for the first time since arriving in North Texas - both teams took their practices indoors because of the inclement weather here in the Dallas area.
FC Dallas beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 on Saturday night to snap a four-game winless streak.
A passenger was detained at Newark Airport in New Jersey on Saturday after an incident on board a United Airlines flight, police said.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
A small plane crashed at an airport in Union County, New Jersey, on Saturday.
A beam from the wreckage of Ground Zero will travel to more than 35 cities across 21 states to honor the 2,977 people who died in the 9/11 terror attacks.
A beam from the wreckage of Ground Zero will travel to more than 35 cities across 21 states to honor the 2,977 people who died in the 9/11 terror attacks.
The annual TD Five Boro Bike Tour is rolling through New York City Sunday, with tens of thousands of cyclists expected to participate.
A brazen motorized wheelchair theft was caught on video in the Bronx. It happened early in the morning of April 21 in the lobby of a building at Grand Concourse and East 161st Street, police said.
Police identified the suspect in the deadly stabbing of two women on Long Island, saying he lived with one of them and worked with the other.
A limited edition shoe drop at a Vans store in Midtown Manhattan sparked chaos Thursday and landed two people in handcuffs.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
A passenger was detained at Newark Airport in New Jersey on Saturday after an incident on board a United Airlines flight, police said.
A small plane crashed at an airport in Union County, New Jersey, on Saturday.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
A man who was shot inside the Freehold Borough Public Library in New Jersey on Thursday remains in critical condition, officials say.
A suspect in a deadly shooting at a Chick-fil-A in New Jersey has been arrested, police say.
Police identified the suspect in the deadly stabbing of two women on Long Island, saying he lived with one of them and worked with the other.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death on Long Island early Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
The Suffolk County Police Department has converted a seized 2020 Corvette Stingray Coupe into a full-fledged police car, with lights and siren, to raise awareness about driving while under the influence.
Residents said anti-Muslim vandalism was found on at least eight stop signs in the area of Carto Circle in Deer Park.
Thousands rallied on International Workers' Day across the five boroughs, including on Wall Street, where hundreds blocked the New York Stock Exchange.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
The Trump Administration is once again taking aim at New York City's congestion pricing program.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
The New York governor wants confirmation that ICE agent Jonathan Ross was not moved to New York after the Minneapolis killing of Renee Good.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
"The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS brought the evolution of rock music into America's living rooms. More than 50 years after Sullivan died, he's getting the ultimate rock 'n' roll honor.
Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
The woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her at a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 took the stand Monday in the third trial of the disgraced movie mogul.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
FC Dallas beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 on Saturday night to snap a four-game winless streak.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
Cody Bellinger went 4 for 4 with two homers and four RBIs, leading the New York Yankees over the Baltimore Orioles 9-4 on Saturday.
The Yankees beat the Orioles 7-2 on Friday night for their 11th victory in 13 games, overcoming a home run by Pete Alonso in his return to New York.
FIFA and NJ Transit said unsanctioned shuttle and bus companies will not be allowed to drop off ticketholders at MetLife Stadium.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
Residents living near New York City's busiest airports say the noise overhead has escalated from a nuisance to a health concern.
Construction began Tuesday on a major redesign of Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
We're learning more about two murders in Nassau County. A 22-year-old is facing murder charges, accused of stabbing two women to death. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for May 2 at 6 p.m.
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation launched its "Steel Across America" tour Saturday to mark 25 years since 9/11.
After 34 years, Spirit Airlines has hung up its wings, canceling all flights after it failed to secure a federal bailout. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
A small plane crashed at an airport in Union County, New Jersey, on Saturday.
