Thousands of hotel workers strike across US cities over failed contract talks
NEW YORK — Thousands of hotel workers in several U.S. cities are staging a multi-day strike after contract negotiations with hotel operators Marriott International MAR.O , Hilton Worldwide HLT.N and Hyatt Hotels HN stalled, union Unite Here said Sunday. Unite Here, a group representing hotel, casino and airport workers in the U.S. and Canada, said […]
49ers tried three-way Brandon Aiyuk trade before $120M contract
With no resolution in sight regarding Brandon Aiyuk's potential contract extension, 49ers general manager John Lynch has explored the possibility of a trade for the star receiver. And one of them had the potential to be an absolute blockbuster. The 49ers were prepared to trade Aiyuk to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for second- and […]
Jets’ Joe Douglas speaks out on Haason Reddick contract saga
Jets general manager Joe Douglas addressed Haason Reddick's strike for the first time on Thursday and didn't offer any optimistic outlook. Douglas said he hasn't spoken directly to the defensive end since he was at the Jets' facility on April 1, and he hasn't had any recent conversations with Redick's agent, Tory Dandy. “Nothing has […]
49ers-Brandon Aiyuk contract drama still ‘stuck in the mud’
The saga of Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers is far from over. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo said Wednesday that with just over a week until the start of the 2024 NFL season, the two sides remain at an impasse. “I can't tell you how many times I thought the Aiyuk thing was going to get […]
CeeDee Lamb lands $136M contract from Cowboys to end holdout
CeeDee Lamb’s patience has paid off. The Cowboys’ star receiver agreed to a four-year, $136 million contract extension with a record $38 million signing bonus on Monday, ending his holdout. According to ESPN:. Lamb is the second-highest paid player in NFL history with an average annual salary (AAV) of $34 million, just behind Vikings wide […]
Ja’Marr Chase takes part in first Bengals practice as contract mystery lingers
Ja’Marr Chase made a surprise guest appearance at a Cincinnati Bengals practice. Chase is requesting a new contract because he has two years remaining on his rookie pay-scale contract, which includes a team option that has already been approved for the 2025 season. Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, who returned to practice on Sunday, is […]
Bengals star Ja’Marr Chase participates in first full practice as contract dispute continues
Cincinnati Bengals star receiver Ja’Marr Chase finally suited up in uniform and took part in his first full practice of training camp. Chase, who sat out the preseason due to a contract dispute with the Bengals, was spotted practicing with the rest of his teammates. There has been no word on whether Chase has come […]
Rai Benjamin wants to sign one-day contract with Giants
Mount Vernon native and Giants fan Ray Benjamin said he would like to sign a one-day contract to play for his favorite football team. The U.S. Team track and field star, a three-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time world champion, said that’s one of his goals in an interview with longtime ESPN anchor Linda Cohn […]
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Rai Benjamin lobbies for one-day contract with Giants: ‘I’ve got some cleats’
American track and field star Rhy Benjamin won his second and third Olympic gold medal in Paris, but now that he’s back in the states, the New York native is hoping his favorite NFL team gives him a chance to fulfill his football dreams. Benjamin is a self-described New York Giants fan and has made […]
Experts predict potential historic Juan Soto contract
The average of 13 experts surveyed by The Washington Post projects Yankees slugging superstar Juan Soto will sign a record-breaking contract worth $520.09 million. Expert projections (from agents not affiliated with Boras Corp., Soto’s agent) range from $426.5 million for the “(Mike) Trout contract” to $600 million. Juan Soto is set to make big money […]