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Yes, the NFL has experienced salary-cap circumvention

Yes, the NFL has experienced salary-cap circumvention

Last week, as Week 1 of the regular season was beginning, my unofficial NFL collusion colleague Pablo Torre dropped a turd in the NBA’s punchbowl. Pablo reported that Clippers star Kawhi Leonard had a “no-show” job with Aspiration, a failed start-up into which Clippers owner Steve Ballmer had invested $50 million. The company also had a $300 million endorsement deal …

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Raiders in market for ‘experienced’ QB after Aidan O’Connell injury

Raiders in market for ‘experienced’ QB after Aidan O’Connell injury

The Raiders are looking for a new quarterback. Not a starter — but not a prospect, either. Pete Carroll weighed in Sunday on the Raiders’ quarterback challenges following Aidan O’Connell’s wrist fracture in the team’s final preseason game, calling the injury “a big blow” to the team. Carroll acknowledged that O’Connell’s recovery will take time and that the team will …

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Pete Carroll: “We’re looking everywhere” for an experienced backup QB

Pete Carroll: “We’re looking everywhere” for an experienced backup QB

The Raiders need some help at backup quarterback. With Aidan O’Connell going down with a wrist fracture that could keep him out for the season’s first couple of months, head coach Pete Carroll told reporters on Sunday that the club is going to add a signal-caller. “All possibilities are available right now,” Carroll said, via Ryan McFadden of ESPN. “I …

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I Experienced ‘Quiet Cracking’ 15 Years Ago, Before It Was a Buzzword

I Experienced ‘Quiet Cracking’ 15 Years Ago, Before It Was a Buzzword

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kevin Ford, a 56-year-old retiree who lives in Las Vegas. It’s been edited for length and clarity. I was in a middle management position. In the beginning, I loved it. I think that’s what happens with a lot of these people who are quietly cracking: They love it at first, but …

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