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Uncapped Season Begins in NFL

Do you feel a bit more uninhibited this morning? In a free-wheeling mood? A lot of NFL front office types

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Franchise tag economics

The NFL is approaching the deadline after which players become free agents, and are able to negotiate with other teams.

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Revenue Sharing and Salary Caps: Will the NFL End Up Like the Big XII?

Many folks point to the NFL revenue sharing system and its salary cap as the determinants behind the more-or-less balanced

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An Economist’s Quick Thoughts on the LeBron James Decision

LeBron James is catching a torrent of criticism over his decision to leave his “hometown team”, the Cleveland Cavaliers, for

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AFL-AFLPA CBA negotiations drag on as Grand Final approaches

As key trigger dates for unilateral termination approach, the most recent round of offers in the collective bargaining negotiations between

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Melbourne Storm Stripped of Two Premierships, Fined $1.6m for Cheating National Rugby League Salary Cap

Integrity. Sport is based upon the principle of a fair contest. A fair contest requires two players or teams to

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