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Read the details of the Owners proposed deal


Details of the proposed collective bargaining agreement approved by the owners and needing ratification by NFL players:
• Ten-year deal, through the 2020 season
• New league year would begin on Wednesday
• Players receive 48 percent of revenue in first portion of deal
• $120 million salary cap; team minimum 89 percent ($106.8M) as long as league spends 99 percent ($3.8 billion)
• Veterans earn free agency after fourth season
• Four-year rookie contracts, with team option for fifth year
• Lower rookie salaries, with cap on team spending for rookies
• Later training camps, no more full-contact, two-a-day practices
• Offseason team activities (OTAs) reduced from 14 to 10

Where is the Football? Players veto Owners deal

I am done with this whole lockout deal. Bring on the damn football!

Read the full story HERE

Another lawsuit against the NFL; This may damage the league beyond repair

Our sources tell us that 75 former NFL players have or will file a lawsuit against the league for concussions. Their claim is that the league as known about the ill effects of concussions since the 1920's and as failed to protect players from life long injuries. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello has publicly stated that he has not seen such lawsuit, but will defend it if it happens. Starting in 2010 the league has made a huge effort to protect players against the effects of concussions from sitting players out games to suspending and fining players for hits that can cause concussions. This lawsuit could sink the league. Could you imagine how much the settlement would be?

Why is Tom Brady, Vincent Jackson, Drew Brees, and 7 other players holding the fans from the NFL?


It sounds strange, but true! The big issues are off the table including rookie pay scale, veteran benefits, and game schedule. The hold up now appears to be the 10 plaintiffs in the case filed against the NFL. Some are seeking cash benefits in the $10 million range and others want special accommodations guaranteed by the owners and the NFL. Is this fair for 10 players to hold up 1,900? How do you feel as a fan?

Read the full story HERE

NFL Lockout to end Friday...If...

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All signs point to the lockout finally coming to a close this Friday. There are a few issues that still need a resolution, with one being funding for the NFL retirement fund. The deal has to be a global deal, meaning all things addresses, for the new agreement to hold any water. Several teams and players are starting to position themselves for a short, fast, and furious free agency period....Keep your fingers crossed!



Will T.O. Retire? T.O. out until December after ACL surgery

 Terrell Owens tore his ACL on the set of VH1's "Single Ladies" about a month ago. He is currently recovering from knee surgery performed by Dr. James Andrews. Will this mean the end of his career? If so, Is T.O. a first ballot hall-of-famer?

Mavs trade pick for Rudy Fernandez from Portland?

I don't like this trade one bit. But then again, I did not win a NBA title this year either!

2011 NBA Draft: Analysis, Grading, Draft Order



CavsKyrie IrvingPG
WolvesDerrick WilliamsPF
JazzEnes KanterC
CavsTristan ThompsonPF
RaptorsJonas ValanciunasC
WizardsJan VeselySF
KingsBismack Biyombo*PF
PistonsBrandon KnightPG
BobcatsKemba WalkerPG
BucksJimmer Fredette*PG
WarriorsKlay ThompsonSG
JazzAlec BurksSG
SunsMarkieff MorrisPF
RocketsMarcus MorrisPF
* Later swapped teams as part of trade

DRAFT SUMMARY LINK

LISTEN/DOWNLOAD RF SPORTS RADIO: WE CROWN THE MAVERICKS CHAMPIONS!









Tune in tonight as we crown the new 2011 NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks. Full game analysis of Game 6 and the entire NBA finals. Hear from Dirk, Jet, Mark Cuban, & Rick Carlisle on the first championship in Mavericks history. Also hear from Dirk on his MVP nod and how good it felt to win!!!

What will Cuban give the guys instead of rings? Can fans punk fans? How big was Jet Terry? Can the Mavs repeat?

You will hear from the "Big 3" of Miami: Chris Bosh, Dwayne Wade, & Lebron James. Was Lebron calling out the fans? Did the Heat choke?

Video: Mavs return to Dallas with a Champions Welcome

Congratulations to the Dallas Mavericks! 2011 NBA Champions

WE  DID IT!!!

Listen/Download RF SPORTS RADIO: 2011 NBA Finals GAME 6 PREVIEW - Mavs vs Heat






Join us for our discussion before Game 6 in Miami. Can the Mavs clinch? Will the Heat push it to Game 7? What did you think about the video of Lebron and D Wade mocking Dirk? Click on the link above!!!

Pictures for 2011 NBA Finals - Dallas

Press Conference Room

Pregame Warm-up

Arena

Dirk after Game 4 - Sick

Arena - Game 5

Waiting 

Coach Rick Carlisle - Game 5

Coach Erik Spoelstra - Game 5

Dirk Game 5

Chris Bosh Game 5

Jet Terry Game 5

Lebron James & Dwayne Wade Game 5

Jason Kidd Game 5

NFL Players Join the "Hate on Lebron" Club

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The Daily Shoutout - CBSSports.com

Mavs Take Series Lead 3-2; Mavs Win Game 5 112-103

SUMMARY      BOX SCORE

What a night!!! Dirk has great night, but the Mavericks overall shot the lights out! Lebron commented before the game that game 5 will be the biggest game of his career...well...what is game 6 then?

Will the Mavs win game 6 or will we go to 7?  Leave your comments below

Quotes From Coach Carlisle - Pregame NBA Finals Game 4

Barea starting over Stevenson?
  - I'm not gonna confirm that. I release lineups 16 minutes before game.

Brendan Haywoods status?
  - He is going to be active

Have you guys been physical enough in this series?
  - I think we can be more physical. We've allowed them to get to the rim unscathed too much.

What do you need from your starting unit that you haven't been getting in this series?
  - I just think with our team, with the way we're structured, we bring a lot of our better guys off the bench. Right now Marion is playing too many minutes. It's very difficult to ask him to be in a stance and guard the best players on the planet for 43 minutes and hey, go score and do what you do at the other end. That's on me.

Marc Jackson Named Head Coach of Golden State Warriors

Just found out here at Game 4 that Marc has been named new head coach of the Golden State Warriors. He has already made his first hire of Mike Malone as assistant coach.

"I fully expect the Golden State Warriors to be a playoff team next year. We are going to turn the bay area upside down", says the former Pacers point guard.

What Do The Mavs Have To Do To Win Tonight?

Burress Out of Jail Today, Who Will He Play For?

Listen/Download RF Sports Radio: Guest Mario Chalmers of the Miami Heat, Game 3 Review & Game 4 Preview

Tonight we review game 3 as the Heat go up 2-1 in the series. Do the Mavs have to win both game 4 and 5 at home to have a chance? Why has Cory Brewer not played in this series? What was Lebron rapping in the locker room after the game?


We also interview Heat guard Mario Chalmers. Find out what he thinks about his team now and why he is not scared to take the big shot.


We also discuss our road trip to Midland, TX for the 2011 MPFL American Conference Championship. Plus all the latest news in the sports world!!




Heat take 2-1 lead in NBA Finals; Mavs lose 88-86 to Heat in Game 3

Check out the summary and box score HERE