Flores lawyer: Unconscionable for Goodell to arbitrate suit
2 years, 8 months ago

Flores lawyer: Unconscionable for Goodell to arbitrate suit

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A lawyer for a Black NFL coach who sued the league alleging racist hiring practices told a judge Monday that arbitration is the wrong way to resolve the lawsuit in part because NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell would be the arbitrator and that would be “unconscionable.” Attorney Douglas Wigdor said the league was trying to force “behind closed doors” the claims of Brian Flores and two other Black coaches. Former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, representing the NFL, told Judge Valerie E. Caproni that the league believes all claims in the lawsuit must be moved to arbitration according to the terms of employment agreements. Wigdor said the league demonstrated “this unconscionable bias of the arbitrator” when the NFL said the claims in the lawsuit were without merit after it was first filed. Lynch said she invited the three coaches and their lawyers to meet with league officials to discuss the “important issues” surrounding racial inclusion that the NFL seeks to address.

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You might think the NFL is racist. An insider says he’s about to prove it in court.
1 year, 1 month ago

You might think the NFL is racist. An insider says he’s about to prove it in court.

Raw Story  

Jim Trotter’s new job at NFL.com began with the former ESPN and Sports Illustrated staffer noticing there were no Black people in decision-making positions at the National Football League-backed news website and multimedia hub. “It’s like the old Training Day line: It’s not what you know, it’s what you can prove.” Even a cursory look at his complaint against the …

Ex-NFL Media journalist sues the league, alleging long-standing institutional discrimination
1 year, 3 months ago

Ex-NFL Media journalist sues the league, alleging long-standing institutional discrimination

Associated Press  

A former NFL Media journalist is accusing the league of refusing to address what he calls long-standing institutional discrimination and said his contract was not renewed because he repeatedly voiced concerns regarding equity and racial injustice. Trotter said the concerns he raised with league executives, including NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, regarding those comments and the lack of diversity among NFL …

Former NFL Media journalist Jim Trotter sues league for racial discrimination
1 year, 3 months ago

Former NFL Media journalist Jim Trotter sues league for racial discrimination

LA Times  

A veteran sports journalist who worked for the media arm of the NFL filed a lawsuit Tuesday criticizing the league’s record on hiring and the handling of racist remarks by two team owners. Jim Trotter, a former reporter for NFL Media from 2018 to 2023, said in a complaint filed in U.S. District Court that he was not offered a …

NFL under investigation in California, New York for race and gender discrimination
1 year, 8 months ago

NFL under investigation in California, New York for race and gender discrimination

LA Times  

After he was fired as the Miami Dolphins coach, Brian Flores filed a suit contending the NFL engages in racial discrimination. California and New York attorneys general announced Thursday they are beginning an investigation into the NFL, focusing on claims of workplace discrimination and a hostile environment more than a year after dozens of former female employees disclosed negative experiences …

Suit: NFL runs ‘sham’ disability program for injured players
1 year, 11 months ago

Suit: NFL runs ‘sham’ disability program for injured players

Associated Press  

Ten retired NFL players are accusing the league of lies, bad faith and flagrant violations of federal law in denying disability benefits in a potential class-action lawsuit filed Thursday in Baltimore. “They’re a small fraction of the players who have been wronged by the NFL’s disability plan. These former players deserve far more from an organization worth billions of dollars …

Suit: NFL runs 'sham' disability program for injured players
1 year, 11 months ago

Suit: NFL runs 'sham' disability program for injured players

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ten retired NFL players are …

Snyder, Commanders, NFL, Goodell sued by DC attorney general
2 years, 1 month ago

Snyder, Commanders, NFL, Goodell sued by DC attorney general

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell were sued by the District of Columbia on Thursday, accused of colluding to deceive fans by lying about an inquiry into “sexual misconduct and a persistently hostile work environment” within the team. Racine said the defendants jointly “misled the public” about the contents of, and procedure surrounding lawyer …

Lawyers bash Goodell-led arbitration in NFL racial bias suit
2 years, 4 months ago

Lawyers bash Goodell-led arbitration in NFL racial bias suit

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Lawyers for three Black NFL coaches alleging racial bias by the league took aim directly at Commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday in their latest arguments against arbitrating a dispute they say belongs before a jury. In papers filed in Manhattan federal court, the lawyers wrote that arbitration would allow “unconscionably biased one-sided ‘kangaroo courts’” to decide the …

NFL seeks arbitration for Flores’ racial discrimination suit
2 years, 6 months ago

NFL seeks arbitration for Flores’ racial discrimination suit

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The NFL and six of its teams have filed for arbitration in the lawsuit that alleges they engaged in racial discrimination. “All we’re asking for is an open and fair process.” He said lawyers for Flores and the other two coaches will argue that the lawsuit belongs in federal court because any agreements calling for arbitration were …

NFL seeks arbitration for Flores' racial discrimination suit
2 years, 6 months ago

NFL seeks arbitration for Flores' racial discrimination suit

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “All we're asking for is an open and fair process.” He said …

NFL wants Brian Flores racial discrimination lawsuit to go to arbitration
2 years, 6 months ago

NFL wants Brian Flores racial discrimination lawsuit to go to arbitration

LA Times  

Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores stands on the sideline during a game against the New York Jets in November. The NFL has insisted the lawsuit is “without merit,” although Goodell said before the Super Bowl that “all of the allegations, whether they were based on racism or discrimination or the integrity of our game, all of those to me were …

2 former coaches join Brian Flores in his discrimination suit against the NFL
2 years, 9 months ago

2 former coaches join Brian Flores in his discrimination suit against the NFL

NPR  

2 former coaches join Brian Flores in his discrimination suit against the NFL Enlarge this image toggle caption Wilfredo Lee/AP Wilfredo Lee/AP Two former NFL coaches have now joined former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores in his lawsuit alleging he faced racial discrimination within the league. Former Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks and Ray Horton, a former defensive …

2 more Black coaches sue NFL alleging racial discrimination
2 years, 9 months ago

2 more Black coaches sue NFL alleging racial discrimination

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Two Black coaches joined Brian Flores on Thursday in his lawsuit alleging racist hiring practices by the NFL when there are vacancies for coaches and general managers. The lawsuit said Wilks was discriminated against by the Arizona Cardinals in 2018 when he was hired as a “bridge coach” but was given no meaningful chance to succeed, while …

2 more Black coaches sue NFL alleging racial discrimination
2 years, 9 months ago

2 more Black coaches sue NFL alleging racial discrimination

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two Black coaches joined Brian Flores on Thursday …

Brian Flores wants lawsuit against NFL heard in court
2 years, 10 months ago

Brian Flores wants lawsuit against NFL heard in court

Associated Press  

Brian Flores wants the NFL to reject the Miami Dolphins’ request for an arbitration hearing regarding his class-action lawsuit against the team and the league alleging racist hiring practices. In addition to being secret and confidential, it is a well-accepted fact that arbitration presents a barrier to justice for victims of discrimination and other misconduct.” Flores, hired as a senior …

New rules approved to end race-norming in NFL concussion testing and payouts
2 years, 10 months ago

New rules approved to end race-norming in NFL concussion testing and payouts

LA Times  

Black retired players who were denied payments for dementia in the NFL’s $1-billion concussion settlement can seek to be retested or have their claims rescored to eliminate racial bias in the testing and payout formula, under a revised plan. Black retired football players who were denied payments for dementia in the NFL’s $1-billion concussion settlement can seek to be retested …

The Times podcast: Why the NFL doesn’t hire Black coaches
2 years, 11 months ago

The Times podcast: Why the NFL doesn’t hire Black coaches

LA Times  

Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, center, talks to down judge David Oliver during the first half of a December game against the Saints in New Orleans. In a league where Black players make up 70% of active rosters, the NFL currently has only two Black head coaches. It was filed this month by former Miami Dolphins head coach …

NFL to bolster inclusion policies, probe tanking allegations
2 years, 11 months ago

NFL to bolster inclusion policies, probe tanking allegations

Associated Press  

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told teams Saturday the league will look to bolster policies meant to encourage hiring of minorities, particularly as head coaches, and he pledged an investigation into tanking allegations raised by Brian Flores in his discrimination lawsuit against the NFL. The commissioner added that the league’s record on hiring minority coaches has been “unacceptable.” The memo came …

Brian Flores on suing the NFL for discrimination : The Limits with Jay Williams : NPR
2 years, 11 months ago

Brian Flores on suing the NFL for discrimination : The Limits with Jay Williams : NPR

NPR  

Brian Flores on Taking a Stand Against the NFL Video by Nickolai Hammar, AJ Wilhelm and Nick Michael | NPR YouTube It was an abrupt move that not many could have foreseen. What's followed could be described as a "reckoning" for the NFL: Flores filed a class-action lawsuit against the league and its 32 franchises citing racial discrimination, a move …

Fired Miami Dolphins coach sues NFL, alleging racist hiring
2 years, 11 months ago

Fired Miami Dolphins coach sues NFL, alleging racist hiring

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Fired Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores sued the NFL and three teams on Tuesday over alleged racist hiring practices for coaches and general managers, saying the league remains “rife with racism” even as it publicly condemns it. According to the lawsuit, Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross told Flores he would pay him $100,000 for every loss during …

Has the NFL's Racial Reckoning Arrived?
2 years, 11 months ago

Has the NFL's Racial Reckoning Arrived?

NPR  

Has the NFL's Racial Reckoning Arrived? NPR's Tamara Keith talks with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about Brian Flores' allegations of racial discrimination and unethical practices and where the NFL can go from here. BRYANT: Well, essentially, he's alleging that he was supposed to interview for the New York Giants job and received a congratulations from New England Patriots head …

Ex-Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores accuses NFL of racial discrimination in lawsuit
2 years, 11 months ago

Ex-Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores accuses NFL of racial discrimination in lawsuit

NPR  

Ex-Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores accuses NFL of racial discrimination in lawsuit Enlarge this image toggle caption Wilfredo Lee/AP file photo Wilfredo Lee/AP file photo Brian Flores, who was fired as head coach of the Miami Dolphins in January, filed a class-action lawsuit Tuesday against the NFL and three of its teams for alleged racial discrimination. Sponsor Message The 58-page …

Brian Flores sues NFL, three teams, alleging racism, offers of payment for tanking
2 years, 11 months ago

Brian Flores sues NFL, three teams, alleging racism, offers of payment for tanking

LA Times  

Brian Flores, talking to Dolphins owner Stephen M. Ross, left, during a practice in 2019, has sued the NFL and three teams, alleging racism, offers of payment for tanking, and possible tampering. Brian Flores, fired last month as coach of the Miami Dolphins, has filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination by NFL teams, and that his former team’s owner tried …

Judge tosses suit over ‘race-norming’ in NFL dementia tests
3 years, 10 months ago

Judge tosses suit over ‘race-norming’ in NFL dementia tests

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit that challenged “race-norming” in dementia tests for retired NFL players, a practice that some say makes it harder for Black athletes to qualify for awards that average more than $500,000. “We are deeply concerned that the Court’s proposed solution is to order the very parties who created this discriminatory system …

Ex-football players sue Iowa, alleging racial discrimination
4 years, 1 month ago

Ex-football players sue Iowa, alleging racial discrimination

Associated Press  

IOWA CITY, Iowa — A lawyer for 13 Black former Iowa football players announced Thursday that he has filed a lawsuit alleging his clients suffered racial discrimination under longtime coach Kirk Ferentz. The plaintiffs, including former star running back Akrum Wadley and career receptions leader Kevonte Martin-Manley, suffered “serious and pervasive discriminatory treatment and harassment,” according to a press release …

NFL 'makes 10-year, $250 million commitment to combat systemic racism'
4 years, 6 months ago

NFL 'makes 10-year, $250 million commitment to combat systemic racism'

Daily Mail  

The NFL had pledged to donate $250 million over a 10-year period to fight systemic racism around the country amid uproar over last month's killing of unarmed black man George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. Recently a group of high-profile NFL players compiled a video voicing concern about what they felt has been suppression from the league since …

NFL boss admits 'we were wrong' over player protests
4 years, 7 months ago

NFL boss admits 'we were wrong' over player protests

The Hindu  

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell admitted Friday the league had been wrong to silence player protests as it responded to calls from a group of players to issue an explicit condemnation of racism. “We, the National Football League, admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest. On Thursday, a …

NFL Commissioner Says The League Was Wrong To Not Listen To Players About Racism
4 years, 7 months ago

NFL Commissioner Says The League Was Wrong To Not Listen To Players About Racism

NPR  

NFL Commissioner Says The League Was Wrong To Not Listen To Players About Racism NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has issued a statement Friday, condemning racism and saying the football league was wrong for not listening to its players' concerns about racism and police brutality. GOLDMAN: And, Sarah, the video ended with the players calling on the NFL to publicly condemn …

Roger Goodell says NFL was wrong for not listening to players about racial equality
4 years, 7 months ago

Roger Goodell says NFL was wrong for not listening to players about racial equality

LA Times  

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, seen here in December 2018, said in a video released Friday that the league should have listened to players earlier about fighting for racial equality. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell released a minute-long video on social media Friday night saying the league was “wrong” for not listening to players earlier about inequality and police misconduct, and encouraging …

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says league was wrong for not listening to players earlier about racism
4 years, 7 months ago

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says league was wrong for not listening to players earlier about racism

CNN  

CNN — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday the league should have listened to players earlier about racism concerns in response to NFL players calling on the league to condemn racism and support its black players. “We, the National Football League, admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully …

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