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Capitals promote Chris Patrick to GM, Brian MacLellan remains president of hockey operations
Read full article: Capitals promote Chris Patrick to GM, Brian MacLellan remains president of hockey operationsThe Washington Capitals have named Chris Patrick as their general manager with longtime GM Brian MacLellan remaining president of hockey operations.
US auto workers' union boss says strikes will continue in bid for better offers from companies
Read full article: US auto workers' union boss says strikes will continue in bid for better offers from companiesUnited Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said Friday that while Detroitโs automakers have increased their wage and benefit offers, he believes the union can gain more if it holds out longer in its contract talks.
US escalates trade dispute with Mexico over limits on genetically modified corn
Read full article: US escalates trade dispute with Mexico over limits on genetically modified cornThe U.S. government says it is formally requesting a dispute settlement panel in its ongoing fight over Mexico's limits on genetically modified corn.
Eppler, joining Mets, embraces return to `intimidating' NYC
Read full article: Eppler, joining Mets, embraces return to `intimidating' NYCBilly Eppler embraced the bright lights of the big city, promising on his first day as Mets general manager to pursue pricey free agents and create a perennial World Series contender.
Jets' Douglas praises Darnold, but open to trading QB
Read full article: Jets' Douglas praises Darnold, but open to trading QBFILE - New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold rolls out to pass against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)NEW YORK โ Sam Darnold's time as the face of the New York Jets franchise might be nearing a disappointing end. General manager Joe Douglas has backed off that stance, though, and it could signal a major change at the position as free agency and the NFL draft approach. โI will answer the call if it's made,โ Douglas said Wednesday when asked if he'd listen to offers for Darnold. AdThe Jets could also opt to stick with Darnold, for at least this year, and trade down from No.
Brady, improved defense keys to Bucs winning Super Bowl
Read full article: Brady, improved defense keys to Bucs winning Super BowlTampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady during NFL football practice, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 55. (Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers via AP)TAMPA, Fla. โ Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wonโt be denied. The 43-year-old six-time Super Bowl champion may no longer be the best quarterback in the NFL, however, heโs shown in his first season with the Bucs that heโs still good enough to lead a team to the NFL title game. You want to make some moves that hopefully get your team into the Super Bowl.
Brady, productive drafts fuel Tampa Bay's run to Super Bowl
Read full article: Brady, productive drafts fuel Tampa Bay's run to Super BowlTampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs with a elastic band around his legs during an NFL football workout Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers play the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV on Feb. 7. 1 overall pick Jameis Winston but dared to dream of signing Brady if the six-time Super Bowl champion decided to leave New England as a free agent. Of course it was Tom Brady, not thinking he would become a free agent,โ Arians added. AdโNaturally, I think you envision every year in the offseason you want to make some moves that hopefully get your team into the Super Bowl.
Washington hires Martin Mayhew as general manager
Read full article: Washington hires Martin Mayhew as general managerFILE - In this March 11, 2015, file photo, then-Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew speaks during a news conference in Allen Park, Mich. Washington has hired Martin Mayhew to be its new general manager. The hiring of Mayhew makes Washington the only team in the NFL with a Black team president and GM. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)Ron Rivera bulked up his front office Friday, hiring Martin Mayhew to be Washington's general manager and Marty Hurney to serve as executive vice president of football and player personnel. Mayhew joins Washington after four seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. Marty has a proven track record as a successful scout and general manager and will be a vital part of shaping our roster."
Jags hire ex-49ers exec Baalke as GM, removing interim tag
Read full article: Jags hire ex-49ers exec Baalke as GM, removing interim tagThe Jacksonville Jaguars hired Trent Baalke as general manager Thursday, removing the interim tag from his title and pairing him with new coach Urban Meyer. Khan interviewed five minority candidates and Baalke for the teamโs open GM job. Baalke spent a dozen years with the 49ers, half as GM. Before moving to Jacksonville, Baalke spent three years (2017-19) working as an operations consultant for the NFL. Adding to the appeal: Khan, a billionaire businessman, has shown a penchant for patience and a willingness to spend big.
Panthers fire GM Marty Hurney after another losing season
Read full article: Panthers fire GM Marty Hurney after another losing seasonFILE - In this April 17, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney speaks to the media in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers have fired Hurney after the team lost eight of its last nine games and failed to make the playoffs for a third straight season. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)CHARLOTTE, N.C. โ Marty Hurney is out again as Carolina's general manager. The Panthers are the fifth team this season to fire their general manager, joining the Lions, Jaguars, Texans and Falcons. He was the general manager from 2002-12 before being fired by former owner Jerry Richardson.
MLB executive, ex-pitcher Young joins hometown Rangers as GM
Read full article: MLB executive, ex-pitcher Young joins hometown Rangers as GMARLINGTON, Texas โ The Texas Rangers hired Chris Young as executive vice president and general manager Friday, bringing the Major League Baseball executive home to work under president of baseball operations Jon Daniels, the club's GM since 2005. The return to Texas comes after Young interviewed for the GM opening with the New York Mets, who recently abandoned an effort to hire a president of baseball operations to focus on the GM search. Young was the senior vice president in charge of on-field operations and the umpires with MLB. He worked closely with the Rangers on baseball issues related to construction of Globe Life Field, which opened this past season. โChris Youngโs background and experiences will be a huge asset to our baseball operations group," Daniels said.
New 76ers president Morey: Embiid, Simmons can work together
Read full article: New 76ers president Morey: Embiid, Simmons can work togetherPressed on Embiid and Simmons, Morey quipped he was low on the tenure board. โI think they absolutely can work together,โ Morey said, โbut Docโs been here a little longer than me. โWhatever my role needs to be, I accept that role,โ Brand said. โThe goal is not to shoot 3-pointers, the goal is to win,โ Morey said. Or Morey and Rivers, who bring decades of sustained winning to Philly and will demand players do it their way?
UAW union president takes leave of absence as corruption probe expands
Read full article: UAW union president takes leave of absence as corruption probe expandsJones requested the leave of absence following a vote by the executive board, the UAW said Saturday in a statement. I want to do what's best for the members of this great union," Jones said in the statement. Nine people have pleaded guilty in the scandal, including former union officials, the widow of one union official, and employees at Fiat Chrysler who dealt with the union. A top union official, Vance Pearson, was the first active union official to be indicted earlier this year. The deal needs to be ratified by the 55,000 union members at Ford before it can go into effect.
UAW members remain faithful to their negotiators
Read full article: UAW members remain faithful to their negotiatorsUAW strikers say they will continue to hold out until their leaders say a deal with GM is good enough. GM made its most recent offer on Monday, and then the UAW countered that offer on Friday. Regardless, picketers say it's not good enough until their UAW leaders say it is. "Generally, if it's leaked, the corporations put it out there to cause issues between the members and UAW. As for a comment from the UAW on the details of GM's offer, UAW leaders say there has been no official communications about content of offers, and leaking may be attributed to people trying to stir the pot.
United Auto Workers' GM strike reaches day 5, pain is spreading
Read full article: United Auto Workers' GM strike reaches day 5, pain is spreadingJustin Sullivan/Getty Images(CNN) - The United Auto Workers union strike against GM showed no signs of a quick conclusion as its impact on other plants and workers continues to spread. As the strike entered its fifth day, many are laying off workers who build those parts and other supplies for GM. Supplier Nexteer Automotive, which makes steering systems, told the Detroit Free Press that it was forced to temporarily lay off workers due the the GM strike. Nearly 50,000 hourly workers at GM have been on strike since early Monday, and it appears they'll stay out for at least the next few days. The union and company are also split on GM's use of temporary hourly workers, as well as about wages and benefits.