Today in labor history: Earl Lloyd became the first black player in NBA
Born in Virginia, Lloyd attended West Virginia state. He was selected in the 9th round NBA draft.
Today in Latino history: First Latino to appear in World Series
Luque played in both all white, Negro League, and integrated teams in the U.S. and Cuba.
What do casinos and martial arts have in common?
The proxy war between the union and the UFC has brought the labor battle to national attention.
James Dolan, the Knicks, and the Cablevision 99
James Dolan, the owner of the New York Knicks, has often faced criticism for his front office decision making and the team's lack of on-court success.
Largest union sportsman’s event in Ohio highlights conservation project
The Pipefitter's Hall was packed, over 500 folks filing in for what was the eighth in a series of Union Sportsmen's Alliance public events.
Today in labor history: Jackie Robinson inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
Robinson was the first African American to play major league baseball
NHL lockout is major labor struggle
This is the fourth sports lockout within the last two years. It is the third lockout and fourth labor stoppage for NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman.
Today in Labor History: Football strike ends
On this day in 1982, the National Football League Association ended a strike that lasted 57 days.
NFL players to owners: End lockout of refs
Citing the threat to the players' health and safety the NFL Players Association formally asked league owners to end the NFL's lockout of the regular referees.
Today in labor history: Football players begin two-day strike
The strike was ultimately a victory, earning a further $11 million in pensions and benefits.
