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Goodell salutes Tretter as NFLPA chief, signaling a push for an expanded season
sports24 days ago

Goodell salutes Tretter as NFLPA chief, signaling a push for an expanded season

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell congratulated JC Tretter on his election as NFLPA executive director, praising his leadership and history with the league. The NFL says it will build on its relationship with the NFLPA to advance player health and safety and grow the game globally, with talks of expanding the regular season (potentially to 18 games) and adding international games as part of a new collective bargaining agreement targeted by 2027.

New VA rule ties disability ratings to medication effects, sparking veteran concern
policy1 month ago

New VA rule ties disability ratings to medication effects, sparking veteran concern

The VA issued a Federal Register rule allowing disability ratings to reflect improvements from medications or treatments, potentially lowering ratings during reevaluation even when the underlying disability remains. Veterans groups warn this could reduce benefits and deter care, especially for PTSD and toxic-exposure conditions, while VA officials say the rule formalizes a longstanding practice and won’t affect current ratings. The rule has drawn widespread backlash and thousands of public comments as questions about implementation and legal implications remain unresolved.

Patriots Face Mile-High Test With Stidham at QB
sports2 months ago

Patriots Face Mile-High Test With Stidham at QB

Denver hosts New England as Bo Nix is out 4–6 months and Jarrett Stidham will start; Patriots coach Mike Vrabel says they’ll handle Mile High with their standard altitude prep—travel early and stay conditioned. Safety Craig Woodson notes the team is 8-0 on the road and won’t alter their approach, while Broncos fans brace for a tougher road outing and some observers wonder if New England’s confidence is justified.