Joe Kapp’s Lawsuit Paved the Way for N.F.L. Free Agency

Joe Kapp’s Lawsuit Paved the Way for N.F.L. Free Agency

The Vikings and Patriots quarterback successfully challenged pro football’s standard contracts in the 1970s, setting a legal precedent that the players’ union used to win later court battles.
Attorney General James and Bonta to Investigate the NFL’s Treatment of Women

Attorney General James and Bonta to Investigate the NFL’s Treatment of Women

Letitia James of New York and Rob Bonta of California opened a joint investigation of the league a year after The Times reported female workers’ claims of workplace discrimination and pay inequity.