Al Neal

Al Neal
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Al Neal is an award-winning columnist at Grandstand Central writing on politics, labor relations, and the general rabble-rousing in professional sports. He spent a decade working in the trade union movement with various locals across the country and currently serves as Dir. of Education and Advocacy for the St. Louis Workers’ Education Society.
#forthegame women's hockey

Is #ForTheGame the best approach for women’s hockey?

We asked players, management and industry insiders to weigh-in on the player boycott.
pro women's hockey players union

Pro Women’s Hockey Players Announce New Union

The One Big Union fighting for equity and justice for all professional women's hockey players.
maternity leave athletes

Maternity Leave For Athletes, Explained

Why maternity leave is such an essential benefit for female athletes, like the women's hockey players threatening to play anywhere but North America.
CUBA

¿Beisbol y Cuba Libre?

The Trump administration canceled a deal allowing Cuban baseball players to sign with MLBforcing players to risk their lives to follow their dreams.
US Olympic Athletes Look to Start a Union

U.S. Olympic Athletes Set Sights on Organizing a Union

United States Olympians are upping their unionization efforts in wake of the USA Gymnastics sexual assault scandal.
Colin Kaepernick's Collusion Case

Breaking Down Colin Kaepernick’s Collusion Case Against the NFL

With Colin Kaepernick's surprising settlement with the NFL, we're taking an in-depth look into his case.
Mountain Climbing

Step Outside and Climb a Mountain

We all crave outdoor adventures and trips to far away lands, but what does it mean to us? And what does it mean to others?
MLBPA Tony Clark

MLB Picking a Fight MLBPA’s Tony Clark is Ready to Finish

Both the MLBPA and NHLPA are in positions to leverage their power prior to CBA negotiations with preemptive player strikes. But will they?

Eric Reid Puts the NFL (and NFLPA) on Notice

The NFL comes out in support of social justice issues amid questionable investigation results, outstanding grievances, and lawsuits. Off the diamond, and no matter how you spin it, baseball is going to war.

The NFL Needs to Answer for the Fournette Situation

Recent moves by the NFL are leaving us with many unanswered questions and concerns. Plus, big developments for pro athletes across the board.