Ryan Clutterbuck

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Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark watches before the WNBA All-Star basketball game, July 19, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

‘Pay us what you owe us:’ What the WNBA’s collective bargaining talks reveal about negotiation psychology

The current negotiations for a new collective agreement between the WNBA and its players shows there is increasing frustration with how the process is unfolding.
Toronto Blue Jays first base Vladimir Guerrero Jr. returns to the dugout during a game against the Baltimore Orioles in Toronto on March 30, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s record‑breaking contract with the Toronto Blue Jays is a win‑win deal for both sides

This contract offers future sport managers and negotiators from across disciplines several reminders to reflect on and incorporate into future deals.
Toronto Maple Leafs’ Mitch Marner celebrates his goal against the Florida Panthers with teammates Auston Matthews and John Tavares during first period NHL hockey action in Sunrise, Fla. on April 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

The Toronto Maple Leafs should not play hardball with its Core Four players

The Toronto Maple Leafs have important decisions to make this offseason. One of them should be to keep their word.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson looks to pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, on Dec. 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Lamar Jackson is the NFL’s MVP. He’s also the NFL’s most valuable negotiator

Despite being without a long-term contract extension and representation, Lamar Jackson was able to advocate and negotiate the most lucrative contract in the history of the NFL. Here’s how.

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