Mediator Says Nfl, Union Make 'some Progress'

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The NFL and the players' union have made "some progress" over seven consecutive days of face-to-face meetings, "but very strong differences remain," and negotiations will resume next week, the federal mediator overseeing the talks said Thursday....

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