from the LA times:
The players' request for an injunction to lift the NFL lockout was granted by U.S. District Court Judge Susan Nelson on Monday.
The decision is seen an early victory for the players in their fight for a new collective bargaining agreement, though the NFL owners will appeal Monday's ruling to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
The league issued the following statement:
"We will promptly seek a stay from Judge Nelson pending an expedited appeal to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. We believe that federal law bars injunctions in labor disputes. We are confident that the Eighth Circuit will agree. But we also believe that this dispute will inevitably end with a collective bargaining agreement, which would be in the best interests of players, clubs and fans. We can reach a fair agreement only if we continue negotiations toward that goal."
The lockout could be reinstituted in the coming weeks or months if the Eighth Circuit rules in its favor.
Reports indicate that the players are not actually allowed to train at their facilities yet. This is incredibly bizarre, don't you think?
