June 3rd Set For NFL Lockout Hearing

The lockout continues to chug along. Just when things seemed to be concluding - they don't. Now comes word that June 3rd could get us closer to the end of the lockout.

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"The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis announced the schedule Tuesday. The court set a June 3 hearing, with 30 minutes of oral argument for each side before Judges Duane Benton, Kermit Bye and Steven Colloton."

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And according to Adam Schefter...

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"Rulings on expedited appeals typically come 30-45 days after, so it looks like we'll be into July before sides get legal ruling they want."

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It's gonna be an interesting season folks. Teams scrabbling in late summer for players, practice and chemistry will make for a different, maybe even more competitive season.