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The Facts:
Following up on the ongoing labor story. ... According to ESPN's John Clayton, NFL owners have been told by the league to be prepared to vote on the new CBA between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. eastern time this afternoon. Reported by FootballDiehards.com

Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Assuming the report is correct, it comes as no real surprise. The news comes on the heels of reporting indicating that NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith has advised all 32 player reps to be ready to take part in a conference call later tonight. ... According to New York Times staffer Judy Battista, the owners will "vote and hope" today -- essentially handing off to players and saying "here's the deal." As Battista suggested: "Ton of pressure on players. ..." Stay tuned. We'll continue to follow up as further news dribbles out of Atlanta, where the owners are meeting, and NFLPA headquarters in Washington D.C.

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Owners Have Resolution To Vote In Hand
Goodell, Smith Working Out Details; Owners Vote Delayed
Irsay Not Worried About Peyton Manning's Neck
Progress Being Made; Recertification Still An Issue; Owners To Vote Soon
Report: Kolb, Fitzgerald Worked Together In Private Session
Brandon Lloyd Talks Orton, Tebow
Willis McGahee Unsure About His Future In Baltimore
Former Colts OC Moore To Serve As Consultant For Jets
Smith Says Recertification Is A Serious Decision
Report: Owners Preparing To Vote On CBA Later This Afternoon
DeMaurice Smith Informs Player Reps To Be Available For Conference Call
Goodell, Smith In Contact; Continue To Work On Remaining Issues
Arthur Blank Optimistic Deal Will Get Done Today
Attorney's Claim Cedric Benson Being Extorted
Owners Meeting Begin; Still Not Clear If They Will Vote Ahead Of NFLPA
Reasons For Optimism That Labor Resolution Could Still Come Today
Steve Breaston Discusses Health, Future Possibilities
Owners Frustrated By Players Decision Not To Vote