“…manufacturing giant Caterpillar was seeking major concessions during contract negotiations with striking workers, even as it was making billions in profits and giving its CEO a 60 percent pay boost. The New York Times’ Steven Greenhouse added more details today, noting that the company wants to implement a six-year pay …

We like to think of The Verge as the center of all universes, but even the Vox family is much bigger than that. This week, Polygon is hanging out at the Vox New York studio, which gave us a chance to plead / beg / bribe Managing Editor, podcast superstar, …

NFL referees and the NFL have been trying to settle on a new CBA since early June. Now, with the preseason only days away, the notions of replacement referees is becoming a more distinct possibility. On Friday, July 27, Amy K. Nelson sat down with NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith …

Team USA got its gold medal defense underway in London on Sunday with a convincing 98-71 win over France. The American squad continues group play throughout the week, with games upcoming against Tunisia, Lithuania, Nigeria and then Argentina. Ben Golliver breaks down the easy opening win, and then previews the …

Boise State is ranked 24th in SB Nation Studio’s 2012 College Football Countdown. Head Coach Chris Peterson looks to help his team repeat the success of the past few seasons. The quarterback position left open by Kellen Moore will be filled by Joe Southwick. A big game to watch will …

Kansas State is ranked 25th in SB Nation Studio’s College Football Countdown. Quarterback Collin Klein returns and hopes to find reliable weapons in the receiving corp. Kansas State’s biggest challenge comes when Oklahoma State visits in early November. Kansas State will be hard pressed to match their record from last …

Nebraska is ranked 23rd in SB Nation’s 2012 College Football Countdown. Taylor Martinez looks to become the reliable quarterback Nebraska needs for the season. Rex Burkhead comes into the season with huge expectations to power Nebraska’s running game. Nebraska can look to continue defensive success with a number of returning …

Notre Dame is ranked 22nd in SB Nation Studio’s College Football Countdown. Notre Dame goes into the season with a difficult schedule. They are still looking for an answer to their quarterback problem. Without this key part of the offense, they will face major difficulty with their brutal schedule. Linebacker …

Clemson is ranked 21st in SB Nation Studio’s College Football Countdown. Coming off an ACC title in 2011, followed by a embarrassing loss in the Orange Bowl, Clemson wants to come back strong this season. With a few changes in coaching staff, including Brent Venables on the defensive side of …

July 30th, 2012: China and USA each have 17 medals, but China boasts 9 gold medals compared to USA’s 5. Japan comes in third with 11 medals, Italy with 8, France with 7. Check back to SB Nation every day for an up to date medal count for the top …