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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league still reviewing latest claims against Deshaun Watson
Read full article: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league still reviewing latest claims against Deshaun WatsonNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league is still reviewing the latest claims of sexual assault and battery against Deshaun Watson.
Holding a Super Bowl outside the US is a possibility, NFL Commissioner Goodell says
Read full article: Holding a Super Bowl outside the US is a possibility, NFL Commissioner Goodell saysThe NFL’s aggressive international growth plan could include holding a Super Bowl outside the United States for the first time.
Ex-NFL Media journalist says he’s reached a settlement with the league on discrimination lawsuit
Read full article: Ex-NFL Media journalist says he’s reached a settlement with the league on discrimination lawsuitA former NFL Media journalist announced that he’s reached a settlement with the NFL to resolve a lawsuit in which he accused the league of refusing to address long-standing institutional discrimination while also alleging his contract was not renewed because he repeatedly voiced concerns regarding equity and racial injustice.
Former Raiders coach Jon Gruden asking full Nevada Supreme Court to reconsider NFL emails lawsuit
Read full article: Former Raiders coach Jon Gruden asking full Nevada Supreme Court to reconsider NFL emails lawsuitJon Gruden is asking the entire Nevada Supreme Court to reconsider a decision by a three-justice panel to throw out a lawsuit he filed against the NFL over emails leaked to the media before he resigned as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021.
NFL is liable for $4,707,259,944.64 in 'Sunday Ticket' case
Read full article: NFL is liable for $4,707,259,944.64 in 'Sunday Ticket' caseThe damages a federal jury has ordered the NFL to pay for violating antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service is $4,707,259,944.64.
Former Raiders coach Jon Gruden loses bid for state high court reconsideration in NFL emails lawsuit
Read full article: Former Raiders coach Jon Gruden loses bid for state high court reconsideration in NFL emails lawsuitFormer NFL coach Jon Gruden has lost a bid for three Nevada Supreme Court justices to reconsider whether a lawsuit he filed against the NFL after he resigned from the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021 should be heard in courts or in private arbitration.
There are 4.8 billion reasons why other leagues are watching the fallout from 'Sunday Ticket' case
Read full article: There are 4.8 billion reasons why other leagues are watching the fallout from 'Sunday Ticket' caseSports leagues have 4.8 billion reasons to review how they distribute out-of-market broadcasts after the judgement against the NFL in the “Sunday Ticket” case in U.S. District Court.
Jury orders NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in 'Sunday Ticket' case for violating antitrust laws
Read full article: Jury orders NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in 'Sunday Ticket' case for violating antitrust lawsA jury in U.S. District Court ordered the NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in damages Thursday after ruling that the league violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service.
Jury begins deliberations in class-action lawsuit against NFL by 'Sunday Ticket' subscribers
Read full article: Jury begins deliberations in class-action lawsuit against NFL by 'Sunday Ticket' subscribersThe jury began deliberations Wednesday in a class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers claiming the NFL broke antitrust law.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell defends 'Sunday Ticket' package as a premium product
Read full article: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell defends 'Sunday Ticket' package as a premium productNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell reiterated during testimony in federal court Monday that the league’s “Sunday Ticket” package, the subject of a class-action lawsuit, is a premium product while also defending the league’s broadcast model.
Roger Goodell envisions more overseas games, more streaming and more cities hosting the NFL draft
Read full article: Roger Goodell envisions more overseas games, more streaming and more cities hosting the NFL draftNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he thinks the league will dramatically increase its number of international games in the next decade.
Quarterbacks Williams, Daniels, Maye, Penix, McCarthy and Nix selected in top 12 of NFL draft
Read full article: Quarterbacks Williams, Daniels, Maye, Penix, McCarthy and Nix selected in top 12 of NFL draftCaleb Williams is heading to the Windy City, aiming to become the franchise quarterback Chicago has sought for decades.
For years, a Michigan company has been the top pick to quickly personalize draftees' new NFL jerseys
Read full article: For years, a Michigan company has been the top pick to quickly personalize draftees' new NFL jerseysEmployees of the company tasked with rapidly personalizing jerseys for each first-round NFL draft pick as they are announced don’t need to travel very far for this year’s player selections in Detroit.
Lions finally giving fans, including Eminem, chance to cheer for a winner after decades of futility
Read full article: Lions finally giving fans, including Eminem, chance to cheer for a winner after decades of futilityEminem stood alongside Pro Football Hall of Famers Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson before the Detroit Lions hosted a playoff game for the first time in three decades, soaking up an electric atmosphere at Ford Field.
Houston Texans claim safety Kareem Jackson off waivers from Broncos, who had hoped to re-sign him
Read full article: Houston Texans claim safety Kareem Jackson off waivers from Broncos, who had hoped to re-sign himThe Houston Texans have claimed hard-hitting but oft-suspended safety Kareem Jackson off waivers from the Denver Broncos.
Analysis: Jackson says he hasn't learned his lesson from illegal hits because NFL isn't a good tutor
Read full article: Analysis: Jackson says he hasn't learned his lesson from illegal hits because NFL isn't a good tutorIf you think suspended safety Kareem Jackson has learned his lesson from illegal hits after drawing five fines, two ejections and six games' worth of suspensions, think again.
Roger Goodell says football will become a global sport in a decade
Read full article: Roger Goodell says football will become a global sport in a decadeNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he sees football becoming a global sport within the next decade and that his league is at the forefront of that effort.
Suspended Broncos safety Kareem Jackson says he's meeting with NFL commissioner on Wednesday
Read full article: Suspended Broncos safety Kareem Jackson says he's meeting with NFL commissioner on WednesdaySuspended safety Kareem Jackson of the Denver Broncos says he's flying to New York on Wednesday to meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to discuss his latest suspension and what he calls the league's uneven enforcement of its player safety rules.
Berlin in the mix to host NFL game as league eyes future in Germany
Read full article: Berlin in the mix to host NFL game as league eyes future in GermanyNFL commissioner Roger Goodell says Berlin has shown “a lot of interest” in hosting a game as the league plans to extend its agreement to play in Germany beyond 2025.
NFL revises gambling policy, reinstates Detroit's Jameson Williams and 2 other suspended players
Read full article: NFL revises gambling policy, reinstates Detroit's Jameson Williams and 2 other suspended playersThe NFL has revised its gambling policy and is reinstating three players who previously received longer suspensions.
Ex-NFL Media journalist sues the league, alleging long-standing institutional discrimination
Read full article: Ex-NFL Media journalist sues the league, alleging long-standing institutional discriminationA former NFL Media journalist is accusing the league of refusing to address what he calls long-standing institutional discrimination and says his contract was not renewed because he repeatedly voiced concerns regarding equity and racial injustice.
Deshaun Watson moving forward heading into his first full season since his suspension
Read full article: Deshaun Watson moving forward heading into his first full season since his suspensionOne year after the NFL vigorously tried to suspend Deshaun Watson a minimum of one season for alleged sexual misconduct before settling on 11 games, the three-time Pro Bowl quarterback is moving forward.
NFL response to congresswoman includes call for more federal attention to illegal gambling
Read full article: NFL response to congresswoman includes call for more federal attention to illegal gamblingThe NFL has responded to a Nevada congresswoman’s inquiries about the league’s gambling policies with a detailed letter that includes a call for lawmakers and law enforcement to pay additional attention to illegal gambling and put more resources toward combating it.
Saints' Kamara suspended for 3 games, apologizes for role in 2022 fight, thanks Goodell for meeting
Read full article: Saints' Kamara suspended for 3 games, apologizes for role in 2022 fight, thanks Goodell for meetingNew Orleans Saints star running back Alvin Kamara and Indianapolis Colts defensive back Chris Lammons each have been suspended for three regular-season games by the NFL because of their involvement in a February 2022 fight in Las Vegas.
Jim Brown remembered as "man among men" during tribute to Browns late Hall of Fame running back
Read full article: Jim Brown remembered as "man among men" during tribute to Browns late Hall of Fame running backJim Brown's extraordinary life was celebrated in a moving tribute just a short walk from the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Judge says she won't change ruling letting NFL coach's racial discrimination claims proceed to trial
Read full article: Judge says she won't change ruling letting NFL coach's racial discrimination claims proceed to trialA federal judge says she's not changing her decision to let NFL Coach Brian Flores put the league on trial over claims that he and other Black coaches face discrimination.
NFL owners unanimously OK the Commanders sale to Josh Harris; Dan Snyder fined $60M on the way out
Read full article: NFL owners unanimously OK the Commanders sale to Josh Harris; Dan Snyder fined $60M on the way outNFL owners have unanimously approved the sale of the Washington Commanders from Dan Snyder to a group led by Josh Harris.
Norma Hunt, wife of late Chiefs founder and only woman to attend every Super Bowl, dies at 85
Read full article: Norma Hunt, wife of late Chiefs founder and only woman to attend every Super Bowl, dies at 85Norma Hunt, the second wife of the late Kansas City Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt and the only woman to attend every Super Bowl, has died.
NFL, Goodell close to finalizing 3-year contract extension; new deal would end in 2027
Read full article: NFL, Goodell close to finalizing 3-year contract extension; new deal would end in 2027Commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL have agreed on the framework of a three-year contract extension that will keep him in place until 2027.
NFL, other leagues balancing betting revenue, game integrity
Read full article: NFL, other leagues balancing betting revenue, game integrityThe NFL and other sports leagues spent many years staying as far away as they could from sports betting because they said it was necessary to protect the integrity of their games.
NFL hits highs in diverse executives, lacks in head coaches
Read full article: NFL hits highs in diverse executives, lacks in head coachesThe NFL took another step at the owners meetings to increase diversity throughout the league while continuing to face criticism and a lawsuit for lack of representation among head coaches.
NFL coach Brian Flores' discrimination case going to court
Read full article: NFL coach Brian Flores' discrimination case going to courtA federal judge says NFL Coach Brian Flores can let a jury decide the merits of his discrimination claims against the league, the Denver Broncos, the New York Giants and the Houston Texans.
NFL owners approve playoff plan after Bills-Bengals canceled
Read full article: NFL owners approve playoff plan after Bills-Bengals canceledNFL owners have approved a resolution that could lead to a neutral site for the AFC championship in response to the cancellation of Monday night’s Bills-Bengals game after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field.
ESPN carefully navigated coverage of Hamlin collapse
Read full article: ESPN carefully navigated coverage of Hamlin collapseESPN initially showed a replay a couple of times of Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsing to the turf during the first quarter of Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals before going to a commercial.
NC Central beats Jackson State in Deion Sanders' final game
Read full article: NC Central beats Jackson State in Deion Sanders' final gameQuarterback Davius Richard ran for 97 yards and two touchdowns, including a 1-yard scoring plunge in overtime, and North Carolina Central beat Jackson State 41-34 in the Celebration Bowl.
Colts' Irsay isn't ready to oust Snyder, wants discussion
Read full article: Colts' Irsay isn't ready to oust Snyder, wants discussionIndianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay says he isn’t ready to oust Daniel Snyder as owner of the Washington Commanders and wants to discuss the possibility with other NFL owners.
Commanders settle with Md. over season-ticket holders' money
Read full article: Commanders settle with Md. over season-ticket holders' moneyThe Washington Commanders have agreed to return security deposits to former season ticket holders and pay a $250,000 penalty in a settlement with the state of Maryland.
DC AG files civil suit vs. Commanders, Snyder, NFL, Goodell
Read full article: DC AG files civil suit vs. Commanders, Snyder, NFL, GoodellThe District of Columbia attorney general’s office has filed a civil consumer protection lawsuit against the Washington Commanders, owner Dan Snyder, the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell.
Goodell: Suspended QB Watson meeting settlement requirements
Read full article: Goodell: Suspended QB Watson meeting settlement requirementsNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said suspended Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has met the requirements of his settlement with the league to this point after being accused of sexual misconduct by two dozen women.
NFL owners unlikely to vote on Dan Snyder, roughing calls
Read full article: NFL owners unlikely to vote on Dan Snyder, roughing callsThere isn’t expected to be any significant news related to concussions, roughing-the-passer penalties or Washington owner Dan Snyder when NFL owners meet in New York on Tuesday.
AP sources: No plan to vote on Commanders owner Dan Snyder
Read full article: AP sources: No plan to vote on Commanders owner Dan SnyderThree people with knowledge of the agenda tell The Associated Press there is no plan to vote on Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder’s status next week at the NFL owners' meetings in New York.
Giants spoil Packers international debut with 27-22 win
Read full article: Giants spoil Packers international debut with 27-22 winSaquon Barkley took a direct snap and ran for a 2-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter to cap the New York Giants’ 27-22 comeback victory over the Packers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, spoiling Green Bay’s international debut.
NFL's concussion protocol modified after Tagovailoa review
Read full article: NFL's concussion protocol modified after Tagovailoa reviewThe NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed to make changes to the league’s concussion protocol following a joint investigation into the procedures after Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered what was described as a back injury against the Buffalo Bills last month.
Goodell: NFL to make 'change or two' to concussion protocol
Read full article: Goodell: NFL to make 'change or two' to concussion protocolNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is prepared "to make a change or two” to its concussion protocol amid questions about the handling of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s recent injuries.
Chiefs rally past Chargers 27-24 in early AFC West showdown
Read full article: Chiefs rally past Chargers 27-24 in early AFC West showdownPatrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes, rookie Jaylen Watson returned an interception 99 yards for the go-ahead fourth-quarter score, and the Kansas City Chiefs held on to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27-24.
NBA considered suspending Sarver for more than 1 year
Read full article: NBA considered suspending Sarver for more than 1 yearNBA Commissioner Adam Silver says Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver was likely spared even stronger sanctioning by the NBA for his racist, misogynistic and hostile words and actions because of one key conclusion by investigators.
Lawyers bash Goodell-led arbitration in NFL racial bias suit
Read full article: Lawyers bash Goodell-led arbitration in NFL racial bias suitLawyers for three Black NFL coaches alleging racial bias by the league took aim directly at Commissioner Roger Goodell in their latest arguments against arbitrating a dispute they say belongs before a jury.
Bills' investigation of Araiza didn't include alleged victim
Read full article: Bills' investigation of Araiza didn't include alleged victimThe attorney for a California teenager who has accused a Buffalo Bills rookie and two of his former college teammates of gang rape says the NFL team has not contacted him despite saying it had conducted a “thorough investigation.”.
Single lawsuit last remaining legal issue for Deshaun Watson
Read full article: Single lawsuit last remaining legal issue for Deshaun WatsonThe only remaining legal issue still pending for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is one unsettled lawsuit now that he and the NFL have agreed on an 11-game suspension and a $5 million fine as part of a settlement related to sexual misconduct allegations.
Notable suspensions under NFL’s personal conduct policy
Read full article: Notable suspensions under NFL’s personal conduct policyCleveland quarterback Deshaun Watson was suspended for 11 games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy following accusations of sexual misconduct made against him by two dozen women in Texas when he played for Houston.
AP sources: Talks on possible Watson settlement progress
Read full article: AP sources: Talks on possible Watson settlement progressTwo people familiar with the negotiations tell the AP that talks between the NFL and NFL Players Association on a discipline settlement for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson have progressed.
Browns' Watson apologizes 'to all the women I have impacted'
Read full article: Browns' Watson apologizes 'to all the women I have impacted'Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has apologized “to all the women I have impacted” after he was accused of sexual misconduct during massage therapy sessions in Texas.
AP source: Watson willing to accept 8-game suspension, fine
Read full article: AP source: Watson willing to accept 8-game suspension, fineA person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson would accept an eight-game suspension and $5 million fine to avoid missing the entire season.
Goodell: NFL appeal of Watson suspension 'right thing to do'
Read full article: Goodell: NFL appeal of Watson suspension 'right thing to do'NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he feels the league needed to keep pushing for a year-long suspension for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson because of his “egregious” and “predatory behavior” toward women.
Attorney urges Goodell to 'do the right thing' on Watson
Read full article: Attorney urges Goodell to 'do the right thing' on WatsonA lawyer representing two dozen women who have accused Deshaun Watson of sexual assault or harassment says NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has a chance to “do the right thing” now that the league has appealed a six-game suspension for the quarterback.
Judge shortens road to decide NFL racial discrimination suit
Read full article: Judge shortens road to decide NFL racial discrimination suitA judge has made it likely she'll rule in weeks rather than months whether NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell gets to decide the merits of racial discrimination claims made by Black coaches against the league and its teams.
NFL appeals 6-game suspension for Browns' Deshaun Watson
Read full article: NFL appeals 6-game suspension for Browns' Deshaun WatsonA person familiar with the filing told The Associated Press that the NFL is seeking an indefinite suspension of at least one year plus a fine in appealing a disciplinary officer’s decision to suspend Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson for six games for violating the league’s personal conduct policy.
NFL suspends Dolphins owner Ross and takes away draft picks for tampering with Brady, Payton
Read full article: NFL suspends Dolphins owner Ross and takes away draft picks for tampering with Brady, PaytonThe NFL has suspended Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and fined him $1.5 million for tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton following a six-month investigation stemming from Brian Flores’ racial discrimination lawsuit against the league.