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While the NFL might not be exactly sure of what to do with players who are involved in domestic violence incidents, at least other sports organizations are watching closely at the fallout and then changing their own guidelines. WWE executive Stephanie McMahon has announced that her organization now has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to issues of abuse or domestic violence. -
NFL May Have to Reinstate Ray Rice in November after Final Appeal Hearing
It looks like Ray Rice could be back in NFL action within just a few short weeks. Rice was suspended indefinitely at the start of the current season by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after that now-infamous elevator security tape was released showing Rice knocking out Janay Palmer with one punch. The general public was outraged to learn Rice was originally punished with just a two-game suspension and Goodell had to act quickly to try and save face, so he threw the proverbial book at Rice. A final appeal hearing is scheduled for mid-November, and it could easily swing in Rice's favor. -
NFL Players Continue Wearing Beats By Dre Headphones on Camera Despite Ban, Official Bose Sponsorship [PHOTOS]
Just last week, the NFL announced its ban on Beats by Dre headphones worn by players on camera, but it looks like their efforts are to no avail. Despite an official sponsorship from Bose, players continue to wear their Beats. -
Minnesota Vikings Adrian Peterson Admits To Smoking Marijuana Before Drug Test, Arrest Expected
As if Adrian Peterson hadn't already been disgraced enough thanks to child abuse charges hanging over his head, the Minnesota Vikings running back admitted before a drug test on Wednesday that he recently smoked a little bit of weed. The NFL player is currently free on $15,000 bond and after failing the test he is fully expected to be re-arrested on a drug charge. Peterson originally appeared in a Texas court this week but wasn't required to enter a plea in his child abuse case, something that came as a surprise. -
The NFL Allegedly Dragged Out, Bungled Their Investigation of Brett Favre Years Ago To Make League Look Better
Thanks in great part to the Ray Rice scandal the NFL has found itself under fire since the very start of the current season. There have been calls from anti-violence groups for NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to step down as the organization scrambles to save face and put the brakes on the kind of scandal that could easily cost several suits their jobs. At the root of the situation is whether or not NFL higher-ups saw that now-infamous elevator video and chose to ignore it and give Rice a slap on the wrist so that he could continue playing. -
NFL Bans Players Wearing Dr. Dre's Beats on Camera after Bose Named Official Headset Brand
After naming Bose its official headset brand, the National Football League has banned all players from wearing Dr. Dre's Beats on camera during all NFL-related broadcasts. -
NFL Bans Beats By Dre Thanks To 'Official' Bose Sponsorship
Beats headphones have become a staple of football broadcasts over the past few years. Several players don them during pre-game warm-ups to listen to their favorite tunes, and images like the one attached to this story are common. -
Facebook Data For NFL Fans' Music Preferences Released; Indianapolis Colts Fans Love Nickelback
Facebook demographics are all the rage these days, especially when it comes to sports-related maps. Facebook demographics are all the rage these days, especially when it comes to sports-related maps. -
ESPN's Suspension of Bill Simmons for Calling Roger Goodell a Liar Actually a Stiffer Penalty Than What NFL's Ray Rice Originally Faced
Bill Simmons is thought to be one of the most respected and influential men in ESPN's coverage of sports. -
Hope Solo Allowed To Continue Playing On U.S. Women's Soccer Team While Awaiting Trial For Domestic Charges As NFL Has Deactivated Male Players For The Same Reason
Last June, Hope Solo was involved in a physical altercation with both her sister and her 17-year old nephew at a party in Washington state. The soccer goalkeeper was charged with 2 counts of domestic violence to which she plead not guilty. A trial is now scheduled to begin on Nov. 4 and if convicted Solo could be facing 6 months in jail. While awaiting trial Solo has been allowed to continue playing for the U.S. Women's team and is expected to start in the CONCACAF championship next month. The fact that Solo has been allowed to play while men facing similar charges in the NFL are being benched has certainly raised some eyebrows because of the double standard that is being presented. -
Minnesota Vikings Co-Owner's Son Entered Pretrial Program After Assaulting His Wife Last Year
Is anyone really surprised to learn that domestic violence chargers exist even behind the scenes in the NFL? Probably not. Just last year the Minnesota Vikings had another issue to try and keep under wraps. The teams' co-owner is David Mandelbaum, a real-estate mogul by day who has a son named Michael Mandelbaum, an attorney. Apparently just last year Michael was in the midst of a rough divorce from his wife, Debra Mandelbaum, when things got heated and she fell down a flight of stairs. After regaining consciousness, Debra told paramedics that a physical scuffle led to her tumble. -
Roger Goodell Admits That He Screwed Up As NFL's Commissioner During Press Conference That Even His Own Players Are Shredding
Believe it or not, the NFL's new season is only three weeks in and already the organization has grabbed at least a year's worth of negative publicity — maybe more. At first the commissioner, Roger Goodell was once standing behind the NFL and how it handled situations but by early this week he was nowhere to be found. Fans and casual followers alike have been calling for Goodell to step down in light of five different cases of domestic violence involving NFL players. While Goodell maintains that he's not going anywhere, he did finally emerge for a press conference this afternoon.
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