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PepsiCo CEO criticizes NFL handling of domestic violence, backs Goodell as ‘man of integrity’
NEW YORK, N.Y. – PepsiCo Inc.’s CEO Indra Nooyi has made a double-edged statement on the NFL’s problems handling domestic violence, calling some players’ behaviour “repugnant” but saying that Commissioner Roger Goodell is “a man of integrity.”
Panthers remove DE Greg Hardy from active roster until domestic violence case is resolved
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Panthers finally made a decision on Greg Hardy: the Pro Bowl defensive end will not play anymore games for Carolina until his domestic violence case is resolved.
Florida State benches QB Jameis Winston for 1st half of Clemson game after lewd comments
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Jameis Winston will be a spectator in the first half of Florida State’s showdown against Clemson Saturday after making “offensive and vulgar” comments about women — the latest embarrassment in a growing list of poor decisions off the field.
Vikings ‘made a mistake’ with Peterson decision, put star on leave with abuse case pending
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson was declared out, back in, then out again as he faces a felony child-abuse charge in Texas.
NFL, union agree to changes to performance-enhancing drug policy; 3 players can return
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NFL finally will have HGH testing, perhaps as early as the end of this month.
Return of starting quarterback Zach Collaros has given Ticats a nice spark
What a difference the return of Zach Collaros has made for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Nike suspends sponsorship of Vikings RB Adrian Peterson after child abuse allegations
BEAVERTON, Ore. – Nike has suspended its sponsorship deal with Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson following child abuse allegations.
NFL Players Association appeals Ray Rice’s indefinite suspension
BALTIMORE – The NFL players’ union appealed Ray Rice’s indefinite suspension Tuesday night.
Vikings place Peterson on exempt list, must stay away from team while legal process unfolds
MINNEAPOLIS – After a day of public pressure from angry fans and concerned sponsors, the Minnesota Vikings have reversed course and placed star running back Adrian Peterson on the exempt-commissioner’s permission list, a move that will require him to stay away from the team while he addresses child abuse charges in Texas.
Child abuse charge puts previously popular Adrian Peterson at centre of criticism
MINNEAPOLIS – For as long as he’s been in the NFL, Adrian Peterson has been one of the most popular and most marketable stars in the league, an approachable superstar with the kind of inspirational comeback story that made him an endorser’s dream.
Nielsen says first episode of PBS series ‘Roosevelts’ seen by 9 million
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Once again millions of television viewers are transporting themselves to another century under the guidance of Ken Burns.
CBS permanently pulls Rihanna song out of NFL telecast
NEW YORK, N.Y. – CBS and Rihanna are splitting up after more fallout from the Ray Rice incident.
Diversion program that accepted Rice rare for those charged with domestic violence assaults
TRENTON, N.J. – The offender-rehabilitation program former Baltimore Raven Ray Rice was allowed into after knocking his fiancee unconscious in an Atlantic City elevator is rarely used in domestic assault cases — but whether that means he got special treatment because of his stardom remains up in the air, depending on whom you ask.
Monday’s Scoreboard
Monday’s Games
Nick Foles directs Philadelphia Eagles to another comeback win, 30-27 over Indianapolis Colts
INDIANAPOLIS – Nick Foles threw a tying touchdown pass with 3:25 to go, and then set up Cody Parkey for the winning 36-yard field goal as time expired, lifting Philadelphia to a 30-27 win at Indianapolis on Monday night.