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Owners say Rice probe will be independent, and they won’t direct outside investigator
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The two NFL owners overseeing the investigation into how the league pursued and handled evidence in the Ray Rice domestic violence case pledged Thursday to make the findings of the probe public, and said their goal was “to get the truth.”
Tim Tebow joining ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’ as contributor for motivational segment
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Tim Tebow is taking the field for “Good Morning America.”
16 female senators urge NFL to adopt zero-tolerance policy on domestic violence
WASHINGTON – Sixteen female senators from both parties called on the National Football League Thursday to adopt a zero-tolerance policy on domestic violence.
Amid rising criticism, NFL to investigate its handling of Rice case
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NFL called in a former FBI director to examine how it pursued and handled evidence in the Ray Rice domestic violence case as pressure increased for the league to be more transparent about its original investigation.
NFL: Former FBI director will conduct probe into how league handled evidence in Ray Rice case
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NFL says former FBI director Robert S. Mueller III will conduct a probe into how the NFL handled evidence as it investigated domestic violence claims against former Ravens running back Ray Rice.
Panthers’ Hardy, 49ers’ McDonald playing while NFL reviews their domestic violence cases
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Carolina Panthers Pro Bowl defensive end Greg Hardy has been convicted on two counts of domestic violence and is still playing. Ray McDonald of the San Francisco 49ers also remains active while he is being investigated for abuse allegations.
Lions QB Glenn downplays his resumed rescuer role with Lulay out again
SURREY, B.C. – Kevin Glenn does not buy into the notion that the B.C. Lions are Travis Lulay’s team.
Riders QB Sunseri a lot busier these days after Durant’s season-ending injury
REGINA – Tino Sunseri has a lot more homework to do these days.
Floyd Mayweather says NFL should have kept 2-game penalty for Ray Rice
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Floyd Mayweather Jr. says he believes the NFL should have stuck with its original discipline of Ray Rice, saying the league was overly influenced by new video showing Rice knocking out his then-fiancee in an Atlantic City casino elevator.
As questions arise about Rice inquiry, Goodell says no one at NFL saw video until this week
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – As questions arose about how the NFL investigated domestic violence allegations against Ray Rice, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday the league asked for, but was not given, video showing the ex-Ravens running back punching his then-fiancee on an elevator.
AP Source: Pegulas bid $1.4B for Buffalo Bills, highest price for franchise in NFL history
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Buffalo Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula took a highly aggressive approach by bidding an NFL-record $1.4 billion to get the Buffalo Bills and keep them in western New York.
Goodell tells CBS he won’t rule out Ray Rice return after suspension, league didn’t have video
NEW YORK, N.Y. – NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell did not rule out the possibility of former Ravens running back Ray Rice returning to play in the league after serving a suspension for domestic violence.
NBC flattens its competition with the return of pro football
NEW YORK, N.Y. – NBC is certainly ready for some football, given how the NFL’s return enabled the network to flatten its competition last week.
Ray Rice’s wife calls punishment ‘horrific,’ says video makes them relive regrettable moment
Ray Rice’s wife says taking away football from her husband is horrific and making the couple relive a moment they regret is a “horrible thing.”
Lions quarterback Lulay hopes season isn’t over after injuring shoulder again
SURREY, B.C. – Travis Lulay isn’t giving up on the CFL season just yet.