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No Miley Cyrus twerking means MTV Video Music Awards ratings down, but tweets top 12 million
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Without Miley Cyrus’ twerking to get tongues wagging, ratings for MTV’s annual Video Music Awards took a tumble.
Fox News hosts’ banter about Ray Rice video draws fire; ‘Fox & Friends’ to address remarks
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Banter by two Fox News Channel hosts about video showing football player Ray Rice hitting his future wife has come under fire.
Ravens cut Ray Rice after release of video showing he hit fiancee in casino elevator
BALTIMORE – Ray Rice was let go by the Baltimore Ravens on Monday and suspended indefinitely by the NFL after a video was released showing the running back striking his then-fiancee in February.
NFL star cut after release of video showing he hit fiancee in casino elevator
BALTIMORE – NFL star Ray Rice was let go by the Baltimore Ravens football team on Monday and suspended indefinitely by America’s most popular sports league after a video was released showing the running back striking his then-fiancee in February.
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.
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.”
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.
CBS drops song featuring Rihanna from football broadcast in wake of Rice video controversy
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The debut of CBS’ “Thursday Night Football” broadcast was revised because of controversy surrounding the video of Ray Rice knocking his then-fiancee unconscious, CBS Sports Chairman Sean McManus said.
TV networks largely shelving to disturbing video involving football player Ray Rice
NEW YORK, N.Y. – At least six television networks said Thursday they plan to stop or minimize airings of video showing Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice striking his then-fiancee and knocking her unconscious, footage that has called into question how the NFL disciplines players involved in domestic violence.
Networks air Rice video after its executives say they’re cutting back
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Television executives say they want minimize replays of the video showing NFL player Ray Rice knocking out his then-fiancee with a punch. In practice, it’s harder to resist.
Law enforcement official says he sent video to attention of NFL security chief Jeffrey Miller
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – The video of Ray Rice punching his fiancee inside a casino elevator was sent to NFL headquarters to the attention of league security chief Jeffrey Miller in April, a law enforcement official says.
‘Madden NFL 15’ video game Skills Trainer raises the tutorial bar
TORONTO – As you approach the line of scrimmage, you see the two safeties deep. The two cornerbacks are playing five yards deep, part of a five-man defensive zone in front of the safeties.
Federal court allows NFL players’ lawsuit against video-game maker EA Sports to move forward
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal appeals court gave the green light Tuesday to a lawsuit by former NFL players against video-game maker Electronic Arts over the use of their avatars in the company’s Madden NFL series.
Investigator: No evidence NFL saw video, but league should have sought more info in Rice case
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The long-awaited Mueller report was released Thursday with no unexpected findings: the NFL initially botched the Ray Rice case and had a weak domestic abuse policy, but investigators found no evidence league officials saw tape of Rice hitting his fiancee before it was released.
Packers rally to beat Cowboys 26-21, head to Seattle for NFC title game; video reversal key
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Hobbled but happy, Aaron Rodgers might have felt a bit lucky, too.
NFL, YouTube partner to post official clips and other programming to popular video site
Searching for Super Bowl highlights next week after the big game?
Eskimos confident offence will be much improved against Blue Bombers
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Eskimos are confident their offence will have a whole new look when they face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Commonwealth Stadium on Friday.
Saints star QB Drew Brees signs historic deal and says he’s eager to rejoin teammates at camp
METAIRIE, La. – Drew Brees has passed his physical and signed his historic $100 million, five-year contract with the New Orleans Saints.
Toronto Argonauts add kicker Swayze, veteran defensive back Boulay
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Swayze Waters quickly set the record straight.
Seahawks’ running back Marshawn Lynch arrested in California for investigation of DUI
OAKLAND, Calif. – Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch was arrested over the weekend in the Oakland area for investigation of DUI, the California Highway Patrol confirmed late Monday.
Kevin Glenn ready to lead Stampeders against unbeaten Roughriders
CALGARY – It’s not going to get any easier for Calgary’s newly-minted starting quarterback Kevin Glenn.
No sophomore jinx: Hamilton’s Williams even better in his second season
HAMILTON – There’s no such thing as a sophomore jinx, as far as Chris Williams is concerned.
Agent: Next job for Brett Favre will be serving as assistant high school football coach
Brett Favre’s agent says the former NFL quarterback will be an assistant coach at a Mississippi high school this fall.
Shooting raises concerns at entertainment venues, but most places safer than before 9-11
ST. LOUIS – The deadly attack at a Colorado movie theatre rattled the nerves of some other moviegoers with opening weekend tickets for the new Batman film and led some cinema chains to add more guards. Experts say it’s unlikely, though, that venues will implement even stricter security measures because it would significantly alter the experience going to a film, concert or game.