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Owner: ‘No misdirection, misinformation’ by Ravens on Ray Rice domestic violence investigation
OWINGS MILLS, Md. – Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti refuted a report suggesting he and other team officials tried to persuade the NFL to be lenient on Ray Rice after the running back was arrested in February for knocking out his then-fiancee in an Atlantic City elevator.
Back to work? Former Steelers LB James Harrison hints at return on Instagram
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – James Harrison is itching to get back to work. The commute could be an easy one.
Bettman says Goodell has been in a ‘difficult situation’ amid NFL scandals
TORONTO – Gary Bettman understands the intense scrutiny NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is under.
Cutler throws 2 TD passes to Bennett, Bears hold on to beat Jets 27-19
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Chicago Bears coach Marc Trestman needed a few extra minutes to clear his head.
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A list of the top 20 prime-time programs in the Nielsen ratings for Sept. 15-21
Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for Sept. 15-21. Listings include the week’s ranking and viewership.
Tea Leoni’s conflicted secretary of state has strong start for CBS
NEW YORK, N.Y. – It’s still unclear whether television viewers will accept actress Tea Leoni as a fictional secretary of state. But they’re at least willing to give the idea a try.
Years after email from Capitals owner Leonsis to NHL’s Bettman, Winter Classic uniforms debut
WASHINGTON – Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis’ lobbying for a Winter Classic in his NHL team’s home city began with an email sent to Commissioner Gary Bettman the moment the league’s first New Year’s Day game was played in 2008.
Solid defence has helped Ticats move into tie for first in East Division
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are 3-1 with Zach Collaros back at the helm, but his return isn’t the only reason for the club’s resurgence.
Calgary’s Cornish returns for game against Lions, but not QB Bo Levi Mitchell
CALGARY – With their momentum suddenly halted, the Calgary Stampeders are collecting themselves for what will be a tough fight for the West Division over the final third of the regular season.
911 call: Former NFL kicker Rob Bironas involved in 2nd road rage incident before fatal crash
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A college student told a 911 dispatcher that a man he later identified as Rob Bironas chased him and his friends, then tried to hit their pickup truck minutes before the former Titans kicker’s fatal crash.
Goodell, Vincent meet with 11 former players about NFL personal conduct policy
NEW YORK, N.Y. – NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and chief assistant Troy Vincent were told by 11 former players Tuesday that the league must act immediately when someone is accused of domestic violence.
Major League Baseball meeting with groups on domestic violence policy
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Baseball officials have started meeting with groups as the sport starts a process that could lead to revising its domestic violence policy.
Family of former San Diego Charger Paul Oliver sues NFL claiming concussions caused suicide
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The wife and sons of former San Diego Chargers defensive back Paul Oliver sued the NFL for wrongful death, blaming sports-related concussions for his suicide last year.
Domestic violence in the US: Statistics still alarming despite big decline 20 years ago
For weeks, amid the allegations involving several NFL players, domestic violence has been the focus of intense national attention. Does the turmoil reflect a worsening epidemic of domestic violence, or has the U.S. in fact made great strides to curtail it? The answer is complicated.
Short week another hindrance for banged-up Redskins
Nothing is worse than being hit by a slew of injuries in a Sunday game. Except, of course, having to then play on Thursday. Just ask the Washington Redskins.
Ailing Vikings place Cassel and Fusco on injured reserve, ending their seasons
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Minnesota Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel will miss the season with broken bones in his left foot, and right guard Brandon Fusco will also be out for the rest of the year because of a pectoral muscle injury.
Riders, Eskimos square off in the first of three late-season meetings
The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Edmonton Eskimos will get to know each other very well over the final weeks of the CFL regular season.
Titans punter can’t comprehend 911 calls of Bironas trying to run people off road before crash
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A former teammate is having a difficult time comprehending everything being said about what happened the night of ex-Titans kicker Rob Bironas’ fatal car accident.
With injuries mounting, rookie receivers getting a chance with B.C. Lions
SURREY, B.C. – Stephen Adekolu and Bryan Burnham are close friends off the field, so it’s probably fitting their careers have followed similar paths.
ESPN suspends Simmons for 3 weeks for profane tirade about NFL Commissioner Goodell
ESPN has suspended Bill Simmons for three weeks after he repeatedly called NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell a liar during a profane tirade on a podcast.
Defensive back McDonald looking forward to fresh start with Redblacks
OTTAWA – Brandon McDonald and the Ottawa Redblacks have a lot in common, as both are looking to learn from their mistakes and move forward.
Running back Moissis Madu makes timely return to Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ offence
Moissis Madu is making a timely return to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ offence.