The league said that Ridley, a receiver for the Atlanta Falcons, bet on games in November 2021 while he was on leave from the team to address a mental health issue.
Category: Goodell, Roger
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Inside the Closed-Door Meetings of the N.F.L.’s Billionaire Owners
Every three months, closed-door meetings of the billionaires who own N.F.L. teams become displays of status, beefs and sometimes Trump-induced headaches.
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How Going to Commercial During the Super Bowl Works
TV advertising is the lifeblood of the league, but knowing when to pause the games is a task undertaken by N.F.L. executives, network producers and on-field officials.
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How the N.F.L. Builds a Fan Base in Ireland: Watch Parties, Clinics and Guinness
The league is trying to ensure that sponsors, media partners and enthusiasm are in place before committing to playing a game in the country.
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How Roger Goodell Made the NFL the World’s Wealthiest Sports League
Under the expansionist leadership of its commissioner, the National Football League is growing richer and richer. So, too, is Mr. Goodell.
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The Demise of an N.F.L. Retirement Home Trumpeted a Decade Ago
A planned senior care facility next to the Pro Football Hall of Fame was trumpeted a decade ago. Today, no such place exists and the idea seems to have been dropped.
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NFL Sunday Ticket Lawsuit: Why TV Deals Are So Valuable
A class-action lawsuit over the cost of Sunday Ticket subscriptions underscored how valuable broadcast deals have been for the league’s success.
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Julianne Moore, Chloë Sevigny and Others Celebrate the Dia Beacon Museum
A springtime benefit and 50th anniversary celebration at Dia Beacon in New York’s Hudson Valley brought together an array of cultural figures.
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Roger Goodell Agrees to Contract Extension With N.F.L.
The new deal would keep Mr. Goodell in place as the league’s commissioner through 2027, when he will be 68.