Lloyd Howell, the new executive director of the N.F.L. Players Association, pushed to have the benefits of hundreds of former players preserved pending new tests.
Category: Goodell, Roger
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N.F.L. Reporter Files Racial Discrimination Claim Against the League After Dismissal
Jim Trotter said his contract with the NFL Network was not renewed after he challenged Commissioner Roger Goodell and other executives on pro football’s commitment to diversity.
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The N.F.L.’s Betting Crackdown Has Followed Players to Training Camp
Some within the sport think the league’s discipline for betting has been heavy-handed. But that has meant more presentations, not softer rules.
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N.F.L. Says Snyder Sexually Harassed Employee, Withheld League Revenue
Daniel Snyder will pay $60 million in restitution after a league investigation found that he sexually harassed a female employee and improperly withheld revenue when he owned the Washington Commanders.
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NFL Approves $6 Billion Deal for Washington Commanders
Josh Harris will buy the Washington franchise for a record $6.05 billion from Snyder, who faced sexual harassment allegations, decades of losing and public pressure to change the team’s name and logo.
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Why the N.F.L. Draft Is Bigger Than ‘Succession’
It’s an awards presentation, a Hallmark Channel-style TV drama, a beauty pageant and a reality show. And the N.F.L. really knows how to sell.
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After Celebrating Tragedy, the N.F.L. Draft Looks to Change Its Tone
Criticism of the fascination with players’ bodies and the focus on tragic family histories has the league and its broadcast partners rethinking the draft.
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NFL Suspensions Expose the League’s Problem With Sports Gambling
The suspension of five players, three of whom bet on N.F.L. games, exposes the league’s unsure footing as it both promotes and punishes sports gambling.
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A Timeline of the Washington Commanders Under Dan Snyder
Owning one of the N.F.L.’s storied franchises was Dan Snyder’s dream. But his 24 years atop the team were marked by defiance, public battles and scandal.
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Dan Snyder Agrees to Sell Washington Commanders for $6 Billion
The N.F.L. team is on track to be sold to a group led by Josh Harris for a record figure, as investigations into sexual harassment claims and the team’s finances continue.
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Here Are the Big Themes to Look for in the Next N.F.L. Season
The New York Times – Sports:The Tom Brady era has ended as younger players like Patrick Mahomes make their mark, while injuries, diversity and other issues intensify.
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One Celebration the Super Bowl Will Lack: The Hiring of Black Coaches
The New York Times – Sports:For the first time, the starting quarterbacks are Black. And there has been a surge of Black team executives. But those milestones overshadow a lagging record on hiring Black coaches.