A federal lawsuit said that Commissioner Roger Goodell and other leaders of the league’s disability plan kept players from receiving payouts for injuries sustained while playing the game.
Category: Goodell, Roger
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N.F.L. Players Say They Were Shortchanged on Disability Benefits
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Atlanta Announced as Neutral Site for Potential AFC Championship Game
The New York Times – Sports:If Kansas City and Buffalo advance to the conference championship round of the 2022 N.F.L. playoffs, the game will be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, a neutral location.
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Five-Minute Mystery: Who Told Players to Warm Up After Damar Hamlin Collapsed?
The New York Times – Sports:ESPN told viewers that players were given five minutes to warm up after Hamlin was taken off the field. The N.F.L. denied that. On Sunday, Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the question.
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With Heavy Hearts, N.F.L. Players Prepare to Go Back to Work
The New York Times – Sports:Teams will return to practices on Wednesday, two days after Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest during a game. He remains hospitalized.
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Dan Snyder Impeded Sexual Harassment Investigation, Congress Finds
The New York Times – Sports:A congressional committee said the N.F.L. “has not protected workers from sexual harassment and abuse” and found that Snyder, the Commanders owner, went to great lengths to interfere in workplace inquiries.
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Congress Slams Dan Snyder and the N.F.L. for Impeding Sexual Harassment Investigation
The New York Times – Sports:A congressional committee said the N.F.L. “has not protected workers from sexual harassment and abuse” and found that Snyder, the Commanders owner, went to great lengths to interfere in workplace inquiries.
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NFL Sends Sunday Ticket Talks With Apple and Google Into Overtime
The New York Times – Sports:Talks for Sunday Ticket are expected to spill into next year, as Apple faces increased competition from Google for the league’s last available TV rights.
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DC Attorney General Alleges NFL Covered Up Commanders’ Wrongdoing
The New York Times – Sports:The civil complaint, filed against the N.F.L., Commissioner Roger Goodell, the Washington Commanders and the team’s owner, Daniel Snyder, takes aim at the league’s investigation into workplace harassment.
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Dan Snyder Wasn’t on the N.F.L. Owners’ Meeting Agenda. Here’s What Was.
The New York Times – Sports:Owners of the league’s teams met to discuss N.F.L. business, including the payment of a $790 million settlement over the Rams’ relocation.