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ESPN Drops Keith Olbermann
ESPN announced Wednesday that it was dropping the outspoken sports show host, who has been especially critical of how the NFL handles domestic violence.
Ray Rice Says Prioritizing Football Over Family Led To Domestic Assault Incident
In an interview with New York, Rice said he has learned in the last year to put his family first.
Ray Rice Reportedly Gets $1.588 Million Settlement From Ravens
He was seeking over $3.5 million.
Ray Rice Issues Apology Over Domestic Violence Incident, Thanks Baltimore
The former Ravens running back apologized for "the horrible mistake" in a statement to the Baltimore Sun.
The New Documentary That Shows How Our Obsession With Masculinity Is Destroying Young Men
“We’ve put young boys and men in a straightjacket, forcing them to conform to a construct and disconnect from who they really are,” The Mask You Live In writer-director Jennifer Siebel Newsom told BuzzFeed News.
NFL Investigation Into Ray Rice Incident Finds Officials Did Not See Elevator Video Before Public
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller's report was released on Thursday.
Baltimore Ravens Head Of Security Charged With Sex Offense
Longtime head of security Darren Sanders was charged with fourth-degree sexual contact without consent on Tuesday.
New Video Shows Ray And Janay Rice Kiss Just After Elevator Assault
The Rices, both handcuffed, appeared affectionate as they were led out of the hotel by police not long after Janay was knocked out.
Obama Says He Spends Most Of His Morning Watching ESPN
"And sometimes when I have a real thick briefing I have to read through, I'll have the game on with the sound off."
NFL Approves New Personal Conduct Policy
Commissioner Roger Goodell announced the changes during a news conference on Wednesday.
Janay Rice Tells ESPN Her Side Of The Ray Rice Elevator Incident
Jemele Hill of ESPN of the story on the incident — and the history behind it — that shocked fans and the league.
Ray Rice Reinstated As NFL Player
The Ravens running back has won his appeal of his indefinite suspension and will be reinstated, according to the NFL Players Association. The union argued he was punished twice for the same incident.
Eminem Rapped About Punching Lana Del Rey "Like Ray Rice" And A Lot Of People Are Upset About It
Fans and non-fans alike are calling foul on the violent lyric.
26 Amazing Images From This Week In News
Republican candidate Joni Ernst winning the U.S. Senate race on Election Day stole a lot of this week's headlines, but plenty happened in the news world this week. Many New Yorkers participated in the NYC Marathon, the Day of the Dead was celebrated in Mexico, and the unrest continues in Syria. Here are some of the best news images brought to us by hardworking photojournalists all over the globe.WARNING: Graphic images
Ray Rice Appeal Hearing Wraps Up Thursday Afternoon
There was a gag order on the two-day hearing, in which Rice, his wife, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell all testified. The hearing will decide if Rice should be reinstated to the NFL following his indefinite suspension for punching his wife.
Things Athletes Do That'd Be Creepy If You Did Them
We are all witnesses.
NFL Players Say "No More" In New Anti-Domestic Violence PSA
The ad is part of the NFL's campaign to address domestic violence after a string of high-profile abuse cases involving league players, including Ray Rice and Adrian Peterson.
Ray Rice Video Was Sent To The NFL In April, Law Enforcement Official Says
The unnamed official told the AP that he sent the video of Ray Rice hitting his then-fiancée to NFL security chief Jeffrey Miller.
ESPN Suspension Of Bill Simmons Ignites Outrage On Twitter
Fans have taken to Twitter to slam ESPN after the company suspended Simmons Wednesday. Simmons' suspension came after he called NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell a liar.
ESPN Columnist Bill Simmons Suspended After Slamming NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell
In expletive-laced comments, Simmons called Goodell a liar, then challenged ESPN to censure him.
More Disturbing Photoshopped Ads Urging CoverGirl To Stop Sponsoring The NFL
Each picture in the project represents a team that employs players with a domestic violence record.
Report: Ray Rice Will Argue NFL Made Decision Based On Edited TMZ Video
The NFL Players Association filed an appeal of the indefinite suspension on behalf of Ray Rice on Sept. 16.
BuzzFeed News Asks NFL Sponsors: "Will You Stop Working With The NFL?"
BuzzFeed News asks sponsors if they would sever ties with the league over concerns about the way it handles domestic abuse and punishes players accused of violent acts.
Watch Live: Roger Goodell Press Conference On NFL's Handling Of Abuse Scandals
The NFL Commissioner addresses the recent high-profile abuse cases involving Ray Rice, Adrian Peterson and other players.
Marriott To Review Its NFL Sponsorship After The League's Multiple Domestic Violence Scandals
Marriott Hotels, the official hotel sponsor of the NFL, told BuzzFeed News Friday that it is reviewing its deal with the league.
Hundreds Line Up To Exchange Their Ray Rice Jerseys At Ravens Stadium
People began queuing up as early as 4 a.m. to return their Ray Rice jerseys at the M&T Stadium in Baltimore.
Here's What Advertisers Should Really Be Doing To Pressure The NFL
Stern statements from brands like Pepsi and Anheuser-Busch aren't really damaging the league. If they want to affect real change, they need to hit the league and its owners where it hurts most — in their wallets.
Angry Customers Are Boycotting CoverGirl Until It Drops NFL Sponsorship
Loyal CoverGirl users say they are not happy that the brand continues to sponsor the NFL despite the public outcry against its handling of domestic violence cases.
PepsiCo CEO Slams "Repugnant Behavior" Of NFL Players
Indra Nooyi, PepsiCo's CEO and chairwoman issued a statement today addressing the NFL's "mishandling" of "the repugnant behavior of a few players."
Panthers Remove Greg Hardy From Roster As Domestic Violence Scandals Continue To Rock NFL
The Carolina Panthers removed defensive end Greg Hardy from their roster until a domestic violence case against him is resolved, according to reports. Attorney Gloria Allred is calling on the NFL to improve its investigation process of abuse allegations to provide fair, speedy discipline.
CBS Pulls Rihanna's Song From Thursday Night Football This Week After She Lashed Out At Them On Twitter
Update: CBS will be using their new theme music to open the broadcast instead of Rihanna's song.The singer lashed out at the network after they pulled her song from the inaugural broadcast of Thursday Night Football following the Ray Rice domestic violence controversy.
Miss America Wants People To Stop Asking Janay Rice Why She Didn't Leave Her Husband
The newly crowned Miss America, Kira Kazantsev, said she had been in an abusive relationship in college.
An ESPN Anchor Held Back Tears While Talking About Domestic Violence In The NFL
Mom Hannah Storm got emotional on SportsCenter while talking about having to explain the NFL's decisions with her football fan daughters.
This Crafty Dad Used His Daughter's Ray Rice Jersey To Send A Positive Message
Now that's smart parenting.
CBS Sportscaster Calls For Action On Domestic Violence From All Men
The planned opening — which included the Jay Z-Rihanna song "Run This Town," with narration by Don Cheadle — was scrapped. Instead, the pregame show will feature news coverage of the Ray Rice incident and the NFL's response to a video showing him punching his then-fiancee in a casino elevator.
NFL Received Ray Rice Video In April, Law Enforcement Source Says
But in a letter to team leadership on Wednesday, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell again denied seeing the clip of a domestic violence incident between the former Baltimore Raven and his then-fiancée. He said laws governing ongoing investigations by law enforcement prevented the league from obtaining video.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Takes NFL To Task Over Ray Rice: "I'm Furious"
"They handled it so poorly."
Ravens Owner Apologizes To Fans For Mishandling Ray Rice Case
Steve Bisciotti told fans in a letter the team did not do all they could have after a domestic violence incident involving former running back Ray Rice and his then-fiancee. "Seeing that video changed everything. We should have seen it earlier."
NFL Commissioner Denies Previously Seeing Ray Rice Assault Video
Roger Goodell said Tuesday that the NFL had asked to see video from a casino elevator where former Ravens running back Ray Rice punched his then-fiancée.
The Baltimore Ravens Offer An Exchange For Ray Rice Jerseys
Some stadium stores are offering an exchange on Ray Rice jerseys, the team announced on Tuesday morning. The former player has also been removed from videos shown during Rutgers University football games and EA Sports' video game.
DiGiorno Accidentally Tried To Advertise Their Pizza In A Hashtag About Domestic Violence
And people are really not happy about it.
Janay Rice Speaks Out On Instagram About Her Husband's Suspension From The NFL
"Just know we will continue to grow and show the world what real love is."
NFL Players Association Silent On Ray Rice
The union has been outspoken in its recent defense of other players facing suspension.
NFL Suspends Ray Rice Indefinitely After Video Surfaces Of Him Knocking Out Then-Fiancée
Update: The running back had his contract terminated after initially earning a two-game suspension for the punch. Last week, the NFL commissioner sent a letter to team owners saying "domestic violence is unacceptable." Warning: Graphic content.
NFL Announces Tougher Punishment Guidelines For Domestic Violence And Sexual Assault
Six games for the first offense, lifetime ban for second.
Ravens Running Back Ray Rice Suspended Two Games For Allegedly Knocking Wife Unconscious
NFL says Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice violated the team's personal conduct policy. He'll sit out the first two games of the 2014–'15 season and forfeit more than $700,000.
Baltimore Ravens Star Faces Assault Charge After Allegedly Knocking Fiancée Unconscious
TMZ has obtained video of Ray Rice dragging his limp fiancée out of a hotel elevator. Rice and his fiancée Janay Palmer were both arrested and charged with simple assault Saturday.
