NFL Taking Public Relations Hit For Off-Field Controversies
With the Ray Rice video, Adrian Peterson's child abuse charges, the lawsuit against Jerry Jones, and the league's evolving drug policy -- the NFL is taking a big public relations hit.
With the Ray Rice video, Adrian Peterson's child abuse charges, the lawsuit against Jerry Jones, and the league's evolving drug policy -- the NFL is taking a big public relations hit.
NFL analyst Charles Davis doesn't believe the NFL has handled the domestic abuse firestorm properly, but he also believes the failures have nothing to do with effort.
The NFL players' union appealed Ray Rice's indefinite suspension Tuesday night. Rice was originally handed a two-game suspension in July under the NFL's personal conduct policy after he was charged with assault.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reiterated his support for Commissioner Roger Goodell, saying the criticism of the league can be used to improve the NFL.
Cowboys owner and GM Jerry Jones is standing behind embattled NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and believes an investigation into the commissioner's handling of the controversial Ray Rice case will not result in discipline of Goodell.
For just the second time in the past 11 regular-season games between Pittsburgh and Baltimore, the outcome was decided by more than a field goal, as the Ravens crushed the Steelers 26-6 last night at home.
The NFL says former FBI director Robert S. Mueller III will conduct a probe into how the NFL handled evidence as it investigated domestic violence claims against former Ravens running back Ray Rice.
A law enforcement official says he sent a video of Ray Rice punching his then-fiancee to an NFL executive three months ago, while league officers have insisted they didn't see the violent images until this week.
Many have been critical of the NFL's handling of the Ray Rice case and domestic violence. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones thinks the NFL has gotten it right -- on the second try.
Here is how players, sports pros and regular folks reacted to Ray Rice's suspension on Twitter.
It seems we've jumped into the pool of relativism since we got wind of Josh Gordon's season-long suspension for marijuana use. You have the indignant faction that can't believe someone who smokes weed gets a year while Ray Rice skates with a two-game suspension
In light of recent criticism, the NFL is taking an aggressive stance on domestic violence. First-time offenders will receive a 6-game ban. A second offense will result in a lifetime ban.
Critics of the NFL's arbitrary policy toward domestic violence point to the contrast between punishments and say it's time for the league to crack down on players who hurt women.
There are a lot of power brokers and people with influence in the NFL, those who determine what happens both on and off the field. Here's a list of 10 people with great influence on the game.
The commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission says it's time to repeal NFL television blackout rules.
I got a chance to have dinner with Josh Brent a few days ago, in advance of his meeting with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. I can tell Dallas Cowboys fans this: Josh went in feeling optimistic. He came out feeling optimistic.
Former Dallas Cowboy Defensive Tackle Josh Brent is scheduled to meet with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell today in an attempt to be reinstated to the league.
On Wednesday, former Dallas Cowboy Defensive Tackle Josh Brent will be meeting with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, as he continues to seek reinstatement to the league.
Former Cowboys defensive lineman Josh Brent will meet with NFL Commissioner Goodell on Thursday in an effort to get reinstated to the league following Brent's conviction on intoxication manslaughter charges.
No matter what Ray Rice said yesterday, it can't change what he did or the near-universal perception that aristocrats get more chances than we do. But Rice made one refreshing statement: His wife could do no wrong.
The NFL just announced that the NFL Draft will not be held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City next year. Here is my list of places that I'd like to see the NFL Draft.
The NFL commissioner responded to criticism by the NFLPA executive director, who contended that a double standard exists when it comes to the league's punishments.
All eyes and iPhones were on Johnny Manziel, who squirmed in his seat for 21 picks before landing in the wasteland we call Cleveland. He forced a smile and his signature salutation.
Will anything weird happen at the NFL Draft? Probably. But until then, here are our five favorite goofy NFL Draft moments.
Newly appointed NFL Player's Association President Eric Winston has heard the rumors surrounding an expanded 18-game season. According to him, it's simply not happening.
The Excessive Heat Warning continues through Monday evening, 9 p.m.
"We're going out there every night giving everything we've got," Jung said. "It just shows we can do it."
Sunday morning marked a milestone for First Baptist Dallas.
A suspected drunk driver is behind bars after police say he hit and killed a man who then drove into a house.
The driver's identity has not been released.
The Excessive Heat Warning continues through Monday evening, 9 p.m.
"We're going out there every night giving everything we've got," Jung said. "It just shows we can do it."
The driver's identity has not been released.
Sunday morning marked a milestone for First Baptist Dallas.
A suspected drunk driver is behind bars after police say he hit and killed a man who then drove into a house.
Keeping students focused in class is a losing battle for Texas schools when there are cellphones around to distract them, says State Representative Ellen Troxclair.
The I-Team surveyed 50 school districts and found a growing number joining the phone-free movement.
Her neighborhood sits in the shadow of Arlington's stadiums, but one woman feels her backyard is no longer safe.
Sammy Mukherjee denied all the accusations, but declined to get into details about the investment deals.
Months after the I-Team revealed a massive illegal dump in a quiet Fort Worth neighborhood, the cleanup has begun.
Families of the victims in Boeing crashes requested that a federal judge in North Texas reject the plea deal Boeing reached with the U.S. Justice Department. Elon Musk filed a federal lawsuit in North Texas alleging that a group of prominent advertisers conspired to "boycott" X, breaking antitrust laws. Pro-Israel advocacy groups also filed a federal lawsuit in North Texas challenging President Biden's order that imposed financial and immigration penalties on those involved in settler violence in the West Bank.
The DNC, where Kamala Harris will officially be recognized as the Democratic nominee, takes place this week in Chicago.
The longtime party figure and native Chicagoan previews this week's Democratic National Convention, and offers a message to his fellow Democrats about the prospects of the Harris-Walz ticket come Election Day.
The CBS News Battleground Tracker analysis includes our most updated estimates
A months-long downward trend in unauthorized border crossings has accelerated since President Biden's executive order took effect.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
The driver's identity has not been released.
The National Association of EMS Officials recommends "Cool First, Transport Second" for patients whose body temperature is over 104 degrees.
Trader Joe's reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
"We're going out there every night giving everything we've got," Jung said. "It just shows we can do it."
The first-ever women's soccer team, Dallas Trinity FC, makes its big debut this weekend.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott remains hopeful he will be able to work out a contract extension.
The playoff-contending Minnesota Twins won 3-2 at Texas on Thursday night in the series opener against the reigning World Series champion Rangers.
Team USA's Jordan Chiles took to Instagram to open up about the loss of her bronze medal.
John Aprea landed his first break in the 1967 Steve McQueen classic "Bullitt" before landing the role of young Salvatore "Sal" Tessio in "The Godfather Part II."
There were 37 bids for the iconic hat won by Harrison Ford, who played the intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones, according to the auction house Propstore.
Céline Dion shared an inside look at the lead-up to her spectacular performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.
"The Hollywood Squares" became an American cultural institution and made Peter Marshall a household name.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
By Wednesday the heat indices are in the upper 90's to low 100's. It's not much, but it will feel a little different after the "cooler" air reaches us on Wednesday morning.
A North Texas UPS driver is out of the hospital after passing out from the heat and the truck crashing.
Families of the victims in Boeing crashes requested that a federal judge in North Texas reject the plea deal Boeing reached with the U.S. Justice Department. Elon Musk filed a federal lawsuit in North Texas alleging that a group of prominent advertisers conspired to "boycott" X, breaking antitrust laws. Pro-Israel advocacy groups also filed a federal lawsuit in North Texas challenging President Biden's order that imposed financial and immigration penalties on those involved in settler violence in the West Bank.
The Cowboys host the Chargers next Saturday.
Be prepared for plentiful sunshine as temperatures climb to around 104.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.