Nation Jun 26 NFL faces criticism for handling of misconduct accusations By Geoff Bennett, Kaisha Young, Andrew Chambers
Nation Jul 22 NFL teams face potential forfeits for COVID-19 outbreaks NFL teams have been warned they could forfeit a game due to a COVID-19 outbreak among non-vaccinated players, and players on both teams wouldn't get paid that week. By Rob Maaddi, Associated Press
Nation May 23 NFL owners adopt new policy on national anthem protests NFL owners approved a new policy Thursday aimed at addressing the firestorm over national anthem protests, permitting players to stay in the locker room during the "The Star-Spangled Banner" but requiring them to stand if they come to the field. By Paul Newberry, Associated Press
Nation Oct 18 WATCH: NFL commissioner says players ‘should stand for the national anthem’ NFL players will be encouraged to stand for the national anthem at the start of the football games, the league’s chief told reporters today. After two days of meeting with owners of each NFL team, representatives for the players’ union… By Joshua Barajas
Politics Sep 24 Trump tweet, NFL response escalate drama of Sunday games Several teams joined a chorus of NFL executives criticizing President Trump’s suggestion that they fire players who kneel for the national anthem. By Dave Campbell, Associated Press
Jul 04 Watch 7:03 For some NFL players, ban on medical marijuana is a real pain By PBS News Hour Percocet or pot? An increasing number of Americans are choosing to use legalized cannabis instead of highly addictive opioids to control chronic pain but not in the NFL where a blanket ban is still in place. A group of retired… Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch 7:01 Tom Brady’s court win takes the air out of the NFL’s punishment By PBS News Hour A federal judge overturned the NFL’s four-game suspension of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s over what’s become known as “Deflategate.” What does the ruling mean for the league and commissioner Roger Goodell? Gwen Ifill speaks to Dan Shaughnessy of… Continue watching
Sep 03 Judge overturns Tom Brady’s four-game suspension for ‘Deflategate’ By News Desk A federal judge said Thursday that National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell went too far when he imposed a four-game suspension on New England quarterback Tom Brady for his alleged role in the so-called “Deflategate.”… Continue reading
Apr 28 National Football League surrenders tax-exempt status By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press In a letter to team owners, Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league office and its management council will file tax returns as taxable entities for the 2015 fiscal year. Goodell says the NFL has been tax-exempt since 1942, though all… Continue reading
Jan 30 Watch 6:36 After a season of scandal, will viewers hold NFL more accountable? By PBS News Hour From domestic violence to deflated footballs, this NFL season has been rife with scandal, and yet its viewership has remained loyal. Ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl, Hari Sreenivasan takes stock of the year in pro-football with Kevin Blackistone of ESPN… Continue watching