NFL Back as Abuse, Concussions Hijack Top U.S. Sport’s Headlines
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The National Football League risks having legal issues overshadow the sport as criminal charges against players accumulate amid a backdrop of almost $1 billion in liabilities tied to head-injury claims.
While running backs Ray Rice and Adrian Peterson weren’t allowed to suit up yesterday because of abuse cases, Ray McDonald played despite similar issues and fellow defensive end Greg Hardy was deactivated just before his game. Those contradictions and the league’s handling of the Rice case have led advocacy groups including the National Organization for Women, to call on NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to resign.