A ‘must-win’ in Week 2 vs. Jacksonville
The Redskins head into Sunday’s game against the Jaguars knowing they will be up against it if they fall to 0-2.
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Ravens owner expresses support for Goodell
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Steve Bisciotti also tells CBS’s James Brown his team contacted the Giants and Jets for help with the Ray Rice investigation.
Player reps might vote Friday on changes to NFL drug policies
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Ratification would put HGH testing into effect and might reduce the suspensions of some players, including Wes Welker and Josh Gordon.
James Brown’s powerful words on domestic violence
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The CBS host had some things to say before the Steelers-Ravens game.
Is Roger Goodell’s job on the line?
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NFL’s hiring of ex-FBI chief to probe Ray Rice case takes the controversy in an unpredicatble direction.
A ‘must-win’ in Week 2 vs. Jacksonville
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The Redskins head into Sunday’s game against the Jaguars knowing they will be up against it if they fall to 0-2.
Haslett: D-line is up to the challenge
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With Barry Cofield and Chris Neild out, and Kedric Golston in doubt, it’ll be up to Jason Hatcher, Chris Baker and Jarvis Jenkins to lead the line on Sunday.
Tim Tebow joins ‘GMA’ to launch ‘Motivate Me Mondays’
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The NFL may not want the quarterback, but ABC does.
Steelers, Giants owners say their role in the independent NFL investigation is to ‘get the truth’
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John Mara and Art Rooney II elaborate on their role as the overseers of the investigation being conducted by ex-FBI chief Robert Mueller.
Injury report: Redskins Reed and Golston doubtful for Sunday; Porter out
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The Thursday update on injuries for the Redskins and Jaguars.
Former Redskin Terry Crews thinks team should change its name
Linebacker-turned-actor says asks fans to put themselves in the shoes of others.
Packers running back Eddie Lacy practices in full pads for first time since sustaining concussion
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Green Bay Coach Mike McCarthy is optimistic about the star’s progress since getting injured last Thursday.
Saints Coach Sean Payton buys 100 Devon Still jerseys to benefit pediatric cancer
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Defensive lineman was signed to Bengals practice squad so that he’d have insurance to cover his daughter’s treatment.
Roberts is excited to get hands on the ball
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The wide receiver relishes a chance to be a returner again, and says he needs to get open to get more chances in the passing game.
Local couple finds it’s easier to give away a broken chandelier than a Ray Rice toddler jersey.
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Leftover paint? Sure. Random old books? Of course. But no one wants a Ray Rice jersey.
Owners prepared to fire Goodell if misconduct found
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Though they still support the NFL commissioner, league owners are willing to act against him if findings of Mueller investigation warrant it.
LeSean McCoy on his 20-cent tip: ‘You can’t be disrespectful and expect a big tip.’
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Eagles star explains why he left such a small tip.
Female senators call on the NFL to institute a ‘zero-tolerance’ domestic violence policy
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The bi-partisan group doesn’t think the league should leave any room for second chances when it comes to abuse.
Robinson: ‘We’ve got to stop the run’
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Against a big back like Jacksonville’s Toby Gerhart, the Redskins’ defense needs to wrap up, according to linebacker Keenan Robinson.
Tanard Jackson went on Oprah to get advice from Steve Harvey
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Suspended Redskins safety appears on Oprah’s ‘Lifeclass’
Local pro and college teams commemorate 13th anniversary of 9/11 with tweets
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Nationals, Redskins and other local teams pay tribute on social media.
Redskins ready for Toby Gerhart
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A week after facing Arian Foster, defense faces another ground offensive. That and more from today’s open locker room.
Everything you need to know (but were too afraid to ask) about Roger Goodell and the Ray Rice controversy
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Three men will head up the unprecedented probe.
Knowshon Moreno, Kendall Wright great value for Week 2 in weekly fantasy football leagues
Each week, Brendan Darr will give you players to start in your weekly fantasy football league.
Panthers owner Jerry Richardson tears up when talking about domestic violence even though Greg Hardy still on team
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Many football fans, however, can’t take his emotions seriously knowing Hardy, who was convicted of domestic violence in July, has not been punished at all.
Redskins LB Orakpo eager to show pass-rush skills, scheme permitting
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Washington Pro Bowl LB Brian Orakpo says scheme against Houston provided few opportunities to rush QB; predicts hard-fought battle Sunday against Jacksonville
When the NFL received the Ray Rice tape on April 9, Roger Goodell was at the Masters
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NFL commissioner has been a member at Augusta National since last fall.
Looking back at Santana Moss’ three-TD game in Jaguars’ last trip to Washington
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Touchdown in overtime was one of Moss’ greatest moments with Redskins.
Paul George apologizes to domestic violence victims after tweeting about Ray Rice
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Pacers star says his “intent was not to downplay the situation.“
Davis is eager to chip in
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After a roller coaster of a past two weeks, rookie safety Akeem Davis is back on Washington’s 53-man roster and determined to make an impact.
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A veteran works through the grind
With more than 1,100 games under Ryan Zimmerman’s big league belt, how does the Nationals star prepare for 162 games in 182 days?
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Sports at a Glance
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1As the Ravens return to NFL action, many fans in Baltimore show support for Ray Rice
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2Owners prepared to oust Roger Goodell if investigation shows egregious misconduct
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3Nationals cruise past the Mets, who put up a fight without staying competitive
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4Week 2 NFL Picks: Arizona Cardinals, Buffalo Bills and Dallas Cowboys among best bets
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5Roger Goodell, empowered by greedy NFL owners and indifferent fans, must go now