Reading about violence in sports and media
Sports editor Jonathan Boldt argues against a culture of violence in sports noting recent high profile incidents by Ray Rice and Adrian Peterson. He contends violence in media affects youth, urges accountability, and emphasizes sports as a release rather than endorsement.
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Eagles rally past Colts for 30 27 road win
Nick Foles connected on a tying TD with 3 25 left and assisted the game winning 36 yard field goal by Cody Parkey as Philadelphia improved to 2 0 with a 30 27 victory in Indianapolis. Darren Sproles had seven receptions for 152 yards and a TD.
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NFL Hires Experts to Shape Domestic Violence Policy
Three outsiders Lisa Friel Jane Randel and Rita Smith will serve as senior advisers to the NFL to lead and shape policies on domestic violence and sexual assault. Anna Isaacson becomes vice president of social responsibility overseeing education training and support programs. NOW condemns the move as insufficient while urging Roger Goodell’s resignation.
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Papelbon suspended seven games for lewd gesture
Philadelphia Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon was suspended seven games and fined by Major League Baseball for making an obscene gesture and bumping umpire Joe West. Papelbon said he would serve the suspension and apologized for contact with the umpire while denying the gesture was aimed at fans. West said the incident followed boos from the crowd.
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Spotlight picks from 1885 to 1973 sports milestones
On this day in sports history events include Puritan defending the America's Cup against Genesta in 1885, Cochet defeating Tilden in 1926, Lacoste beating Tilden in 1927, Betsy Rawls winning the 1951 U S Women’s Open, the 1955 birth of the United States Auto Club, and O J Simpson rushing for 250 yards for the Bills in 1973.
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