‘Culture’ is no excuse, Charles Barkley: Abusing kids is wrong
We begin today’s stroll down Absurdity Lane — around the corner from Calamity Street — with the succinct wisdom of reader Andy Schefman, who writes, “And to think the NFL...
View ArticleRoger Goodell, Ray Rice react in similar manners
The crisis over domestic violence by NFL players and Commissioner Roger Goodell’s admitted mishandling of the Ray Rice matter has the football executive reacting in a manner very similar to...
View ArticleHow to adjust fantasy lineups at tumultuous RB spot
The NFL needed a triage center and a paddy wagon during Week 2. Injuries were happening more quickly than arrests last Sunday, for one day at least, with the running...
View ArticleRoger Goodell will finally face the music this afternoon
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has scheduled a news conference for 3 p.m. Friday to discuss the NFL’s personal conduct policies. Responding to increasing criticism that the league has not acted...
View ArticleQuit defending abuse: Lunatic ‘lessons’ on Peterson
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson’s arrest on child abuse charges has sparked a huge debate about corporal punishment, one that exposes deep cultural rifts. I have to admit I’ve...
View ArticlePeterson paid for orgy attended by minor: report
The public perception of embattled running back Adrian Peterson — already banned from NFL activities following allegations of child abuse — has taken another hit as allegations surface that the...
View ArticleAdrian Peterson tweets denial of … nothing in particular
Adrian Peterson thinks it’s sad that people will believe anything in the media, but the Vikings running back apparently has no intention of clearing up any of the falsehoods he...
View ArticleJudge blasts ‘media whore’ lawyers in Peterson case
CONROE, Texas — Adrian Peterson won’t be coming back to the field any time soon. A Texas judge on Wednesday tentatively set a Dec. 1 trial date for the Minnesota...
View ArticlePeterson could be jailed after smoking pot
His season is really going up in smoke. Disgraced NFL superstar Adrian Peterson is facing another arrest after admitting he “smoked a little weed” before a court appearance in Texas...
View ArticleHondo going to KC again
Hondo covered via the late pick-six with both the Broncos and Cards on Sunday but was betrayed by the Chargers, who showed no concern for their backers in ending their...
View ArticleAdrian Peterson dodges jail for beating kid
CONROE, Texas — Minnesota Vikings star Adrian Peterson avoided jail time on Tuesday in a plea agreement reached with prosecutors to resolve his child abuse case. Peterson pleaded no contest...
View ArticleVikings teammates would welcome Adrian Peterson back
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Adrian Peterson has been away from the Minnesota Vikings for almost two months. If he’s allowed back this season, teammates would welcome him without hesitation. That...
View ArticleNFL in no hurry to review Peterson’s punishment
MINNEAPOLIS — If Adrian Peterson is allowed to return to the Minnesota Vikings this season, the reunion probably won’t happen swiftly. The NFL formally began a review of the star...
View ArticleRepublicans welcome grand ol’ gals with open arms
Something extraordinary happened on Election Day. Voters in the state of Utah elected Mia Love, the Brooklyn-born daughter of Haitian immigrants, to serve in the US House of Representatives. The...
View ArticleHard to cheer for some Big Apple sports stars
Try it. Give it a shot. Try applauding while holding your nose. So now what, cousins? Alex Rodriguez returns to the Yankees and hits a double to left-center. What does...
View ArticleAdrian Peterson can’t stand ‘unfair’ Goodell tactics
MINNEAPOLIS — Adrian Peterson says he feels the NFL’s process of assessing his case for potential discipline has been unfair. The NFL Players Association issued a statement Sunday on behalf...
View ArticleAdrian Peterson resolution finally in sight
Adrian Peterson remained in limbo while an outside arbitrator held a grievance hearing Monday involving his representatives and the NFL. The arbitrator, Shyam Das, is expected to decide by the...
View ArticleAdrian Peterson suspended without pay for at least 2014
Adrian Peterson took a beating from Roger Goodell and an arbitrator Tuesday. The Vikings’ All-Pro running back won’t be back on the field until the 2015 season — at the...
View ArticleVikings upset Goodell suspended Peterson for season: source
The Vikings are standing by Adrian Peterson and aren’t happy at all about Roger Goodell’s season-ending suspension of their All-Pro running back, The Post has learned. Despite a brief statement...
View ArticleCosby should have lost in the 1st case
How does Bill Cosby sleep at night? Before the reputation of the 77-year-old comedian, author and Jell-O Pudding pitchman hit rock bottom, there was Autumn Jackson. Before Cosby was accused...
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