N.F.L

Alex Collins, a Former N.F.L. Running Back, Is Killed in a Motorcycle Crash

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Alex Collins, the former N.F.L. running back who played for the Seattle Seahawks and the Baltimore Ravens, died in a motorcycle crash in South Florida on Sunday, the authorities said. Mr. Collins, 28, was driving a 2004 Suzuki GSX-R600K motorcycle when he crashed into a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban S.U.V. in Lauderdale Lakes, Fla., the Broward … Read more

N.F.L. Increases Penalties for Sexual Misconduct in Light of Deshaun Watson Case

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The N.F.L. has changed its personal conduct policy, expanding the offenses that warrant more serious penalties to include sexual assault “involving threats or coercion” and including “a pattern of conduct” and “offenses that involve planning” as factors that could increase punishment. These changes come one year after a disciplinary officer cited limitations of the league’s … Read more

N.F.L. Approves $6 Billion Deal for Washington Commanders, and Dan Snyder’s Exit

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Owners of the N.F.L.’s 31 other teams unanimously approved the sale of the Washington Commanders to a group led by Josh Harris, the private equity billionaire, who agreed to pay a record $6.05 billion to Daniel Snyder, the scandal-plagued owner of the team. The figure surpassed the previous highest price paid for an American sports … Read more