Photoshopped Image Of A Battered NFL CoverGirl Is The New Face Of Calls To Boycott The League #MMBSports

The NFL’s bungled response to the controversy surrounding domestic abuser Ray Rice has resulted in more than just a small headache for commissioner Roger Goodell, for the league itself and for its sponsors. Over the weekend, the women’s rights advocacy organization UltraVioletannounced plans to fly planes over several NFL stadiums with banners reading “#GoodellMustGo,” while the hashtag calling for the commissioner’s dismissal dominated social media. The online protest was accompanied by a graphic image of an NFL CoverGirl Photoshopped to portray her as a victim of domestic violence, in an effort to urge the brand to withdraw its support from the league.

Roger Goodell: Redskins Name Honors Native Americans - #MMBSports

NEW YORK (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the Washington Redskins nickname has been "presented in a way that honors Native Americans."

Goodell said Friday at his annual pre-Super Bowl news conference that he's been talking to Native American leaders in the past year. But he says the vast majority of Americans in general and Native Americans in particular support the franchise keeping the nickname.

Asked if the term was appropriate to refer to a Native American, Goodell said, "This is the name of a football team."

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