‘Sexual orientation’ was included for the first time in non-discrimination language of the 2011 collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and the NFL Players Association. NFL spokesperson Greg Aiello told Outsports it’s part of the increasingly inclusive NFL: It was introduced early on in the drafting process of the CBA by our lawyers as something [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Roger Goodell’
James Harrison calls saying ‘faggot’ a ‘careless use of a slang word’
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker says he meant no offense when he called NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell a “faggot” (among other things), saying it was a “careless use of a slang word.” I also need to make clear that the comment about Roger Goodell was not intended to be derogatory against gay people in any way. It [...]
James Harrison calls Roger Goodell a gay slur
Pittsburgh Steeler James Harrison, who should be up for an ESPY tonight for “jerk of the year,” has already submitted his application for a repeat performance in 2011 by calling NFL commissioner Roger Goodell the “devil” and using a gay slur directed his way. (I’ve tried to find which gay slur, but I haven’t seen [...]
Steelers fans call Roger Goodell and NFL ‘gay’
How upset are some Pittsburgh Steelers fans about the new NFL rule regarding illegal hits? At least some of them are calling NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and the entire NFL ‘gay’ because of the new policy. You know, not allowing dangerous hits means you’re weak, and if you’re weak, you’re gay! At least, according to [...]
Roger “Robin Hood” Goodell?
Big kudos to the NFL for showing some sensitivity about the worsening economic situation. First, the league is lowering the playoff-ticket pricing guidelines for this season. According to NFL.com, the average ticket prices for playoff games should be about 10% lower this season, and for the first time the league has authorized lower prices for [...]