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AP: Ray Rice wins appeal; NFL suspension vacated immediately because of ‘arbitrary’ decision

Associated Press November 29, 2014

NEW YORK (AP) — An arbitrator Friday threw out Ray Rice's indefinite suspension by the NFL for hitting his then-fiancee and now wife in a hotel elevator, freeing him to play again.The NFL said Rice,...

AP: Josh Gordon — and Browns — enjoy his return

Scott Petrak, Associated Press November 24, 2014

ATLANTA — Josh Gordon knows how to make an entrance.He just has to work on eliminating the messy exits.Gordon returned from a 10-game suspension and had perhaps the largest impact Sunday in the Browns’...

Maggie Wachtel is a sophomore public relations major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact her at mwachte2@kent.edu.

Opinion: NFL’s money from “Pink October” doesn’t go toward breast cancer research

Maggie Wachtel November 20, 2014

Every October, the NFL goes pink for breast cancer awareness. Everything from player’s jerseys to coach’s jackets has the pink ribbon logo symbolizing breast cancer awareness. The NFL heavily markets...

AP: Browns believing after 31-10 rout of Steelers

Tom Withers, Associated Press October 13, 2014

CLEVELAND (AP) — Brian Hoyer slapped every hand he could, making contact with all those wanting to touch one of their own — the guy becoming a bigger hero by the day. And as Cleveland's quarterback...

Hoyer leads rally as Browns beat Titans 29-28

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Cleveland Browns shook off a sluggish start with a finish for the NFL record book.Brian Hoyer threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Travis Benjamin with 1:09 left, and the Browns...

Maggie Wachtel is a sophomore public relations major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact her at mwachte2@kent.edu.

Opinion: Why ESPN was wrong in suspending Bill Simmons

Maggie Wachtel October 2, 2014

ESPN suspended sports columnist Bill Simmons in late September after making what were deemed inappropriate comments aimed at NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Simmons does a podcast for ESPN titled “The...

Richie Mulhall is the sports editor of The Kent Stater. Contact him at rmulhal1@kent.edu.

Opinion: NFL wishy washiness must end, or leaders must go

Richie Mulhall September 17, 2014

Less than two days after the Minnesota Vikings cleared star running back Adrian Peterson to play this weekend, the organization took a page out of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s book and went back...

Marvin Logan is a senior Pan-African Studies major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at mlogan6@kent.edu.

Opinion: When is enough, enough?

Marvin Logan September 15, 2014

In recent weeks, the National Football League has received quite a bit of coverage for everything but football. In an era where access is at an all -time high, we have the opportunity to peer into the...

Hoyer leads Browns to 26-24 shocker over Saints

Tom Withers, AP September 14, 2014

CLEVELAND (AP) — Mike Pettine received a Gatorade bath and looked forward to smoking a cigar. Brian Hoyer wanted to hold onto the feeling as long as possible.Seemingly cursed for so long, the Browns...

Opinion: A fumble on the play

Mike Richards September 11, 2014

In a world where just about any scene or depiction can begin with a fellow in a deep voice spouting “in a world…” it leads me to believe that there’s something going wrong on all fronts.“In a...

Richie Mulhall is a junior multimedia news major and the sports editor of The Kent Stater. Contact him at rmulhal1@kent.edu. 

Opinion: Cracking down on NFL problems

Richie Mulhall September 1, 2014

What do you think is worse: assaulting and beating your wife or smoking weed? According to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL, the latter is a more punishable offense.Last Wednesday the NFL correctly...

Kosar believes he’s off TV for slurred speech

Tom Withers, AP April 24, 2014

CLEVELAND (AP) — Former Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar believes he has been unfairly sacked as a TV broadcaster.Kosar has been removed as a color commentator for Cleveland's preseason games by the team....