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NFL’s Recent Troubles: Are Players ‘Just Following Orders’?

NFL’s Recent Troubles: Are Players ‘Just Following Orders’?

Lee Igel December 13, 2012 0

Two weeks ago, in the wake of the murder-suicide involving Jovan Belcher and comments made by NBC Sports broadcaster Bob Costas, the lead-in to NFL news focused on players’ mental health and gun possession. Last

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Playing The Game The Day After Violence Takes Place At The Office

Playing The Game The Day After Violence Takes Place At The Office

Lee Igel December 4, 2012 0

In a suburban home early one morning, a 25-year old man gets into an argument with his 22-year old girlfriend. They are still arguing hours later when the man shoots the woman multiple times.

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Going Forward With NYC Marathon Would Have Been Moral Affront

Going Forward With NYC Marathon Would Have Been Moral Affront

Lee Igel November 2, 2012 0

What should happen to sports events when the region they are being played in gets battered by a natural disaster? The answer may depend on the sport. But in the New York metropolitan area, where power,

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Did Molestation Continue Because Sports Are Too Important?

Did Molestation Continue Because Sports Are Too Important?

Arthur Caplan August 26, 2012 0

BY ARTHUR CAPLAN Hi. I am Art Caplan and I am at the New York University (NYU) Langone Medical Center. I head the Division of Medical Ethics here. I am going to talk to you

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