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European hopes hang in the balance for Reds against in-form champions, writes STEVE DOUGLAS
A ban is the only way to solve domestic violence in sport
KADEEM SIMMONDS responds to an article which suggested that athletes who physically abuse their wives and girlfriends should not lose their jobs
IN THE post-Ray Rice world of the National Football League (NFL), there has been a clear stance in regards to players who commit domestic violence — you will never play in the league again.
However, this hasn’t been enforced. At the start of the season, then New York Giants kicker Josh Brown served his one-game suspension for domestic violence and was welcomed back to the team with open arms.
He was given a new two-year contract back in April, despite the team knowing he was arrested in May 2015 for the abuse.
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