NFL suspends Adrian Peterson without pay for at least rest of regular season

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    Saying Adrian Peterson has "shown no meaningful remorse" for his conduct, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell suspended the Minnesota Vikings star without pay for at least the remainder of the 2014 season Tuesday morning.

    The NFL Players Association quickly announced it will appeal the decision and demand a neutral arbitrator — not Goodell — to hear the appeal.

    If the suspension stands, the soonest Peterson will be considered for reinstatement is April 15, Goodell said in a letter notifying the 2012 NFL MVP of the decision and laying out a counseling and treatment program that will determine how long the ban lasts.

    "We are prepared to put in place a program that can help you to succeed, but no program can succeed without your genuine and continuing engagement," Goodell's letter said. "You must commit yourself to your counseling and rehabilitative effort, properly care for your children, and have no further violations of law or league policy."

    Read more http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...8/adrian-peterson-suspension-season/19212909/
     

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