NEW YORK -- The NFL will discuss expanded playoffs at the owners meetings next month in Atlanta.
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Associated Press Sports Editors on Thursday that a vote is uncertain on the
proposal to add two teams to the post-season. Should the owners vote on the
increase in May, Goodell said the 14-team playoffs could be implemented for the
upcoming season, or for 2015. If no vote is taken, then 2015 would be the target
for expanded playoffs, with a vote possible in October or next March. The league
also would need to consult with the players union on the matter, but it seems
clear more playoff teams are on the way. "Were being very deliberate about it,"
Goodell said. "We want to make sure we do it in the right way." The NFL also
will experiment with snapping the ball from the 15-yard line on extra points in
the first two weeks of the preseason to make them more challenging. A kick from
that distance would wind up being about 33 yards. Previously, the plan had been
to experiment with moving kicks back to the 20. But in conversations with the
leagues competition committee and various teams, officiating director Dean
Blandino said it became apparent a 33-yard extra point was a wiser choice for
the experiment. Blandino added that veteran referees Scott Green and Ron Winter
have retired, and will be replaced by Craig Wrolstad and Ronald Torbert.
Wrolstad had been a field judge and Torbert was a side judge; both have college
refereeing experience. Two female officials will be working minicamps and
preseason games: line judge Sarah Thomas and head linesman Maia Chaka. Both work
in Conference USA. They are part of the leagues officiating development program.
The NFL also hired the sons of two current officials: field judge Brad Freeman,
the son of back judge Steve Freeman, a former player with Buffalo; and field
judge Shawn Hochuli, son of referee Ed Hochuli. Goodell and various other NFL
executives were asked about the repercussions from the bullying incidents with
the Miami Dolphins involving Jonathan Martin and Richie Incognito. "You never
want to see any story that reflects on that we dont have the right workplace
environment," Goodell said. "Weve redoubled our efforts to make sure we provide
the right environment ... for everybody in the NFL." Blandino added that in an
effort to have on-field action in which the players are respectful, there will
be a heavy emphasis on reducing taunting. From 2012 to 2013, the number of
taunting incidents increased from nine to 34. "Its important having the right
culture in place," added Robert Gulliver, the NFLs chief diversity officer. "A
culture of respect for the game, for each other, for coaches, officials and
fans. Well engage in positive training with the 32 clubs." Asked about the first
openly gay player, Michael Sam of Missouri, soon entering the league, NFL
football operations chief Troy Vincent said the league was looking forward to
welcoming Sam into its ranks. Vincent, a star defensive back for 15 seasons and
former president of the NFL Players Association, said he played with "six openly
gay players inside the locker room" who did not publicly announce their sexual
orientation. "It worked, we won many football games," Vincent said. "They were
players, and we didnt see them any differently." NFL general counsel Jeff Pash
said the league remains optimistic that a U.S. district judge will approve the
$765 million concussion settlement with former players. The judge, Anita Brody,
has expressed concerns the fund may not be large enough to cover up to 20,000
retired players for 65 years. "Were confident we will get it done," Pash said.
"I think were getting close to the point where well have a package thats
satisfactory. Our overriding goal is that both sides get this structure in place
so we can begin providing compensation to people who need it."
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reclaim top spot in the overall standings. The All Blacks, the defending World
Series champions, won their third tournament this season in style, running four
tries past England to claim their 11th Cup championship in Hong Kong and first
since 2011.
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sixth consecutive decision, Todd Helton homered and the Colorado Rockies snapped
the Los Angeles Dodgers six-game winning streak with a 7-5 victory on Wednesday
night.
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and cash.CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Charlotte Bobcats agreed on Thursday to a
three-year, $40.5 million contract with free agent centre Al Jefferson from the
Utah Jazz, said people familiar with the situation. Jefferson will make $13.5
million in each year of the deal, with the third season being a player option.
The people spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday on condition of anonymity
because the deal hasnt become official. The contract cannot be signed until July
10 when the NBAs moratorium on signing new deals is lifted. Jefferson, 28, gives
the Bobcats a much-needed scoring threat in the low post, where they struggled
last season. He should also help on the boards, where the Bobcats were
repeatedly outrebounded the last two seasons. The 6-foot-10, 289-pound Jefferson
has averaged 18.8 points and 10 rebounds per game over the last seven seasons.
Last season, his third with the Jazz, he averaged 17.8 points, 9.2 rebounds and
2.1 assists. The Boston Celtics selected Jefferson out of high school in
Mississippi with the No. 15 pick in the 2004 draft. During a nine-year NBA
career, Jefferson also played two seasons for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He has
career averages of 16.4 points, 9 rebounds and 1.5 assists. Jefferson was among
four high-profile free agents who played last season with the Jazz, along with
Paul Millsap, Mo Williams and Randy Foye. Utah went 43-39 and missed the
playoffs for the second time in three years. Acquired by the Jazz in a July 2010
trade, Jefferson earned $15 million last season and led the team in both scoring
and rebounding. After the 2012-13 season ended, Jefferson told reporters he
believed he improved his overall game while in UUtah.
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reputation I had years ago," Jefferson said in April of never passing the ball
back out of the post. "I showed people that I can do other things." In April,
Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin praised Jefferson for his contributions in Utah. "I
think hes done a great job, coming in, being known as an offensive player,
getting numbers," Corbin said. "And hes gotten numbers here, but theyve helped
us win a lot of games. Hes been healthy. Hes always ready and willing to play
and likes to be on the floor and I think hes been a great guy with this team of
guys." Jefferson, who was given credit for helping develop young players Derrick
Favours and Enes Kanter, said then that it was emotional to say goodbye to his
Jazz teammates at the abrupt end of the season. The Jazz finished just out of
the playoffs in ninth place in the Western Conference. "Theres no way in the
world every one of these guys will be here next year, all together," Jefferson
said. Jefferson becomes the best low post scoring threat the Bobcats have had in
nine years in the NBA. Last year, the Bobcats started a combination of
Brendan Haywood, Byron Mullens, Bismack Biyombo and Josh McRoberts at centre.
Gana Diop, their other big man, rarely played. Jefferson was ranked as the
third-best centre on the free agent market by CBSSports.com behind Dwight Howard
and Andrew Bynum. He joins a Bobcats team in dire need of star players. The
Bobcats are just 28-120 over the past two seasons, and their biggest
high-profile player is second-year point guard Kemba Walker.
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