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NFL to fine teams up to $100,000 for posting social media video during games
NFL to fine teams up to $100,000 for posting social media video during games
The NFL recently sent a memo to its teams saying they'll be fined $25,000 for posting unapproved video during games, according to a copy of the notice that was obtained by Mashable.And that's just for a first offense; a second infraction will draw a $50,000 fine.Any thereafter will draw a fine of "up to" $100,000 as well as "loss of rights to post League-Controlled Content (including game footage)."
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NFL will send teams video clarifying unsportsmanlike conduct calls
NFL will send teams video clarifying unsportsmanlike conduct calls
Posted by Josh Alper on October 5, 2016, 11:39 AM EDTSteelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that he hoped the team could "get detailed clarity" on what will result in excessive celebration flags for wide receiver Antonio Brown after he received his second of the year in last Sunday's game against the Chiefs.Tomlin's request comes after a weekend that also saw some question why Redskins cornerback Josh Norman was flagged for miming the shooting of a bow and arrow when other players have not been similarly penalized.Others have also questioned the rise in taunting calls — up 220 percent compared to the first four weeks of last season while all unsportsmanlike conduct penalties are up 56 percent, per ESPN — this season as the league's decision to make it a point of emphasis has also seemed to stretch the definition of what qualifies as taunting.
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NFL to clarify unsportsmanlike conduct penalties with video to teams
NFL to clarify unsportsmanlike conduct penalties with video to teams
The NFL will send teams an explanatory video to clarify this season's spate of unsportsmanlike conduct penalties, senior vice president of officiating Dean Blandino said Tuesday.Editor's Picks Twerk at your own risk: Peak No Fun League is here We are on track to watch the most heavily disciplined season in modern league history, one that will deserve every effort to mock its extreme lengths.Blandino, however, reiterated that the emphasis on such calls has come at the direction of the league's competition committee and won't be relaxed as the season continues.
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