Carroll supports researching marijuana
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Pete Carroll is in support of the NFL looking further into whether medicinal marijuana could be beneficial for players.
The Seattle Seahawks coach said Monday he supports Commissioner Roger Goodell’s message last week that the league could consider medicinal marijuana as a treatment if science proved it could benefit players who have sustained concussions.
Carroll says regardless of the stigmas involved, the medicinal value should be examined, “because the world of medicine is trying to do the exact same thing and figure it out and they’re coming to some conclusions.”
Rodgers-Cromartie talks retirement
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is giving serious consideration to hanging it up after Sunday’s game, even though the 27-year-old cornerback is in his playing prime.
“I had a goal of playing five years,” Rodgers-Cromartie said, “and I reached that.”
He already plans to go back to college, study psychology and become a guidance counselor at his old high school ”“ whenever he does walk away.
Tisch wants regular N.Y. Super Bowl
NEW YORK (AP) — A team owner who helped bring an outdoor Super Bowl to a cold-weather site wants the game in the New York-New Jersey area every 10 years.
Jonathan Tisch, a co-owner of the New York Giants and co-chairman of the Super Bowl Host Committee, said the title game between the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos is expected to generate $550 million to $600 million for the region. He insists cold-weather sites can handle football’s biggest event.
Kubiak hired as Ravens’ new OC
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Former Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak was hired as the Baltimore Ravens’ new offensive coordinator.
The 52-year-old Kubiak replaces Jim Caldwell, who left to become coach of the Detroit Lions.
NHL mum on future Olympic participation
TORONTO (AP) — The NHL has not decided whether to let its players participate in the Olympics beyond this year, casting doubt on who will be competing for hockey gold in four years.
With the league set to push pause on its season for next month’s Sochi Olympics, Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly also is allowing for the possibility of a security issue that could keep the players from traveling to Russia at all.
Vonn to report on Olympics for NBC
NEW YORK (AP) — Ski champion Lindsey Vonn will work for NBC during the Winter Olympics, although she won’t be traveling to Sochi.
The network said the gold medalist will report on the Olympics for the “Today” show and some NBC Sports broadcasts.
Anthony’s wife says star will stay in N.Y.
NEW YORK (AP) — The wife of All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony thinks he will be back with the New York Knicks next season.
Anthony has said he intends to become a free agent this summer. The Knicks can give him an extra year and some $30 million more than any other team, but their 17-27 record has created speculation he would consider leaving the team.
Speaking on “Watch What Happens Live” on Bravo on Sunday night, La La Anthony said she “definitely” thinks Anthony will stay in New York.
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