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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014 SPORTS Union, NFL at odds over personal conduct NEW YORK: Saying the NFL is “making things up as the same way it changes rules on the field, like when “The union agreed to the Commissioner maintain- ers the way it’s played out and we’re stuck with it for they go along,” players’ union chief DeMaurice Smith it moved kickoffs to the 35-yard line. ing authority to discipline. The league believes it is in another six years,” said Colton, who said he thinks the wants the league and its owners to take disciplining Smith told The Associated Press in an email that the best interest of football to retain that authority,” players and league absolutely need an independent, players out of the hands of Commissioner Roger the league indicated it was open to discussing the Vincent said. “The league is following the process dic- third-party arbitrator. “Due process exists in most Goodell. Already at odds over the process used to policy as recently as two months ago, but didn’t fol- tated by the CBA.” places in the United States except in the NFL.” punish Ray Rice, the dispute heightened Tuesday low through in coming to the table. He said those dis- The union and players helped revise the personal Pittsburgh Steelers safety Mike Mitchell said the when the league suspended Vikings running back cussions were distinct from the union representing conduct policy in 2007, Vincent said. He said the personal conduct policy needs more well-defined Adrian Peterson for the rest of the season for using a Peterson in his case, though on a parallel track. league has had multiple meetings with the union this terms and clear guidelines based on precedent. wooden switch to discipline his 4-year-old son. “There is one fact that does make those things year on revising the policy using the same approach. “Right now it’s kind of you know, one man has all The central issue remains the same for both sides: similar though, and that is the NFL is clearly making The rules in place now have some players and agents the power and I don’t know if that’s ever really a good Finding a way to fairly hold players accountable for things up as they go along,” Smith said Tuesday night. wondering if the NFL has too much power and thing. I think Roger does his best to do the best that transgressions that damage the credibility and image “Our goal is to pursue a new personal conduct policy whether the union fell short by agreeing to give he can but I know he’s got a lot on his plate that he of the league and its players. The union wants discipli- that is fair, transparent and consistent. The only way Goodell central power over discipline in 2011. Agent has to control,” Mitchell said. “I’m not just trying to nary power now held by Goodell to be handled by a that happens is if the NFL and the owners commit to Jerrold Colton, who represents four-time All-Pro tack- bash him or come down on him but I think players neutral arbitrator. The league, so far, doesn’t agree. collective bargaining.” le Jahri Evans of the Saints, Steelers cornerback would feel better if he wasn’t just judge, jury and exe- And while both the league and the NFL Players Troy Vincent, the NFL’s executive vice president of William Gay and six-time Pro Bowl kicker David Akers, cutioner.” Association want to change the personal conduct football operations, countered that Goodell’s authori- said the union’s failure to negotiate changes to the Peterson pleaded no contest Nov. 4 to misde- policy, the sides disagree on how to do it. The union ty was collectively bargained with the union in 2011, personal conduct policy in 2011 was a “tremendous meanor reckless assault in Texas for injuries to his 4- wants to bargain for changes to the policy, while the while the personal conduct policy in place nearly 20 oversight.” “I felt strongly at the time that it was a mis- year-old son with a wooden switch. He said he NFL wants to implement changes with union input years has never been part of contract negotiations. take and clearly it’s turned out to be one for the play- intended no harm, only discipline. —AP Lakers and Bucks triumph ATLANTA: Kobe Bryant scored 28 points as the Los Angeles Lakers won for only the second time this season, beating the Atlanta Hawks 114-109 in the NBA on Tuesday. Bryant’s biggest shot came with 1:11 remain- ing, when he backed in against Thabo Sefolosha and made a fadeaway jumper despite being fouled. Bryant completed the three-point play, giving the Lakers a 108-102 lead. The Hawks had a chance to force overtime after the Lakers (2-9) failed to put it away at the line. But Los Angeles smothered long-range threat Kyle Korver, leav- ing Pero Antic to take an open 3-pointer. It clanked off the rim and the Lakers grabbed the loose ball to seal the victory. Paul Millsap led Atlanta with 29 points. Carlos Boozer added 20 points for the Lakers, and Nick Young, coming back from a thumb injury, had 17 in his first game of the season. BUCKS 117, KNICKS 113 Ersan Ilyasova had 20 points as the rebuilding Bucks beat the Knicks to lift their record above .500 for the first time in more than a year. Zaza Pachulia added season highs of 14 points and 13 rebounds for Milwaukee, which improved to 6-5 on the year. It was the first time the team had a winning record since March 20, Zain to sponsor 2013, when it was 34-33. New York cut a 26- point deficit to 115-113 with 7.9 seconds left, but Milwaukee managed to hold on. Carmelo RoadRush 5 Anthony had 26 points for the Knicks, and Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 24. The balanced Bucks had seven players score in double figures. ATLANTA: Hawks guard Shelvin Mack (right) tries to steal the ball from Los Angeles Lakers for- KUWAIT: Zain, the leading telecommuni- The event will involve a Karting race, and ward Nick Young in the first half of an NBA basketball game. — AP cations company in Kuwait, announced provides participants with an opportuni- JAZZ 98, THUNDER 81 its main sponsorship of the 5th edition of ty to enjoy the race. 40 teams including Alec Burks had 20 points and a career-high 14 the unique motorsport activity, the company’s own “Zain team” will com- rebounds as the Jazz beat the reeling Thunder. NBA results/standings RoadRush. The motorsport activity, pete in a thrilling atmosphere at Kuwait’s Enes Kanter added 16 points and a season-high which exclusively aims at women, will SIRBB Circuit. The main race will be held 15 boards for Utah, which enjoyed a 55-44 edge kick-start from November 2014 until at the Bahrain International Circuit next on the glass. Trey Burke scored 11 of his 17 LA Lakers 114, Atlanta 109; Milwaukee 117, NY Knicks 113; Utah 98, Oklahoma City 81; New February 2015. January, where professional participants points in the second half, and finished with nine Orleans 106, Sacramento 100. Zain explained that RoadRush 5 aims will enjoy an experience that is consid- assists. Oklahoma City has lost three straight and Eastern Conference Western Conference at encouraging and inspiring women to ered as a real test to their potentials in seven of nine. Jeremy Lamb led the Thunder Atlantic Division Northwest Division participate in motorsports that are usual- the motorsport field. with 19 points, and Steven Adams had 11 points W L PCT GB Portland 8 3 .727 - ly associated with men. The event pro- Additionally, the unique event will and eight rebounds. Toronto 8 2 .800 - Utah 5 7 .417 3.5 Playing without the injured Kevin Durant and vides an ideal opportunity for women to witness a new initiative entitled Brooklyn 4 6 .400 4 Denver 3 7 .300 4.5 Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City shot 35.7 per- showcase their talents in an exciting “RoadRush School”, which aims at edu- Boston 3 6 .333 4.5 Oklahoma City 3 9 .250 5.5 cent (30 for 84) from the field. series of events that will involve several cating young people on safety driving NY Knicks 3 9 .250 6 Minnesota 2 7 .222 5 thrilling activities that will take place in and provide them with the necessary Philadelphia 0 10 0 8 Pacific Division Kuwait and Bahrain. safe training for them to compete in sim- PELICANS 106, KINGS 100 Central Division Anthony Davis had 28 points and nine Golden State 8 2 .800 - Zain’s sponsorship to this unique rac- ilar events in the future. Chicago 8 3 .727 - LA Clippers 5 4 .556 2.5 rebounds to lead the Pelicans past the Kings in a Cleveland 5 4 .556 2 ing competition comes in line with the Zain concluded that its sponsorship of Sacramento 6 5 .545 2.5 company’s core commitment to Kuwaiti this much anticipated event stems from matchup between two of the Western Milwaukee 6 5 .545 2 Conference’s most surprising teams this season. Phoenix 6 5 .545 2.5 youth’s various interests and activities, its utmost responsibility of youth’s talent Indiana 4 7 .364 4 Ryan Anderson hit four 3-pointers and scored LA Lakers 2 9 .182 6.5 which resembles the company’s endless development and the sports sector, Detroit 3 8 .273 5 22 points for the Pelicans, who outscored the Southeast Division Southwest Division confidence of the competencies of youth which comes in line with its Corporate Kings 31-15 in the third and improved to 6-4 on Memphis 10 1 .909 - and their capabilities in excelling in dif- Social Responsibility strategy.