‘Today’ Show Announces Ray Rice Interview

Weeks after rumors began swirling that Today co-host Matt Lauer had landed the first interview with former Ravens running back Ray Rice and his wife, Janay, NBC has confirmed that Today will air its interview with the couple in two parts today and Tuesday, Dec. 1 and 2.

Network’s Say They’re Cutting Back On Rice Video

NEW YORK (AP) — At least six television networks said Thursday they plan to stop or minimize airings of video showing Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice striking his then-fiancee […]

Sponsors Keep Eye On NFL Investigation

Now that the NFL is investigating how its executives handled Baltimore Raven running back Ray Rice’s domestic violence case, sponsors are forced to balance the exposure NFL games can offer with the risk of alienating customers. “Obviously all the sponsors are incredibly worried, but it’s hard for a sponsor to disconnect from the entire NFL. It’s so important to business,” says marketing consultant Laura Ries.

Rice Prompts Changes To ‘Thursday Night Football’

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The debut of CBS’ “Thursday Night Football” broadcast was revised because of controversy surrounding the video of Ray Rice knocking his then-fiancee unconscious, CBS Sports Chairman […]