The Facts:
Following up on
a previous item. ... The Humane Society of the United States sent a letter to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday, calling on the NFL to "collaborate with us in an organized effort to eradicate animal cruelty and illegal animal fighting activity from the ranks of the NFL." The prominent animal-rights group called on Goodell to ban players who are involved in dog fighting, saying it was especially troubled that evidence of the deadly activity was allegedly found at a home owned by Vick.
Reported by the Associated Press
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The Humane Society alleges that veterinary supplies, blood-soaked carpeting, treadmills used for training, scales for weighing the animals and tools used to pry apart a dog's jaws were confiscated from Vick's property. The NFL has said it is investigating the case. Falcons spokesman Reggie Roberts said the team had no comment on the Humane Society's assertions. Vick has maintained that he never visited the home. ... More to come.
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