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Its understandable if you missed the Dallas Cowboys story last week. Between the Cubs World Series title and the election, a lot has been happening. But that doesnt make this story any less notable.During the most recent NFL owners meetings, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones approached the leagues top investigator, Lisa Friel, and raised his voice at her while discussing Ezekiel Elliott, the rookie running back who is being investigated by the NFL for alleged domestic violence, according to several people who witnessed the encounter.Jones said he recognized that investigations were her bread and butter and ended the conversation with: Your bread and butter is going to get both of us thrown out on the street, according to ESPN The Magazine reporter Seth Wickersham, who witnessed the encounter, which was reported by Outside the Lines. Other witnesses downplayed Jones intensity.A public relations person immediately led Jones out of the hotel bar. An NFL spokesperson said there arent any rules against this kind of interaction.But that doesnt mean it isnt problematic.Its unsettling that Jones thinks he can lobby Friel on Elliotts behalf in an informal setting. On one hand, you cant blame him -- the league has been completely inconsistent in handing down penalties related to domestic violence accusation. The NFL has used mitigating factors to reduce suspensions, and it never has used aggravating factors to increase a punishment.The NFLs disciplinary process isnt a court of law, but players and fans should be able to have confidence that the case is at least getting a clear-eyed look. Jones actions undermined any appearance of an unbiased review.Jones should respect the process. But the NFL should make sure the process is one to respect.The owners meetings took place a week before new information emerged on former Giants kicker Josh Brown. Brown had been suspended for only one game after a domestic violence arrest last year. The punishment fell well short of the six-game minimum suspension called for in the NFLs 2014 Personal Conduct Policy.In a document released later, Brown admitted to domestic abuse against his wife. It was information the investigation didnt initially have, but it echoed statements his wife made to police when she called 911. Brown was released by the Giants on Oct. 25.Elliotts case is very different. Hes hasnt been arrested, nor has he had charges filed against him. According to a July 22 police report, Elliotts girlfriend claimed he assaulted her and said she had pain in her right wrist and a red mark. Four witnesses to the incident said they did not observe an assault, and police directed his girlfriend to the prosecutors office.USA Today reported Nov. 4 that the same woman called police in Florida in February with similar allegations.The NFL said in July that it would review the allegations against Elliott under its personal conduct policy.In any review, players should be able to expect a resolution in a reasonable amount of time. Friel will sort through the evidence she can gather. Her group will make a recommendation, and commissioner Roger Goodell will review it.But Jones actions seem to imply that Friels investigative work is detrimental to the league. Elliott is one of the brightest young stars in the NFL. If he were to receive a suspension, and the 6-1 Cowboys were to lose him for any length of time, it could affect the teams NFC East standings and their shot at the playoffs. That could take money out of Jones pocket.Friel is no shrinking violet. Jones type of persuasion isnt likely to have an effect on her investigation. She was at the meeting to give owners a presentation on her work -- work that apparently isnt fully appreciated by all 31 owners.Jones doesnt understand punishing a marquee player because he doesnt see the NFLs problem with domestic violence. He praised Greg Hardys leadership during a season when these photos of Hardys ex-girlfriend were published. If Hardy had played better, if he hadnt stormed into a special teams huddle and knocked a clipboard out of a coachs hands, its possible that hed still be in a Dallas uniform.Is that the NFLs bread and butter?Although there are still serious problems with the investigations, at least the NFL is making a serious and sustained effort to impose discipline so fans dont have to justify cheering for a player like Hardy.Jones should at the very least understand that and show some respect for the woman who represents that effort. 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Magasin Destockage New Balance . -- If this was Aaron Gordons final home game at Arizona, and it almost certainly was, then he went out in style. New Balance Pas Cher .com) - The Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks both take aim at their first wins of the season on Saturday, as the Canucks open their home slate at Rogers Arena. Australias golf aces need to conjure a miracle to contend for British Open glory despite Jason Days second-round heroics at Royal Troon.Day defied savage conditions to fire a brilliant one-under-par 70 - the only red number of the afternoon - to keep his hopes flickering.But the world No.1 will enter moving day a distant 11 shots behind halfway leader Phil Mickelson, with Australias closest challengers Adam Scott and Matt Jones both 10 adrift of the American.Day, though, isnt giving up the ghost after rediscovering his swing - and mojo - when a menacing squall that swept the Scottish links course threatened to wipe him out of the Open.We totally expected to have conditions that were going to be difficult, but not to the point where it was blowing 30 to 40 miles an hour with winds and rain coming in sideways, Day said.I think I went through four gloves during that little time span, and it was coming down pretty heavy on me.My weather gear is totally soaked now and Ive got to somehow dry it out before tomorrow.Day held firm in the worst of the weather after four birdies in five holes on the front nine revived his flagging fortunes.Obviously Ive got to go into the next couple days with a positive attitude regardless how the weather is, because its going to be hard on everyone, Day said.Its going to be hard to win a major tournament. Mickelson has been playing some tremendous golf over the last two days, but you just nnever know whats going to happen in major tournaments.ddddddddddddIve just got to keep trying to push forward and trying to get myself back into contention somehow.Scott was the only Australian to land on the right side of the Open draw, but failed to take advantage in a disappointing second-round 73, the same score as Jones shot playing in the worst of it late afternoon.Leishman carded a classy 69 after teeing off just before midday to be one over for the championship along with Greg Chalmers (71).Scott Hend (73) got it to four under at one point on Friday before finishing at two over after being caught up in what Day described as the worst storm hed ever encountered on a golf course.It felt like the rain was coming up underneath the umbrella, Day said.That was pretty atrocious.Marcus Fraser and Rod Pampling - who bogeyed the last - were both devastated to miss the four-over cut by a shot after each notching second-round 75s.Nathan Holman was also left shattered after the infamous Postage Stamp par-3 eighth killed his chance of making the half-way cut on his major debut.Holman, 25, racked up a triple bogey and, despite gallantly making birdie on the last in darkness, fell two shots short of a weekend tee time.Nick Cullen, at eight over, and Steve Bowditch, at 15 over, also crashed out. 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