Nfl: Saints Violated 'bounty Rule'

Kansas City Star: Sports, Kansas City Star: Sports
Fri, 03/02/2012 - 1:26pm

Former New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams is apologizing for running a bounty program that targeted opposing players for injuries.

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