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NEW YORK -- Roger Goodell will make his first public statements in more than a week about the rash of NFL players involved in domestic violence when he holds a news conference Friday. The NFL commissioner will address the leagues personal conduct policy. The league has faced increasing criticism it has not acted quickly or emphatically enough concerning the domestic abuse cases. His last public appearance was at a high school in North Carolina on Sept. 10. The commissioner and some NFL teams have been heavily criticized for lenient or delayed punishment of Ray Rice, Adrian Peterson and other players involved in recent domestic violence cases. Less than three weeks into the season, five such cases have made headlines, the others involving Greg Hardy, Ray McDonald and Jonathan Dwyer. Vikings star running back Peterson, Carolina defensive end Hardy and Arizona running back Dwyer are on a special commissioners exemption list and are being paid while they go through the legal process. McDonald, a defensive end for San Francisco, continues to practice and play while being investigated on suspicion of domestic violence. As these cases have come to light, such groups as the National Organization of Women and league partners and sponsors have come down hard on the NFL to be more responsive in dealing with them. Congress also is watching to see how the NFL reacts. In response to the criticism, the NFL announced it is partnering with a domestic violence hotline and a sexual violence resource centre. Goodell sent a memo to the clubs late Thursday announcing the partnerships. The league will provide financial, operational and promotional support to the National Domestic Violence Hotline and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. "These commitments will enable both the hotline and NSVRC to help more people affected by domestic violence and sexual assault," Goodell said in the memo. 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With 13 goals in the past 13 games, Ovechkin now has 29 goals on the season to lead the league.Brandon Morrow tries for his first road win since June 2012 when the Toronto Blue Jays go for a three-game sweep of the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Morrow didnt get a decision at Minnesota on Tuesday when he allowed four hits and two runs in 3 2/3 innings. The 29-year-old right-hander saw the Blue Jays win, 9-3, but Morrow was removed after throwing 98 pitches on the cold night at Target Field. Hes 1-3 with a 3.92 ERA in 12 games (6 starts) against the Indians. Morrow is 0-5 over his last eight road starts and hasnt won an away contest since June 6, 2012 when he tossed a two-hit shutout against the White Sox. Carlos Carrasco counters on the hill for the Indians. The righty is seeking his first win as a starter since June 29, 2011 at Arizona. Carrasco snapped a personal nine-game skid with a relief victory against the Angels on Aug. 20 last season, but he has taken either a no-decision or a loss in each of his last 15 starting assignments. In his last start, on April 11 versus the White Sox, Carrasco gave up six hits and five runs in 4 2/3 innings to lose for the second time in as many starts this season. His lone appearance against the Blue Jays resulted in a hefty loss when he surrendered seven hits and five runs in just three innings. The Indians have left 19 men on base through the first two games of this set and are in danger of being swept by the Blue Jays for the first time since May 3-5, 2010, with that series also taking place in Cleveland. On Saturday, Dioner Navarro drove in three runs to back another stellar start from Mark Buehrle in a 5-0 final. Buehrle (4-0) spun seven-plus scoreless innings, surrendering just four hits and three walks while striking out three to remain unbeaten on the season. The veteran left-hander has given up just two runs in four starts this year. "Hes just locked in right now," Toronto manager John Gibbons said of Buehrle. "One thing about Buehrle is he pitches to win. He doesnt pitch for stats. You get guys in this game who pitch for stats, he pitches to win and you need more guys like that." Jose Bautista added an RBI and two runs scored and Jose Reyes, whod been on the disabled list since aggravating a left hamstring injury on Opening Day, also knocked in a run for the Jays, who had lost two straight before claiming Fridays series opener. Cleveland starter Corey Kluber (1-2) yielded all five runs -- four earned -- on nine hits and three walks over 6 2/3 frames to absorb his first home loss since May 31, 2013 against Detroit. Asdrubal Cabrera recorded one of the four hits for the Indians, who have lost three straight and seven of their last nine games overall. "You just cant fall into the frustration and letting that affect you," Cleveland manager Terry Francona said of his teams recent struggles. "Its easy in this game (to get frustrated) and were going to have to fight through that." Cleveland won four of the six meetings last season. Brandon MMorrow tries for his first road win since June 2012 when the Toronto Blue Jays go for a three-game sweep of the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field.dddddddddddd Morrow didnt get a decision at Minnesota on Tuesday when he allowed four hits and two runs in 3 2/3 innings. The 29-year-old right-hander saw the Blue Jays win, 9-3, but Morrow was removed after throwing 98 pitches on the cold night at Target Field. Hes 1-3 with a 3.92 ERA in 12 games (6 starts) against the Indians. Morrow is 0-5 over his last eight road starts and hasnt won an away contest since June 6, 2012 when he tossed a two-hit shutout against the White Sox. Carlos Carrasco counters on the hill for the Indians. The righty is seeking his first win as a starter since June 29, 2011 at Arizona. Carrasco snapped a personal nine-game skid with a relief victory against the Angels on Aug. 20 last season, but he has taken either a no-decision or a loss in each of his last 15 starting assignments. In his last start, on April 11 versus the White Sox, Carrasco gave up six hits and five runs in 4 2/3 innings to lose for the second time in as many starts this season. His lone appearance against the Blue Jays resulted in a hefty loss when he surrendered seven hits and five runs in just three innings. The Indians have left 19 men on base through the first two games of this set and are in danger of being swept by the Blue Jays for the first time since May 3-5, 2010, with that series also taking place in Cleveland. On Saturday, Dioner Navarro drove in three runs to back another stellar start from Mark Buehrle in a 5-0 final. Buehrle (4-0) spun seven-plus scoreless innings, surrendering just four hits and three walks while striking out three to remain unbeaten on the season. The veteran left-hander has given up just two runs in four starts this year. "Hes just locked in right now," Toronto manager John Gibbons said of Buehrle. "One thing about Buehrle is he pitches to win. He doesnt pitch for stats. You get guys in this game who pitch for stats, he pitches to win and you need more guys like that." Jose Bautista added an RBI and two runs scored and Jose Reyes, whod been on the disabled list since aggravating a left hamstring injury on Opening Day, also knocked in a run for the Jays, who had lost two straight before claiming Fridays series opener. Cleveland starter Corey Kluber (1-2) yielded all five runs -- four earned -- on nine hits and three walks over 6 2/3 frames to absorb his first home loss since May 31, 2013 against Detroit. Asdrubal Cabrera recorded one of the four hits for the Indians, who have lost three straight and seven of their last nine games overall. "You just cant fall into the frustration and letting that affect you," Cleveland manager Terry Francona said of his teams recent struggles. "Its easy in this game (to get frustrated) and were going to have to fight through that." Cleveland won four of the six meetings last season. China Jerseys ' ' '