When the NFL came out with its new personal conduct policy in 2014, it stated that violations of the policy involving domestic violence would get a baseline six-game suspension for a first offense, considering any aggravating or mitigating factors.On Wednesday, the NFL announced a one-game suspension for kicker Josh Brown, stemming from a domestic violence arrest last year. The police report, which was obtained by ESPN, is disturbing. On May 22, 2015 (the second straight night the police were called to their house), police took the statement of the alleged victim, who claimed there was a history of abuse that included 20 incidents of physical violence. The officer on the scene wrote in his report that he believed Brown assaulted her that night.She appeared to be genuinely scared of her husband Joshua, the officer wrote. She seemed very embarrassed to tell me the details of her husbands [sic] history of abusing her.Five days later, Brown said, the charges were dropped.Brown, 37, said he informed the Giants of the charge the day of the incident, and a team spokesman confirmed they knew of the incident. The Giants said they did not conduct their own investigation into the arrest, but they said they were aware of the specifics of the report and re-signed Brown during an active NFL investigation. A source told ESPNs Dan Graziano the victim refused multiple requests to be interviewed by the NFL for its investigation.Brown and the NFL Players Association appealed that one-game suspension, and arbiter Harold Henderson recently upheld the punishment.A one-game suspension is curious and hearkens back to the days when domestic violence wasnt taken seriously. Of course things have changed, and respected former prosecutor Lisa Friel vetted Browns case for the NFL and recommended one game. As part of investigating, the NFL would have looked up police reports, sought out a record of past infractions and interviewed witnesses. But what could be the factor that mitigates five games from the baseline?The NFLs code of conduct policy names the aggravating factors that could increase a suspension, such as use of a gun or harming a pregnant partner. But the league doesnt specify or name any mitigating factors.What this case shows is that domestic violence is an incredibly complex and complicated issue, said Anna Isaacson, the NFLs vice president of social responsibility. It would be wonderful if it was easy to explain. We dont profess to know everything, but we profess to try to get it right. I hope that what weve done in the last two years shows that were committed to this issue and fans can trust that.The issue is, it isnt easy for fans, players or personnel to determine what mitigates a penalty, or how a baseline of six games can be whittled down to one. The NFL seemingly set a firm policy, and this suspension casts some doubt on how porous that baseline is.Brown, the league and the NFL Players Association have all declined to name the mitigating factors in this case.Everybodys known, everybodys been a part of it, Brown said. You know, guys have been very supportive, guys from around the league, ex-coaches, players that know my character. Ive been very supported through the process. Like we said, this has been a year and Ive had to play with this over my head, and Ive continued to play well and I will continue to play well.Giants head coach Ben McAdoo reiterated his hard line on domestic violence -- while at the same time offering support for Brown.We support the league office in their decision and their stance on personal conduct, McAdoo said. I do support Josh as a man, a father, and a player. We treat these situations on a case-by-case basis.But theres no harmony between zero tolerance and signing players who are being investigated for domestic violence. The one-game suspension without a more concrete explanation undermines the very point of the revamped code of conduct. Players and personnel need a firm understanding of what constitutes a penalty. How easy will it be for the next player arrested on a charge to point to Browns case as a new metric?The process was put into place, said Rita Smith, an activist who consults with the NFL on issues of domestic violence and education. Lisa Friel does what she does, and a one-game suspension was what they found. Im sure there are going to be some this isnt serious reactions in my own field. Ill have to account for that.Browns one-game suspension adds a shade of gray to the NFLs domestic violence policy and allows for more judgment calls, when the initial idea was to set a firm standard and be clear about it. 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He has 19 goals and 24 assists for 43 points in 45 games with the Colts this season. San Antonio coach Dan Hughes has a picture of himself alongside Pat Summitt and Kay Yow. Its an image that, understandably, would mean a great deal to anyone who coaches basketball. But it has an additional meaning for Hughes, who had spent most of his career in mens basketball before joining the WNBA in 1998.The photo reminds him of how welcomed he was by important figures in the womens college and pro games.People like Pat Summitt, Kay Yow, Geno Auriemma, Ann Meyers -- they made me feel really comfortable, said Hughes, who is retiring from his Stars coaching job at seasons end. It opened the door. They accepted me. I really went to work at understanding where the womens game was then, but also learned how it got there.Hughes was a mens assistant at Toledo until 1996, when the Rockets head coach moved into administration. The new coach brought in his own staff, so Hughes took the opportunity to work with the Rockets womens team in 1996-97. Then Hughes father suggested another possibility as well: a pro league that was launching in 1997.He called me and said, Dan, what about this new WNBA? Hughes said. He told me, This is something you should look into.Hughes interviewed for an assistant position with the Charlotte Sting in 1997, but didnt get it. But there was another opening with the Sting in 1998, and he was hired.I was pretty persistent, Hughes said, laughing.Nearly two decades later, Hughes will leave the WNBA knowing that its better off because of his contributions. He has seen the ups and downs, including the dissolution of two franchises that he worked for, in Charlotte and in Cleveland. His time as a general manager also brought home the hard business realities of the sport.Hughes doesnt rule out the possibility of ever coaching again, but says if it happens, it will be at another level. For the foreseeable future, he is focused on being a television analyst for womens and mens college basketball, and looks forward to spending more time with his family. But he will always have a great affection for the WNBA.I got to be in three great franchises and part of a league in its formative years, he said. Im so thankful for that, and Im excited for the WNBA and its future.But I also kind of want to do one more basketball experience. I like the diversity of my career. That it was coaching men and women. That it was high school, college, pro, USA Basketball. I want to see if theres maybe one more different kind of chapter.Hughes hopes we are moving toward an athletic world in which male and female coaches have a reasonable chance at any job based on them beeing the right fit.ddddddddddddThat a woman can coach a mens team, a man can coach a womens team, or we can jump back and forth, he said. I love the fact that now you have people like Becky Hammon coaching in the NBA.Hughes, in his role as general manager and coach of the Stars, brought Hammon to San Antonio in 2007 in a trade with New York. Hughes said the deal was agreed to in principle a few months before the 2007 draft day, when it was finalized. He recalls feeling nervous all that time that something might derail it and joyous relief when it was official.Hughes was eager to bring Hammon to San Antonio for two reasons. First, having coached against her, he felt like her competitiveness, leadership and on-court skill immediately would help the Stars.But he also saw how much San Antonio fans were passionately attached to the Spurs standouts like Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker. He wanted the Stars to also have the kind of player that people in that city would gravitate toward.It was a great blessing to get Becky here, Hughes said. And that trade actually played out even better than I hoped it would.The highlight of Hughes time with the Stars was a 2008 trip to the WNBA Finals, led by Hammon and Sophia Young. San Antonio made the playoffs from 2007 to 2012, but has been to the postseason just once in the past four years. The Stars are last in the league this year.But with San Antonio having young standouts like Moriah Jefferson and Kayla McBride, and a lottery pick in 2017, Hughes has an optimistic outlook on the future. Former WNBA player Ruth Riley is now San Antonios general manager, and Hughes said he enjoyed working with her?this past season.Im glad they split it into two jobs again, said Hughes, who filled both positions for most of the past decade before this summer, save the 2010 season when Sandy Brondello was head coach and Hughes the GM.I just feel like with two people, you can get more done and cover more ground. I realized in talking with Ruth how much I had missed having someone else to work with in that regard.Now Hughes will move on, but the WNBA will always be a part of him.I came into this league, and I learned a lot, Hughes said. Not just about being a coach but being a better man. It taught me how important it is that women get the chance to grow and have the opportunities to be all that they want to be. I love the landscape that I see now better than I did 20 years ago. I want it to keep growing. ' ' '