The NFL Players Association will conduct its own investigation into the Miami Dolphins bullying scandal, a person familiar with the situation said Wednesday. Air Force 270 Fake . Richard Smith, outside counsel for the union in the New Orleans Saints bounty case, will investigate tackle Jonathan Martins allegations, the person confirmed. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the union hadnt announced its plans. Martin has said that he was harassed daily by teammates, including guard Richie Incognito, who has been suspended. Smith will examine the roles of coach Joe Philbin, his staff and Miami management, although its unknown whether they will be willing to meet with him. One issue is whether anyone on the coaching staff ordered Incognito to toughen up Martin, a second-year tackle from Stanford who became a starter as a rookie but played poorly at times. NFL special investigator Ted Wells has been questioning players, coaches and staff at the Dolphins complex this week. Wells was appointed by Commissioner Roger Goodell after Dolphins owner Stephen Ross asked the league to look into the case. Martin spent nearly seven hours with Wells on Friday in New York. Wells will also interview Incognito, who was suspended Nov. 3 and has filed a grievance against the Dolphins seeking to rejoin the team. Incognitos hearing on his grievance will be Thursday. He can be suspended without pay by the Dolphins for up to four weeks. Martin abruptly left the team Oct. 28, and the case has raised questions about the teams locker room culture. Ross formed two committees to study the matter and conceded changes are needed. John Denney, the Dolphins player representative, said theres no timeframe regarding how long Wells interviews with the Dolphins will last. Its unknown whether Wells has talked yet with centre Mike Pouncey, who was hospitalized last week with a gall bladder ailment, missed last weeks victory over San Diego and might be unavailable to play Sunday against Carolina. Pouncey was feeling better but had further tests scheduled Wednesday. The Dolphins (5-5) have won two of their three games since Martins departure and are in contention for an AFC wild-card berth. Air Force 1 Black Fake . Philbin said Thursday he wants players to treat one another with civility and he wont tolerate anything less. In taking questions for the first time since Ted Wells released his report into the bullying scandal that rocked the league, Philbin made it clear things would be cleaned up. Fake Air Force 1 For Sale . Pistorius denied the allegation that he said to the close friend of the girlfriend he killed: "How can you sleep at night?" The accusation by Kim Myers provided a bizarre twist during the trial of the world-famous double-amputee Olympian, who is facing 25 years to life in prison if convicted of premeditated murder for shooting dead Steenkamp, a 29-year-old model, at his home last year.England will face Australia in the Cup quarter-final of the Hong Kong Sevens after finishing day two top of their pool following a win over Scotland and a draw with Russia. England followed up yesterdays 21-14 victory over South Africa with a 19-0 win over Scotland thanks to tries from Richard De Carpentier and two from Dan Norton.Nortons second try took him past the 1,000 point mark in the HSBC World Sevens Series - a magnificent milestone for the flyer. However, England found the going tough against a physical Russia side and had to settle for a draw when Simplikevich scored near the end. Englands tries came from Tom Bowen and Cameron Cowell in the second half.The result meant England finished top of Pool B and will now play Australia (5.04am BST) in the quarter-final, live on Sky Sports 2 HD.In the other quarter-finals defending champions Fiji take on Kenya, New Zealand will play Wales and USA play South Africa. Savenaca Rawaca runs away to score for Fiji Saracens-bound flyer Savenaca Rawaca starred on Saturday as defending champions Fiji looked the team to beat at the Hong Kong Sevens, tthe unofficial dress rehearsal for the Rio Olympics. Air Force 1 Grey Sale. Rawaca scored a dazzling opener in Fijis 36-10 win over Wales and crossed again in the second half as the world series title-holders set up a quarter-final against Kenya.Fiji coach Ben Ryan was encouraged after his team, who are bidding to win their countrys first ever Olympic gold in August, improved from Fridays 19-17 scare against Canada. Were still probably not absolutely firing, I think defensively well go up a notch tomorrow. But after what was a very tough game last night its good to come through unscathed, said Ryan.The former England coach added that the form of Rawaca, who will join Saracens next season, underlined the quality now on show in the sevens world series.Hes hit form. Weve given him hard work in training. Hes 108kg and thats a lot of muscle to throw around for 14 minutes and we ask him to play for 14 minutes most of the time as well, Ryan said. But he is playing well. Hes very hard to stop... Save will play World Cup 2019 for Fiji, hell stand out for Saracens. Gone are the days where these (sevens) guys are seen as junior rugby players - theyre world-class in their own right. Also See: WATCH: Ashton ready to roll Sky Sports Rugby Podcast ' ' '
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