The league can conduct drug testing throughout the year, even in the off-season.

He did say that the league conducted its investigation in a proper and equitable manner.

It was compared with the 1990-91 season, when the league conducted its most recent previous such study.

The league has conducted those background checks for more than 10 years.

During the seven weeks between those scenes, the league conducted one of its most peaceful, competitive and interesting tournaments in recent years.

Play was suspended for two weeks, and the league conducted a full investigation.

Earlier this month, Ackerman had said the league would probably begin its fourth season 10 days to two weeks early and conduct a full schedule.

The league conducts an annual player draft, starting anew each season.

There are a handful of teams, about 10, since the number isn't quite settled yet, even as the league was conducting its draft.

The league has been conducting its own investigation of the incident.