NFL Plans Heightened Security for Paris Game

The NFL plans heightened security for Sunday’s Steelers-Saints game in Paris, as commissioner Roger Goodell said the league is confident the matchup can be played safely amid unrest and possible protests in France. The game at Stade de France, outside Paris, is scheduled to be the first NFL game played in France. Goodell said Wednesday that the league had made preparations and was coordinating with French and U.S. authorities. He said he had spoken with Secretary of State Marco Rubio a few days earlier. NFL executive Peter O’Reilly said Tuesday that security would be increased and the league was working with the State Department, Parisian officials and national authorities. He said protecting players, fans and others involved was the league’s priority. O’Reilly also said the NFL was confident its security arrangements would not negatively affect broader resources needed in the area. Rubio confirmed that he had spoken with Goodell and said the U.S. Embassy expected the game to be fine. He said there was no indication it would be affected. Goodell described his own comfort level as high and said the league would monitor the situation and make appropriate arrangements. A...