Copyright 2017 NPR. To see more, visit ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: Dallas Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliott has lost his latest attempt to block a six-game suspension related to domestic violence allegations. Today in New York City, a three-member panel of federal judges ruled against Elliott and for the National Football League, which suspended him back in August. Joining me now is NPR sports correspondent Tom Goldman. And, Tom, what more can you tell us about this decision? TOM GOLDMAN, BYLINE: Well, Robert, it didn't take long for this panel from the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Today's hearing reportedly lasted a little over a half hour. Then the judges quickly made their decision. And it means the six-game suspension is back on. And it's been off and on numerous times since it was handed down in August. It means he won't play this Sunday in the Cowboys game against the Atlanta Falcons. And if the suspension holds this time it means he'll be out for six weeks, a critical
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