The Slippery Slope of Sports Stars and Drink Driving The National Rugby League's (NRL) latest off field incident involving Brisbane winger Josiah Karapani raises questions about the league's responsibility in policing its players' behavior.
Karapani's apology and remorse are welcome, but his second drink driving offense in a matter of months highlights a disturbing trend among NRL stars. Karapani's blood alcohol level was 0.
037, which may seem like a technicality. However, it underscores the real concern that players often take unnecessary risks, pushing the limits of what they can get away with.