NFL reminds all teams of media policy

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL sent a memo today reminding all 32 teams of its equal access and conduct policy toward the media after a TV Azteca reporter's comments that she was uncomfortable in the New York Jets' locker room last weekend.

"Women are a common part of the sports media," said the memo, which had the policy attached. "By law, women must be granted the same rights to perform their jobs as men. Please remember that women reporters are professionals and should be treated as such. "

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello also sent an e-mail to the Association of Women in Sports Media restating league policy.

Reporter Ines Sainz, who works for the Mexican network, said she was uncomfortable Saturday in the Jets' locker room, where a few players made catcalls as she waited with two male co-workers to interview quarterback Mark Sanchez, who is of Mexican descent.

An assistant coach also seemed to deliberately throw footballs to players near where Sainz was standing on the sideline during practice.