BANFIELD: The Senate seat vacated by John Kerry has a new occupant -- at least for now anyway. Massachusetts Governor Duval Patrick is naming William Cowan, Kerry's former chief of staff, to take that post and serve until a special election in June. Senator Kerry, who was confirmed as the next secretary of state, officially submitted his resignation last night. I have more now on allegations we have been reporting on during the program that Baltimore Ravens Linebacker, Ray Lewis, has been using performance-enhancing substances that were banned by the National Football League. Mr. Lewis spoke out about the allegations a short time ago in New Orleans where he's getting ready to play Sunday's Super Bowl. Have a listen.</s>RAY LEWIS, BALTIMORE RAVENS LINEBACKER: I think honestly -- I'm going to say it very clearly again. I think it is probably one of the most embarrassing things that we can do on this type of oh stage. When you let cowards come in and do things like that, to try to disturb something, I have said it before. I said a million times. The reason I'm smiling is because it's so funny of a story. I have never, ever took whatever he said I was supposed to do.</s>BANFIELD: This was an allegation made by "Sports Illustrated" involving a substance derived from deer antlers. Mr. Lewis denies using any kind of performance-enhancing drugs. First reported by "Sports Illustrated." CNN not yet able to confirm that report. Independently, we are bringing it to you because Ray Lewis has addressed the allegation two times. Thank you for watching this very busy edition of NEWSROOM. NEWSROOM INTERNATIONAL with Suzanne Malveaux starts now.</s>SUZANNE MALVEAUX, CNN ANCHOR: Welcome to NEWSROOM INTERNATIONAL. We are taking you around the world in 60 minutes. Here's what's going on now.
Ray Lewis Responds to Doping Allegations.