Archives for: May 2007

NFL extends alcohol ban to team functions, flights


31st May 2007
NFL clubs may no longer serve alcohol at team functions or on buses or flights, extending a ban that until now applied only in locker rooms.This article is courtesy of Sports News FootballTHATS JUST REGULAR JOE | AN AMAZIN START FOR METS PERFECT BULLPEN… more »
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Report: Informants link Vick to dogfighting


31st May 2007
Informants have come forward saying Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was involved in dogfighting, a prosecutor investigating the case said.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLHearing on Lions bid for Rogers bonus delayed | Chela upsets Home… more »
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Mavs Cuban hopes to create league to rival NFL


31st May 2007
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is part of a group considering formation of a football league that would compete with the NFL for players drafted lower than the second round.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLJEERS & CHEERS | JAZZ GO HOME IN 0-2… more »
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Panthers tackle Jenkins a no-show at workout


31st May 2007
It didnt take long Wednesday for Kris Jenkins teammates to figure out he was absent.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLNBA Basketball odds and NCAA Sports Betting Lines | CAVS WALK AWAY WITH NO. 2 SEED | Whisenhunt: Offseason issues led to Big Ben… more »
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Bengals Chad Johnson vs. horse in benefit race


31st May 2007
Cincinnati Bengals all-pro wide receiver Chad Johnson will race a horse at River Downs on Belmont Stakes Day, June 9, as a fund-raiser for Feed the Children, an Oklahoma City-based charity that provides food, medicine, clothing, and other necessities to… more »
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Packers board keeps CEO during successor search


31st May 2007
Bob Harlan expected to head off into retirement Wednesday. Instead, he spent the morning explaining to the Packers board of directors why his plan to hand the franchise off to John Jones was falling apart.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLSLUMPIN… more »
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Broncos Kircus confident hell be cleared in fight


31st May 2007
Broncos receiver David Kircus says hes certain hell be cleared of an assault charge stemming from a fight that landed him in jail and a 26-year-old man in the hospital.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLROCKET STARTS TREND THAT MAY NOT END | MLS a… more »
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Fins Porter pays fine for punching Bengals Jones


31st May 2007
Miami Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter pleaded no contest Wednesday and paid a $1,000 fine for punching Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman Levi Jones after a disagreement at a casino blackjack table, authorities said.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com… more »
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McNairs lawyers make offer to settle DUI case


31st May 2007
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Steve McNair faces a July 10 court date on a driving under the influence charge.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLGolden State Warriors vs. San Antonio Spurs Odds | JIMS GARDEN GROANS | Utah Jazz vs. Orlando Magic Pro… more »
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Jersey change too costly for Raiders WR Porter


31st May 2007
When Jerry Porter switched his number this offseason, he said he was ready for a new start and a new attitude after feuding last season with former coach Art Shell. That attitude change has a price, though, and Porter is not willing to pay it.This articl… more »
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AMAZIN FINISH HELPS US FORGET ABOUT BARRY


30th May 2007
NIGHTS like these are the antidote, the serum for the sickness that Barry Bonds carries with him from ballpark to ballpark, from town to town. They are splendid reminders that the celebration is still more pleasing, still far more satisfying, than...This… more »

MOTA WILL BE AVAILABLE TONIGHT


30th May 2007
Guillermo Mota committed the crime and did the time, now the Mets are ready to welcome him back. With his 50-game suspension complete after violating baseballs steroid policy, Mota will be activated tonight and available in the bullpen...This article i… more »

SMOLTZ HURT


30th May 2007
MILWAUKEE Atlanta right-hander John Smoltz left his start against the Brewers last night in the fourth inning. The reason Smoltz left the game was not immediately announced, but he shook his right hand gingerly after his at-bat in the fourth and...This… more »

A STEAL SHAME


30th May 2007
TORONTO - For the first time this season, the Yankees took a round of infield practice before last nights game - then Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez made throwing errors that led to unearned runs. As usual, the Yankees participated in batting...This ar… more »

SMALL BOAT OWNERS FACE SECURITY ISSUE


30th May 2007
IF you are a small boat owner, you should be interested in what transpires in three weeks between Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Coast Guard. Officials from both organizations are preparing for a National Small Vessel Security Summit...This a… more »

CUT-BLOAT BIZ


30th May 2007
STOP talking about Todd Helton and Richie Sexson now. Those are not solutions for the Yankees. That is the cancer. That is the reason why they are in this horrible state: Their unquenchable habit of meeting every crisis by going to players who are...Thi… more »

ROCKET LIKELY TO LAUNCH MONDAY


30th May 2007
TORONTO - Rocket II may be too late to save the Yankees from a brutal first two months, but it will be launched Monday at Chicagos U.S. Cellular Field against the White Sox. Though the Yankees didnt officially announce the future Hall of Fame...This ar… more »

BUDS DECISION ON GIAMBI EXPECTED


30th May 2007
TORONTO - While Jason Giambi awaits Commissioner Bud Seligs reaction to Giambis recent steroid comments, the Yankees DH may have a bigger problem than a bone spur near his left heel. Giambi could be facing a more serious tendon injury. Selig...This a… more »

ROGERS WIFE: ITS ALL IN THE FAMILY PLAN


30th May 2007
DEBBIE Clemens stands by her Rocket. No one knows Roger Clemens better than his wife, and as her husband, 44, enters the final stage of his Yankees comeback, she offered a behind-the-scenes look at the challenge facing him. "I really see the...This a… more »

STREET SENSE SET FOR KEY WORKOUT


30th May 2007
A workout scheduled for Street Sense this morning at Churchill Downs will determine whether the Kentucky Derby winner will head to the June 9 Belmont Stakes for a rematch with Curlin, who beat him by a head in the Preakness. "Whatever (owner) Mr...This… more »

Ex-NFL players getting aid for Alzheimers rising


30th May 2007
Gene Upshaw was taken aback when he first saw the list of retired NFL players applying for financial help under a new program to help those with dementia and Alzheimers disease.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLGIANT LOSS FOR HONDO | GRIFFEYS 569… more »
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Browns pick up ex-Chief Griffin off waivers


30th May 2007
In a move principally designed to strengthen the special teams units, the Browns have claimed two-year veteran Kris Griffin on waivers from the Chiefs.This article is courtesy of Sports News FootballDolphins Trivia | SPARTANS STORM PAST CREAN CREW | Beav… more »
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SANTOS, VEITCH RACE INTO HALL


30th May 2007
Jockey Jose Santos, former trainer John Veitch, 1997 Kentucky Derby winner Silver Charm and Moms Command, who swept the filly triple crown in 1985, have been elected to the National Museum of Racings Hall of Fame, it was announced yesterday...This articl… more »

VICKS LAND EYED FOR DOG CARCASSES


30th May 2007
RICHMOND, Va. Authorities have a search warrant to look for as many as 30 dog carcasses on property owned by Michael Vick that is at the center of a dog fighting investigation. But the warrant has not been executed. In a news release, Sheriff...This ar… more »

WOLF PACK STAYS WITH RANGERS


30th May 2007
The Hartford Wolf Pack will continue to play at the Civic Center even though team owner Madison Square Garden will no longer manage the venue. The team and Northland AEG LLC, the new arena manager, announced a multiyear agreement yesterday...This artic… more »

SOMETHING TO BALK ABOUT


30th May 2007
Why the remaining fans at Shea Stadium were booing Armando Benitez as he entered in the 12th inning last night was something of a mystery. Given Benitezs history here, with another game on the line, the former Mets choke artist should have been...This ar… more »

MONROE REFUSES TO LOSE


30th May 2007
Its been two years since Monroe lost a baseball game. The Eagles bounced back from that surprising defeat to Walton in the 2005 PSAL quarterfinals to win the league championship last season and have stayed that way heading into Fridays...This article i… more »

HONDO RUFF AND READY


30th May 2007
Hondo leapfrogged back over the century mark last night as he breezed with Birds in K.C. to in crease the earnings to 135 kaskos. Tonight, the prices look right right for these bark ers - 10 units apiece on the Indians and Marlins. * Barack...This ar… more »

RODDICK, BLAKE TAKE EARLY EXITS


30th May 2007
PARIS - Andy Roddick is out of the French Open in the first round again. For the second straight year and fourth time in the last six years, the American exited at the earliest stage, falling yesterday to Igor Andreev of Russia 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4...Thi… more »

PENALTY FLAGS


30th May 2007
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Scott Niedermayer and defense partner Chris Pronger started and ended the Anaheim Ducks penalty-box procession in the Stanley Cup Finals opener. If the Western Conference champs dont figure out a way to cut down on the...This article… more »

OPEN MINDED


30th May 2007
Thoughts of Winged Foot never stray far from Geoff Ogilvys mind. It is the place, after all, where his life changed forever and immeasurably with his unlikely U.S. Open victory last June amidst the chaos of Phil Mickelsons epic 18th-hole...This article… more »

LEBRON, CAVS GET EVEN


30th May 2007
CLEVELAND - The kid came up big. LeBron James did, too. And the Cavaliers are as close as theyve ever been to an NBA title. James scored 25 points - 13 in the fourth quarter - and rookie Daniel Gibson added a season-high 21 as the Cavs evened the...Thi… more »

Death of Patriots Hill is ruled accidental drowning


30th May 2007
The death of New England Patriots defensive end Marquise Hill, who fell off a personal watercraft Sunday in Lake Pontchartrain, was ruled an accidental drowning Tuesday.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLBroncos near deal to send Plummer to Buccan… more »
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Warrant obtained, not executed at Vick property


30th May 2007
Prosecutor Gerald Poindexter rejected a warrant to search the property formerly owned by Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick for remains of dogs, according to a television report.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLUCONN OUSTS TOP SEED ST. JO… more »
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NFLPA asks Goodell to reduce Pacmans year ban


30th May 2007
The NFL Players Association is asking Roger Goodell to reduce the one-year suspension of Titans cornerback Pacman Jones in a letter sent to the commissioner.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLGiants Short near crossfire of fatal NY shootings | Ste… more »
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Dolphins re-sign QB Lemon to qualifying offer


30th May 2007
Three-year veteran quarterback Cleo Lemon, who has taken most of the first-unit snaps for the Miami Dolphins this spring as Daunte Culpepper rehabilitates a surgically repaired knee, has signed his one-year restricted free agent qualifying offer.This art… more »
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Kircus passes lie-detector test to stay with Broncos


30th May 2007
Broncos receiver David Kircus job is no longer in jeopardy over allegations he threw a punch that landed a man in the hospital with multiple facial fractures.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLKENNEDY, GLENN SET FOR FINAL | RED SOX SWEEP | FLOYD W… more »
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Fisher miffed as Titans RB White late for OTAs


29th May 2007
Tennessee Titans running back LenDale White did not make it back in time for Tuesdays organized team workouts, leaving coach Jeff Fisher unclear about Whites whereabouts.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLBabineaux denies responsibility in wake of… more »
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La. state official says body found is Patriots Hill


29th May 2007
The body of New England Patriots player Marquise Hill was found Monday, a state official said, a day after he was reported missing following a jet ski accident on Lake Pontchartrain.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLDELGADO REMAINS MIRED IN SLUMP… more »
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Colts remain cautious with oft-injured Sanders


29th May 2007
Indianapolis Colts coaches and team officials, keenly aware of the importance of Bob Sanders to their defensive efforts, will err on the side of caution in the offseason recovery of their standout free safety -- even if that means lightening his load in… more »
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Coast Guard searching for Patriots Hill in lake


28th May 2007
U.S. Coast Guard rescue crews continued searching Lake Pontchartrain on Monday for New England Patriots defensive end Marquise Hill, who was reported missing following a jetski accident.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLLEE LIKELY DONE FOR SEASON… more »
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Source: Vick a heavyweight in dog fighting


28th May 2007
Michael Vicks role in dog fightings hidden society and a look at why some athletes participate in the brutal and illegal activity are examined on OTL.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLRedskins cut Hall, save $1.5M in cap space | JOE AWAITS CLEMEN… more »
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BAD DECISION HAS THE YANKS SWEEP-WALKING


28th May 2007
THE Yankees never figured to have any margin for error yesterday, not facing Cy Young candidate John Lackey, not when Wil Nieves was their best player. And Joe Torre made the unaffordable mistake booing fans found unforgivable. After Mike Mussina...This… more »

ECCLESIASTIC TAKES JAIPUR


28th May 2007
The Giant Killer, Hall of Fame trainer Allen Jerkens, strikes again with another upset. His trainee, 24-1 Ecclesiastic, took the lead in the stretch and edged away to win the Grade 3, $113,800 Jaipur Stakes over Salute the Count. The pacesetting...This a… more »

SURGING BOSOX SWEEP AWAY RANGERS


28th May 2007
J.D. Drew and Mike Lowell hit RBI singles in the eighth inning as the Red Sox held on to complete a three-game sweep over the Rangers with a 6-5 win yesterday in Arlington, Texas. Kevin Youkilis singled off Akinori Otsuka (1-1) to lead off the...This a… more »

GATO BOWS TO WATSON AT KIAWAH


28th May 2007
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. - Denis Watson took advantage of Eduardo Romeros late mistakes yesterday to win the Senior PGA Championship. Watson, from Zimbabwe, edged Romero by two strokes to win his first title in 23 years and become the first...This article i… more »

SUPER DARIO


28th May 2007
INDIANAPOLIS - This was a race with the weather. Which would come first, the rain or the end of the Indy 500? Dario Franchitti gambled on the rain and won yesterday, another bittersweet day for the Andretti family at America’s richest race. The...This… more »

SAN ANTONIO LOOKS TO DIG IN SPURS AFTER ROUT


28th May 2007
SALT LAKE CITY - Before Game 3 of the Western Conference finals, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich talked about how his team has learned over the years to be even-tempered in the playoffs, treating wins as a relief and losses as learning opportunities...This ar… more »

BONDS BLASTS 746


28th May 2007
Barry Bonds preferred to play right through his slump. Bonds broke out of a lengthy home run drought yesterday, hitting his 746th career homer in the sixth inning of a 6-4, 10-inning loss against Colorado in San Francisco to pull within nine of...This… more »

REPORT: VICK BET ON DOG FIGHTS


28th May 2007
Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was at a dog fight in 2000 and is "one of the heavyweights" in the sport, ESPN reported. The network yesterday cited a police informant whom a dog-fighting investigator called "extremely reliable." "Thats who...This a… more »

SENS HAVE THIRST TO DRINK FROM CUP


28th May 2007
ANAHEIM - Back in 1927 when Babe Ruth and the rest of Murderers Row feasted on American League pitching, Canadas capital celebrated a Stanley Cup championship. The city of Ottawa has waited 80 years for another celebration. The new version of...This… more »

CAVS HAVE IT


28th May 2007
CLEVELAND - LeBron James didn’t wait for the last play. He did all he needed to do before the clock got anywhere near zero. James had 32 points, nine rebounds and nine assists in the most important game of his young NBA career, helping the...This articl… more »

Former Bengals DT Adams sifting through suitors


27th May 2007
He is in limbo after being released by the Cincinnati Bengals earlier this month, but despite being three weeks shy of his 34th birthday and rehabilitating from an offseason arthroscopic knee surgery, veteran defensive tackle Sam Adams is still in demand… more »
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Woman pleads guilty in Bart Starr extortion case


27th May 2007
An 81-year-old Texas woman has pleaded guilty to trying to extort $2 million from Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLHUGHES DA MAN FOR ROTATION | Report: Vikings agree with Henson; Scott will visit | Buccaneers… more »
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Packers CEO delays retirement for next in line


27th May 2007
Bob Harlan will delay his retirement as the Green Bay Packers chief executive officer because hand-picked successor John Jones is taking a leave for personal reasons.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLMLB Baseball betting odds | Henin-Hardenne sav… more »
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Former Bengals LB Nicholson lands in Florida jail


26th May 2007
First the domestic abuse charge filed against A.J. Nicholson last week landed him in the unemployment line. Now it has landed the former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker, released by the team on Monday afternoon, in jail.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com… more »
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Vet RB McAfee accepts job in Saints front office


26th May 2007
The New Orleans Saints have finally figured out a way to talk longtime tailback and special teams ace Fred McAfee into retirement.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLClub coaches fear injuries from meaningless games | Colts Rhodes faces drunken dri… more »
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Charges dropped against Broncos WR Marshall


26th May 2007
Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall no longer faces a false-imprisonment charge stemming from a domestic dispute, his attorney said.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLKID IS ALL RIGHT | Detroit, Ottawa in Stanley Cup Playoffs | Broncos snare tight e… more »
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Pasquarelli: Is the two-back system on its way out?


26th May 2007
Joseph Addai is just one of the backs being asked to carry a bigger load as the two-back system -- for various reasons -- may be giving way to the workhorse days of old, writes Len Pasquarelli.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLNO BOKI ENCORE | Fo… more »
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Judge may loosen court order for Broncos WR


25th May 2007
A judge is considering whether to loosen a restraining order against Broncos receiver David Kircus so he can travel out of state and drink alcohol while he awaits the outcome of an assault case against him.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLAustra… more »
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Falcons promoting Devaney to assistant GM


25th May 2007
The Falcons have promoted veteran league personnel executive Billy Devaney to assistant general manager.This article is courtesy of Sports News FootballEx-Seahawk Wistrom leaving NFL to coach at HS | De La Hoya, Mayweather to meet in lucrative 154-pound… more »
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YOUTH IS SERVED


25th May 2007
Despite an 11-23 record last season and the off-season trade of Becky Hammon, coach Patty Coyle was certain her team was headed in the right direction. “People were disappointed,” Coyle said. “First, Crystal [Robinson] and VJ [Vickie Johnson were...This… more »

THATS JUST REGULAR JOE


25th May 2007
YANKEES-METS on ESPN, Sunday night, was another nine-inning complete game from Joe Morgan - nine innings of complete nonsense. Morgan remains a master of bad guesswork, firmly stated baloney, and tortured explanations that only confuse or ignore...This a… more »

GREEN WITH ENVY


25th May 2007
HOW quirky was it that rook ie-of-the-year Brandon Roy represented the Trail Blazers in their Secaucus lottery conquest while Celtics executive Danny Ainge (No. 5) blended into the background and softly sang dirges in the dark? Last June Boston...This… more »

STEWARD JABS ON TAYLOR-PAVLIK


25th May 2007
TAYLOR versus Pavlik: "The World Awaits." I guess that slogans already taken, but it aptly describes the early anticipation surrounding a possible showdown between unbeaten challenger Kelly Pavlik and middleweight champion Jermain Taylor. One...This ar… more »

DROP A LINE!


25th May 2007
IT LOOKS as if we finally shook off the bad weather in time for the Memorial Day weekend with lots on tap for saltwater anglers. Fluke, bass and blues will provide most of the action, and for those fishing in lower New York Harbor and Jamaica Bay...Thi… more »

JAMES CLANG


25th May 2007
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - LeBron James rolled his eyes, slumped his shoulders and looked toward his coaches and teammates. It was another frustrating night for the Cavaliers and their star. James and the Cavs tried to attack the Pistons differently...This… more »

BACHELOR QUITS CFL FOR TV CAREER


25th May 2007
Former Giants and 49ers quarterback Jesse Palmer has retired from the Canadian Football League to pursue a broadcasting career in the United States. The Ottawa native informed the Montreal Alouettes of his decision this week, coach and GM Jim...This ar… more »

UCONN OUSTS TOP SEED ST. JOHNS


25th May 2007
Matt Untiet hit a game-winning home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, leading eighth-seeded Connecticut into the semifinal round of the Big East baseball tournament with an 8-7 victory over top-seeded St. Johns in an elimination...This… more »

MICHEAL RAY WILL LEAD THE CALVARY


25th May 2007
OKLAHOMA CITY - Micheal Ray Richardson, a former NBA player who was suspended last season while the CBA investigated anti-Semitic comments he allegedly made to a reporter, was hired yesterday as the coach of the newly formed Oklahoma City Cavalry...This… more »

MARLINS SHOVE PAST PHILS IN 11


25th May 2007
The Marlins and Phillies swapped shoves in a standoff last night, then played past midnight before Miguel Cabrera made Florida a winner. Cabrera doubled off the scoreboard to score Hanley Ramirez from first base with none out in the 11th inning...This… more »

Report: NFL Security set to aid Vick investigation


25th May 2007
NFL Security has offered its help in the probe of illegal dogfighting at a property owned by Falcons QB Michael Vick, according to a newspaper report.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLSeahawks C Spencer wont need more surgery | Ex-grocery clerk i… more »
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Greens agent says Chiefs wont return calls


25th May 2007
Trent Green said Thursday the Dolphins have indicated "some flexibility" in their offer to Kansas City but that he cant get the Chiefs to respond.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLEx-grocery clerk indicted in NFL stadium threat hoax | SABRE RATTL… more »
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Bengals coach apologizes for police comments


25th May 2007
Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis has apologized for comments he made on Dan Patricks ESPN radio show about Cincinnati police possibly profiling his players.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLUCONN FALLS | RUTGERS BACK EYES 1ST ROUND | GIANT LOSS FO… more »
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Keyshawn Johnson retires, joins ESPN


24th May 2007
Keyshawn Johnson has declined an offer from the Tennessee Titans and has decided to retire.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLNBA Basketball odds and NCAA Sports Betting Lines | Florida Panthers V Atlanta Thrashers | LEE LIKELY DONE FOR SEASON more »
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CB Gay signs free-agent qualifying offer with Pats


24th May 2007
Veteran cornerback Randall Gay, who started for the New England Patriots in their Super Bowl XXXIX victory but has been plagued by leg injuries in each of the past two seasons, on Thursday signed his one-year restricted free agent qualifying offer with t… more »
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Chadiha: Players must help friends adjust to surroundings


24th May 2007
Players such as Michael Vick and Pacman Jones dont have to abandon their friends. They just need to assume more control over them, writes Jeffri Chadiha.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLCRUNCH TIME FOR NETS, RJ | EYES HAVE IT | ABREU MAY STAY BE… more »
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Goodell dismayed by Portis


24th May 2007
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday he was "extremely disappointed and embarrassed" by comments made by Redskins running back Clinton Portis about dogfighting.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLNHL Hockey Betting odds | NFL analyst Michael… more »
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Kentucky confirms Bengals Henry didnt fail test


23rd May 2007
The state of Kentucky confirmed what Chris Henrys agent contended all along: The Bengals wide receiver did not fail a drug test.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLGROUPS PROTECT PHEASANTS FOREVER | WELLS: ROG PACT DISSES TEAMMATES | Fortress Fratt… more »
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Steelers release veteran P Gardocki after 3 years


23rd May 2007
The Steelers ended more than a month of speculation and uncertainty surrounding the future of punter Chris Gardocki, releasing the 16-year veteran, and making him an unrestricted free agent able to sign with another team.This article is courtesy of ESPN.… more »
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Upset about contract status, Faneca to skip OTAs


23rd May 2007
Still unhappy with his contract status, six-time Pro Bowl guard Alan Faneca will skip the Steelers organized team activities practices, which began this week, and does not plan to rejoin the team until training camp begins on July 23.This article is cour… more »
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Cowboys new stadium to host XLV


23rd May 2007
The Dallas Cowboys have been to more Super Bowls than any team, yet theyve never hosted one. That changed Tuesday when they won the right to host the game in 2011.This article is courtesy of Sports News FootballIrked Faneca skips minicamp session, then r… more »
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Pasquarelli: Big D means big dollars


23rd May 2007
Jerry Jones is building the NFLs biggest stadium and on Tuesday it paid off with the announcement that Super Bowl XLV is coming to North Texas, writes Len Pasquarelli.This article is courtesy of Sports News FootballSaints add to defense, agree with LB Si… more »
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Raiders ink free-agent receiver Taylor


23rd May 2007
The Oakland Raiders agreed to contracts Tuesday with free agent wide receiver Travis Taylor and running back Curtis Brown.This article is courtesy of Sports News FootballBALD IS BEAUTIFUL | Skins apologize for Portis dog fighting comments | BIZ IS BUZZIN… more »
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JASON’S NOT FITTED FOR ANGEL


23rd May 2007
The Angels’ interest in Jason Giambi didn’t reach the Yankees DH until he was informed by the media prior to last night’s game. “This is all news to me,’ “ Giambi said when asked his reaction to The Post’s story Tuesday that reported the Angels...This a… more »

SHAD RECORD NOT TOO SHABBY


23rd May 2007
EARLIER this month, a new state record for shad was set when a Massachusetts angler landed a 9.4 pounder in the Hudson River. The New York State-record fish was caught by Robert Kubica of Pittsfield, Mass., on May 9 using a shad dart while fishing...Thi… more »

RITE OF PASSAGE


23rd May 2007
HOW many NBA head coaches over the years would jump at the opportunity to win a playoff game on the road against a heavily favored opponent with the last round in the chamber, particularly an uncontested, target-practice type shot? I remember Game...Th… more »

CAP NIGHT FOR HONDO


23rd May 2007
The Dodgers generated some additional DPs (dead presidents) for Hondo last night as they downed the Brews to up the earnings to 150 sherrys. Tonight, Mr. Aitch will switch dugouts and give the ball to stable stalwart Capuano. Ten units on the...This art… more »

JAZZ GO HOME IN 0-2 HOLE


23rd May 2007
SAN ANTONIO - Tim Duncan and Tony Parker are making the Western Conference finals look way too easy. Duncan had 26 points and 14 rebounds, and Parker lived up to his pledge of giving the Jazz "no hope" by sinking all six of his first-half shots...This… more »

HANK WONT JOIN BARRY


23rd May 2007
Even if Barry Bonds is poised to break the home-run record in Atlanta, Hank Aaron is not going. Period. "I will never reconsider my decision," Aaron said. Bonds is 10 homers from matching Aarons 755 mark. But Aaron doesnt plan to see the...This article… more »

NYRA BIDDER RECRUITS CAUTHEN


23rd May 2007
Steve Cauthen, who rode Affirmed to racings last Triple Crown back in 1978, was introduced yesterday as part of the Capital Play Inc. team thats one of four groups bidding to take over NYRA. Karl OFarrell, CEO of Capital Play, is offering New...This ar… more »

GATTI EYES ANOTHER TITLE


23rd May 2007
We should have expected nothing less from Arturo Gatti. He feels great, his legs are strong, and he says he has enough left in him to win another world title. So hush any talk about retirement. "Every fight Im fighting could be my last," he...This… more »

NFL’S CARD EVENT BUM DEAL FOR ROOKS


23rd May 2007
Some things are beyond me. Like, say, the principle of muzzle velocity. Or this fascination with Paris Hilton. Even more perplexing is the hypocrisy of the NFL, which seems to value marketing over a little thing called practice. The NFL and its...This… more »

ITS DUCKS AND SENS IN FINALS


23rd May 2007
ANAHEIM - Jiggy and the Ducks held off the Red Wings to earn a second trip to the Stanley Cup Finals. Jean-Sebastien Giguere shut out Detroit for the first two periods as Anaheim built a 3-0 lead, then withstood a three-goal outburst by the Red...This… more »

Raiders ink free-agent WR Taylor, undrafted Brown


23rd May 2007
The Oakland Raiders agreed to contracts Tuesday with free agent wide receiver Travis Taylor and running back Curtis Brown.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFL49ers acquire Seattle WR Jackson | Broncos acquire CB Bly from Lions | MLB Baseball Bettin… more »
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Skins apologize for Portis dog fighting comments


23rd May 2007
The Redskins apologized on Tuesday for comments by Clinton Portis saying its OK if Michael Vick took part in dog fighting.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLCRY FOUL AT RIGHT TIME | N.J. RACING BETS ON MONMOUTH | 500 CAR JAM HITS TIMES SQ. more »
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Giants try to solidify kicking game, deal for Tynes


23rd May 2007
The New York Giants acquired veteran placekicker Lawrence Tynes from the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday for an undisclosed conditional draft pick.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLNFL roundup: Colts re-sign veteran linebacker Morris | GROUPS PROTE… more »
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Owners hear whistle-blower plan for concussions


23rd May 2007
NFL owners reviewed recommendations for dealing with concussions, including a whistle-blower provision.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFL500 CAR JAM HITS TIMES SQ. | Cleaning up the middle: Eagles release Rayburn | Chiefs Allen requests trade out… more »
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Frye confident hell be starting QB for Browns


23rd May 2007
As far as Charlie Frye is concerned, hes the Cleveland Browns No. 1 quarterback.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLQB, OR NOT QB | MUSSINA IS THROWN OFF BY TIME OFF | Rams sign Dolphins punter Jones to offer sheet more »
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Vikings CB Winfield skips OTA, expected at camp


23rd May 2007
Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield skipped the teams OTA but is expected at mandatory minicamp.This article is courtesy of ESPN.com - NFLRAMS ADVANCE WITH STOUT EFFORT | Plummer may retire, scuttles planned trade to Bucs | SHEFFS BLAST LEADS TIGERS TO 7… more »
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