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  • April 2008

    • Cops: 'Pacman' Paid Extortion Cash in Vegas Shooting

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Apr 21, 08 11:41 PM CDT

      Cops: 'Pacman' Paid Extortion Cash in Vegas Shooting

      Adam "Pacman" Jones paid "extortion" money to a 29-year-old man arrested for a Las Vegas strip club shooting that left a club employee paralyzed, police said. Arvin Kenti Edwards, of Renton, Wash., allegedly used go-betweens to reach Jones, who paid $15,000 in two installments after the shooting, according to a police report obtained Monday. More »

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      NBA  • NFL  • football  • Tennessee Titans  • Adam "Pacman" Jones

    • QB McNair Retiring From NFL

      newser  |  Baltimore Sun  |  Apr 17, 08 12:15 PM CDT

      QB McNair Retiring From NFL

      Ravens quarterback Steve McNair will announce his retirement today, the Baltimore Sun reports. The 13-year veteran surprised his teammates with his decision this morning at a team mini-camp. After leading Tennessee to a Super Bowl, he spent the past two seasons with Baltimore, and injuries limited him to only six games last season. More »

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      NFL  • football  • Tennessee Titans  • Super Bowl  • Peyton Manning  • Baltimore Ravens  • Steve McNair  • Boston College

    • Congratulations! ...Possibly

      newser  |  Sports Illustrated  |  Apr 16, 08 11:59 AM CDT

      Congratulations! ...Possibly

      Most people will never get a full football scholarship offer from a big-name university. But those masses need not wonder what such letters look like: high school quarterback Tate Forcier has posted his collection of sometimes fawning, sometimes caveat-laden recruiting letters online. Sports Illustrated breaks down the coaches' voices, the letterhead style, and the legalese woven into those letters. More »

    • Saints Work Out Deal to Keep McAllister

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Apr 14, 08 10:48 PM CDT

      Saints Work Out Deal to Keep McAllister

      Saints running back Deuce McAllister, coming off the second knee surgery of his career, will remain with New Orleans for at least one more season. A member of the team with knowledge of the contract negotiations confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press on Monday night. The person did not want to be named because the team hasn't made an official announcement. More »

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      NFL  • football  • New Orleans Saints  • Deuce McAllister

    • Drafting a QB #1 Is Pricey Gamble

      newser  |  Houston Chronicle  |  Apr 14, 08 11:21 AM CDT

      Drafting a QB #1 Is Pricey Gamble

      In less than two weeks, the Miami Dolphins will make the first overall pick of the 2008 NFL draft—and Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan is the likely candidate, the Houston Chronicle reports. Seven of the past nine No. 1s have been QBs, but for every Carson Palmer there's a David Carr, and for every Eli Manning there's a Tim Couch. More »

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      NFL  • football  • Michael Vick  • Miami Dolphins  • Peyton Manning  • NFL draft  • quarterback  • David Carr  • Carson Palmer  • Alex Smith  • JaMarcus Russell  • Tim Couch

    • Gary Davidson Was Man Behind Upstart Leagues

      newser  |  Los Angeles Times  |  Apr 14, 08 12:50 AM CDT

      Gary Davidson Was Man Behind Upstart Leagues

      Gary Davidson may not be a household name to many sports fans. But the man who founded the World Football League and co-founded the ABA and WHA certainly has been influential in the nation’s professional sports landscape by challenging three of the big four sports leagues, writes the LA Times . The NBA’s San Antonio Spurs, are a remnant of his ABA. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • NHL  • hockey  • NFL  • football  • sports

    • Pacman to Seek Reinstatement Again

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Apr 12, 08 7:09 PM CDT

      Pacman to Seek Reinstatement Again

      Suspended Tennessee Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones will again ask NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to reinstate him, with his agent planning to send in his latest request on Tuesday. Jones had planned to ask to be reinstated before the NFL draft on April 26-27. His agent, Manny Arora, said that being able to work out for teams would increase Jones' appeal to those in the market for a cornerback. More »

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      NFL  • football  • Dallas Cowboys  • Roger Goodell  • Tennessee Titans  • Adam "Pacman" Jones  • pro football

    • How a Facebook Post Derailed a Football Player's Life

      newser  |  Washington Post  |  Apr 9, 08 9:01 AM CDT

      How a Facebook Post Derailed a Football Player's Life

      For about 90 minutes, his Facebook status read: “Lucas Caparelli: recommends not going to class on Wednesday because he is going to blow up campus. ” In those 90 minutes, Caparelli went from a highly-recruited running back to a persona non grata suspended by Wake Forest. “It was a dumb, immature, ignorant joke, but to me, it was a joke,” Caparelli told the Washington Post . More »

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      football  • Facebook  • school shooting  • Wake Forest Demon Deacons

    • Vick Back on Gridiron—in Prison

      newser  |  New York Daily News  |  Apr 8, 08 1:48 PM CDT

      Vick Back on Gridiron&mdash;in Prison

      Michael Vick is said to be doing well in prison, washing pots and pans for 12 cents an hour and playing football à la The Longest Yard, the New York Daily News reports. Vick has been in touch by letter with Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, who says the former quarterback seems penitent, and of sound mind. More »

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      NFL  • football  • prison  • Michael Vick  • Atlanta Falcons  • pro football  • federal prison

    • NFL Owners Tweak Rules at League Meeting

      newser  |  ESPN  |  Apr 2, 08 11:46 PM CDT

      NFL Owners Tweak Rules at League Meeting

      The NFL owners have tabled a proposal that would reseed the playoffs and allow wildcard teams to host a playoff game. Many didn’t support the motion because they feel division winners should be rewarded. "I do believe if you win a division, it's good for your fans to know you will have a home game," said Patriots owner Robert Kraft, reports ESPN. More »

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      NFL  • football  • Roger Goodell

  • March 2008

    • Cowboys Up Their Bid for Pacman Jones

      newser  |  Sports Illustrated  |  Mar 28, 08 12:45 AM CDT

      Cowboys Up Their Bid for Pacman Jones

      The Tennessee Titans would love to unload  suspended defensive back Pacman Jones, but they want to make sure they get something in return for the Pro Bowl-caliber player. The Cowboys appear willing to make that happen, reports Sports Illustrated . Dallas, which originally offered a seventh round pick for Jones, has now offered a player and a later-round selection. More »

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      NFL  • football  • Dallas Cowboys  • Tennessee Titans  • Adam "Pacman" Jones

    • Pacman To Become a Cowboy?

      newser  |  Dallas Morning News  |  Mar 22, 08 5:18 AM CDT

      Pacman To Become a Cowboy?

      Troubled cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones may be set to become a Dallas Cowboy, a source tells the Dallas Morning News . The suspended Titans player has expressed a desire to play for the Cowboys, and his agent Manny Arora notes that "If Tennessee chooses not to have him on their roster next year, it's in their best interest to trade him." More »

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      NFL  • football  • New England Patriots  • Dallas Cowboys  • Tennessee Titans  • Adam "Pacman" Jones  • Detroit Lions

    • Moss Will Stand Pat for $27M

      newser  |  Boston Herald  |  Mar 3, 08 11:07 PM CST

      Moss Will Stand Pat for $27M

      After flirting with several other teams, New England's record-setting receiver Randy Moss has decided to stay put to the tune of $27 million over three years, reports the Boston Herald . The price amounts to a discount of sorts—Moss had received a more lucrative offer from the Eagles over the weekend. More »

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      NFL  • football  • New England Patriots  • Tom Brady  • Bill Belichick  • Randy Moss

    • Big Ben Getting Big Bucks

      newser  |  ESPN  |  Mar 3, 08 10:46 PM CST

      Big Ben Getting Big Bucks

      The Pittsburgh Steelers broke the bank - something they don't normally do with player contracts - signing quarterback Ben Roethlisberger today to a $102 million deal that spans eight years. The thrifty franchise, notorious for letting big-name players leave as free agents and reloading through the draft, guaranteed its biggest name $36 million, reports ESPN. Big Ben turned 26 Sunday. More »

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      NFL  • football  • Pittsburgh Steelers  • Super Bowl  • Ben Roethlisberger

  • February 2008

    • Huizenga Sells 50% of Dolphins

      newser  |  Miami Herald  |  Feb 22, 08 10:28 PM CST

      Huizenga Sells 50% of Dolphins

      Wayne Huizenga found a nice way to transition into his golden years, announcing he sold a 50% stake in the Miami Dolphins, their stadium, and surrounding land for $550 million. Buyer Stephen Ross, a billionaire real estate developer and South Florida native, will eventually assume majority ownership, reports the Miami Herald . He called it "a dream of a lifetime." More »

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      NFL  • football  • Miami Dolphins  • Bill Parcells  • Wayne Huizenga

  • January 2008

    • Nachos? Check. Beer? Check. ... Defibrillator?

      newser  |  Los Angeles Times  |  Jan 31, 08 4:41 PM CST

      Nachos? Check. Beer? Check. ... Defibrillator?

      Viewers with weak hearts might want to stick to the commercials this Super Sunday, as a New England Journal of Medicine study shows a clear correlation between intense sports matches and spikes in heart attacks, the Los Angeles Times reports. In Germany during the 2006 World Cup, heart troubles jumped up to five times the average on big-game days. More »

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      football  • soccer  • beer  • heart attack  • Super Bowl  • fans

    • Sex Appeal and the Single Quarterback

      newser  |  New York Times  |  Jan 27, 08 12:09 PM CST

      Sex Appeal and the Single Quarterback

      As the Super Bowl nears, pundits are comparing rival quarterbacks Tom Brady and Eli Manning—right down to who they date and for how long, the New York Times reports. Brady, who escorts leggy Gisele Bundchen to chi chi clubs, descends from the Joe Namath tradition of playboy QB. Manning is more the straitlaced Roger Staubach, searching the stands for his university gal-turned-fiancee when games end. More »

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      football  • Tom Brady  • Eli Manning  • Super Bowl  • sexuality  • Gisele Bundchen  • quarterback  • playboy

    • Brotherly Love Someday in the Super Bowl?

      newser  |  New York Times  |  Jan 26, 08 12:01 PM CST

      Brotherly Love Someday in the Super Bowl?

      The NFL marketing department would love this scenario—Manning vs. Manning for the league title. Peyton won't rule it out as he praised the work ethic and noted the bright future of his younger brother, writes the New York Times . "I feel very strongly this will not be the last Super Bowl that he will play in," he said of Eli. More »

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      NFL  • football  • New York Giants  • Eli Manning  • Peyton Manning  • Super Bowl

    • And We Wonder: Where's Tom?

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Jan 26, 08 7:36 AM CST

      And We Wonder: Where's Tom?

      Send out the search party. Tom Brady wasn't at practice or in the locker room for the second straight day during the media's allotted time, fueling speculation about the severity of an apparent ankle injury suffered earlier in the playoffs. And as usual, New England coach Bill Belichick offered no insight into his star quarterback's absence during a press conference. More »

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      football  • New England Patriots  • New York Giants  • Tom Brady  • Bill Belichick  • Super Bowl

    • Dungy Will Be Back with Colts Next Year

      newser  |  Indianapolis Star  |  Jan 21, 08 10:45 PM CST

      Dungy Will Be Back with Colts Next Year

      Tony Dungy will return for his seventh season at the helm of the Colts. Dungy had contemplated retirement each of the past couple seasons, but after discussing the matter with his family he decided to return. "I'm happy to be back. … My whole family's happy and hopefully our team and everyone here is happy," said Dungy, reports the Indianapolis Star. More »

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      NFL  • football  • Indianapolis Colts  • Tony Dungy

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