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May 21, 2008

Saints' Charles Grant indicted for involuntary manslaughter

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: May 21, 2008 · Comments (1)

The charges involve a shooting last February in Georgia. From AP- BLAKELY, Ga. - New Orleans Saints defensive end Charles Grant has been indicted on a charge of involuntary manslaughter stemming from a February altercation at a nightclub. Grant, who was stabbed in the neck during the fracas, was charged... [Full Story]

Rating: 1.5/ (2 votes cast)

May 14, 2008

Former NFL Center Curtis Whitley dead at 39

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: May 14, 2008

Whitley played for 3 NFL teams in the 90's. While its not known what the cause of death is yet, Whitley had a history of drug and alcohol use. RIP. I put the AP article below the fold.... [Full Story]

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May 6, 2008

Now This Kid's a Packer Fan!

Posted by Peter F. · Published: May 6, 2008 · Comments (1)

After 5 long years of wearing it every day--yes, really, every day--David Witthoft, 11, of Green Bay, WI, is retiring his #4 Brett Favre jersey. Story here. In case you're wondering, yes, his mom claims to have washed the jersey every single of the 1,581 days in a row he... [Full Story]

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May 5, 2008

Chicago Bears RB Cedric Benson arrested

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: May 5, 2008

Another NFL off season, another NFL player in trouble with the law. AUSTIN, Texas - Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson was charged with failing a sobriety test while operating a 30-foot boat, then resisting arrest before being hit with pepper spray and dragged ashore by officers. Benson faces charges... [Full Story]

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May 4, 2008

Minnesota Vikings place DE Kenechi Udeze on reserve list

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: May 4, 2008

In case you don't remember, Udeze was recently diagnosed with leukemia. From AP- EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings want Kenechi Udeze to focus on his fight against leukemia and not worry about his financial situation. The defensive end was placed on the reserve-non-football-illness list Friday, coach Brad Childress... [Full Story]

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April 28, 2008

The NFL Draft's Biggest Losers

Posted by Peter F. · Published: April 28, 2008

1.) The audience at the Draft booing guys who get picked. Or maybe they're doing that Arsenio Hall "whoopin'" thing, heck if I know. I'm too white, too old and probably too Republican to tell the difference. In the end, it sounded too much like booing, so you get my... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/ (2 votes cast)

April 17, 2008

QB Steve McNair retires

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: April 17, 2008 · Comments (1)

He played 13 years in the NFL. Originally with the Houston Oilers, then with the renamed Tennesse Titans who he nearly took to a Super Bowl title, and finally with the Baltimore Ravens. Age and injuries finally caught up with McNair in 2007. McNair had a great career but after... [Full Story]

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April 16, 2008

2008 NFL Football schedule is out

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: April 16, 2008

Of particular note, at least for myself, is the Miami Dolphin schedule. Sept. 7 NEW YORK JETS 1:00 pm CBS Sept. 14 at Arizona Cardinals 4:15 pm CBS Sept. 21 at New England Patriots 1:00 pm CBS Sept. 28 BYE WEEK Oct. 5 SAN DIEGO CHARGERS 1:00 pm CBS Oct.... [Full Story]

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April 7, 2008

Michael Vick, Doing Hard Time!

Posted by Peter F. · Published: April 7, 2008

How does convicted dog-fighting ringmaster and former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick pass time in Leavenworth? By breaking big rocks into little rocks? By lecturing kids on how awful it is to treat dogs inhumanely? By caring for sick and injured dogs through a prison program? Nope, none of the... [Full Story]

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April 4, 2008

Ah, Drugs, Arrests and General Misdeeds. It Must Be Springtime In The NFL!

Posted by Peter F. · Published: April 4, 2008

Like a rite of spring, we're getting our annual off-season crop of NFL assclowns coming into bloom and doing their best to fritter away their careers. Let's roll the tape! Former Cincinnati Bengal WR Chris Henry spent an extra night in jail on Thursday because "no one was available to... [Full Story]

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Browns DB Kenny Wright jailed

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: April 4, 2008

What would an NFL football off season be without an arrest or two or three. From AP- Cleveland Browns defensive back Kenny Wright was arrested Thursday after police said he led them on a quarter-mile foot chase that began in the parking lot of the police station. The 30-year-old Wright... [Full Story]

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April 3, 2008

WR Chris Henry charged with assault- Update Bengals cut Henry

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: April 3, 2008 · Comments (1)

Once again a Cincinnati Bengal is in trouble with the law. Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry has been accused of punching an 18-year-old man in the face and breaking his car window with a beer bottle, according to court documents filed Wednesday. Henry, 24, was charged with misdemeanor assault and... [Full Story]

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April 2, 2008

Backrow to Owner's Suite

Posted by Brent Blaze · Published: April 2, 2008

Fantasy Football Fantasy Sports Pro Sports Team As perviously reported, I came across a noteworthy opportunity I wanted to pass on to all sports fans. At every sporting event and around every TV set I always hear the same thing. These GMs and owners have absolutely no idea what... [Full Story]

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Ed McCabe- I'm not a football hero.

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: April 2, 2008

Another story from the wild and wacky world of Florida. JUPITER -- For years, Ed McCabe has worn the No. 29 jersey of the Oakland Raiders to raise money for charities benefitting sick children and cancer research. As a volunteer, he organized fund-raising golf tournaments for Palm Beach County's NFL... [Full Story]

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March 27, 2008

NFL considering early start for season opener

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 27, 2008

They don't want to go head to head with the Republican convention. The NFL's Thursday night season opener will match the Super Bowl-champion New York Giants and the Washington Redskins, with the game possibly starting an hour-and-a-half earlier to avoid clashing with the Republican National Convention. ADVERTISEMENT The game is... [Full Story]

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March 20, 2008

Own A Sports Team

Posted by Brent Blaze · Published: March 20, 2008

Have you ever wanted to own your own sports franchise? Personally, I would really buy into an opportunity to be apart of a sports franchise. I came across a legit idea that I decided to actually promote. If I didn't buy into what these guys were doing 100%, then I... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/ (1 votes cast)

March 11, 2008

Former Miami Dolphin QB Trent Green signs with Rams

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 11, 2008

This will be his second stint in St. Louis. From Reuters- NEW YORK (Reuters) - The St Louis Rams bolstered their offense on Monday by signing former player Trent Green as back-up to starting quarterback Marc Bulger. Green, 37, was with the Miami Dolphins last season but his campaign ended... [Full Story]

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March 7, 2008

Terrell Suggs files grievance against Ravens

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 7, 2008

It is all about whether he is a defensive end or a linebacker. OWINGS MILLS, Md. - Terrell Suggs filed a grievance against the Baltimore Ravens over whether he should be classified as a defensive end or a linebacker, a dispute in which $814,000 is at stake. Suggs wants to... [Full Story]

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March 5, 2008

NFL player Warren Sapp announces his retirement

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 5, 2008

Sapp was a great player no doubt about it but like so many others may have stayed a season or two too long. He'll be well remembered by Florida football fans. Good luck in retirement Warren.... [Full Story]

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March 4, 2008

On Brett Favre's Retirement

Posted by Peter F. · Published: March 4, 2008

No more #4. Wow. Yeah, it was inevitable, he had to retire eventually. And if anybody deserves the hours of ESPN coverage devoted to his retirement, then it's Brett Favre. What a bummer for us fans. But what great memories he gave us all. He has been and will continue... [Full Story]

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February 25, 2008

Former Ole Miss QB and NFL punter Eagle Day dead at 75

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 25, 2008

He was an all SEC QB in the mid-fifties. Quarterbacks who also doubled as punters were quite common when I watched football in the 70's and 80's. Dallas Cowboy Danny White, Tom Blanchard who kicked for the Giants, Bucs, and Saints. There were others, including Sammy Baugh back in the... [Full Story]

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February 23, 2008

NFL Reverses Call On Church Parties

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 23, 2008

It took an uproar from Congress for the football league to change course. The NFL, which found itself on the receiving end of protests and controversy after it objected to churches showing the Super Bowl on big-screen televisions, has reversed course and will now permit the viewings. In a letter... [Full Story]

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February 22, 2008

Wayne Huizenga sells half of the Miami Dolphins

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 22, 2008

He will remain Miami's managing general partner. From the Sun-Sentinel- FORT LAUDERDALE - Miami Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga said Friday he has sold half the team to real estate developer Stephen M. Ross of New York and Palm Beach. Huizenga will remain the managing general partner while Ross will have... [Full Story]

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February 15, 2008

Miami Dolphins cut linebacker Zach Thomas

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 15, 2008 · Comments (1)

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February 12, 2008

Minnesota Vikings DE Kenechi Udeze has leukemia

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 12, 2008

He was a 1st round pick out of USC in 2004. From AP- EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - Minnesota Vikings defensive end Kenechi Udeze has a form of leukemia, which is cancer of the blood and bone marrow, a person with the team confirmed Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of... [Full Story]

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