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Archives for March 2012

Stl. Rams Coordinator Gregg Williams apology statement to team, fans, league

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St. Louis Rams defensive coordinator Gregg Williams has apologizing to the NFL, to Rams coach Jeff Fisher, the organization and NFL football fans in general for managing a bounty pool while he held the same position with the New Orleans Saints. Williams was suspended indefinitely on Wednesday by the NFL, and the Rams say he'll be eligible for reinstatement after this season. … [Read more...] about Stl. Rams Coordinator Gregg Williams apology statement to team, fans, league

Trey Burke Considering NBA

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When Michigan fell to 13-seeded Ohio in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, its quest for its first Sweet 16 appearance since 1994 was definitively lost, but the Wolverines may be on the verge of suffering an even bigger loss in the near future. Freshman point guard Trey Burke, who led the Wolverines in scoring (14.8 ppg) and assists (4.6 apg), is considering … [Read more...] about Trey Burke Considering NBA

New Orleans Saints bounty program: the FULL NFL findings report

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Commissioner Roger Goodell notified the New Orleans Saints today of the discipline that will be imposed on team management for violations of the NFL’s long-standing “bounty” rule that endangered player safety over a three-year period. Discipline for individual players involved in the Saints’ prohibited program continues to be under review with the NFL Players Association and … [Read more...] about New Orleans Saints bounty program: the FULL NFL findings report

Brewers honoring Mr. Baseball Bob Uecker with statue

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Hall of Fame Broadcaster Bob Uecker is going to be honored by his hometown Milwaukee Brewers this season with a statue outside Miller Park. The 77-year-old Uecker became a national household name as a comedic actor (George on "Mr. Belvidere," his legendary role as Cleveland Indians announcer Harry Doyle in "Major League." He’s been in the Brewers’ radio booth since 1971. … [Read more...] about Brewers honoring Mr. Baseball Bob Uecker with statue

NASCAR fan gets porn star to attend his prom via Twitter

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This scenario is like a real life version of the 2004 film "The Girl Next Door," in which three high school students take porn stars to prom as part of a plan to film a modern sex-ed video. It was a charming romp starring Elisha Cuthbert as the porn star and Emile Hirsch as the over-achieving nerd next door. And now Mike Stone, a student at Oakdale high school in Minnesota, … [Read more...] about NASCAR fan gets porn star to attend his prom via Twitter

Commissioner Roger Goodell warns all NFL teams to eradicate any bounty programs

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In addition to announcing discipline on the New Orleans Saints and individual employees for the operation of an illegal bounty program, Commissioner Roger Goodell also instructed all clubs today to certify that no such program exists at any NFL team. In a memo to NFL clubs, Commissioner Goodell directed the principal owner of every NFL team to meet with the head coach and … [Read more...] about Commissioner Roger Goodell warns all NFL teams to eradicate any bounty programs

Top Illini head coaching candidates: non Shaka Smart variety

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Well, I didn't see that one coming. Shaka Smart had an offer of $2.5 million plus, doubling his salary, and a chance at a top 20 national job in what was the nation's best conference this year. And he had a chance to step up from mid-major to high-major in the Big Ten. I've been to Richmond, Virginia a couple times so I can tell you- this denial was shocking. The only way … [Read more...] about Top Illini head coaching candidates: non Shaka Smart variety

Alex Oriakhi: first of several UConn players leaving the program?

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According to a report in the Connecticut Post, power forward Alex Oriakhi has decided to transfer from UConn.  With the Huskies banned from being able to compete in the 2013 NCAA Tournament due to poor academic standing and Jim Calhoun's coaching future in question, Oriakhi could be the first domino to fall in an exodus of UConn players from the program. … [Read more...] about Alex Oriakhi: first of several UConn players leaving the program?

NY Mets owners settle Bernie Madoff lawsuit for $162 million

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Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz, owners of the New York Mets, have settled a suit brought against them by Madoff victim trustee Irving Picard for $162 million. The suit first alleged that Wilpon and Katz were “willfully blind” to the fact that Bernie Madoff, the Ponzi schemer who reportedly made the two men millions of dollars in profits, was ripping off other investors. … [Read more...] about NY Mets owners settle Bernie Madoff lawsuit for $162 million