Monthly Archives: January 2011

ESPN gets rights for Euro 2012 and 2016

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Roy Kessel

 ESPN has acquired U.S. broadcast rights to soccer’s European Championship in 2012 and 2016 and will televise every game of both tournaments according to an AP report. “Euro is a perfect counterbalance to World Cup, so strategically it makes sense … finish reading ESPN gets rights for Euro 2012 and 2016

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NFL Coaching updates (1-31-11)

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Roy Kessel

NFL Coaching updates: Arizona—looking for a defensive coordinator (considering multiple coaches off Steelers and Packers staffs) Carolina—hired Fred Graves from Tennessee as WR coach; hired Eric Washington (DL); hired Pete Hoener (TE) Cincinnati–fired OC Bob Bratkowsksi Cleveland—hire Mark Whipple as … finish reading NFL Coaching updates (1-31-11)

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Sal Alosi resigns from Jets

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Sal Alosi, the strength and conditioning coach who tripped a Dolphins player on the sideline during a game last month, resigned from his position with the Jets, the team announced Monday night. Alosi was indefinitely suspended by the Jets after … finish reading Sal Alosi resigns from Jets

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CBS rejects NFLPA ad for “Let them play”

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Roy Kessel

CBS has rejected the NFLPA’s “Let them play” ad.   The NFLPA tried to go back to the network but CBS elected not to air it and insisted that it did not want to take sides. The question is whether the … finish reading CBS rejects NFLPA ad for “Let them play”

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House fined $25,000 for grabbing crotch

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The NBA has fined Miami Heat guard Eddie House for making an obscene gesture during Miami’s 108-103 win at Oklahoma City on Sunday according to an AP report. NBA Executive Vice President Stu Jackson announced the $25,000 penalty on Monday.  … finish reading House fined $25,000 for grabbing crotch

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US-Egypt game cancelled

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Roy Kessel

  The U.S. national soccer team has canceled its Feb. 9 exhibition against Egypt in Cairo because of the political turmoil there according to ESPN.com. U.S. Soccer Federation president Sunil Gulati said Monday that “due to the current situation all … finish reading US-Egypt game cancelled

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Bleachers collapse at New Mexico’s Pit

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Roy Kessel

  Seven rows of bench seating at The Pit collapsed during New Mexico’s 86-77 win over No. 9 BYU on Saturday but no injuries were reported. The broken benches were located near the arena floor in the student section, where … finish reading Bleachers collapse at New Mexico’s Pit

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Torres transfer sets record

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Chelsea agreed to a fee with Liverpool to sign Fernando Torres Monday in what could be British football’s most expensive transfer according to the ESPN report. Soccernet.com reports Chelsea will pay about 45 million pounds ($72 million) for the Spanish … finish reading Torres transfer sets record

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Did NFL injuries really increase this season?

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Roy Kessel

According to the NFLPA, injuries in the NFL rose by 20% this past season.  The union is using that statistic as one of its leading arguments in the current round of CBA negotiations. But if you look behind that number, … finish reading Did NFL injuries really increase this season?

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NFL CBA updates

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Roy Kessel

You wonder why the owners wanted out of the last CBA?  It was a bad deal for them.  They lived up to the requirements in the agreement and exercised the right to terminate it in accordance with the termination rights … finish reading NFL CBA updates

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Henderson gets Pro Bowl vacation, without playing

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Vikings LB EJ Henderson was brought in as a replacement for Jonathan Vilma when the Saints linebacker thought he was going to have to miss the game for some personal issues.  But when Vilma made it back in time to … finish reading Henderson gets Pro Bowl vacation, without playing

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Ravens WR David Reed summoned for marijuana

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Baltimore Ravens WR David Reed was summoned for marijuana possession. He is set for a hearing February 23rd.

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Razorback receiver Lance Ray arrest for marijuana

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Arkansas wide receiver Lance Ray has been arrested and charged with marijuana possession. The 19-year-old Ray was arrested late Saturday night by university police after the smell of marijuana was detected coming from his dorm room. According to the AP report, the … finish reading Razorback receiver Lance Ray arrest for marijuana

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Iowa to prepare report on hospitalizations within 90 days

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Iowa announced that the remaining football players have been released from the hospital.  Kirk Ferentz issued a statement saying he was glad they were released and that their health was the most important issue. But the interesting part will come … finish reading Iowa to prepare report on hospitalizations within 90 days

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Flacco takes Zorn firing as shot at him

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Joe Flacco is not happy with the Ravens decision to fire Jim Zorn. Flacco said, “Usually when you fire a position coach, it’s because you’re not really happy with how that position did. “And when I look back on my … finish reading Flacco takes Zorn firing as shot at him

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MOJ: Tickets do not assure entry for Asian Cup finals

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Can you imagine the reaction if Super Bowl ticket holders were left out on the street because the President was coming to the game and the NFL decided to close the gates early? Asian Cup organizers acknowledged that as many … finish reading MOJ: Tickets do not assure entry for Asian Cup finals

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Eagles to franchise Vick, creditors cheer

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Most NFL teams have taken a wait and see approach to the possibility of using franchise tags because the CBA will expire March 3rd.  It is unclear whether the new CBA will retain the franchise and transition tags, and if … finish reading Eagles to franchise Vick, creditors cheer

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Pacers fire Jim O’Brien

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The Indiana Pacers have fired Jim O’Brien in his fourth season as coach with the team, the team announced Sunday.  According to ESPN’s report, assistant coach Frank Vogel will take over on an interim basis. “We’ve been looking at everything … finish reading Pacers fire Jim O’Brien

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MLK III to be part of new group vying for Mets

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Roy Kessel

As we discussed yesterday, with the Mets ownership group needing to sell an interest to recover money in order to pay back funds to the trustee in the Madoff case, it appears that Martin Luther King III is interested in … finish reading MLK III to be part of new group vying for Mets

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RTC: Verbal Commitments: Should universities have disclosure standards?

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Sean Cotton is like most high school football players.  He wants to play big time college football and sets his sight on the best opportunity that he can find.   But sometimes, that desire is premised on facts which are not … finish reading RTC: Verbal Commitments: Should universities have disclosure standards?

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