Monthly Archives: February 2011

Sacremento Kings want more time to consider move

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The Kings took another step toward relocation, requesting permission from the league to extend the March 1 deadline they were facing to formally file for a move to Anaheim, Calif., in time for next season. League spokesman Tim Frank announced the … finish reading Sacremento Kings want more time to consider move

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Prosecutors seek to add to Bonds evidence

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Barry Bonds continues to face more hurdles as the prosecution team has decided that it wants to throw everything, including the kitchen sink, at Bonds. Bonds’ defense team has objected to the desire of the prosecution to introduce such evidence … finish reading Prosecutors seek to add to Bonds evidence

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Oklahoma faces series of secondary violations

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Oklahoma’s football team has been required to give players a week off from athletic training during the offseason after reporting a series of secondary NCAA rules violations according to an AP report. Four assistant coaches had improperly questioned players about their … finish reading Oklahoma faces series of secondary violations

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Date for USC ruling still uncertain

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The date for a ruling on USC’s appeal is still uncertain. NCAA president Mark Emmert says he doesn’t know when a decision be made even though we are now four weeks after the time that school officials spent over four … finish reading Date for USC ruling still uncertain

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NFLPA tightens security for agent meetings

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The NFL agents meeting which occurs each year on the Friday of the Combine opened to tight security this morning. In a typical year, the NFLPA representatives had a checklist by the door and marked off every agent’s name as they … finish reading NFLPA tightens security for agent meetings

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Tennessee receives notice of violations

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Tennessee received its notice of allegations from the NCAA detailing infractions by the men’s basketball, football and baseball teams, according to sources with knowledge of the situation according to ESPN’s Andy Katz. The heaviest charge of unethical conduct is expected … finish reading Tennessee receives notice of violations

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Uncertainty has Champ Bailey accept lesser deal

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Uncertainty usually works in favor of the NFL veterans as they approach free agency because the teams tend to pay a lot either on the open market or in an attempt to keep a player off the open market. Champ … finish reading Uncertainty has Champ Bailey accept lesser deal

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Mallett dealing with drug allegations

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Drug allegations are enough to derail a career whether or not they are true, so it is no surprise that Ryan Mallett is taking a rather strong approach to responding to the claims made against him. But the allegations won’t … finish reading Mallett dealing with drug allegations

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Alfredo Simon still facing charges

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Authorities in the Dominican Republic have no plans to drop a manslaughter charge against Baltimore Orioles pitcher Alfredo Simon, city prosecutor Victor Mueses told ESPNdeportes.com.  “Simon Cabrera will remain in prison because we have strong evidence to incriminate him in … finish reading Alfredo Simon still facing charges

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Duerson had filed for personal BK before suicide; business warnings.

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Financial problems often lead to extreme actions.  Now it appears that Duerson’s suicide may have been a result of personal financial troubles. Duerson had filed for personal bankruptcy last September.  In his bankruptyc petition, he listed $34.6 million in assets … finish reading Duerson had filed for personal BK before suicide; business warnings.

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Need a loan? Ask FIFA who has $1.2 billion in reserves

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Roy Kessel

FIFA has reserves of $1.2 billion thanks to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, president Sepp Blatter said Wednesday according to an AP report. Blatter told African football leaders that the financial results were better than the 2006 World … finish reading Need a loan? Ask FIFA who has $1.2 billion in reserves

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Minor league hockey coach suspended for season for stripping tantrum

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Colorado Eagles assistant coach Greg Pankewicz was suspended for the rest of the Central Hockey League regular season and fined an undisclosed amount for his strip-down during a Feb. 19 game against the Mississippi RiverKings according to an ESPN report. … finish reading Minor league hockey coach suspended for season for stripping tantrum

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Calhoun suspended for 3 games for next season. Next season??

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Jim Calhoun was suspended by the NCAA for three games next season (WHY NEXT SEASON??) for recruiting violations.  The consensus is that U. Conn dodged major sanctions when it was spared a postseason ban. Calhoun was cited by the NCAA for failing … finish reading Calhoun suspended for 3 games for next season. Next season??

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Oklahoma DT McGee arrested for marijuana

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Defensive tackle Stacy McGee was arrested on a marijuana possession citation and released over the weekend according to an AP report. According to a Norman police log, McGee was cited with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia Sunday evening on … finish reading Oklahoma DT McGee arrested for marijuana

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Right to counsel not applicable if you ruin my college’s traditions

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The Auburn tree poisoning case is now going to pick up more national exposure as the issue of conflicts of interest come to the forefront.  A third lawyer has requested to be removed from the case as a result of … finish reading Right to counsel not applicable if you ruin my college’s traditions

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Does Wisconsin budget standoff have implications for MLBPA?

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Union head Michael Weiner believes that the Wisconsin budget standoff has implications for the MLBPA as it prepares to enter into a stage of collective bargaining.  According to the ESPN report: “I think that the principal, and perhaps the only … finish reading Does Wisconsin budget standoff have implications for MLBPA?

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African soccer officials worried about security

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Roy Kessel

African soccer leaders will discuss how pro-democracy protests could pose security risks at international matches, including home games for Libya and Algeria next month according to an AP report. The Confederation of African Football’s executive committee meets in Sudan on … finish reading African soccer officials worried about security

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Will NFL labor issues leave open window for Angels with Jake Locker

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Jake Locker appeared all set to be the #1 pick in the NFL Draft in 2010.  He chose to return to school and by all accounts, his draft value has dropped signficantly. Now, it appears that the LA Angels may … finish reading Will NFL labor issues leave open window for Angels with Jake Locker

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Somali player killed in suicide bomb

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Under-20 international Abdi Salaan Mohamed Ali was among eight people killed when a car packed with explosives was detonated at a police station on Monday according to an AP report. Two other players, Mahmoud Amin Mohamed and Siid Ali Mohamed … finish reading Somali player killed in suicide bomb

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Division II Holy Family suspends basketball coach for attacking player

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Holy Family has suspended a men’s basketball coach accused of attacking a player at practice according to an AP report. John O’Connor has been suspended pending the outcome of an investigation by the university after he was accused of pushing, … finish reading Division II Holy Family suspends basketball coach for attacking player

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