Monthly Archives: May 2011

FTB Daily Digest May 29, 2011

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Roy Kessel

FIFA elections a mess as more corruption allegations surface, we will examine that in more detail tomorrow. More NFL teams forcing employees to accept paycuts or unpaid vacations. Winnipeg gears up for NHL hockey as Atlanta tries for a last … finish reading FTB Daily Digest May 29, 2011

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Cowboys and NFL wants Super Bowl ticket lawsuit dismissed

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Roy Kessel

As anyone who has been involved in litigation knows, virtually every defendant attempts to find some technical and/or procedural grounds to get every lawsuit dismissed. The NFL and the Cowboys are now seeking to have the Super Bowl ticket lawsuit … finish reading Cowboys and NFL wants Super Bowl ticket lawsuit dismissed

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USC appeal denied by NCAA; USC disagrees (shocking)

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Roy Kessel

In an expected result, USC’s appeal was denied by the NCAA.  While USC thought it had strong grounds and (unreasonably) expected a reduction, given the currently landscape in college football the result could not be unexpected. From the ESPN coverage: … finish reading USC appeal denied by NCAA; USC disagrees (shocking)

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McCourt will make this week’s payroll

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Roy Kessel

According to an ESPN.com report, Dodgers owner Frank McCourt will be able to make payroll this week which will prevent MLB from stepping in to take further action with the team. But as you can see in this report below, … finish reading McCourt will make this week’s payroll

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Will Winnipeg get the Thrashers?

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Roy Kessel

On again off again is the apparent perspective most applicable to this situation.  Winnepeg seemed poise to get the Thrashers and despite the deal moving ahead with True North, it seems that there are always road blocks thrown up in … finish reading Will Winnipeg get the Thrashers?

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NFL staff pay cutbacks still causing unrest

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Lots of commentary hitting the airwaves and the internet over the various team cutbacks of payments to staff. The cutbacks have taken various forms, but it seems that many teams are considering those cutbacks even though there has not been … finish reading NFL staff pay cutbacks still causing unrest

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OSU refuses to release Pryor mentoring info

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  Ohio State has cited privacy laws in declining to provide communications to and from coach Jim Tressel and other administrators regarding the relationship between star quarterback Terrelle Pryor and his hometown mentor. The Associated Press sought through a public records … finish reading OSU refuses to release Pryor mentoring info

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Colts personnel director fired, not retiring

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Often times teams will try to sugarcoat a firing with a joint statement of retirement but Colts personnel director Clyde Powers would have none of it according to this Pro Football Talk report. After 31 years of the relationship you … finish reading Colts personnel director fired, not retiring

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Rose’s PED comments disappear from spotlight as Bulls eliminated

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The funny part about the playoffs in professional sports is that the spotlight gets turned up so intensely that each action takes on added significance.  Every word gets sliced and diced and when it comes out with a negative slant … finish reading Rose’s PED comments disappear from spotlight as Bulls eliminated

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Columbus Tattoo Parlor owner at center of OSU problems charged with drug trafficking, money laundering

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  A tattoo parlor owner who bought Ohio State football memorabilia was charged Friday in federal court with drug trafficking and money laundering, though his attorney said there’s no connection with the scandal unfolding over the sale of the items. Edward … finish reading Columbus Tattoo Parlor owner at center of OSU problems charged with drug trafficking, money laundering

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Bruins Horton fined, but not disciplined for water bottle toss at fans

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

We all know the Stanley Cup playoffs get heated, and when fans starting throwing items on the ice after a tough loss, players do not always respond well.  Bruins Nathan Horton threw a water bottle at fans after the loss … finish reading Bruins Horton fined, but not disciplined for water bottle toss at fans

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Talib indicted for shooting incident

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Despite objecting to the charges and proclaiming himself innocnet, Aqib Talib was indicted for shooting a man in Texas.  According to the ESPN report:  A Texas grand jury has returned an indictment for Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib, two … finish reading Talib indicted for shooting incident

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Bosnia restructures soccer leadership, hopes ban will be lifted

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Bosnia complied with FIFA and UEFA’s requests to restructure its leadership and now hopes it will be given clearance to resume participaton. Because of a dispute fueled by ethnic rivalry, Bosnia-Herzegovina’s federation was suspended April 1. Some of its members … finish reading Bosnia restructures soccer leadership, hopes ban will be lifted

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NFL wants court to push for labor (i.e. negotiated) solution

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  The NFL hasn’t wavered in this message to its locked-out players: Get out of the courts and come back to the bargaining table. Reiterating that mantra, lawyers for the league issued written arguments Thursday that a recent legal response by … finish reading NFL wants court to push for labor (i.e. negotiated) solution

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FIFA claims to have thwarted max fixing. But did it?

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Roy Kessel

According to this AP report, FIFA claims that it thwarted a match fixing plan in a match in March.  But when nyou read the account below, it really doesn’t add up?  If you “thwarted” it, why were the referees allowed … finish reading FIFA claims to have thwarted max fixing. But did it?

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Head of Argentinian soccer admits no drug testing

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)   Julio Grondona, head of the Argentine Football Association, confirmed Wednesday that doping controls were done away with during the World Cup qualifying playoff against Australia in 1993, a move he says was aimed at protecting Diego Maradona and other … finish reading Head of Argentinian soccer admits no drug testing

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Giants fan Stow’s family suing Dodgers over attack

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The brutal beating sustained by Bryan Stow has finally resulted in the long awaited lawsuit.  According the ESPNLosAngeles.com report: The suit seeks unspecified damages to cover Stow’s future medical care and as compensation for the economic damages to Stow and … finish reading Giants fan Stow’s family suing Dodgers over attack

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Lawsuit filed over boys death at Staples Center

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  A lawsuit was filed Tuesday on behalf of the family of a 2-year-old boy who plunged to his death from a skybox after a Los Angeles Lakers game in November, alleging there are unsafe conditions at Staples Center that must … finish reading Lawsuit filed over boys death at Staples Center

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Former Auburn star McNeil was facing eviction before robbery

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  Former Auburn safety Mike McNeil was facing eviction and a lawsuit related to a former residence when he and three teammates were arrested on robbery charges. Court papers show a judge issued a summary judgment against McNeil, ex-teammate Mike Blanc … finish reading Former Auburn star McNeil was facing eviction before robbery

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Arizona Senator Kyl won’t return Fiesta cash

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)   Politicians who received letters from the Fiesta Bowl requesting that they return tainted campaign contributions are responding, and none appear too happy to be tarred with the same brush as the bowl’s ousted CEO. U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl of … finish reading Arizona Senator Kyl won’t return Fiesta cash

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