Monthly Archives: July 2011

NFL and NLFPA working out the kinks

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Officials of both the NFL and NFLPA have been working diligently over the last few days to complete a full-fledged collective bargaining agreement. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed to the AP that the NFL Players Association already re-established … finish reading NFL and NLFPA working out the kinks

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FIBA approves NBA stars playing overseas

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Mauri Miller

FIBA, basketball’s international governing body said that NBA players who are serious about playing overseas are free to do so. FIBA announced Friday it would clear NBA players under contract to play in its leagues during the work stoppage, provided … finish reading FIBA approves NBA stars playing overseas

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Illinois LB Ashante Williams suspended

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Illinois Fighting Illini coach Ron Zook announced the indefinite suspension of linebacker Ashante Williams on Saturday. Besides citing a violation of team rules, Coach Zook refused to elaborate on the circumstances behind the suspension. Williams had been projected as a … finish reading Illinois LB Ashante Williams suspended

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NCAA clears Pryor’s mentor in ’08 investigation

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Mauri Miller

In a 2008 NCAA investigation, the NCAA cleared the mentor of former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor of allegations that he improperly acted as a booster while helping the player pick a college. According to a letter written by NCAA’s … finish reading NCAA clears Pryor’s mentor in ’08 investigation

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Khabibulin gets 30 days of work release

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Edmonton Oliers’ goalie Nikolai Khabibulin will serve his entire 30-day jail sentence in the work-release program. As part of the program, he is permitted to leave the facility from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. everyday. According to prison officials and … finish reading Khabibulin gets 30 days of work release

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Conference commissioners address growing NCAA issues

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Roy Kessel

In the recent conference meetings for the SEC, Big Ten and the ACC, Mike Slive, Jim Delaney and John Swofford discussed some of the problems facing college sports. Swofford tried to downplay the NCAA issues which were running through the … finish reading Conference commissioners address growing NCAA issues

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NCAA attempts to broaded definition of “agent”

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Roy Kessel

In a purely legal sense, the word “agent” has a very broad definition.  Essentially it encompasses any person performing a service on someone else’s behalf.  Agents can exist in a multitude of capacities and the reality is that in today’s … finish reading NCAA attempts to broaded definition of “agent”

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Mohamed bin Hammam barely hanging on

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Mohamed bin Hammam, a former executive who FIFA recently banned for life, is going to remain president of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), for now. The news comes after the regional body declined to convene an extraordinary congress to replace … finish reading Mohamed bin Hammam barely hanging on

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FTB Daily Digest, July 29, 2011

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The fallout continues at UNC College football teams get ready to open camps next week NFL signings and trades and flying around but you could have got good odds on Belichick ending up with both Haynesworth and Ocho It is … finish reading FTB Daily Digest, July 29, 2011

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Burress reinstated by NFL

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Roy Kessel

After serving his sentence and preparing himself to re-enter the NFL, it appears that Plaxico Burress has been reinstated by Commissioner Roger Goodell. Reports indicate that Burress is likely to get strong consideration from the Giants and the Steelers, the … finish reading Burress reinstated by NFL

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Georgia Tech to appeal NCAA sanctions

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Georgia Tech has notified the NCAA that it plans to appeal the sanctions which have been imposed upon the school.  The school has 30 days to file its written appeal but it was required to notify the NCAA of its … finish reading Georgia Tech to appeal NCAA sanctions

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UNC turmoil continues; is it fair to players?

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Roy Kessel

UNC seems to have mishandled everything throughout the entire situation which has spread through its football program. Last season was gutted and derailed by the ongoing suspensions, appeals and drama which hung over the program. It appeared that the school would … finish reading UNC turmoil continues; is it fair to players?

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Jalen Rose headed to jail for 20 days

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Mauri Miller

After a fifteen minute lecture, 48th District Court Judge Kimberly Small sentenced Jalen Rose to 20 days in jail for his drunken-driving crash in March. At the hearing at which Rose pleaded guilty to DWI, he admitted to drinking 6 martinis before … finish reading Jalen Rose headed to jail for 20 days

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Fans stop World Cup qualifier

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Officials decided to stop the World Cup qualifier between Myanmar and Oman after home fans threw objects onto the field, hitting some players. The violence broke out in the first half while Oman lead the match 2-0 (4-0 on total … finish reading Fans stop World Cup qualifier

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Two Greek football clubs relegated

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Mauri Miller

A match-fixing scandal investigation has led to two top-tier greek football clubs, Volos and Kavala, being relegated. Each club received a fine of $433,400 and each chairmen was banned for life. Both clubs called the decision invalid, and vowed to … finish reading Two Greek football clubs relegated

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Tennessee wants to reclassify some NCAA violations as secondary

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Most schools try to downplay the impact of the violations which occurred at their school.  Tennessee has accepted a lot of the NCAA’s position with regard to the violations at the school. However, Tennessee officials are trying to reclassify some … finish reading Tennessee wants to reclassify some NCAA violations as secondary

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Prosecutors urge court to uphold Bonds conviction

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Not surprisingly, Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to uphold the jury verdict which found Barry Bonds guilty of obstruction of justice. Bonds has asked that the verdict be thrown out or that he be granted a new trial. Seems … finish reading Prosecutors urge court to uphold Bonds conviction

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Man wrongly accused in LA Dodger beating seeks release

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Attorneys for Giovanni Ramirez filed court papers with a judge requesting his release from prison. Ramirez was originally accused in the brutal beating of Bryan Stow at Dodger Stadium According to the Los Angeles Times, attorneys for Giovanni Ramirez allege … finish reading Man wrongly accused in LA Dodger beating seeks release

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Will Terrelle Pryor be eligible for the Supplemental Draft?

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The answer to the question seems to be changing.  It is somewhat surprising that there really need to be rules for why a player can enter the supplementation draft.  If you are not going to be playing college football, why … finish reading Will Terrelle Pryor be eligible for the Supplemental Draft?

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Man posing as high school athlete gets 3 years

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Mauri Miller

A former star athlete in Florida who posed as a teenager to play high school basketball in West Texas reached a plea deal the included three years in jail, a prosecutor said. Guerdwich Montimere, 23, pleaded guilty to two counts … finish reading Man posing as high school athlete gets 3 years

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