Monthly Archives: November 2011

After a crazy weekend of additional allegations, Syracuse fired Bernie Fine. Investigators searched his home and there was the added damage of a tape surfacing which apparently showed that Fine’s wife was speaking to one of the alleged victims, a … finish reading Bernie Fine fired by Syracuse; lots of damaging info

“The allegations that have come forth today are disturbing and deeply troubling. I am personally very shocked because I have never witnessed any of the activities that have been alleged. I believe the university took the appropriate step tonight. What … finish reading Jim Boeheim statement on Bernie Fine firing

Dear Students, Faculty, & Staff: Tonight, in the wake of troubling new allegations that emerged in the media today, I am writing to let you know that Bernie Fine’s employment at the University has been terminated effective immediately. … Frankly, … finish reading Syracuse Chancellor Nancy Cantor statement on firing

The NBA reached a tentative resolution in the middle of the night. Did you see the press conference with Hunter and Stern?  Never seen two executives looking so tired in front of the camera. So who won?  The owners. ESPN: … finish reading NBA finally reaches resolution

Authorities involved in a sexual-abuse investigation of Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine carried out a search at his home Friday but declined to comment on the purpose of their search. New York State Police spokesman Jack Keller said … finish reading Police search Bernie Fine’s home

Usually on Thanksgiving people are in a generous mood.  But it took Ndamukong Suh another day to wake up and realize that his behavior had been outrageous and that he needed to accept responsibility. After being crucified on the radio, … finish reading Ndamukong Suh finally wakes up, issues apology

Interesting ESPN piece on the Stop Online Piracy Act and the impact that it could have relating to YouTube and other social media viral videos that are produced without rights clearance. Dropping an edit. It’s practically a requirement for being … finish reading Song use in online video could create liability

The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency says field hockey player Pamela Spuehler has accepted a two-month suspension after testing positive for a prohibited substance. USADA said Wednesday that an out-of-competition urine sample collected Sept. 14 tested positive for a diuretic. Spuehler’s suspension … finish reading USADA suspends Spuehler two months

Sport’s highest court completed a four-day hearing into Alberto Contador’s doping case, and the Spanish rider now must wait until early next year to find out if he will be stripped of his 2010 Tour de France title. Contador made … finish reading Contador makes personal appeal to CAS panel

With all the conflicting reports running around, the person that you want to follow for anything PSU related is Sara Ganim.  Her coverage on the PSU scandal is the most direct and least sheltered. She was the one who found … finish reading PSU did ban Sue Paterno; deal in works for facility use

The Tim Tebow effect in full bloom as the Chargers apparently get enough tickets sold to lift the blackout.

Anytime you about kidnapping your heart stings immediately.  But Teddy Greenstein has a great piece about Northwestern OL Doug Bartels.