News just keeps pouring out about the connections of Second Mile to all types of celebrities, former athletes and now politicians. This Sports by Brooks article shows that PA governor Tom Corbett provided a grant of approximately $3 million for … finish reading Disturbing revelations about PA governor funding Second Mile
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The Penn state scandal is a call to action For Immediate Release For More Information Contact: November 14, 2011 Dana Brueck 608/266-1221 MADISON — The Penn State child sexual assault scandal has put the issue of child abuse exactly where … finish reading Guest Post: Wisconsin Att. Gen J.B. Van Hollen: Penn State scandal is call to action
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In the last week, the events at Penn State involving their football program and legendary coach Joe Paterno have taken over the news world. With such a big story connected to sports, coaching, leadership, morals, etc, The Positive Coaching Alliance … finish reading Guest column: Joe Paterno and the Moral Duty Required of Coaches
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Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski has been charged with misdemeanor battery and false imprisonment stemming from a September 2010 incident. According to court documents, Janikowski “did unlawfully violate (her) personal liberty” and “did willfully and unlawfully use force and violence upon (her) … finish reading Raiders kicker Janikowski to face charges for battery
According to police, Javaris Crittenton has arrived in Atlanta to face a murder charge in the shooting death of woman. Crittenton, former Washington Wizards guard, was suspended along with teammate Gilbert Arenas for having guns in the team locker room … finish reading Javaris Crittenton returns to Atlanta to face murder charge
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The Bears were surprised to learn that a guest of Brandon Meriweather was charged with raping a girl at Meriweather’s Foxboro, Mass. home. The incident occurred when Meriweather was still a member of the New England Patriots. The Bears were … finish reading Bears surprised by rape incident Brandon Meriweather’s home
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A judge set October 26 as the sentencing date for Edward Rife, a major player in the Ohio State football scandal that led to coach Jim Tressel being replaced. U.S. District Court Judge Gregory Frost set an Oct. 26 sentencing … finish reading Man at center of Ohio State football scandal, Edward Rife, to be sentenced on Oct. 26
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Officials for Florida A&M announced that women’s basketball player Shannon Washington died in the early hours of September 4. According to the university, Washington died from a knife wound to her neck. Tallahassee police found Washington in an apartment after … finish reading Florida A&M basketball player dies
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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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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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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
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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Police arrested Rodney White, former college basketball player at UNC Charlotte, on accusations of operating a sophisticated marijuana growing operation from his North Carolina home. White will face conspiracy to manufacture marijuana and other charges. When police arrested White at … finish reading Former NBA 1st round pick Rodney White arrested for marijuana ring
Continuing with the world-wide focus on match-fixing, UEFA president Michel Platini committed to sending experts to help Greece reform its soccer leagues. Platini met with prime minister George Papandreou and Pavlos Geroulanos, a minister for culture and sport. Geroulanos said … finish reading UEFA wants to help Greece with league reform
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Disturbing revelations about PA governor funding Second Mile
News just keeps pouring out about the connections of Second Mile to all types of celebrities, former athletes and now politicians. This Sports by Brooks article shows that PA governor Tom Corbett provided a grant of approximately $3 million for … finish reading Disturbing revelations about PA governor funding Second Mile