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Hank Williams opening pulled from MNF for insensitive Hilter comparison

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The Hank Williams opening for MNF on ESPN was pulled after he made an outrageous comparison relating to the golf pairing of President Obama and House Speak John Boehner.  On Fox Friends in the morning, Williams issued his comparison by saying “Come on. That’d … finish reading Hank Williams opening pulled from MNF for insensitive Hilter comparison

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NFLPA to begin paying players from lockout fund

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Roy Kessel

NFL players who contributed to the lockout fund will be able to begin withdrawing up to $60,000 from the fund starting April 15. DeMaurice Smith said that money was available to help players while they are not receiving paychecks during the … finish reading NFLPA to begin paying players from lockout fund

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Jalen Rose hides DUI charges, suspended by ESPN

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Tough week for Jalen Rose.  First are the reports that came out showing that he had been charged with DUI.  Then when ESPN found that he had withheld that information, he was suspended by the station. Initially it was reported that … finish reading Jalen Rose hides DUI charges, suspended by ESPN

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Fiesta Bowl fires CEO Junker; may lose BCS status

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The Fiesta Bowl will be asked to justify its inclusion in the BCS after organizers for the Arizona game fired president and CEO John Junker for “an apparent scheme” to reimburse employees for political contributions and “an apparent conspiracy” to … finish reading Fiesta Bowl fires CEO Junker; may lose BCS status

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