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Pacman to Seek Reinstatement Again
Pacman to Seek
Reinstatement
Again
Apr 12, 2008 7:09 PM CDT

Pacman to Seek Reinstatement Again

Banished Tennessee cornerback hopes to back before NFL draft

(Newser) - Suspended Tennessee Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones will again ask NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to reinstate him, with his agent planning to send in his latest request on Tuesday. Jones had planned to ask to be reinstated before the NFL draft on April 26-27. His agent, Manny Arora, said...

How a Facebook Post Derailed a Football Player's Life

Lucas Caparelli talks about his ill-considered violent post

(Newser) - For about 90 minutes, his Facebook status read: “Lucas Caparelli: recommends not going to class on Wednesday because he is going to blow up campus.” In those 90 minutes, Caparelli went from a highly-recruited running back to a persona non grata suspended by Wake Forest. “It was...

Vick Back on Gridiron—in Prison

Falcons owner Blank says disgraced QB 'sounds good' in letters from Leavenworth

(Newser) - Michael Vick is said to be doing well in prison, washing pots and pans for 12 cents an hour and playing football à la The Longest Yard, the New York Daily News reports. Vick has been in touch by letter with Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, who says the former...

NFL Owners Tweak Rules at League Meeting

But reseeding playoff teams to give priority to best records is tabled

(Newser) - The NFL owners have tabled a proposal that would reseed the playoffs and allow wildcard teams to host a playoff game. Many didn’t support the motion because they feel division winners should be rewarded. "I do believe if you win a division, it's good for your fans to...

Cowboys Up Their Bid for Pacman Jones
Cowboys Up Their Bid for Pacman Jones
Mar 28, 2008 12:45 AM CDT

Cowboys Up Their Bid for Pacman Jones

Dallas offers player, draft pick to Titans for rights to troubled star

(Newser) - The Tennessee Titans would love to unload  suspended defensive back Pacman Jones, but they want to make sure they get something in return for the Pro Bowl-caliber player. The Cowboys appear willing to make that happen, reports Sports Illustrated. Dallas, which originally offered a seventh round pick for Jones, has...

Pacman To Become a Cowboy?
 Pacman To Become a Cowboy? 
Mar 22, 2008 5:18 AM CDT

Pacman To Become a Cowboy?

Source says Dallas is in talks with Titans

(Newser) - Troubled cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones may be set to become a Dallas Cowboy, a source tells the Dallas Morning News. The suspended Titans player has expressed a desire to play for the Cowboys, and his agent Manny Arora notes that "If Tennessee chooses not to have him on...

Moss Will Stand Pat for $27M
Moss Will Stand Pat for $27M
Mar 3, 2008 11:07 PM CST

Moss Will Stand Pat for $27M

3-year deal is less than what the Eagles were considering

(Newser) - After flirting with several other teams, New England's record-setting receiver Randy Moss has decided to stay put to the tune of $27 million over three years, reports the Boston Herald. The price amounts to a discount of sorts—Moss had received a more lucrative offer from the Eagles over the...

Big Ben Getting Big Bucks
Big Ben Getting Big Bucks
Mar 3, 2008 10:46 PM CST

Big Ben Getting Big Bucks

Steelers guarantee $36 million to franchise QB

(Newser) - The Pittsburgh Steelers broke the bank - something they don't normally do with player contracts - signing quarterback Ben Roethlisberger today to a $102 million deal that spans eight years. The thrifty franchise, notorious for letting big-name players leave as free agents and reloading through the draft, guaranteed its biggest...

Huizenga Sells 50% of Dolphins
Huizenga Sells 50% of Dolphins
Feb 22, 2008 10:28 PM CST

Huizenga Sells 50% of Dolphins

Billionaire developer who grew up a Miami fan pays big bucks

(Newser) - Wayne Huizenga found a nice way to transition into his golden years, announcing he sold a 50% stake in the Miami Dolphins, their stadium, and surrounding land for $550 million. Buyer Stephen Ross, a billionaire real estate developer and South Florida native, will eventually assume majority ownership, reports the Miami ...

Nachos? Check. Beer? Check. ... Defibrillator?

Researchers confirm higher heart attack risk for nail-biting fans

(Newser) - Viewers with weak hearts might want to stick to the commercials this Super Sunday, as a New England Journal of Medicine study shows a clear correlation between intense sports matches and spikes in heart attacks, the Los Angeles Times reports. In Germany during the 2006 World Cup, heart troubles jumped...

Sex Appeal and the Single Quarterback
Sex Appeal
and the Single Quarterback
Jan 27, 2008 12:09 PM CST

Sex Appeal and the Single Quarterback

How do Brady, Manning compare as loverboys?

(Newser) - As the Super Bowl nears, pundits are comparing rival quarterbacks Tom Brady and Eli Manning—right down to who they date and for how long, the New York Times reports. Brady, who escorts leggy Gisele Bundchen to chi chi clubs, descends from the Joe Namath tradition of playboy QB. Manning...

Brotherly Love Someday in the Super Bowl?

Peyton confident this won't be Eli's last trip to the big game

(Newser) - The NFL marketing department would love this scenario—Manning vs. Manning for the league title. Peyton won't rule it out as he praised the work ethic and noted the bright future of his younger brother, writes the New York Times. "I feel very strongly this will not be the...

And We Wonder: Where's Tom?
And We Wonder: Where's Tom?
Jan 26, 2008 7:36 AM CST

And We Wonder: Where's Tom?

Star QB missing during media sessions for second straight day

(Newser) - Send out the search party. Tom Brady wasn't at practice or in the locker room for the second straight day during the media's allotted time, fueling speculation about the severity of an apparent ankle injury suffered earlier in the playoffs. And as usual, New England coach Bill Belichick offered no...

Dungy Will Be Back with Colts Next Year

Associate head coach Caldwell named as successor by owner

(Newser) - Tony Dungy will return for his seventh season at the helm of the Colts. Dungy had contemplated retirement each of the past couple seasons, but after discussing the matter with his family he decided to return. "I'm happy to be back. … My whole family's happy and hopefully our...

Super Bowl Ads Mirror US Mood
Super Bowl Ads Mirror US Mood
OPINION
Jan 21, 2008 6:40 PM CST

Super Bowl Ads Mirror US Mood

Boom times inspire better ads, MSNBC reports

(Newser) - Super Bowl ads reveal the economic tenor of our times, MSNBC reports. Boom times spark creative commercials, like Apple's famed Ridley Scott-directed "1984" plug, which aired as economic confidence was rising. “Every year it really does mirror the biggest trends that year—what’s happening in the economy...

America's Top 10 Mascots
America's Top 10 Mascots
Jan 17, 2008 6:52 PM CST

America's Top 10 Mascots

From Mr. Met to Benny the Bull, Forbes ranks its faves

(Newser) - Mascots have danced, tumbled, and roused American sports fans for decades. Some have even gained a little prestige over the years. Forbes lists its Top 10:
  1. Phillie Phanatic. Around since '78, this green creature once scuffled with Tommy Lasorda and inspired an announcer to say that "baseball is being
...

Woman Claims Pacman 'Sucker Punched' Her in Strip Club

Titans' Jones may face charges a 7th time

(Newser) - A female attorney who alleges that Adam "Pacman" Jones punched her in the face at an Atlanta strip club is seeking an arrest warrant for the suspended Tennessee Titans cornerback. Wanda Jackson claims she was in the club’s office when Jones stormed in and accused managers of stealing...

Dolphins Sack Cameron After 1-15 Season

After one miserable year, coach joins parade out of Miami

(Newser) - The Miami Dolphins have fired coach Cam Cameron after less than a year, the Miami Herald reports. Most of his coaching staff is gone, too, after a 1-15 season that also cost the general manager his job. "We needed someone in place who shared the same philosophical compatibilities we...

Panthers Send Testaverde Out With a Win

In Houston, Texans finish at .500 for first time in franchise history

(Newser) - Vinny Testaverde ended his pro football career where it began—in Tampa—taking the final snap of Carolina's 31-23 meaningless win over the Buccaneers. The Panthers took advantage of Tampa resting seven starters in preparation for next week's playoff game against the New York Giants. Leaving the field, Testaverde hugged...

Lions Mail it In, Get Whipped by Green Bay

Dolphins' loss to Cincy ends sorry season; Eagles beat Bills

(Newser) - Green Bay played reserves for most of today's game against the Detroit Lions, a team the Packers have beaten every year at home since 1991. Brett Favre played long enough to throw a pair of TD passes in the 34-13 win. Detroit, reportedly planning to fire offensive coordinator Mike Martz,...

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