May 19, 2013

NFL: Time for Vilma, Goodell to admit mistakes

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(Picture courtesy of Jamiewild.wordpress.com) (PhatzRadio / USA Today) — This does not fit the profile. Roger Goodell, aka “The Hanging Judge,” backpedaling? That’s the striking undercurrent to the shakedown of a story by ESPN contending that the NFL’s settlement offer to suspended New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma, aka “The Relentless Litigant,” would reduce his [...]

NBA: Howard reiterates trade request in meeting with Magic GM

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Dwight Howard #12 of the Orlando Magic attempts a shot over Brendan Haywood #33 of the Dallas Mavericks during the game at Amway Center on March 30, 2012 in Orlando, Florida. (March 29, 2012 – Source: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / AP) —- Disgruntled Magic center Dwight Howard met with Orlando general manager [...]

CFL News and Notes: Roughriders have not dealt top draft pick – official

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The only way the Roughriders trade the top pick in this year’s CFL draft, expected to be Saskatchewan lineman Ben Heenan, is if another team is willing to surrender a Canadian starter and additional picks, according to GM Brendan Taman. (Dave Chidley/Canadian Press) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — The Saskatchewan Roughriders still own the first [...]

NFL: As Colts near deadline on Manning, more troublesome details emerge

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Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts gives instructions to his teammates during the NFL against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 22, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (December 21, 2011 – Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / SI) — While the decision-making process regarding Peyton Manning’s future in Indianapolis [...]

NBA talks toward settlement resuming

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Billy Hunter, Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association and Derek Fisher, President of the National Basketball Players Association speak at a press conference after National Basketball Players Association met to discuss the current CBA offer at Westin Times Square on November 14, 2011 in New York City. (November 13, 2011 – Photo by [...]

NBA talks would seem unlikely this week

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(PhatzRadio / USA Today) — LAS VEGAS – No talks are scheduled between the NBA and its locked-out players, and the window for any would be tight this week. Billy Hunter, executive director of the National Basketball Players Association, will be at a previously scheduled regional meeting of players in Miami on Tuesday, similar to [...]