If you thought that all sports writers were going to protect Brett Favre, you’d be wrong. It’s somewhat axiomatic that writers come to the aid of the sports “stars” when the boys misbehave. This may very well have gone way out into the end-zone to be considered, “misbehaving.” It’s about...
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) – North Carolina defensive tackle Marvin Austin has apologized for his “poor decisions” that led to his dismissal from the team amid an ongoing NCAA investigation. In a statement, Austin said Monday he regretted “my actions and the embarrassment I brought to the university and to...
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It’s been a good news-bad news kind of week for Brett Favre. On the good side, Randy Moss, one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, joined Favre’s Minnesota Vikings in a trade and will give the 40-year-old quarterback an extra weapon in the offense. On the bad side, there’s that...
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North Korea’s gymnasts have been suspended from the world championships starting next week because one team member’s age had been falsified. The International Gymnastics Federation said Thursday it provisionally suspended North Korea’s federation and gymnast Hong Su Jong for 30 days, ruling them out of the worlds — being held Oct. 16-24...
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More from ESPNNewYork.com Everything you need to know about the Jets’ runaway win in Buffalo can be found here: Jets Center Jets blog
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Like every other Notre Dame player asked about a cringe-worthy stretch of play for years, Harrison Smith insisted this time is different. The senior safety sounded like more of the mind-numbing same, until he said something Wednesday to suggest otherwise. Recalling a room of beaten, solemn...
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Remember the big flap when Cowboys rookie receiver Dez Bryant refused to carry former Lion Roy Williams’ pads during training camp? And remember when Williams said it was no big deal … but Bryant probably would have to buy dinner to make up for it? That time came Monday night....
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1. Denard Robinson 2. Terrell Pryor 3. Mark Ingram 4. Kellen Moore- Overrated 5. Andrew Luck
A day after 49ers coach Mike Singletary said Jimmy Raye would be the offensive coordinator for the rest of the season, Raye was fired by San Francisco. Quarterbacks coach Mike Johnson was promoted to lead playcaller. Johnson becomes the 49ers’ eighth offensive coordinator in eight seasons. Raye’s dismissal was first reported...
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It began with a concussion to the Philadelphia starter, and the Eagles trailing 13-3. He entered the game, and suddenly, a team that’d been lifeless for two quarters had a little jump in their step. The Eagles lost, but the electricity he created resonated regardless, prompting fans to call for...
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