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Falcons QB Michael Vick Indicted on Federal Charges; somewhat of a surprise, given that two weeks ago, most legal pundits familiar with the case said it was unlikely that Vick would face charges. Vick and three others are charged with violating federal laws against competitive dog fighting, procuring and training pit bulls for it and conducting the enterprise across state lines. The indictment alleges that Vick and his co-defendants began dog fighting in early 2001, the former Virginia Tech star's rookie year with the Falcons.
posted by The_Black_Hand at 05:13 PM on July 17
At it again in Chicoutimi Police are investigating a formal complaint against Quebec Remparts head coach and owner Patrick Roy after he allegedly struck the owner of the Chicoutimi Sague-neens several times. The incident occured after a mob of Sague-neens fans prevented Rempart players from boarding the team bus. This also isn't the first time Chicoutimi's fans have made the news.
posted by wfrazerjr at 09:42 AM on January 21
The Everblades, located in Ft. Myers, FL. Thanks for the fanfare, wfrazer, but I'll be keeping my jerseys. I sense a little harshness?! Do you not think these sports are taken a little too seriously?
posted at 01:46 PM on January 21
'Football is a Great Game Until You Turn 45' Remember The Catch? Twenty five years later, the San Francisco Chronicle covers The Cost. "Montana's left knee is essentially shredded. His right eye occasionally sags from nerve damage. His neck is so stiff, he could not turn his head ... Clark, also 50, endures sharp pain every time he lifts his arms above his head ... because of a bent screw in his left shoulder and arthritis in his right shoulder."
posted by rcade at 09:34 AM on January 21
Great article tieguy. The effects of any intense training are in all sports at any level. As long as physical domination=high dollar contract, the players will do everything they can to be successful in the short term, its hard to blame them for that.
posted at 01:33 PM on January 21
At it again in Chicoutimi Police are investigating a formal complaint against Quebec Remparts head coach and owner Patrick Roy after he allegedly struck the owner of the Chicoutimi Sague-neens several times. The incident occured after a mob of Sague-neens fans prevented Rempart players from boarding the team bus. This also isn't the first time Chicoutimi's fans have made the news.
posted by wfrazerjr at 09:42 AM on January 21
I recently read a short article in a daily paper regarding unruly fans at a high school hockey game. Thier team was losing 5-0, and during an injury timeout, the fans (of the home losing team) began throwing golf balls onto the ice. IT IS A GAME!! I played hockey from mite level to the ECHL, and sure, some games, coaches, parents, players seem to lose control of themselves for a multitude of reasons. Patrick Roy was never considered the poster boy for The Lady Byng, of course, but gees, RELAX!
posted at 01:26 PM on January 21
Legend, legacies at stake Brady has championships that Manning is chasing.
posted by livewire at 10:47 AM on January 21
The Colts have had an unusually long "window of opportunity" as it is known in pro sports. They just can't get over the hump. Today could be the day. However facing the Patriots is a pretty large hump. Regular season aside, the Pats know how to win the big game. The Colts know that, and a win will require an effort from the entire team. Great comments BlindAlvin, you're right on. On the flip side, in many of the big wins for the Pats, it was a clutch kicker, not solely the QB.
posted at 01:09 PM on January 21
'Football is a Great Game Until You Turn 45' Remember The Catch? Twenty five years later, the San Francisco Chronicle covers The Cost. "Montana's left knee is essentially shredded. His right eye occasionally sags from nerve damage. His neck is so stiff, he could not turn his head ... Clark, also 50, endures sharp pain every time he lifts his arms above his head ... because of a bent screw in his left shoulder and arthritis in his right shoulder."
posted by rcade at 09:34 AM on January 21
If any information is available, I'd be interested to know what percentage of professional athletes do suffer lifelong injuries. Whether it be PCS, ligament, joint, or muscle related. Thanks tieguy for your comment, I'm glad there is a preventative nature already in the minds of these athletes. I agree erkno, it will be interesting to witness the aging process under these circumstances.
posted at 11:01 AM on January 21
'Football is a Great Game Until You Turn 45' Remember The Catch? Twenty five years later, the San Francisco Chronicle covers The Cost. "Montana's left knee is essentially shredded. His right eye occasionally sags from nerve damage. His neck is so stiff, he could not turn his head ... Clark, also 50, endures sharp pain every time he lifts his arms above his head ... because of a bent screw in his left shoulder and arthritis in his right shoulder."
posted by rcade at 09:34 AM on January 21
Unfortunately, it's not just the NFL players who suffer those longterm injuries. While watching the recent NCAA Bowl games, I was surprised to see how many 18-21 year old players have a knee brace, or two, for that matter. And most of those players will not get an NFL contract. I've heard an NFL lineman compare what he does to a 30 mph head-on car crash, 50 times a game, with 30 second intervals in between. With the average NFL salary at a few hundred thousand a year, it hardly seems compensation for the years of pain of just getting out of bed in the morning.
posted at 10:28 AM on January 21
When franchises go bad. The Raiders, Knicks, Blues, and Orioles are the SportingNews' choices for the worst franchises in pro sports.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 01:41 PM on January 19
The Blues???? One terrible year doesn't make them a bad franchise. Checketts, Davidson and new coach Andy Murray have done an admirable job of rebuilding the franchise after former owner Laurie's dismantling job last year. I Agree 100% BB. Over the last 12-14 games, the Blues are the hottest team in the NHL. In 2001/2002 The Sporting News rated St. Louis the #1 sports city, based on the success of the Cardinals, Rams, and BLUES. Seems like a "worst franchise" tag is a little harsh. Maybe a franchise that is "rebuilding" would be a better description. Time for some new journalists?!
posted at 06:49 PM on January 19
One Toke Over The Line, Ron Mexico... Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick "reluctantly" turned over a water bottle to TSA agents at the Miami-Dade International Airport yesterday. Upon closer inspection, the bottle had a hidden compartment containing "a dark particulate" and emanating "a pungent aroma closely associated with marijuana." Considering that Ron Mexico's had at least one TSA problem before, why would you even try to get something through security?
posted by The_Black_Hand at 12:34 PM on January 18
What an idiot, ruining the water bottle trick for the rest of us. Sincerely, Victor Nova Scotia
posted at 06:17 PM on January 18
Barry Bonds Throws Teammate Under "Speeding" Bus. Ubiquitous San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds, already under investigation for, well, just about everything he does, failed a drug test in 2006. Major League Baseball won't identify the drug, but "sources" classsify it as a "serious stimulant." Bonds blames the test result on teammate Mark Sweeney, saying he got the substance from Sweeney's locker.
posted by The_Black_Hand at 06:23 AM on January 11
Can it be possible? Sweeney and Bonds in SF. Sweeney and McGwire in STL. HMMMMMMMM!?
posted at 08:21 PM on January 11
Mars, Vick did this to himself. He deserves more than he will (probably) get. DISGUSTING...