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NFL Players Oppose Mandatory Pads
(The Root) — Considering the speed and violence of NFL football and the size and strength of players, it’s amazing that many participants eschew certain pads. You might think that players would protect their bodies through every available means. But that’s not the case, particularly at the so-called skill positions like halfback, wide receiver and…
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Ex-Player Sells Baseball Cards for Big Money
(The Root) — We interrupt the stream of reports about athletes falling on hard times — and/or forced to sell valuables such as championship rings — to share the story of Dmitri Young. A two-time All-Star who played 13 seasons in Major League Baseball, Young recently turned his hobby into seed money for a good…
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Jonathan Vilma's Lawsuit Forces NFL's Hand
(The Root) — A funny thing happened on the way to resolution of the New Orleans Saints’ alleged bounty program: The matter didn’t go away when NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell suspended four players earlier this month, after previously sanctioning the team and management. The NFL had spoken, and that was supposed to be that. Goodell…
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Unfounded Questions Continue for LeBron
Prior to Game 1 of the Miami Heat’s series against the Indiana Pacers, LeBron James accepted his third NBA Most Valuable Player Award. Then he went out and showed why, delivering a brilliant performance Sunday with 32 points, 15 rebounds and five assists in a victory. The Heat endured the entire second half without injured…
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Ochocinco: NFL Is 'Nasty, Dirty, Violent'
The hits keep on coming in the NFL. Not the brain-rattling, bone-breaking blows that can occur during the season on any given Sunday, but wave after wave of negative publicity, mounting lawsuits and critical commentaries. It’s all part of our ongoing wrestling match, which pits our love for football against the game’s regretful consequences. When…
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NBA Player's Son Is a Top Hockey Prospect
Popeye Jones played for seven teams during 11 seasons in the NBA, being a good teammate, doing the dirty work and soaking up knowledge — which helped him land an assistant-coach gig with the Brooklyn Nets. But his three sons didn’t carry on his lifelong love affair. They’re all accomplished hockey players, especially 17-year-old Seth…
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T.O.'s Baby Mama Drama Hits 'Dr. Phil'
You might ask what Terrell Owens was thinking when he agreed to appear on the Dr. Phil show. Let’s hope that the cash-strapped former NFL star was well-compensated for showing up. But even then, you’d like to think Owens could earn money in a more dignified manner than going on national TV for a contentious…
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Scared or Not, Mayweather Is Brilliant
Like every other boxing fan on Earth, I would love to see Floyd “Money” Mayweather fight Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao. Whether the bout could live up to its hype or be as entertaining as Mayweather’s unanimous decision Saturday against Miguel Cotto is questionable. But there’s no doubt that the highly anticipated match would be the richest…
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NFL Contract: Paralyzed Player's Dream Come True
This week has been a rough one for the NFL. Former San Diego Chargers linebacker Junior Seau committed suicide, raising more questions about the effects of playing football. Commissioner Roger Goodell suspended four players, including a season-long ban for New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma, for their alleged roles in a “bounty program.” As the…
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