Archive for March, 2007
Documents shed light on Tillman cover-up (AP)
Just seven days after Pat Tillman’s death, a top general warned there were strong indications that it was friendly fire and President Bush might embarrass himself if he said the NFL star-turned-soldier died in an ambush, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press. It was not until a month afterward that the Pentagon told the public and grieving family members the truth — that Tillman…
Posted: March 30th, 2007 under Yahoo Sports.
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McMichael signs with Rams
Randy McMichael, cut by the Dolphins earlier this week, has agreed to a three-year contract with the St. Louis Rams.
Posted: March 8th, 2007 under NFL Team News.
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Dolphins sign Jay Feely, boot Mare
The Dolphins have been busy today, preparing to exchange incoming kicker Jay Feely for outgoing Olindo Mare while also re-signing Keith Traylor and adding safety Cameron Worrell.
Posted: March 8th, 2007 under NFL Team News.
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THE QUARTERBACKS
In the first of a series, Colts Head Coach Tony Dungy analyzes the team’s quarterback situation. Peyton Manning made the Pro Bowl for a fifth consecutive season and was named the Most Valuable Player in the Colts’ 29-17 victory over Chicago in Super Bowl XLI.
Posted: March 8th, 2007 under NFL Team News.
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Porter shows his kinder side
It's a new start for Joey Porter. So let us begin by clearing some things up.
Posted: March 8th, 2007 under NFL Team News.
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[TS] PRO FOOTBALL; Roethlisberger Sustains Facial Injuries in a Motorcycle Wreck
Ben Roethlisberger, the quarterback for the defending Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers, had surgery Monday after sustaining multiple injuries in a motorcycle accident.
Posted: March 8th, 2007 under NFL Team News.
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[TS] PRO FOOTBALL; Steelers’ Extended Family Feels Hurt
When Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, chose to ride his motorcycle, he did not breach his football contract or break the law. His biggest offense might have been breaking his contract with fans.
Posted: March 8th, 2007 under NFL Team News.
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[TS] PRO FOOTBALL; Roethlisberger Makes an Apology
Ben Roethlisberger apologized to the Pittsburgh Steelers, fans and his family, hours after being released from a hospital, saying he was fortunate to be alive and pledging to wear a helmet if he ever again rode a motorcycle.
Posted: March 8th, 2007 under NFL Team News.
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PRO FOOTBALL; Roethlisberger Didn’t Have License
Police said Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will be issued $388 in fines and fees for riding without a license and not wearing a helmet.
Posted: March 8th, 2007 under NFL Team News.
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[TS] PRO FOOTBALL; Roethlisberger Arrives, Unmarked and Ready to Play
Ben Roethlisberger is back with the Steelers, in his first workout with the team since the June 12 motorcycle accident that could have killed him.
Posted: March 8th, 2007 under NFL Team News.
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[TS] PRO FOOTBALL: ROUNDUP; Roethlisberger Starts, then Steelers’ Offense Stops Cold
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason seems to be going according to plan. The offense is barely scoring. Ben Roethlisberger, a surprise starter because of his thumb injury, threw for a touchdown on the Steelers’ opening drive last night before the offense shut down in a 17-10 loss to the visiting Minnesota Vikings….
Posted: March 8th, 2007 under NFL Team News.
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[TS] PRO FOOTBALL; Yet Another Test of Roethlisberger’s Ability to Heal
Ben Roethlisberger underwent an appendectomy Sunday afternoon after becoming ill just before practice.
Posted: March 8th, 2007 under NFL Team News.
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[TS] PRO FOOTBALL; Different Players, Same Magic for Steelers in Opening Victory
Despite not having Ben Roethlisberger on the field, the real backbone of Pittsburgh’ s championship run — its blitzing, confusing defense — was intact against the Dolphins.
Posted: March 8th, 2007 under NFL Team News.
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[TS] PRO FOOTBALL: N.F.L. ROUNDUP; He Who Hesitates Is Lost, Miami’s Coach Acknowledges
Dolphins Coach Nick Saban' s hesitant soft toss of the red flag when he was attempting to challenge the Steelers’ go-ahead touchdown on Thursday was a curious effort.
Posted: March 8th, 2007 under NFL Team News.
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[TS] PRO FOOTBALL; Rivers Outduels Roethlisberger and Sends Steelers to 1-3
Philip Rivers threw two touchdown passes to lift the San Diego Chargers over the slumping Super Bowl champion Steelers.
Posted: March 8th, 2007 under NFL Team News.
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[TS] PRO FOOTBALL; Roethlisberger Case Stirs Debate Even After He Passes Concussion Tests
Ben Roethlisberger has been passing his cognitive medical tests, which have become regular parts of his practice routine since sustaining two concussions in five months. But his performance on the field has not stacked up.
Posted: March 8th, 2007 under NFL Team News.
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