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In a social concern far more important than sports, the Duke University lacrosse team has been suspended as the police continue their investigation of the rape of a North Carolina Central University who performed as an exotic dancer. There are allegations against three white team members that she was pulled into a bathroom, beaten, choked and raped by three men according to the police.
This has raised racial tensions in Durham, North Carolina because the victim is black and the motive of the crime may have been a hate crime. The city of Durham is predominantly a low income city aside from the influx of students of the neighboring colleges, Duke tuition costs about $43,000 annually. Durham residents have been demonstrating due to the way the university’s handling of the case.
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Last year in the playoffs, the San Antonio Spurs were given a tough fight from the surprising Seattle SuperSonics in the second round on their way to the 2005 championship. San Antonio’s top defender Bruce Bowen had the assignment of guarding All-Star Ray Allen. Allen went as far to call Bowen’s defense of flopping and dirty plays “sissy basketball.” Last night the Sonics and Spurs faced off again, and the feud escalated. As Bowen drew an offensive foul on Allen, both players fell to the floor, where Bowen gave Allen an extra kick to Allen’s back. Allen got the last laugh for the night as he hit a three point shot in the closing seconds to give the Sonics a close win over the Spurs 106-102.
Kicker Adam Vinatieri Signs With the Indianapolis Colts
Posted by Jeff Chan Categories: Athletes, Front Office, NFL,
For the sake of team unity, the Colts will be saved from a Manning/ Vanderjagt fiasco. The glass half full people are going to say that Vinatieri is clutch, and will finally enable the Colts to win the “big game.” This move seems to me like pulling the trigger on drafting a weaker kicker or defense after someone starts the run in the fantasy draft and leaving a good running back on the board, or changing the defensive personnel from a 4-3 to a 3-4 in the copycat NFL league and then teams just going back to a 4-3 once again. Sometimes teams try to keep their championship window open longer than realistically possible. There are few things more unbearable to watch than a former title contending team slowly slipping into a second tier team. Vinatieri was tired of the shrewd Patriots front office and signed a five-year, $12 million deal with a $3.5 million signing bonus. Vanderjagt subsequently signed with the Dallas Cowboys.
Boston Red Sox Deal Bronson Arroyo to the Cincinnati Reds
Posted by Jeff Chan Categories: Athletes, Front Office, MLB,
With pitcher David Wells blabbing his mouth off non-stop about not pitching until late April when the season starts because of the Red Sox deep pitching staff, maybe he will now get his wish. The Red Sox will receive outfielder Willy Mo Pena, who is 24 and will most likely replace Trot Nixon as he declines because of age and injury. Willy Mo Pena just came back from the World Baseball Classic on the Dominican Republic team. Arroyo had just signed an extension in the off-season, a three-year contract worth $11.25 million.
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Terrell Owens Signs with the Dallas Cowboys
Posted by Jeff Chan Categories: Athletes, Front Office, NFL,
Terrell Owens got the long term deal he was looking for, signing a three-year $25 million contract. Dallas made some other moves by releasing WR Keyshawn Johnson and adding OT Jason Fabini, who is terrible I might add. Everyone should make a prayer for QB Drew Bledsoe and see if he survives this relationship. Bledsoe didn’t entirely mesh with a productive, yet outspoken Keyshawn Johnson as Johnson would scream at Bledsoe incessantly for not delivering him the ball. Hopefully this will prepare Bledsoe in dealing with the sure to come incidents with Terrell Owens. Dallas who has missed the playoffs for the last two seasons, are looking to end that streak next season. If Owens produces, Dallas management should not worry about the Dallas fans embracing Owens. Some fans are bitter towards Owens’ because of his touchdown celebration as a member of the 49ers against Dallas a few years ago.
Randy Moss sure surrounds himself with good role models. This definitely adds to a continuing questioning of Moss’ character, and guilt by association. The agent, Dante DiTrapano was arrested in a Florida hotel and was charged of possession of crack cocaine. DiTrapano’s lawyer has made a statement saying Dante has been battling depression over two tragedies over the past year. Moss has already admitted to using marijuana in a TV interview on HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel”.
New Englad Patriots Lose WR David Givens and LB Willie McGinest
Posted by Jeff Chan Categories: Athletes, Front Office, NFL,
The Patriots loss of key players finally caught up with them last year, as they lost in a Divisional round play to the Denver Broncos. Next season they may have to worry about getting into the Playoffs altogether. WR David Givens signed a $24 million, five-year contract, including an $8 million signing bonus with the Tennessee Titans. LB Willie McGinest signed a three-year, $12 million contract that includes $6 million in bonuses and guarantees with the Cleveland Browns. This move reunites McGinest with Browns head coach Romeo Crennel, who was a New England assistant. It looks like the Patriots may also lose clutch kicker Adam Vinatieri as well.
Drew Brees Signs With The New Orleans Saints
Posted by Jeff Chan Categories: Athletes, Front Office, NFL,
Drew Brees joins the New Orleans Saints after feeling underappreciated by the San Diego Chargers. The Chargers brass was eager to let Brees go after his shoulder injury and decided to go ahead and roll the dice with Philip Rivers. Chargers General Manager A.J. Smith was never in love with Brees, because he wasn’t drafted by him, therefore wasn’t a “Smith guy”. New Orleans was able to nab Brees with a six-year contract, worth 60 million dollars, plus a 8 million dollar signing bonus. The Saints no longer have to draft a QB with the #2 pick in this years’ draft, and wait for the project QB to progress. Brees will give the Saints an immediate impact player. The Saints can also look to trade down in the draft for multiple picks and address a number of holes to fill.
Dante Culpepper Traded to the Miami Dolphins
Posted by Jeff Chan Categories: Athletes, Front Office, NFL, Trades,
Dante Culpepper doesn’t have to worry about the love-boat scandal, or being on a team that doesn’t support their star player anymore. Culpepper drastically improves the Miami Dolphins chances into becoming a contender next year. In exchange for Culpepper, the Vikings will receive a second round pick. Culpepper was due a $6 million dollar roster bonus on March 20th. The Dolphins will be able to cut Gus Frerotte and save about $1.4 million in salary cap space.
DeShaun Foster Re-signs with the Carolina Panthers
Posted by Jeff Chan Categories: Athletes, Front Office, NFL,
The Carolina Panthers showed DeShaun Foster the money by offering a three-year, $14.5 million contract, that also includes a $4.5 million signing bonus. Coach John Fox was concerned over team continuity, a trait that seems to be overlooked as a recipe for success in the NFL. So far as free agent running backs go, the star players are staying with their current teams, Shaun Alexander re-signed with the Seattle Seahawks, and Ahman Green will be in a Green Bay Packer uniform next year. WR Javon Walker on the other hand is another story entirely. He feels the organization doesn’t take care of it’s players, here are Walker’s thoughts:
“I just don’t like the way the organization runs itself. They want players to come up there and play hard and work hard, but when it comes time to be compensated, it’s like,‘We forgot what you’ve done.’”
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