Headliners

Second suspect arrested in Javon Walker case

July 8, 2008

A second suspect has been arrested in the case of Oakland WR Javon Walker, who was found beaten and robbed in Las Vegas last month. Deshawn Thomas has been charged with kidnapping, robbery, and beating which caused substantial bodily harm. He was arrested yesterday and is being held without bail in a Las Vegas jail. [...]

Favre considering a comeback?

July 2, 2008

UPDATE: ESPN’s Chris Mortenson is reporting that Favre has ”an itch” to play has told Packers coach Mike McCarthy that he has thoughts about playing this year, so it appears this report has legs. Stay tuned! ____________ Right after Brett Favre announced his retirement, every media source under the sun speculated that Favre would play football in 2008, whether [...]

Mistrial declared in Chris Henry’s assault case

July 1, 2008

Today, a judge declared a mistrial in the assault case of suspended Bengals WR Chris Henry, the AP reports. The jury was unable to reach an agreement on the verdict, so the next hearing is set for July 8th. His latest arrest occured when he allegedly struck an 18 year old in the face. He’s suspended indefinitely by the [...]

Willie Andrews arrested again

June 30, 2008

After already being arrested once this off-season for marijuana possession, Patriots cornerback Willie Andrews had the cuffs slapped on him again today. According to WBZ in Boston, Andrews allegedly pointed a gun at his girlfriend’s head after she accused him of cheating on her. Police say they received a call around 1:30 AM Saturday morning from [...]

Jags extend Paul Spicer

June 27, 2008

Even though the Jaguars drafted Derrick Harvey and Quentin Groves, two pass rushers, in this year’s draft, DE Paul Spicer still has a future with the team. John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports that the Jags and Spicer have agreed to a 2 year/$8 million contract extension that will keep him with the team thru 2010. [...]

Goodell upset over rookie contracts

June 27, 2008

After a period where this year’s #3 overall pick in the NFL draft, Matt Ryan of the Falcons, received more money than last year’s #1 overall pick, JaMarcus Russell of the Raiders, the commish intends to put an end to that.

Imus clears the air

June 24, 2008

Just six months after radio host Don Imus made his infamous comments about the Rutgers ladies basketball team, he was under fire again today, after making racial comments regarding Adam “Pacman” Jones and his criminal history. Here’s what he said initially, an excerpt from a report: During a conversation about Jones’ run-ins with the law, Imus asked, [...]

Giants re-sign Chris Snee

June 24, 2008

In a bit of breaking news, the Newark Star Ledger is reporting that the Giants and guard Chris Snee have come to an agreement on a 6 year contract extension that will keep him on the defending Superbowl champs thru the 2014 season. Numbers haven’t been released yet, but it’s reported that he will be among the [...]