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Supreme Court Could Unleash the NFL from Antitrust Worry
Is the NFL a collection of teams or a single league?
Possibly the single most significant legal case in history is about to take place commonly referred to as the American Needle vs. the NFL.
“This case could end sports as we know it,” an NFL union official said. “It could change everything. We’d be back in the Bronze Age.”
The complicated issues that stems from this case would allow the NFL to remove all antitrust liability by accomplishing a ruling that the NFL is one entity, creating much cause for alarm.
Designed to ensure economic competition and protect consumers Antitrust laws some feel that should the NFL be viewed as a single entity instead of 32 teams which make up the NFL everything from tickets to the jerseys on your back will increase in price.
Roethlisberger’s side of the story
With the alleged altercation taking place over a year ago, NFL quarterback, Ben Rethlisberger and the accusation of raping Andrea McNulty in a Lake Tahoe hotel penthouse according to the Associated Press.
Thus far the only word we have received has been from Roethlisberger’s lawyer whom has stricken any allegations that would even suggest such a horrid thing had taken place.
“Ben has never sexually assaulted anyone. The timing of the lawsuit and the absence of a criminal complaint and a criminal investigation are the most compelling evidence of the absence of any criminal conduct.”
Set Thursday afternoon at the Pittsburgh Steelers practice facility Roethlisberger will read off an official statement.
Hall of Fame Unbiased Eye
As the steroid-tainted era draws near to becoming Hall of Fame eligible where do we even begin to find resolution? For one the Baseball Writers Association of America would in essence have to throw out statistics accrued during their MLB career. Or should those only know to have tested positively for banned substances be left out of consideration?
The debate becomes harder as the scandal grows larger and all questions associated with the Hall of Fame induction are largely becoming tougher to solidify an answer.
Sam Donnellon reported on this issue and brought to light some interesting points about the current Hall of fame election process as it is and should be left in the hands of the Baseball Writers Association of America.
The players and coaches of ball clubs certainly could shed more light on the day to day dealings of a given candidate throughout their career as a player. But too much of the game is at stake when a player does well and catapults a team into nationwide spotlight. Managers and office personnel certainly have a tainted view.
The MLB Hall of Fame election process must agreeable remain in the eyes of an outside party. And such players should remain more then just the statistics they produced, as players add to the game and make the game a story behind the competition.
Vick’s Heinous Past One for Comparison
Perhaps condemned for his actions before he even had the opportunity to fight for the re-instatement of his NFL career Michael Vick now finds himself a free man without a sympathetic media eye.
The question is and will continue to remain whether or not he has paid his debt to society. President of PETA feels that a brain scan is necessary to determine whether, “he’s capable of remorse.” With 18 months in prison and two remaining under house arrest Michael Vick still has to show ‘true’ remorse.
With some of these proceeding it becomes clear that the message is, to simply do the time, start involving yourself in anti and awareness related activities.
Having paid his debt to society, Vick deserves to work. But does he deserve this work, an opportunity so many others would love to have? NFL president Roger Goodell has said in a statement proceeding the likelyhood that Vick would petition to reenter the NFL.
San Francisco Giants Sue Burns Dies
Sue Burns passing came quickly for the San Francisco Giants organization and will undoubtedly affect the Giants ownership structure but it is too early to know just how.
“All of baseball mourns the passing of Sue Burns,” commissioner Bud Selig said in a statement. “She and her late husband, Harmon, along with Peter Magowan and the other Giants’ investors, saved baseball in San Francisco in 1992.”
Bringing the much needed motherly touch to the game of baseball she died at the age of 58 shortly after being diagnosed with cancer. The club’s largest shareholder but oh so much more to many whom gravitated towards her in her MLB career.
“Sue was such a beautiful lady who gave us her unwavering support all the time,” Giants Manager Bruce Bochy told reporters before the Giants’ game in Pittsburgh. “These (players) were her kids.”
She will be sorely missed by both the Giants organization and everyone whos life she touched including home run king Barry Bonds.
Steve McNair Already Coming up Short
Last Wednesday it was reported by Nashville police that former NFL quarterback Steve McNair was murdered by his mistress, Sahel Kazemi, whom then turned the gun and killed herself.
With a total of six shots fired including 4 to his head, and 2 more to his chest because she believed McNair was having a relationship with another woman.
“She told friends her life was so messed up that she was going to end it all,” Police Chief Ronal Serpas said. “She believed her relationship with Mr. McNair was unraveling. There is evidence she was spinning out of control.”
Roger Goodell 12th Man Climb
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell tackles his most “,physical, emotional and probably mental,” challenge yet in his ‘Climb for the Community’.
“It was a battle, a constant battle,” but one he pressed on along with his eight-member charity expedition that included Seattle Seahawks Coach Jim Mora and Chief Executive Tod Leiweke, all of whom raised more than $300,000 for the United Way of King County.
“In the first hour, I was really wondering whether I was going to make it, because we were just coming into the hard part.”
In order to train for the event NFL Commissioner Goodell, pushing 50, had been training in the staircases of NewYork skyscrappers by lugging along weights.
Ramirez hCG Prescription Scapegoat denies
Dr. Pedro P. Bosch had been linked to the Manny Ramirez investigation, and was being looked into the DEA. How did he fit into the picture exactly? It was said that he was the source of the prescribed drug Manny Ramirez was caught taking to hide his use of steroids.
Manny Ramirez had stated after the accidental uncovering, “Recently I saw a physician for a personal health issue. He gave me a medication, not a steroid, which he thought was OK to give me. Unfortunately, the medication was banned under our drug policy. Under the policy that mistake is now my responsibility. I have been advised not to say anything more for now. I do want to say one other thing; I’ve taken and passed about 15 drug tests over the past five seasons. I want to apologize to Mr. McCourt, Mrs. McCourt, Mr. Torre, my teammates, the Dodger organization, and to the Dodger fans. LA is a special place to me and I know everybody is disappointed. So am I. I’m sorry about this whole situation.”
The investigation has become complex, yet it only looks to get harder for both the MLB and the DEA as they seek the truth in this matter, despite Bosch breaking his silence the facts remain to be uncovered. Ramirez whom is looking to focus on the future in completion of his 50 game suspension may not be able to shake the fact that he is now part of a bigger investigation that will only continue to carry his name.
“ESPN even ran a clip showing me as I was leaving my office and getting into my car,” Bosch said in a statement issued through a Miami publicist. “I consider the allegations of ESPN outrageous and slanderous, and issue this statement to correct the misrepresentations made by ESPN.”
UFL Aims to be a Contender
The UFL kicks off this Thursday, Oct. 8th with some big ambitions, set with only four teams – New York, San Francisco, Orlando and Las Vegas and a six-game season.
The up and coming United Football League looks to attract more then just the attention of players despite some players making as little as $35,000, plus incentive bonuses, the UFL player salaries will be higher than that of the NFL.
“The model for us was one where we realize there’s an abundance of talent out there, but player costs come to nearly 70% in the NFL,” says UFL Commissioner, Michael Huyghue. “So we had to make sure to not outspend ourselves with players. The attraction with this league for those players will not be the money but the opportunity.”
XM MLB All-Star Coverage
Tuesday July 14th opens the door for live coverage of the exclusive radio broadcast of the XM All-Star Gam, XM channel 175. Broadcast coverage includes exclusive one-on-one interviews, pre-game chatter by Seth Everett and Jim Duquette, as well as play-by-play game coverage.
SIRIUS XM Radio Announcement – From MLB Home Plate (XM channel 175 and SIRIUS channel 210 (”Best of XM”)):
Saturday, July 11 (11:00 am – 1:00 pm ET) – Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. and his brother and fellow major league veteran
Billy Ripken will host their weekly show, Ripken Baseball, live from the SIRIUS XM broadcast booth at All-Star FanFest.
- Saturday, July 11 (1:00 – 4:00 pm ET) – Former MLB general manager
Jim Duquette will host Talking Baseball live from the SIRIUS XM broadcast booth at All-Star FanFest. - Saturday, July 11 (4:00 – 7:00 pm ET) – Former major league pitcher and longtime broadcaster
Jim Kaat and SIRIUS XM’s Scott Graham will host a special edition of Baseball This Morning Xtra live from All-Star FanFest. - Sunday, July 12 (10:00 am – 2:00 pm ET), prior to the XM All-Star Futures Game, SIRIUS XM’s
Seth Everett and Jim Duquette will host a special edition of their MLB Home Plate show, Power Alley, live from All-Star Fanfest.
From Mad Dog Radio, SIRIUS XM’s all-sports talk channel (SIRIUS channel 123 and XM channel 144):
- Monday, July 13 (2:00 – 7:00 pm ET) Gary Williams, Mad Dog Radio’s morning show host, will host a special All-Star preview show live at FanFest. Williams will be joined live on set by
Jim Kaat and
Jim Duquette.
From SIRIUS XM Stars Too, SIRIUS XM’s talk radio channel for guys (SIRIUS channel 108 and XM channel 139):
- Monday, July 13 (11:00 am – 2:00 pm ET) and Tuesday, July 14 (noon – 3:00 pm ET), SIRIUS XM personalities Steve Covino and Rich Davis will host their daily talk show live from FanFest. Maxim Radio with Covino and Rich airs weekdays on SIRIUS XM Stars Too.
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