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Minneapolis Mayor to Son: I Won't Buy You Redskins Gear

Minneapolis Mayor to Son: I Won't Buy You Redskins Gear

On Thursday, Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak said he would not buy his son Redskins gear if he ever became a fan of the team. “I have a son who lives in Washington who, thankfully, remains a Viking fan, but if

Jay Z Under Investigation for Giving Client $33K Watch

Jay Z Under Investigation for Giving Client $33K Watch

The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) is investigating whether a $33,900 watch Jay Z gave to client Robinson Cano for his birthday violated a rule that bars agents from giving lavish gifts to players to entice them to join

Former Dolphins Player: Incognito Considered 'Honorary' Black Man

Former Dolphins Player: Incognito Considered 'Honorary' Black Man

A former Miami Dolphins player said Richie Incognito, the lineman whom the Miami Dolphins indefinitely suspended after voicemails came to light in which Incognito threatened Dolphins player Jonathan Martin with the “N-word,” was reportedly thought of as an “honorary” black

Report: Dolphins GM Suggested Martin 'Punch' Incognito

Report: Dolphins GM Suggested Martin 'Punch' Incognito

The Miami Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland reportedly suggested that offensive lineman Jonathan Martin punch Richie Incognito in the face when Martin’s agent confronted Ireland with allegations that Incognito was harassing Martin. Martin did not and eventually left the team

Lawyer: Martin Harassed, Maliciously Attacked

Lawyer: Martin Harassed, Maliciously Attacked

The lawyer for Jonathan Martin released a statement on Thursday offering more details about why Dolphins lineman Jonathan Martin left the team, saying he was the victim of a “malicious” physical attack and repeated harassment.  David Cornell, Martin’s lawyer, noted

NCAA Strips Hoops Player of Eligibility for Playing in Church

NCAA Strips Hoops Player of Eligibility for Playing in Church

A freshman Colgate basketball player is appealing the NCAA’s decision to take away one year of eligibility from him because he had played three games in a recreational church league. As reported in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, freshman basketball player Nathan Harries graduated from

Report: Dolphins Lineman Went to Hospital for Emotional Distress

Report: Dolphins Lineman Went to Hospital for Emotional Distress

Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Jonathan Martin reportedly recently “checked himself into a South Florida hospital to be treated for emotional distress,” according to ESPN. According to the outlet’s sources, “Martin was visited at the hospital by Dolphins coach Joe Philbin,

WaPo Contributors: Redskins Should Change Name to 'Red Clouds'

WaPo Contributors: Redskins Should Change Name to 'Red Clouds'

Two Washington Post contributors want the Redskins to change their team name to honor an Indian chief that defeated the United States in a war. Bob Drury and Thomas Clavin suggest that the Redskins should change their name to “Red Clouds,” and doing so

Report: Dolphins Coaches Asked Incognito to Toughen Martin Up

Report: Dolphins Coaches Asked Incognito to Toughen Martin Up

Miami Dolphins coaches reportedly asked Richie Incognito to toughen up Jonathan Martin. According to a report in the Sun Sentinel, coaches made the request after “Jonathan Martin missed a voluntary workout last spring.” Sources told the paper “they believe that Incognito,

D.C. Council Passes Resolution Urging Redskins Name Change

D.C. Council Passes Resolution Urging Redskins Name Change

The Washington, D.C. city council approved a resolution urging the Redskins to change their name by a 10-0 vote.  “I think it’s just time to change the name. The country is getting around it,” said Council member David Grosso, who

Incognito: 'Trying to Weather the Storm'

Incognito: 'Trying to Weather the Storm'

Embattled Miami Dolphins center Richie Incognito briefly made his first public comments since he was indefinitely suspended by the Miami Dolphins for reportedly sending racist and threatening voicemails and repeatedly harassing offensive lineman Jonathan Martin.  Speaking to a reporter from Channel 7 in

NFL Players, Personnel: Incognito 'Reprehensible,' Martin 'Coward'

NFL Players, Personnel: Incognito 'Reprehensible,' Martin 'Coward'

Though NFL players and personnel agreed that the alleged actions of Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Richie Incognito were reprehensible, they have also called out offensive lineman Jonathan Martin for being a “coward” who did not stand up for himself.  NFL

GOP Michigan Lawmaker Wants to Legalize Ticket Scalping

GOP Michigan Lawmaker Wants to Legalize Ticket Scalping

A Michigan lawmaker has introduced legislation that would legalize scalping tickets to sporting events.  Republican Rep. Tim Kelly of Saginaw Township “said he is lining up bipartisan support for his bill,” and said “it’s a common-sense measure that would let

Report: A-Rod Tested Postive for Banned Substance in '06

Report: A-Rod Tested Postive for Banned Substance in '06

Embattled New York Yankees slugger reportedly tested positive for a banned stimulant during the 2006 season.  The New York Times reported on Sunday that “Rodriguez, who has admitted previously to using illegal performance-enhancing drugs from 2001 through 2003 and denied using them