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NFL to Speak to Dolphins Offensive Line Coach

NFL to Speak to Dolphins Offensive Line Coach

Miami Dolphins offensive line coach Jim Turner is known to use insulting and profane language around his players. The NFL wants to speak to him about his behavior in light of Dolphins offensive tackle Jonathan Martin’s harassment claims. Sources in

In Defense of the First Amendment

In Defense of the First Amendment

A recent occurrence at ESPN caught my and much of America’s attention: Kevin Blackistone, during an episode of ESPN’s Around the Horn, called the “Star Spangled Banner” a “war anthem” full of “military symbolism” and implied that the national anthem should not be

ESPN Host: 'I Use N-Word All Day Every Day'

ESPN Host: 'I Use N-Word All Day Every Day'

On the November 14 addition of ESPN’s “Pardon the Interruption,” hosts Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser discussed LA Clipper player Matt Barnes recent trouble related to a Twitter outburst that included the “N-word.”  The Tweet (since deleted) read:  “I love

Jonathan Martin in Treatment for PTSD and Depression

Jonathan Martin in Treatment for PTSD and Depression

Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Jonathan Martin, 24, is reportedly in treatment for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression from the hazing he received from teammate Richie Incognito.  Radar Online reported the details on Thursday:  “It’s depression and PTSD… which is

Incognito Files Non-Football 'Grievance' Against Dolphins

Incognito Files Non-Football 'Grievance' Against Dolphins

Miami Dolphins lineman Richie Incognito has reportedly filed a non-football grievance challenging his indefinite suspensions by the Dolphins, which could cost Incognito over a million dollars in game checks.  According to ESPN: Under Article 42 of the collective bargaining agreement, the maximum

CNN Sports Show Plummets in Ratings

CNN Sports Show Plummets in Ratings

CNN’s highly-hyped 30-minute sports show, Unguarded, has opened to miserable ratings. CNN made headlines when it poached Rachel Nichols from ESPN last March to host the show as the network tries to undergo a transformation under Jeff Zucker. The network’s ratings have

Dolphins Owner 'Appalled,' Forming Independent Advisory Group

Dolphins Owner 'Appalled,' Forming Independent Advisory Group

(AP) Dolphins owner appalled by bullying scandalBy FRED GOODALLAP Sports WritersTAMPA, Fla.Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has broken his silence on the bullying scandal that has engulfed his team, saying he’s appalled by Jonathan Martin’s allegations of daily harassment by

Incognito 'Shocked,' 'Betrayed' by Teammate

Incognito 'Shocked,' 'Betrayed' by Teammate

Dolphins lineman Richie Incognito reportedly feels “shocked” and “betrayed” by Dolphins lineman Jonathan Martin, who has accused him of repeated harassment. Incognito reportedly arrived in Los Angeles in Friday.  Martin is reportedly staying in Los Angeles and Incognito’s agent is

THE CHICAGO CUBS END THEIR WGN CONTRACT!

THE CHICAGO CUBS END THEIR WGN CONTRACT!

When one thinks of the Chicago Cubs, what words come to mind? Harry Caray. Wrigley Field. WGN-TV. The Cubs have broadcasted on WGN across the country since 1948. People fell in love with legendary announcer Jack Brickhouse’s “Hey, Hey!!” and

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,