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Attorney Foolish to Say Aaron Hernandez Will Go Free After Indictment

David Smothers August 23, 2013

Everyone has been speculating it for quite some time but former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez has been indicted for first-degree murder. The six-count grand jury charged the 23-year-old for killing Odin Lloyd, whose body was found about a mile from Hernandez’s house last month. We’ve said it and so has everyone else:… Continue Reading »

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The NFL Is Going to Be Using Microsoft Surface on the Sideline

David Smothers May 22, 2013

If you’re a fan of the NFL, you’d know that players and coaches stare at printed pictures of replays and call plays from laminated sheets of paper. Yes, even now. No more though, the NFL just announced a partnership with Microsoft that’ll let coaches and officials use Microsoft Surface on the sidelines instead. Teams previously… Continue Reading »

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NFL Player On Gay Athletes: “I Don’t Want To Teach My Kids Those Things.”

David Smothers May 3, 2013

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Brian Banks Signs With NFL After Being Cleared of Rape via Facebook

David Smothers April 4, 2013

Highly touted football prospect Brian Banks raped a young woman in a high school stairwell back in 2002 — or so the story went. He took a plea deal on charges of rape and kidnapping, went to prison for five years, got out, and spent five more years on parole. Wednesday, Banks signed a contract… Continue Reading »

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Alabama offered a scholarship to an eighth grader (Nick Saban)

David Smothers February 25, 2013

Now it is out of control. We sometimes have seen this as a part of college basketball, but rarely does it happen with football. Nick Saban is one of the best recruiters in college football, and being the head coach of National Champion Alabama Crimson Tide certainly doesn’t hurt. He is aggressive, and is willing… Continue Reading »

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Tom Brady signs extension that ensures he’ll retire a Patriot

David Smothers February 25, 2013

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has always said he’d like to play until he’s 40. The question has always been, will he be in a Patriot uniform? After all, most quarterbacks known for their time with one franchise often don’t end up retiring there. Just look at Joe Montana or Peyton Manning. Today, according to esteemed… Continue Reading »