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leaving it to investigators to connect the
11/11/2010 16:49
Of course college misdemeanors that were initially reported as felonies have also met with suspicion. The two go-to tactics in questioning the motives behind a damning story are to allege that the reporting is merely designed to sell newspapers and to surmise that all the charges against a team emanate from their on-field rival. Coach Shoulder Bags Coach Sling Bags Both those things are happening with the Cam Newton story. Gregg Doyel of CBS alleges that his colleagues at ESPN and The New York Times are engaged in journalistic malpractice. Doyel would probably object to the word "colleagues," judging from the way he explained his motivations in a radio interview: "I'm throwing ESPN and the vaunted New York Times under the bus because they both suck." And, he added, "I don’t fear or respect anyone in the media so screw 'em all." Doyel's column, picked up on many blogs, asserted that Kenny Rogers never talked to John Bond in a Cash-for-Cam bid. Doyel's argument focuses on a quote from John Bond’s lawyer saying "John Bond never named Kenny Rogers." The New York Times and ESPN say that Rogers did talk to Bond. Bond's official statement says that he was "contacted by a former teammate," but doesn't name which one. Coach Handbags Coach Purse Bond's lawyer Phillip Abernathy e-mailed me this: "Mike, if you do not have a copy of John Bond's statement, I will be happy to send it to you. You will see from the statement that John did not identify any individual. At this time, he cannot comment beyond that statement. (That is also what I told Gregg Doyle.)" In trying to ferret out the truth you may wish to listen to what I believe to be the lone John Bond interview. It lasts less than 4 minutes The hosts of the program on Atlanta radio station 680 The Fan never pressed Bond for a proper name as to who approached him. Frustratingly, this seems like more of an oversight on the hosts' part than any agreed upon ground rules that Kenny Rogers (or whomever) would not be named. You can listen to the conversation and come away thinking it was about Kenny Rogers, but his name was not uttered. In summation, I think it's a bit strong to suggest that The New York Times and ESPN blew the story based on the following six words: "John Bond never named Kenny Rogers." Those words can be literally true in a number of ways. Coach bags Coach 2010 New Maybe Rogers and Bond never had a direct conversation. Maybe Rogers and Bond did have a direct conversation but Bond did not implicate Kenny Rogers by name, leaving it to investigators to connect the dots. Either way, college football fans are in a very weird situation today. As Cam Newton solidifies his status as a Heisman trophy front runner, and as Auburn maintains its status as a team in line to play for the national championship, the interaction of a pair of men who were teammates during Ronald Reagan's first term are fueling the biggest story of the current college football season.Chanel Handbags Chanel Wallet
Ravens' Le'Ron McClain: If spit flew at Channing Crowder, it was unintentional
10/11/2010 16:01
Baltimore Ravens RB Le'Ron McClain acknowledged on Monday that he may have inadvertently spit on Miami Dolphins LB Channing Crowder, but denied that he would have done that intentionally. Gucci Messenger bags Gucci Shoulder Bags Crowder angrily accused McClain of spitting in his face after the Dolphins suffered a 26-10 road loss. Video of the two players jawing emerged on Monday, and appeared to show McClain launch his head toward Crowder as the two broke apart. McClain said the two players were exchanging heated words and explained the video. From Twitter: Gucci Canvas bags Gucci Leather bags "Video shows me arguing with guy! Called him something and i guess a Lil spit got on him. Not on purpose but I have moved on to Atlanta (the Ravens' next opponent) ... And I'm done with it." On Monday, McClain told reporters he reviewed the video and said there may have been saliva that inadvertently flew from both players. "Nothing against him, but I did not spit on the guy," McClain said, via the Baltimore Sun. "We had words back and forth. We said a few things we probably didn't want to say to one another. But there was no spitting involved. I'm not that type of player. I don't know why he got mad." Gucci Sukey Gucci Wallet
Troy Polamalu: NFL needs to clean up the process of fining players
10/11/2010 15:50
Despite an admonition by commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday, Pittsburgh Steelers S Troy Polamalu reiterated his call Tuesday for current players and team officials to play a role in the process of disciplining players for on-field infractions. Goodell, whom Polamalu said last week held too much power over players, said that the league is not entertaining the idea of having active players and team officials have input into the process.air max penny Air Yeezy But Polamalu said the NFL, which is raising the stakes on discipline imposed for illegal on-field hits, must do more to earn the players' trust in the process. "When I appeal or anyone appeals, we appeal to the same person who gave us the fine. ... I just think it could be cleaned up a little bit," Polamulu said on the Dan Patrick radio show. "The fines are so big right now -- $50,000, $75,000. We just gotta make sure we're fining people for the right reason."air max 90 air max 95 The NFL fined Green Bay Packers S Nick Collins $50,000 on Monday for an illegal hit on Dallas Cowboys WR Roy Williams a day before. He became the fifth player hit with a fine of at least $50,000 in the last month. Ato Matsumoto Shox R3 Women "I think that current players and front-office people and some former players should be part of the process," Polamalu told Dan Patrick's show. "You can have former players, maybe one offensive and defensive player from each team. ... Maybe coaches involved." Goodell said Monday he is content with the current process, in which a committee of league officials confers with former players and coaches in the disciplinary process. air max 180 air max 2009
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09/11/2010 17:21But if the late-night axis is no longer Conan-Leno-Letterman, but Conan versus Comedy Central, nobody knows how that will affect Conan’s style. air jordans air max 180 Carla Collins, the comedienne who has been dubbed “Canada’s answer to Tina Fey,” says it would be a mistake to think that this would be the driving force behind his work. “For him, its never been about the money,” she says, adding that O’Brien is driven by his passion to push the edges of comedy and “be a unique voice.”Shox R2 Women Shox R3 While his style is far more random, quirky, and sarcastic than the overtly topical and politics-driven content of Stewart and Colbert, Ms. Collins suggests that O’Brien engages in equally forceful commentary. “I just see him as more subversive than doing things like running an actual news clip and then riffing on it,” she says. Shox OZ Women Shox R2 O’Brien has a lot going for him, says Barry Katz, president of talent management at New Wave Entertainment in Burbank, from the curiosity factor to the lengthy and emotional relationship he has had with his fan base. “People have rooted for him for a long time,” he says, from O’Brien’s days as an underdog when he first stepped into the late-late night job as an untested former writer to his rise and fall from the “Tonight Show” berth. But, the big question he will face is how far does he go to adapt to a new job, says Mr. Katz. “His main concern is, ‘Am I going to do the exact same thing I did on NBC and if I do that am I going to expect a different result?’ or ‘Will I try to do some things differently and expect a different result?’ ” Shox NZ Women Shox OZ
Will gamers again heed the 'Call of Duty'?
09/11/2010 17:21Editor's note: Scott Steinberg is the head of technology and video game consulting firm TechSavvy Global, as well as the founder of GameExec magazine and Game Industry TV. The creator and host of online video series Game Theory, he frequently appears as an on-air technology analyst for ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and CNN. Shox R4 Women Shox R5 (CNN) -- War's specter once again looms large over the gaming world, as "Call of Duty: Black Ops," the spiritual sequel to last year's smash hit "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2," goes on sale Monday at midnight. Shox R3 Women Shox R4 The first-person shooter game -- available for PC, PS3, Xbox 360, DS and Wii -- has a hard act to follow. "Modern Warfare 2" sold a staggering 4.7 million copies on day one and eventually became the second-best-selling video game of all time in the United States. Industry observers say "Black Ops," the seventh installment in the "Call of Duty" series, has all the makings of another blockbuster -- witness the new TV ads with Kobe Bryant and Jimmy Kimmel -- although the buzz is less deafening this time around. "We've seen a tremendous amount of interest for 'Black Ops' in our preview coverage," said Peer Schneider, publisher of IGN, a gaming and entertainment site. "It's consistently tracked as one of the most popular games on IGN for the past six months -- often ahead of top performers like 'Halo: Reach.' We're sure it will be one of the top sellers of the year, but it also faces a more competitive field than its predecessor." Ironically, the greatest threat to the video game franchise's worldwide conquest may be its own success, which will be difficult to match. "Modern Warfare 2" was praised for its lifelike visuals, Hollywood-grade set pieces and expansive multiplayer mode. Air Yeezy Ato Matsumoto That game received review scores that still average an impressive 94 percent, according to online aggregator Metacritic.com. air max 95 air max penny " 'Call of Duty' titles have high production values and give players an experience similar to an exciting action movie, whether it was set in World War II or more recent times," said Mike Snider, a contributor to USA Today's GameHunters blog. "Plus the games have extensive features for online and offline multiplayer gaming. After players blast through the story mode -- usually six to 10 hours depending on the skill of the player -- they can battle online for months, even years with that same game," he said. "So 'Call of Duty' isn't just a game that you play for a few hours and put on the shelf. For dedicated players, it's like a full-time hobby."air max 2009 air max 90
Conan O'Brien returns -- to a changed late-night landscape
09/11/2010 17:20Conan O’Brien, the red-haired refugee from NBC’s “Tonight Show,” returns to TV Monday night with “Conan,” his first on-air gig since Jay Leno returned to his old seat and ousted him in February. The hour-long show debuts on the cable outpost TBS at 11 p.m.Shox 2011 Women Shox NZ So what can we expect from the returning icon, whose diehard fans have had little to snack on since he went off the air, grew a beard and took his comedy show into small, college-town theaters over the past half year or so? What we know: The first-week lineup is chock full of old friends and big stars such as Seth Rogan and Tom Hanks. And of course, there are musical acts – Jack White, Soundgarden and Fistful of Mercy – and comedian John Dore. And this past week he posted “Show Zero” – a little snack of an online preview that featured a dancing taco – to prime his loyal fans, Team Coco.Shox 2010 Women Shox 2011 IN PICTURES: Conan O'Brien What we don’t know: Will Mr. O’Brien shave his beard on-air? But besides such pressing matters, there is the question of the changed late-night television environment that the former Simpson’s writer and Harvard graduate now enters. “I don’t know why anyone would even talk about Jay Leno or David Letterman as far as Conan’s competition anymore,” says Robert Thompson, founder of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture at Syracuse University. Younger TV viewers – the under-30 crowd most coveted by advertisers, he points out – “don’t even know who Jay Leno is.” “Conan” faces off against Comedy Central’s Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, a 60-minute basic cable block that Mr. Thompson dubs, “perhaps the most talked about comedy on television right now.” (In October Mr. Stewart beat both Mr. Leno and Mr. Letterman in the key 18-to-49 demographic.) Thompson suggests that the timing of the Jon Stewart/Stephen Colbert Washington rally this past weekend may have had as much to do with staging a promotional offensive against the upcoming “Conan” debut as the Nov. 2 election. nike shox shoes Shox 2010
Brewers hire Ron Roenicke as new manager
03/11/2010 16:42
The Milwaukee Brewers didn't worry about making a big splash Tuesday when they selected Los Angeles Angels bench coach Ron Roenicke as their next managerCoach Purse Coach Shoulder Bags Obviously, the many reports in recent days that the Brewers were preparing to select the more high-profile Bobby Valentine were false. The Brewers had narrowed their list of candidates to Roenicke, Valentine, Bob Melvin and Joey Cora. The Brewers did not announce the hiring of Roenicke and might not for a few more days. A source close to the club said Roenicke still had to take a physical exam and there was paperwork to do before the hiring is official.Coach 2010 New Coach Handbags Reached via telephone in Los Angeles, Roenicke said he couldn't comment on the hiring until the Brewers made it official. "There's really not anything I can say right now," he said. Roenicke, 54, probably had the lowest profile of the four finalists, though he is widely respected in baseball circles. He does not have major-league managerial experience but has been on the Angels' coaching staff for the last 11 years, including the last five as a bench coach. Angels manager Mike Scioscia is highly regarded throughout the major leagues, and two coaches from his staff were hired as managers by other clubs since 2005 - Bud Black in San Diego and Joe Maddon in Tampa Bay. Roenicke managed for seven seasons in the Los Angeles Dodgers' farm system, so he has operated under National League rules. He also managed for San Francisco's Class AAA team in Fresno in 1999. Chanel Wallet Coach bags He was named manager of the year in 1997 when San Antonio won the Class AA Texas League title. Roenicke also was manager of the year with Class A San Bernardino in 1995. Roenicke played for six clubs during a 12-year pro career as an outfielder/first baseman. In eight major-league seasons, he played for the Dodgers, Mariners, Padres, Giants, Phillies and Reds. He played on San Diego's 1984 National League championship team. Roenicke's brother Gary also played for several major-league teams and currently scouts for the Orioles. Brewers general manager Doug Melvin never revealed any of the candidates he interviewed to replace Ken Macha, whose option for 2011 was not exercised. Melvin did say he began with a field of eight candidates and narrowed it down to four for second interviews. Nike Dunk SB Low Chanel Handbags That quartet included Valentine, who managed previously for Texas and the New York Mets before going to Japan to manage and eventually taking a job as a baseball analyst for ESPN. Some thought the Brewers would try to make a big splash by hiring Valentine, but they never made him an offer. Bob Melvin formerly managed in Seattle and Arizona and is a scout for the Mets now. Cora is the bench coach for the Chicago White Sox.Dunk SB Low Nike Dunk SB High
Insider Case Alleges Doctor's Tips .
03/11/2010 16:41
Federal authorities arrested a French doctor who allegedly tipped a hedge-fund manager with confidential information after the death of a patient in a clinical drug trial and charged him with engaging in an insider-trading scheme. air jordan 4 Air jordan shoes The parallel criminal and civil complaints against Yves M. Benhamou, a 50-year-old Paris-based doctor specializing in liver diseases, alleged that in late 2007 and early 2008 his tips enabled the hedge-fund firm to avoid $30 million of losses by selling shares in Human Genome Sciences Inc. ahead of negative news about the company's trial of a drug for Hepatitis C, the liver disease. The hedge-fund firm, not named in the court documents, is FrontPoint Partners, currently owned by Morgan Stanley, spokespeople for the bank and hedge fund confirmed. Morgan Stanley is in the process of spinning off FrontPoint. The case reflects a more-aggressive approach by federal law-enforcement agencies to tackling alleged insider trading. It also highlights the sensitive relationship between Wall Street and the medical professionals whose knowledge of clinical trials can be worth millions of dollars to investors in drug companies. Cheap Jordans air jordan 2 "No Morgan Stanley executives outside of FrontPoint managers were the subjects of this SEC investigation," a spokeswoman for Morgan Stanley said, adding that the firm doesn't expect the legal issues to hamper plans for FrontPoint to become independent. A spokesman for FrontPoint said Chip Skowron, a doctor who is one of two overseers of FrontPoint's health-care investments, said he had been placed "on leave pending the outcome of the investigation," in which the firm was "cooperating fully." Emails and calls to Dr. Skowron weren't returned. The trades discussed in the complaints aren't the only FrontPoint trades involving health-care companies that regulators have probed. The SEC also has investigated other trading in health-care stocks overseen by FrontPoint investment managers including Dr. Skowron, as recently as this year, said one person familiar with the matter. A spokesman for the SEC declined to comment. Air Jordan 2009 air jordan 1 Neither the hedge-fund firm nor the bank is named as a defendant in the cases, brought in Manhattan by the U.S. Attorney's office and the Securities and Exchange Commission. The SEC complaint said a portfolio manager at the hedge-fund group who got information from Dr. Benhamou "knew or should have known" that the doctor owed a "duty of confidentiality" to the drug company. Dr. Benhamou was arrested in Boston on Monday and charged with two criminal counts of securities fraud, federal prosecutors said. He agreed to remain in detention, pending trial in New York, according to a spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorney's office in Manhattan. Air Jordan 9 Air Jordan 23
Andrew Cuomo defeats Carl Paladino in N.Y. governor's race
03/11/2010 16:39
Andrew Cuomo, son of three-term governor Mario Cuomo, was seen as the establishment candidate but promised significant change during the campaign. Republican Carl Paladino relied on an outsider image and campaigned in the northern part of the state, which has been hit hard by the recession.Air Yeezy Air Jordan Q4 Despite anger at incumbents across the country, New York Atty. Gen. Andrew M. Cuomo, who has spent most of his adult life in government, Tuesday was elected governor of New York, the job his father, Mario, held for three terms. New Jordan Shoes Air Jordan 2010 In recent weeks, Democrat Cuomo, 52, ran far ahead of his Republican opponent, Carl Paladino, 64, a crusty Buffalo real estate developer who promised to take a baseball bat to the dysfunctional state government in Albany and came out of the primaries with strong support from the "tea party" movement. In his second attempt to become governor, Cuomo always led the race, but he gained momentum this fall when New York voters began to have doubts about Paladino's character and qualifications after he expressed disgust for gays, had a difficult time answering questions at a debate and nearly came to blows with a New York tabloid editor who was pressing him about his out-of-wedlock young daughter. Paladino, who was dismissive of most of voter-dense New York City, focused his campaign on communities in the northern part of the state, which has been hit hard by the recession. While his initial attraction was his outsider rage at Albany, he turned out to appear a little too angry to govern. Chanel New Arrivals Chanel 2010 handbags Although Cuomo has promised vast change, he was the establishment candidate from the start. In addition to serving as a special assistant to his father when he was governor in the 1980s, Cuomo also held the job of secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Bill Clinton. Cuomo has vowed to pull together a broad coalition to reform Albany and confront a state budget deficit that is expected to rise to $15 billion shortly after he takes office next year. LV Men Handbags Chanel Bags
Colts inactives: Powers, Lacey, Addai, Collie
02/11/2010 17:05
The Indianapolis Colts will be without starting cornerback Jerraud Powers and backup cornerback Jacob Lacey for tonight’s game with the Houston Texans in Lucas Oil Stadium. Air jordan shoes air jordan 5 Powers is inactive with injuries to both feet while Lacey will miss a third straight game with a foot injury. Justin Tryon will start in place of Powers. COMPLETE COLTS COVERAGE: Get the latest team news, blogs, multimedia reports, photos and more. To reinforce their depleted ranks in the secondary, the Colts waived running back Andre Brown and signed cornerback Cornelius Brown from the practice squad. air jordan 2 air jordan 4 The other inactives are running back Joseph Addai, wide receiver Austin Collie, safety Bob Sanders, linebacker Kavell Conner, guard Jacques McClendon and defensive tackle Antonio Johnson. With dealing with nerve damage to his left shoulder, Mike Hart will start at running back. Donald Brown, who has missed the past three games with a hamstring injury, will back up Hart. And as expected, rookie Pat Angerer will replace Philip Wheeler as the Colts’ starting strong-side linebacker. air jordan 1 Cheap Jordans