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Falcons OL Free On Bond After Facebook Fight

Oct 31, 2014 11:37 AM

Falcons offensive lineman Quinn Ojinnaka is free on bond after being accused of fighting with his wife over Facebook. Ojinnaka was charged with simple battery, according to police in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Police said Ojinnaka's wife confronted him about contact with a female friend on Facebook, and he tossed her down some stairs.

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Vick's Father: He's A 'Better Man' After Prison

Oct 31, 2014 1:36 PM

Michael Vick's father says that his son is a "better man" after serving his time in prison. Vick's father, Michael Boddie, told the Newport News Daily Press of how jail affected his son. "You ever been locked up?" Boddie told the newspaper. "You have a lot of time to reflect. Looks like he came through it in one piece. I think he'll be a better man because of it."

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Belichick's Son Arrested At Gillette Stadium

Jul 3, 2014 2:40 AM

Brian Belichick, 17, was one of several arrested by Foxboro police for underage drinking during the NCAA Lacrosse Championships on Monday. Brian, the son of Patriots coach Brian Belichick, was among 52 arrests. In October 2006, Belichick's son Stephen was arrested for marijuana possession.

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Report: Woman Claims She Was Raped At Home Of Rhodes

Sep 20, 2014 3:19 AM

New Jersey police are investigating a woman's claim that she was raped at the home of Jets safety Kerry Rhodes, who is not a suspect. She claims that she met Rhodes and another man at a Manhattan nightclub before being taken to the player's home in Morristown, New Jersey. "I briefly talked with police on Saturday regarding an incident that allegedly took place at my home. The police confirmed to me that I am not the subject of this allegation," Rhodes said in a statement.

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Miami's Starks Charged With Hitting Officer

Jul 19, 2014 11:16 AM

Dolphins defensive end Randy Starks has been charged with using his truck to hit a police officer, according to the Associated Press. The officer was trying to stop Starks' vehicle while on foot. The Miami defender was driving a truck packed with 13 people early Sunday in heavy traffic. The officer wasn't injured, but Starks was charged with aggravated battery.

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Judge Rejects Most Of Williamses' Claims

May 10, 2014 3:02 AM

A federal judge has dismissed most of the claims by two Vikings facing suspension over their positive test for a banned diuretic, according to the Associated Press. U.S. District Judge Paul A. Magnuson rejected two of the claims by defensive tackles Kevin Williams and Pat Williams on Friday. Attorneys for the union and the Williamses argued that league officials knew a supplement called StarCaps contained a banned diuretic back in 2006 and did not notify players.

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Leaf Indicted On Drug Charges

Jun 1, 2014 9:38 AM

Ryan Leaf was indicted Wednesday by a grand jury in Randall County, Texas, 10News reported. According to court records, Leaf was indicted on seven counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud, one count of delivery of a simulated controlled substance, and one count of burglary of a habitation.

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Bills FB McIntyre Arrested On Sex Charge

May 19, 2014 12:03 PM

Buffalo fullback Corey McIntyre has been arrested on accusations he fondled himself outside a woman's home in Florida. McIntyre was arrested Thursday and charged with exposing sexual organs, but the incident reportedly happened two months ago. McIntyre's agent, Brett Tessler, says his client is "guilty of absolutely nothing" and looks forward to proving the accusations false.

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Hall Of Fame DE Bruce Smith Charged With DUI

Oct 31, 2014 4:27 PM

Former NFL defensive end Bruce Smith was charged with drunken driving Friday morning after a police officer stopped him for speeding, according to Virginia Beach police. Smith was reportedly released on bond a few hours after being charged with speeding, driving under the influence and refusal to take an alcohol breath test. Smith, who played for the Bills and Redskins, is the NFL's all-time sacks leader.

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Appeals Court Sides With Skins Over Trademark

Nov 4, 2014 2:25 AM

The Redskins won another legal victory Friday in a 17-year fight with a group of American Indians who contend the team's name is offensive, according to the Associated Press. The decision was made by the U.S. Court of Appeals and doesn't address the question of racism. It simply upholds the lower court's decision in favor of the football team on a legal technicality.

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Haynesworth Being Sued For $7.5M
Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth is being sued for $7.5 million in damages in the wake of a car accident.

Washington Times