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Michael Vick, a Newport News native and former Pro-Bowl NFL quarterback with the Atlanta Falcons, was hit with a federal indictment on dog fighting charges in July 2007. Due to the dogfighting controversy, Vick's endorsement deals also took a hit, as his several stores pulled Vick shoes, cleats and even his famous #7 jersey from their shelves. In coordination with a plea agreement with federal prosecutors, Vick entered a guilty plea in August 2007 and was sentenced to 23 months in prison.
Michael Vick, a Newport News native and former Pro-Bowl NFL quarterback with the Atlanta Falcons, was hit with a federal indictment on dog fighting charges in July 2007. Due to the dogfighting controversy, Vick's endorsement deals also took a hit, as his several stores pulled Vick shoes, cleats and even his famous #7 jersey from their shelves. In coordination with a plea agreement with federal prosecutors, Vick entered a guilty plea in August 2007 and was sentenced to 23 months in prison.
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Person familiar with hire: Seahawks get Greg Knapp as offensive coordinator
AP Sports WriterSEATTLE (AP) — Greg Knapp will be the new offensive coordinator for the Seahawks, the first of many moves to be made by Seattle under new coach Jim Mora. A person familiar with the hire confirmed Wednesday that the 45-year-old Knapp has agreed to...Tags: National Football League, San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, Contracts, Football
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Vick wants to sell Georgia home at auction
Associated PressMichael Vick is asking a bankruptcy judge to allow him to sell his eight-bedroom home in the Atlanta suburb of Duluth at auction. The house has been on the market for more than a year and is listed at $4.1 million. The imprisoned former NFL star...Tags: Bankruptcy, National Football League, Georgia, Real Estate Agents, Auction Service
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NFL beat: 4 1st-timers among 15 Hall finalists
First-year-eligible players Bruce Smith, Rod Woodson, Shannon Sharpe and John Randle are among the 15 Hall of Fame finalists. Four to seven candidates will be elected Jan.31. Brees is offense's best Saints QB Drew Brees won The Associated Press 2008 NFL...Tags: National Football League, Bruce Smith, Miami Dolphins, Dan Marino, Bankruptcy
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Vick seeks bankruptcy court's permission to auction Ga. home after price drop, year on market
Associated Press WriterRICHMOND, Va. (AP) — After more than a year on the market and a $400,000 price reduction, Michael Vick's eight-bedroom home in the Atlanta area will go on the auction block if a bankruptcy judge agrees to the move. The imprisoned former NFL star...Tags: National Football League, Real Estate Agents, Atlanta Falcons, Real Estate Buyers, Roger Goodell
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Vick revises bankruptcy plan on hopeful NFL return
Associated Press WriterMichael Vick would have to keep a court official informed about his attempts to be reinstated by the NFL after his release from prison, under a revised bankruptcy plan proposed by his lawyers. The amended Chapter 11 reorganization plan was filed...Tags: Bankruptcy, Lawyers, National Football League, Roger Goodell, Football
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Twins owner Pohlad is dead at age 93
Carl Pohlad, a billionaire banker whose Minnesota Twins won two World Series titles during nearly his nearly quarter-century as owner, died yesterday. He was 93. When Pohlad paid Calvin Griffith $38 million for the Twins in 1984, he was widely credited...Tags: National Hockey League, Mats Sundin, National Football League, Major League Baseball, Soccer
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Newly named team captain, Matt Ryan quickly turns focus to 2009 for Falcons
AP Sports WriterFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Mike Smith says Matt Ryan's rookie honors grow more prestigious all the time. Pro Bowl alternate? Smith was impressed. NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year? A huge accomplishment, said the coach. Then, after the Falcons'...Tags: Lawyer Milloy, National Football League, Keith Brooking, Mike Smith, Michael Turner
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On The Fly: Balance Key For NFL Playoff Teams
The Hartford Courant>> The playoffs don't lie. There's no place to hide deficiencies. They're unforgiving. Watching wild card weekend, where contenders are separated from pretenders, you saw how important it is to have balance. Teams that can't run the ball (the Colts) are...Tags: Baltimore Ravens, National Basketball Association, Basketball, New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins
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Smith edges Sparano as top coach
Associated PressMike Smith and Tony Sparano performed so brilliantly as rookie head coaches that it was almost impossible to separate them. The Atlanta Falcons' Smith edged the Miami Dolphins' Sparano by one vote yesterday for the Associated Press NFL Coach of the...Tags: Government, Baltimore Ravens, Public Employees, National Football League, New England Patriots
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Utah gives BCS another black eye
News item: Utah improved to 13-0 with a solid, 31-17 victory over No.4 Alabama in the Sugar Bowl on Friday night, which should further energize calls for a playoff system to determine the Football Bowl Subdivision national championship. My take: I...Tags: Baltimore Ravens, National Football League, Major League Baseball, 24 (tv program), ESPN
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Falcons' Smith named Coach of the Year
The Associated PressMike Smith and Tony Sparano performed so brilliantly as rookie head coaches it was almost impossible to separate them. Atlanta's Smith edged Miami's Sparano by one vote Sunday for the Associated Press 2008 NFL Coach of the Year award. Both coaches...Tags: Baltimore Ravens, National Football League, Atlanta Falcons, Miami Dolphins, Mike Smith
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Miami's Tony Sparano loses AP Coach of Year by 1 vote
Associated PressDespite masterminding one of the greatest single-season turnaround in NFL history, Dolphins rookie head coach Tony Sparano was edged by Falcons rookie coach Mike Smith for The Associated Press Coach of the Year award Sunday. Both coaches oversaw...Tags: Baltimore Ravens, National Football League, Miami Dolphins, Super Bowl, Jeff Fisher
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