Carson Palmer and the Oakland Raiders get their first win together...Click here for NFL Highlights and Review
Raiders beat Chargers 24-17; Bush shines, V. Jackson disappoints
Carson Palmer and the Oakland Raiders get their first win together...Click here for NFL Highlights and Review
Video: NBA issues revised proposal; 72 game season starting December 15 - NBA Union response
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Billy Hunter and Derek Fisher have responded...
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Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos kidnapped
This is the first time that a MLB player has been kidnapped in Venezuela. There have been incidents when the family members of players have been kidnapped in their home country and held for ransom. There has been no contact from the kidnappers yet.
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Second Mile Board Members List; You will be suprised
Amid allegations and now rumors that Second Mile may have been promoting child molestation several board members have expressed outrage. This list came directly from the Second Mile website
(We want to clearly state that we DO NOT assume that any individual on this list knowingly knew about any salacious acts committed against children)
(We want to clearly state that we DO NOT assume that any individual on this list knowingly knew about any salacious acts committed against children)
John R. Cappelletti - Retired PSU & NFL Football Player, Heisman Trophy Winner
R. R. M. Carpenter, III - Former Owner, Philadelphia Phillies
James E. Ford - Retired Vice President, Kmart
William A. Gettig - President, Gettig Technologies, Inc.
Jack Ham - Retired NFL Player, Pittsburgh Steelers, Hall of Fame
Franco Harris - Retired NFL Player, Pittsburgh Steelers, Hall of Fame
Dr. Bryce Jordan - Retired, Penn State University President
Willi Maier - President, Omni Plastics, Inc.
Matt Millen - ESPN Football Analyst
Arnold D. Palmer - President, Arnold Palmer Enterprises
Andy Reid - Head Football Coach, Philadelphia Eagles
Dr. John Reidell - General Surgeon, Past Second Mile Board President
Dominic Toscani - Owner & President, Paris Business Forms
Richard Vermeil - Retired NFL Head Coach, (Kansas City Chiefs, St. Louis Rams, Philadelphia Eagles)
Mark Wahlberg - Actor, Rapper, and Film & TV Producer
Verne Willaman - Retired Chairman and President, Ortho Pharmaceutical Corp.
Quentin Wood - Retired Chairman and CEO, Quaker State Oil Refining Corp.
Richard A. Zimmerman - Retired Chairman of the Board, Hershey Foods
Oakland Raiders vs San Diego Chargers - Full Preview - Thursday Night Football
Thursday night football opener will be a good one...
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Penn State should forfeit the rest of the season; Morally right thing to do
The Penn State Board of Trustees last night decided to fire both Coach Joe Paterno and President Graham Spanier as the first steps to righting an unbelievable wrong. Board vice chair Joe Surma stated, "The University is much larger than its athletic teams." The press conference to announce the firing of Paterno continually referenced how Penn State will make decisions from a moral perspective. After all, Penn State is supposed to be the morally right institution graduating over 80% of its student athletes. If you truly want to do what is morally right then you forfeit the rest of the season and bowl season. For the last decade the athletic department and school officials knowingly allowed a pedophile to use its facilities as his own devil's playground. For an entire decade Penn State put its football program ahead of the 40 to 100 innocent children that were abused by Jerry Sandusky, who had an office on campus. To knowingly put sexual abuse over college football tradition is the wrong of all wrongs from an institutional standpoint. Now with this Saturday's home game against Nebraska, Penn State will again put football over abuse.
The student athletes that will play in this Saturday's game will be directly affected by the cancellation of the season. But they will get over it. This is a chance for a state university to show the world and its athletes that morals are more important than sport. After all as the Joe Surma put it, " The University is much larger than its athletic teams". Prove it...
The real reason why the NBA deal did not pass; New meeting set for today
There are several reports that the NBAPA and NBA owners are back at the negotiating table today in an effort to get something done before the 5pm EST "hard" deadline. There has been a lot made about the BRI split being the big issue, but it is not. It is the system itself.
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Should the Cowboys take a chance on Albert Haynesworth? No...
Haynesworth was cut by the New England Patriots yesterday after playing in only 6 games and making 3 total tackles. Coach Belichek has commented that he has 5 players for 2 positions and Haynesworth is the one to go. Speculation has been made that this has a lot to do with his war of words with a Patriots coach on the sideline during last week's lost to the Giants.All that said, should the Cowboys take a chance on a player who was once the best defensive lineman in the NFL? Can Rob Ryan and Jason Garrett accomplish what everyone else could not by getting Albert back to form? The answer is no. Bill Belichek and Mike Shannahan are both better coaches then Jason Garrett. There is no reason to think that Garrett has the magic potion to turn Albert back into the beast that terrorized offensive lines when he was a Titan. The move would only cost the Cowboys roughly $750,000 for the rest of the season. Too big of a price to pay for an unmotivated player.
Video: 29 of 30 NBA Player reps vote to reject NBA Owners offer; Basketball is cancelled
This move by the players a day earlier than the deadline means the entire season is in jeopardy. Watch the Video Here
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CC Sabathia gets another $30 million and another year
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Tony La Russa retires after World Series Win
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Since Jason Campbell will miss significant time due to a broken collarbone, the Raiders have been active looking for a QB. They have talked to Denver about Kyle Orton. They have even contacted the agent for David Garrard only to find out he will be having surgery soon. Carson Palmer would be anyone's first choice and now the Bengals have finally decided that he is worth the Raiders offer of 1st round picks.Click here for Yahoo! story
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Read memo from NBA agents' group that was sent to all players; "Your Voice Must Be Heard"
Dear Player,
I am writing to you because the negotiations between the NBPA and NBA owners are at a critical
stage. You must take action and protect your rights.
Your Voice Must be Heard
Any deal you and the owners agree upon will have a major impact on you, your family, and your
career.
· Educate yourself on the specifics of the negotiations and proposals that have been made.
· Demand a full vote by all players on any proposed deal between the players and owners.
· Contact the NBPA to ask questions and speak out about the issues that will directly impact
you and your family.
The Current Proposal Hurts Your Earning Potential
The NBA demands deep cuts and major “givebacks” that will cripple your earning potential and
the earning potential of every future NBA player.
· The NBPA offered to reduce the players’ share of BRI from 57% to 52%. This will result in
a transfer of over $200 million per year or a minimum of $500,000 per player back to the owners.
o This results in at least 8% or more of your salary being withheld by the owners each season
through the escrow withholding. This applies to all contracts, including contracts signed before
the lockout. You may never receive this money back.
· The owners demand mandatory reductions in all player salaries in addition to the escrow
withholding, including “claw backs” from all existing contracts by as much as 10% per year.
o With an 8% escrow and a 10% “claw back,” each player will likely return 15 - 20% of his
salary to the owners at the end of each season.
· A reduction of the players’ share of BRI to 52% will result in severe restrictions on free
agency and your ability to obtain your true market value.
o Every NBA team’s Salary Cap will be significantly reduced, leaving teams with much less
Salary Cap room to sign free agents.
o Teams will possess all of the leverage because there will be fewer teams competing for your
services.
o Players will compete against each other for shorter and smaller contracts than the contracts
that were available under past systems.
o A reduced salary cap reduces the Maximum Salary.
o The NBA demands a reduction in the Mid-Level Exception salary and contract length as
well as new limitations on Bird rights. This will severely restrict usage of these very important
exceptions and harm your ability to negotiate a fair contract.
Refuse Any Deal that Excludes the Players from the Explosive Growth of the NBA
The owners demand a long term deal with the players but do not want to share in the tremendous
growth and success of the league over the past six seasons.
· Over the past six seasons:
o The NBA enjoyed record attendance, sky-rocketing television ratings, and ever increasing
television rights deals;
o NBA franchise values have continued to escalate and set records (compare the sales of the
past six years to previous sales); and
o International growth is rapid and constant with a growing worldwide television audience and
more games played internationally.
· During the 2010-11 season, the NBA experienced its highest revenues ever.
· Demand to see the complete financial records of the owners over the past six seasons,
including their related entities (such as regional sports networks and arenas).
Never Respond to Ultimatums or Threats– Stand Strong for Your Principles
The owners will threaten a doomsday scenario, but you must not yield to their ultimatums or
threats.
· The NBA seeks unprecedented and unjustified changes to the collective bargaining
agreement.
· Do not acknowledge “scare tactics” and fight to achieve your goals. You fought your entire life to reach the NBA and must not let your right to receive fair compensation be taken from you
now.
· Careers are short with limited time to maximize your earnings and limited opportunities to
share in the money you help generate for the league. If you don’t fight to preserve your rights
now, you will pay the price in each pay check you receive for the rest of your career.
· It is your career, your family, your income, your future. What will you do?
Participate in the Process and Protect your Individual Right to Bargain
When the time comes, you must demand that the NBPA submit any proposed agreement to a vote
by all NBA players and provide every player with a reasonable amount of time to review and
consider the proposed deal. We urge you now to become involved and educate yourself.
Knowledge is power!
Contact the union to educate yourself and fight for what is important:
· No further reduction of the percentage of BRI received by the players.
· Maintain existing structure of the Bird and Mid-Level Exceptions.
· No reduction in Maximum Salary from existing levels.
· No reduction in Contract Length from existing levels.
· No changes to Unrestricted Free Agency and improve Restricted Free Agency.
Any deal must include these points. Remember, it is not about when or how fast a deal is
reached, it is about taking the time to secure the best deal.
We are here to support you. We welcome the opportunity to address any questions or concern
I am writing to you because the negotiations between the NBPA and NBA owners are at a critical
stage. You must take action and protect your rights.
Your Voice Must be Heard
Any deal you and the owners agree upon will have a major impact on you, your family, and your
career.
· Educate yourself on the specifics of the negotiations and proposals that have been made.
· Demand a full vote by all players on any proposed deal between the players and owners.
· Contact the NBPA to ask questions and speak out about the issues that will directly impact
you and your family.
The Current Proposal Hurts Your Earning Potential
The NBA demands deep cuts and major “givebacks” that will cripple your earning potential and
the earning potential of every future NBA player.
· The NBPA offered to reduce the players’ share of BRI from 57% to 52%. This will result in
a transfer of over $200 million per year or a minimum of $500,000 per player back to the owners.
o This results in at least 8% or more of your salary being withheld by the owners each season
through the escrow withholding. This applies to all contracts, including contracts signed before
the lockout. You may never receive this money back.
· The owners demand mandatory reductions in all player salaries in addition to the escrow
withholding, including “claw backs” from all existing contracts by as much as 10% per year.
o With an 8% escrow and a 10% “claw back,” each player will likely return 15 - 20% of his
salary to the owners at the end of each season.
· A reduction of the players’ share of BRI to 52% will result in severe restrictions on free
agency and your ability to obtain your true market value.
o Every NBA team’s Salary Cap will be significantly reduced, leaving teams with much less
Salary Cap room to sign free agents.
o Teams will possess all of the leverage because there will be fewer teams competing for your
services.
o Players will compete against each other for shorter and smaller contracts than the contracts
that were available under past systems.
o A reduced salary cap reduces the Maximum Salary.
o The NBA demands a reduction in the Mid-Level Exception salary and contract length as
well as new limitations on Bird rights. This will severely restrict usage of these very important
exceptions and harm your ability to negotiate a fair contract.
Refuse Any Deal that Excludes the Players from the Explosive Growth of the NBA
The owners demand a long term deal with the players but do not want to share in the tremendous
growth and success of the league over the past six seasons.
· Over the past six seasons:
o The NBA enjoyed record attendance, sky-rocketing television ratings, and ever increasing
television rights deals;
o NBA franchise values have continued to escalate and set records (compare the sales of the
past six years to previous sales); and
o International growth is rapid and constant with a growing worldwide television audience and
more games played internationally.
· During the 2010-11 season, the NBA experienced its highest revenues ever.
· Demand to see the complete financial records of the owners over the past six seasons,
including their related entities (such as regional sports networks and arenas).
Never Respond to Ultimatums or Threats– Stand Strong for Your Principles
The owners will threaten a doomsday scenario, but you must not yield to their ultimatums or
threats.
· The NBA seeks unprecedented and unjustified changes to the collective bargaining
agreement.
· Do not acknowledge “scare tactics” and fight to achieve your goals. You fought your entire life to reach the NBA and must not let your right to receive fair compensation be taken from you
now.
· Careers are short with limited time to maximize your earnings and limited opportunities to
share in the money you help generate for the league. If you don’t fight to preserve your rights
now, you will pay the price in each pay check you receive for the rest of your career.
· It is your career, your family, your income, your future. What will you do?
Participate in the Process and Protect your Individual Right to Bargain
When the time comes, you must demand that the NBPA submit any proposed agreement to a vote
by all NBA players and provide every player with a reasonable amount of time to review and
consider the proposed deal. We urge you now to become involved and educate yourself.
Knowledge is power!
Contact the union to educate yourself and fight for what is important:
· No further reduction of the percentage of BRI received by the players.
· Maintain existing structure of the Bird and Mid-Level Exceptions.
· No reduction in Maximum Salary from existing levels.
· No reduction in Contract Length from existing levels.
· No changes to Unrestricted Free Agency and improve Restricted Free Agency.
Any deal must include these points. Remember, it is not about when or how fast a deal is
reached, it is about taking the time to secure the best deal.
We are here to support you. We welcome the opportunity to address any questions or concern
We Need Your Opinion for Tonight's Show: Cowboys Collapse
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What about Romo?
What about the coaches?
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What about the coaches?
Let us know, so we can read your comments on the show tonight!
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