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During a visit to “The View” this morning, Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall secured his employment for the next three years while raising awareness of mental disorders. The athlete signed a three-year, $30 million contract extension with the team while seated at the Hot Topics table, and said he will donate $1 million to […]

Former Minnesota Vikings star, Bryant McKinnie owes a few strippers some serious cash. At the time of the lawsuit McKinnie was being sued for $375,000 in unpaid lap dances he accumulated. Although he originally said the lawsuit was fraudulent, a recent settlement of $150,000 proves otherwise. Re-Tox.com says: The 350-pound offensive tackle has finally agreed to […]

Fellas, hide your wives and girlfriends because Nelly is out here getting with everybody. The “Grillz” rapper is said to haves ben the catalyst for…

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BOSTON (AP) — Prosecutors say former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez, who already faces a murder charge in a man’s shooting death last year, was also the gunman in an unrelated 2012 double slaying in Boston. The victims in that killing, Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado, were shot to death as they sat in […]

No charges will be filed against retired NFL star Darren Sharper after a four-month sexual assault investigation. CNN reports: A police spokeswoman, Vivian Thayer, said the case was closed, but could be re-opened if new evidence emerges. Thayer said an assistant state attorney decided to shutter the investigation because there was no physical evidence, no witnesses […]

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NEW YORK (AP) — The Oprah Winfrey Network says it plans to produce a documentary series following the life of Michael Sam, the first openly gay player drafted by an NFL team. The series will take an up-close look at the man recently drafted by the St. Louis Rams in a groundbreaking moment in professional […]

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers Pro Bowl defensive end Greg Hardy was released from jail on $17,000 bond Wednesday, one day after being arrested on charges of assault on a female and communicating threats. Hardy left jail wearing sweatpants and a black tank top but did not comment. Charlotte Mecklenburg County Judge Rebecca Thorne Tin […]

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ST. LOUIS (AP) — The overflow crowd at Rams Park did not intimidate Michael Sam. He seemed almost anxious for the attention and scrutiny. The first openly gay player drafted by an NFL team was confident and engaged Tuesday as he was formally introduced by the St. Louis Rams, handling questions and scrutiny with aplomb well […]

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NEW YORK (AP) — For nearly three years, Jadeveon Clowney couldn’t wait to get to the NFL, and the league was just as eager to add the player some called the best defensive prospect in a decade. No surprise: Clowney is the Texans’ man. But Thursday’s first pick of the 2014 NFL draft didn’t come […]

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RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Richard Sherman finally got his moment of being a top pick. He stood on the stage with spotlights beaming directly on his bow tie. With the coach on one side and general manager on the other, Sherman held up a Seattle Seahawks jersey with his named across the back. When Sherman […]

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NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Sam has been selected the winner of the Arthur Ashe Courage Award. The Missouri defensive end who likely will be drafted by an NFL team this weekend, will receive the award given to individuals who transcend sports at The 2014 ESPYs on July 16. Sam, the SEC Defensive Player of […]

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TMZ has posted the 911 calls made the night San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick and NFL players Ricardo Lockette and Quinton Patton were questioned in the sexual assault allegations of a 25-year-old woman at a Miami apartment. The investigation is ongoing, but no arrests have been made and no charges have been filed. First, the backstory: […]