The Early Lead: December 5, 2010 - December 11, 2010
New York Giants diverted to Kansas City by snowstorm in Minnesota
Updated at 6:40 p.m. The NFL's latest statement on the Vikings-Giants game, scheduled for noon CST Sunday, from NFL spokesman Greg Aiello: "We continue to closely monitor the weather in Minneapolis and remain in regular contact with both clubs and...
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| December 11, 2010; 4:26 PM ET |
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James Naismith's basketball rules bring $4.3 million at Sotheby's auction
The "birth certificate" of basketball has sold at auction for more than $4 million. The document, which is typed but also contains hand-written notes, is nearly 119 years old and lists James Naismith's 13 rules of the game. David...
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| December 10, 2010; 3:27 PM ET |
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Nebraska Coach Bo Pelini says he is not interviewing for Miami job
University of Nebraska Coach Bo Pelini denied reports that he is interested in taking the University of Miami job. "The reports that I am preparing to interview at the University of Miami are false," Pelini, known for his sideline screaming,...
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Cindy Boren
| December 10, 2010; 2:13 PM ET |
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Brett Favre practices but will be a game-day decision
Updated at 1:55 p.m. Will Brett Favre play or won't he? Should he or shouldn't he -- even for just one little snap of the ball? Such drama is the very chlorophyll that enables vegetation to exist on Planet...
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| December 10, 2010; 12:32 PM ET |
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Judge orders Bengals to garnish Pacman Jones' wages
A judge in Cincinnati has told the Bengals to garnish the wages of Adam (formerly Pacman) Jones in order to pay off his debt to a car dealer. Jones, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer, defaulted on leases for a Lamborghini...
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| December 10, 2010; 11:44 AM ET |
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Albert Haynesworth, Lee Corso, Patriots and the NFL Draft, Titans and Moss
Left with an empty feeling now that Albert Haynesworth's offseason appears to have begun? Thank God for Photoshop. And photos. And the incredibly photogenic No. 92. Kevin Ewoldt at Hogs Haven is running an "alter-a-picture-of-the-big-guy" contest. (After all, the Portis...
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Cindy Boren
| December 10, 2010; 9:38 AM ET |
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Martina Navratilova abandons climb of Kilimanjaro because of illness
(Karel Prinsloo / AP) Updated at 11:35 a.m. Martina Navratilova was forced to abandon her Mount Kilimanjaro climb today after becoming ill with high altitude pulmonary edema. Navratilova, who was climbing Africa's highest peak to raise awareness for the...
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| December 10, 2010; 8:16 AM ET |
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Dana Stubblefield sentenced to jail term for stealing mail
Dana Stubblefield, a former defensive lineman who was a huge bust with the Washington Redskins before it was fashionable, has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for stealing mail from his former girlfriend. Stubblefield, who was sentenced Thursday in...
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| December 10, 2010; 7:49 AM ET |
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Cecil Newton will not attend Heisman Trophy ceremony
Cecil Newton issued a statement Thursday saying he will not attend the ceremony at which his son, Auburn quarterback Cam Newton, is expected to be awarded the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night in New York. And Cam Newton spoke about...
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| December 9, 2010; 6:21 PM ET |
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LeBron James' South Beach home sets him back $9 million
(Sun-Sentinel photos) Now, suddenly, it is clear why LeBron James has taken his talents to South Beach. The sun! The pool! He's settled into this lovely bayfront home, a real steal at $9 million. It's roomy, too ... 12,178...
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| December 9, 2010; 2:38 PM ET |
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Bob Feller placed in hospice care; Hall of Fame pitcher battling leukemia
Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller has been transferred from Cleveland Clinic to a Cleveland hospice. Feller, 92, was given a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia in August and has had numerous health problems, Bob DiBiasio, the Indians' vice president...
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| December 9, 2010; 12:57 PM ET |
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NFLPA's DeMaurice Smith plans to meet with Roger Goodell to discuss fines
DeMaurice Smith, executive director of the NFL Players Association, said he intends to meet soon with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to discuss fines the league is handing down to players for helmet-to-helmet hits and the appeals process for players who...
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| December 9, 2010; 12:50 PM ET |
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Report: President Obama, Los Angeles Lakers to hold community event in D.C.
While the Los Angeles Lakers are in Washington to play the Wizards on Tuesday, they plan to squeeze in a visit with President Barack Obama. Rather than the usual White House ceremony honoring champions, though, Obama and the Lakers will...
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| December 9, 2010; 11:58 AM ET |
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Danny Rouhier's universe is Albert Haynesworth-centric
You think Albert Haynesworth is disgruntled? The big guy's got nothing on Redskins fan Danny Rouhier, particularly when he finds himself marooned on Planet Al....
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Cindy Boren
| December 9, 2010; 10:22 AM ET |
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Peyton Manning, Cliff Lee and Carl Crawford, Red Sox vs. Yankees, Jets vs. Giants (almost)
The voice of the Indianapolis Colts had some extremely harsh words for quarterback Peyton Manning, the kind of extremely harsh words Peyton isn't used to hearing even during a four-interception stinkeroo of a performance. In comments that were off the...
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| December 9, 2010; 9:24 AM ET |
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Florida vs. Miami: Which school has the better coaching job?
The sudden resignation of Urban Meyer opens a sudden battle between Florida and Miami, with both schools looking for head football coaches. It's a no-brainer, according to Dave Hyde of the Orlando Sentinel: Florida seemingly wins hands down. Florida has...
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| December 9, 2010; 5:57 AM ET |
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Nats hitting coach Rick Eckstein, brother Ken doing well after kidney surgery
Washington Nationals hitting coach Rick Eckstein and his older brother, Ken, are doing well after kidney transplant surgery Wednesday. Rick, who donated his kidney to Ken, could be released from a Florida hospital today, mlb.com's Bill Ladson reports. Ken could...
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| December 9, 2010; 5:29 AM ET |
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Chad Ochocinco, Terrell Owens analyze Albert Haynesworth's suspension
Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens, on their "T.Ocho Show" on Versus, get to the bottom of the Redskins' suspension of Albert Haynesworth: In an outtake, Ochocinco learns via Twitter that Haynesworth has been suspended and T.O. says, "I knew that...
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| December 8, 2010; 4:31 PM ET |
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Urban Meyer is stepping down as Florida coach
After stellar success at Florida, what's next for Urban Meyer? (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel) Urban Meyer, who has won two national championships, is stepping down as the University of Florida's coach. Meyer, according to a Gatorzone.com report, told Gators...
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| December 8, 2010; 2:11 PM ET |
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Report: Ndamukong Suh fined $15,000 for hit on Jay Cutler
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh has been fined $15,000 by the NFL for his hit on Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler on Sunday. Suh's agent, former Lions linebacker Roosevelt Barnes, confirmed the fine to FOX Sports Detroit, saying, "It's...
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Cindy Boren
| December 8, 2010; 1:10 PM ET |
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Ben Roethlisberger adds plastic shield to helmet to protect his nose
Steelers trainer John Norwig tries to staunch the bleeding from Ben Roethlisberger's broken nose. (Peter Diana / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) At this rate, Ben Roethlisberger is going to resemble the Fox robot when he steps onto the football field for...
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| December 8, 2010; 12:00 PM ET |
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Luke Scott on Ted Nugent, hunting, baseball and Obama's birth certificate
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Luke Scott swung by baseball's winter meetings in Florida and did a lengthy interview with David Brown of Yahoo's Big League Stew, an interview so lengthy that parts of it are probably going to generate some controversy....
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| December 8, 2010; 9:51 AM ET |
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Roger Clemens trial delayed by District Court judge
Roger Clemens arrives at court. (Getty Images) Updated at 10:42 a.m. A U.S. District Court judge has delayed the start date of the trial involving Roger Clemens so that attorneys for both sides can review "voluminous" evidence. The trial...
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| December 8, 2010; 9:20 AM ET |
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Pete Sampras robbed of tennis trophies, memorabilia
Pete Sampras' stuff is gone. Oh, it's not the great stuff -- that would be 13 of the 14 Grand Slam trophies -- but it's the pretty darn good stuff and almost all of it is gone, taken by thieves...
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| December 8, 2010; 6:51 AM ET |
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How 'Monday Night Football' told world John Lennon had died
Originally filed Dec. 6; updated Dec. 8, 5:33 a.m. "We have got to say what we know in the booth." News of the death of John Lennon 30 years ago today will always be inextricably linked to an NFL...
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| December 8, 2010; 5:28 AM ET |
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Redskins suspend Albert Haynesworth: Twitter reaction
The Redskins have suspended Albert Haynesworth for the last four games of the regular season, saying in a statement released by the team: "Despite the club's numerous attempts to persuade Albert Haynesworth to abide by the terms of his contract,...
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| December 7, 2010; 12:42 PM ET |
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Clinton Portis says Haynesworth must put himself 'in a position to be able to play'
Clinton Portis, in his weekly radio appearance, was asked his feelings about the only topic that matters in Washington D.C. at the moment: Albert Haynesworth. As usual, Portis spent the first 30 seconds of the interview on "The Mike Wise...
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| December 7, 2010; 11:05 AM ET |
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Nats hitting coach Rick Eckstein to donate kidney to his brother
Nationals hitting coach Rick Eckstein will donate a kidney tomorrow to his older brother, Ken. Only last week, Eckstein learned that he was a match for his older brother, Bill Ladson of mlb.com writes, and the surgery will take place...
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| December 7, 2010; 9:40 AM ET |
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On Dec. 7, 1941, crowd at Redskins game was kept in the dark about attack
On Dec. 7, 1941, the Washington Redskins were playing the Philadelphia Eagles in Griffith Stadium and the public address announcer kept calmly paging military and government personnel. Washington Post sports columnist Shirley Povich was there that day and pieced together...
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| December 7, 2010; 8:48 AM ET |
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Jameel McClain, Haloti Ngata fined by NFL for hits on Steelers
Updated at 7:34 p.m. Jameel McClain was fined $40,000 for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Heath Miller and Haloti Ngata was fined $15,000 for the hit that broke Ben Roethlisberger's nose Sunday night in the game between the Baltimore Ravens and...
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| December 6, 2010; 4:08 PM ET |
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Brett Favre has sprained shoulder joint, MRI confirms
An MRI of Brett Favre's shoulder confirmed that he has a sprained sternoclavicular joint, according to Minnesota Vikings Coach Leslie Frazier. "If the doctor says he's fine, he's functional and Brett feels good about it, it won't be a hard...
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| December 6, 2010; 2:08 PM ET |
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Dez Bryant has surgery for broken fibula
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant underwent surgery this morning to repair the broken fibula he suffered Sunday afternoon in Dallas' overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Sources told ESPN that a plate was placed in Bryant's leg to stabilize...
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| December 6, 2010; 1:13 PM ET |
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Pat Gillick elected to Baseball Hall of Fame; Marvin Miller, Steinbrenner fall short
Pat Gillick, the former general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays, has been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in voting by the Expansion Era Committee. Marvin Miller, former executive director of...
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| December 6, 2010; 11:28 AM ET |
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Don Meredith dies; former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was 72
Don Meredith, Howard Cosell and Frank Gifford on "MNF." (ESPN / ABC photo) Don Meredith, the legendary Dallas Cowboys quarterback and memorable "Monday Night Football" commentator, died Sunday night at the age of 72 in Santa Fe, N.M. Meredith,...
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| December 6, 2010; 10:17 AM ET |
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Ben Roethlisberger to have surgery to fix his broken nose
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will undergo surgery today to repair the broken nose he suffered in the Steelers' victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night. Roethlisberger's nose was sporting a wicked dogleg (photo via Larry Brown Sports) after...
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| December 6, 2010; 9:16 AM ET |
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Who had the best week in D.C. sports?
Vote for the best and worst in D.C. sports over the past week and watch Cindy Boren and Dan Steinberg discuss it on the Sports-o-meter.
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| December 6, 2010; 8:45 AM ET |
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Jayson Werth's deal with Nationals reverberates through baseball world
The Nationals' signing of Jayson Werth to a seven-year, $126 million contract is being met with wide-ranging reactions. Chief among them? Shock. ESPN's Jerry Crasnick points to Mike Rizzo's past experience with Werth as a key factor, but questions how...
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| December 6, 2010; 7:49 AM ET |
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Dez Bryant suffers ankle fracture on kickoff return in Cowboys-Colts game
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant fractured his ankle on a kick return in the fourth quarter of the Cowboys' game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday in Dallas. As Kavell Conner of the Colts tackled Bryant, he held onto...
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| December 5, 2010; 7:16 PM ET |
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Graeme McDowell beats Tiger Woods in playoff at Chevron World Challenge
Updated at 6:29 p.m. Graeme McDowell outputted Tiger Woods on the first playoff hole of the Chevron World Challenge, assuring that Woods, the tournament host, would finish 2010 without a tournament win. "I fought hard. I fought really hard today,...
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| December 5, 2010; 6:10 PM ET |
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Brett Favre hurts shoulder; Tarvaris Jackson leads Vikings to win
Updated at 5:39 p.m. Brett Favre sprained his shoulder and left the Vikings in the hands of Tarvaris Jackson, who led them to a 38-14 victory over Buffalo, completing 15-of-22 passes for 187 yards with two touchdown passes and three...
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| December 5, 2010; 1:15 PM ET |
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NFL Week 13 Live: Laveranues Coles, Atlanta-Tampa Bay, the Oregon offense
The New York Jets are adding former Redskins wide receiver Laveranues Coles to the roster for Monday night's bigger-than-big, huger-than-huge game against the New England Patriots. Not huge news...the Jets are looking for insurance at that spot. Jets safety Jim...
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| December 5, 2010; 12:35 PM ET |
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Tiger Woods won't regain No. 1 ranking, struggles in Chevron World Challenge
He can't regain the world's top ranking and he isn't the PGA Player of the Year, but Tiger Woods is in position to win a tournament, something he has not done all year. Woods leads the Chevron World Challenge, his...
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| December 5, 2010; 11:39 AM ET |
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Two stabbed, three arrested in drunken melee before USC-UCLA game
Two people were stabbed and three arrested after a brawl before the USC-UCLA game outside the Rose Bowl on Saturday night. The fight, which involved 50-to-75 people, started about 4:30 p.m. PST in a parking lot where fans had been...
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| December 5, 2010; 11:08 AM ET |
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