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RICHMOND, Va. -- A government official says imprisoned NFL star Michael Vick has been approved for release to home confinement.
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The No. 4 mobile quarterback of all time is Michael Vick.Vick's lawyers have said they expected him to be moved any day into a halfway house in Newport News, Va. But the official says there's no bed space, so Vick could be released to his Hampton, Va. home as soon as May 21st.
The official has knowledge of the case but requested anonymity because the individual was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. The official says Vick will be on electronic monitoring and will only be allowed to leave home for activities approved by his probation officer.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Buyout frees Marbury for Celtics
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After months of being embroiled in a soap opera, the Knicks worked out a buyout of Marbury's $21 million contract yesterday. Two NBA sources said that once the two-time All-Star clears waivers - which is expected to be Friday morning - he will sign with the Celtics for a prorated veteran minimum of $1.3 million for the rest of the season.
The Celtics also filled their need for a veteran big man by signing Moore for the rest of the season to undisclosed financial terms.
"I'm blessed to be able to move on with my career," said Marbury via e-mail. "I'm excited about the new beginning."
Marbury and the Knicks also resolved the grievance he had filed against the team over the $400,000 he had been docked for allegedly refusing to play in a game in November. The sides attended an arbitration hearing yesterday, and terms of the settlement were not announced.
Marbury, 32, averaged 13.9 points and 4.7 assists in 24 games for the Knicks last season, but he hasn't played in a regular-season game since Jan. 11, 2008. He needed surgery for bone spurs that ended his 2007-08 season, and with the arrival of president Donnie Walsh and coach Mike D'Antoni during the offseason, the Knicks wanted to move on from the Marbury era and start fresh.
The Celtics became intrigued with Marbury in the preseason when he averaged 8.5 points and 3.1 assists and went to the free throw line regularly in seven games.
He scored 16 points against Boston in an Oct. 21 game, but last played in a pre season game against New Jersey on Oct. 24. He was suspended by the Knicks shortly thereafter.
The Celtics declined comment on Marbury yesterday, but team president Danny Ainge did say he planned on signing a combo-guard or wing player for his final open roster spot. Marbury played with Celtics All-Star forward Kevin Garnett in Minnesota.
"We're looking to get a guard," Ainge said prior to the announcement of Marbury's buyout. "There is no one that we are checking on right now. But we can turn our attention to that now."
After months of being embroiled in a soap opera, the Knicks worked out a buyout of Marbury's $21 million contract yesterday. Two NBA sources said that once the two-time All-Star clears waivers - which is expected to be Friday morning - he will sign with the Celtics for a prorated veteran minimum of $1.3 million for the rest of the season.
The Celtics also filled their need for a veteran big man by signing Moore for the rest of the season to undisclosed financial terms.
"I'm blessed to be able to move on with my career," said Marbury via e-mail. "I'm excited about the new beginning."
Marbury and the Knicks also resolved the grievance he had filed against the team over the $400,000 he had been docked for allegedly refusing to play in a game in November. The sides attended an arbitration hearing yesterday, and terms of the settlement were not announced.
Marbury, 32, averaged 13.9 points and 4.7 assists in 24 games for the Knicks last season, but he hasn't played in a regular-season game since Jan. 11, 2008. He needed surgery for bone spurs that ended his 2007-08 season, and with the arrival of president Donnie Walsh and coach Mike D'Antoni during the offseason, the Knicks wanted to move on from the Marbury era and start fresh.
The Celtics became intrigued with Marbury in the preseason when he averaged 8.5 points and 3.1 assists and went to the free throw line regularly in seven games.
He scored 16 points against Boston in an Oct. 21 game, but last played in a pre season game against New Jersey on Oct. 24. He was suspended by the Knicks shortly thereafter.
The Celtics declined comment on Marbury yesterday, but team president Danny Ainge did say he planned on signing a combo-guard or wing player for his final open roster spot. Marbury played with Celtics All-Star forward Kevin Garnett in Minnesota.
"We're looking to get a guard," Ainge said prior to the announcement of Marbury's buyout. "There is no one that we are checking on right now. But we can turn our attention to that now."
Friday, February 20, 2009
Barkley goes to jail
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Opening Statement from Charles Barkley
Want to start with an apology and a thank you. My bad, my fault.
Getting a DUI is unacceptable in any way, shape or form. I owe an apology to my family, to TNT, to T-Mobile and to my NBA family. I embarrassed all of the above.
Also, I want to say thank you. I've gotten so much support. I've had hundreds of people, total strangers, who have told me to hang in there. You have no idea what that means to me. That means so much to me.
I also want to personally thank some people who took the time to check on me: Adam Silver with the NBA, David Levy, Dick Ebersol, Jeff Behnke, Larry Bird, Quinn Buckner, Mike Pearl, Moses Malone, Billy Cunningham, Herb Sendek, Ric Bucher, Ernie Johnson, Joey Crawford and Red McCombs. If I forget anybody, I apologize. You have no idea what it meant to me for people like that to take time out of their schedule to check on me. I will never forget that.
Ernie Johnson: Where do things stand legally with you right now?
Charles Barkley: My lawyers are currently working on it right now and really can't get into too much detail.
EJ: Will it go to trial?
CB: No, I don't believe it will go to trial.
EJ: What have they told you about going to jail?
CB: I may be looking at potentially some jail time but don't know anything yet.
EJ: Will you have to go out and do anything else?
CB: I will have to go to alcohol counseling.
EJ: Is that something that you need?
CB: Well, I think it's going to be good for me, to be honest. I need to make sure drinking is not a problem for me. I just want some professionals to talk to me about it.
EJ: What if the professionals tell you stop drinking?
CB: Then I'll have to stop drinking.
EJ: Do you think you'll be able to do that?
CB: I feel I can do anything that I put my mind to.
EJ: What was the first thing that went through your mind when you saw the lights behind you when you were pulled over?
CB: I really wasn't thinking anything, to be honest with you. Until they tell you that you're going to jail, you don't even think like that. You don't think anything bad is going to happen. So I was in shock actually.
EJ: Did you think you were over the limit before they took blood?
CB: No and I thought I did well on the sobriety test. But clearly not good enough.
EJ: When you look back at it now and see that you were almost two times over the legal limit and you got behind the wheel, what do you think?
Opening Statement from Charles Barkley
Want to start with an apology and a thank you. My bad, my fault.
Getting a DUI is unacceptable in any way, shape or form. I owe an apology to my family, to TNT, to T-Mobile and to my NBA family. I embarrassed all of the above.
Also, I want to say thank you. I've gotten so much support. I've had hundreds of people, total strangers, who have told me to hang in there. You have no idea what that means to me. That means so much to me.
I also want to personally thank some people who took the time to check on me: Adam Silver with the NBA, David Levy, Dick Ebersol, Jeff Behnke, Larry Bird, Quinn Buckner, Mike Pearl, Moses Malone, Billy Cunningham, Herb Sendek, Ric Bucher, Ernie Johnson, Joey Crawford and Red McCombs. If I forget anybody, I apologize. You have no idea what it meant to me for people like that to take time out of their schedule to check on me. I will never forget that.
Ernie Johnson: Where do things stand legally with you right now?
Charles Barkley: My lawyers are currently working on it right now and really can't get into too much detail.
EJ: Will it go to trial?
CB: No, I don't believe it will go to trial.
EJ: What have they told you about going to jail?
CB: I may be looking at potentially some jail time but don't know anything yet.
EJ: Will you have to go out and do anything else?
CB: I will have to go to alcohol counseling.
EJ: Is that something that you need?
CB: Well, I think it's going to be good for me, to be honest. I need to make sure drinking is not a problem for me. I just want some professionals to talk to me about it.
EJ: What if the professionals tell you stop drinking?
CB: Then I'll have to stop drinking.
EJ: Do you think you'll be able to do that?
CB: I feel I can do anything that I put my mind to.
EJ: What was the first thing that went through your mind when you saw the lights behind you when you were pulled over?
CB: I really wasn't thinking anything, to be honest with you. Until they tell you that you're going to jail, you don't even think like that. You don't think anything bad is going to happen. So I was in shock actually.
EJ: Did you think you were over the limit before they took blood?
CB: No and I thought I did well on the sobriety test. But clearly not good enough.
EJ: When you look back at it now and see that you were almost two times over the legal limit and you got behind the wheel, what do you think?
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Griffey chooses Mariners
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The future Hall of Famer informed the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday that he's returning to the city where he carved out a Hall of Fame career as a perennial All-Star in the 1990s.
"He's coming home. ... I can't begin to tell you how ecstatic we are. He is, too," Seattle general manager Jack Zduriencik confirmed on Wednesday night, calling Griffey "arguably one of the greatest athletes to ever play in the Seattle area."
Two baseball sources said that Griffey made his decision after two days of debating between Atlanta, which is close to his home in Orlando, Fla., and Seattle, where he's been a fan favorite since breaking in with the Mariners as a 19-year-old phenom in 1989.
"Ken is extremely excited to be coming back to Seattle," Zduriencik said.
The future Hall of Famer informed the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday that he's returning to the city where he carved out a Hall of Fame career as a perennial All-Star in the 1990s.
"He's coming home. ... I can't begin to tell you how ecstatic we are. He is, too," Seattle general manager Jack Zduriencik confirmed on Wednesday night, calling Griffey "arguably one of the greatest athletes to ever play in the Seattle area."
Two baseball sources said that Griffey made his decision after two days of debating between Atlanta, which is close to his home in Orlando, Fla., and Seattle, where he's been a fan favorite since breaking in with the Mariners as a 19-year-old phenom in 1989.
"Ken is extremely excited to be coming back to Seattle," Zduriencik said.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Kobe N' Shaq win MVP
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Teamed for probably the last time, playing together for the first time in almost five years, the two former Los Angeles Lakers teammates stole the show in Sunday's 58th NBA All-Star Game.
They were named co-MVPs as the West won 146-119.
The dynamic duo hooked up in the third quarter as O'Neal, coming off the bench, smashed home four power dunks during a four-minute span.
Teamed for probably the last time, playing together for the first time in almost five years, the two former Los Angeles Lakers teammates stole the show in Sunday's 58th NBA All-Star Game.
They were named co-MVPs as the West won 146-119.
The dynamic duo hooked up in the third quarter as O'Neal, coming off the bench, smashed home four power dunks during a four-minute span.
Friday, February 13, 2009
U of L beaten by the Fighting Irish
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Luke Harangody had 32 points and 17 rebounds, and host Notre Dame shot 54 percent in a 90-57 victory over No. 5 Louisville last night that ended a seven-game losing streak
The Fighting Irish (13-10, 4-7 Big East) improved to 3-7 against ranked opponents and beat Louisville for just the second time in their last 11 meetings. The 33-point victory is the largest ever for Notre Dame against a Big East opponent. It was the second loss in three games for the Cardinals (18-5, 9-2).
"This victory, while humiliating to us, can propel them into something good," Louisville Coach Rick Pitino said. "I'm happy for them. I'm really upset at our players. The way we practiced going into this game and the way we played tonight, our five men were just totally dominated."
The Irish were in control from the start as Louisville made just one of its first 13 shots. Notre Dame made eight of its first 15, going ahead 17-4 when Kyle McAlarney scored on a reverse layup.
Luke Harangody had 32 points and 17 rebounds, and host Notre Dame shot 54 percent in a 90-57 victory over No. 5 Louisville last night that ended a seven-game losing streak
The Fighting Irish (13-10, 4-7 Big East) improved to 3-7 against ranked opponents and beat Louisville for just the second time in their last 11 meetings. The 33-point victory is the largest ever for Notre Dame against a Big East opponent. It was the second loss in three games for the Cardinals (18-5, 9-2).
"This victory, while humiliating to us, can propel them into something good," Louisville Coach Rick Pitino said. "I'm happy for them. I'm really upset at our players. The way we practiced going into this game and the way we played tonight, our five men were just totally dominated."
The Irish were in control from the start as Louisville made just one of its first 13 shots. Notre Dame made eight of its first 15, going ahead 17-4 when Kyle McAlarney scored on a reverse layup.
Farve to finally retire
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Favre had instructed his agent, James "Bus" Cook, to inform the Jets on Wednesday that he is retiring. Favre and the Jets both confirmed the retirement in separate conference calls.
"There are several things that went into decision but most importantly, the most important thing, was that physically, you know with my shoulder the last half of the year it hampered the way I played," Favre said. "I'm 39, I had several options [to have surgery] and to let it heal. How that would affect me in terms of playing I had no idea and it wasn't something I was going to risk." Jets owner Woody Johnson said it was Favre's decision to step aside.
"We had an all-encompassing conversation," Johnson said. "He told me
"Mike and Woody, as well as the entire organization, have been nothing short of outstanding," Favre said in the e-mail. "My teammates -- Thomas and Kerry included -- were a pleasure to play with. Eric [Mangini] could not have been any better. I enjoyed playing for him. My time with the Jets was short, but I'm honored to be given that chance."
Favre had instructed his agent, James "Bus" Cook, to inform the Jets on Wednesday that he is retiring. Favre and the Jets both confirmed the retirement in separate conference calls.
"There are several things that went into decision but most importantly, the most important thing, was that physically, you know with my shoulder the last half of the year it hampered the way I played," Favre said. "I'm 39, I had several options [to have surgery] and to let it heal. How that would affect me in terms of playing I had no idea and it wasn't something I was going to risk." Jets owner Woody Johnson said it was Favre's decision to step aside.
"We had an all-encompassing conversation," Johnson said. "He told me
"Mike and Woody, as well as the entire organization, have been nothing short of outstanding," Favre said in the e-mail. "My teammates -- Thomas and Kerry included -- were a pleasure to play with. Eric [Mangini] could not have been any better. I enjoyed playing for him. My time with the Jets was short, but I'm honored to be given that chance."
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