May 22, 2013

Michael Jordan’s Gym Investment Going Under

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*One of Michael Jordan’s $1.5 million investments is on the verge of going under. While the loss may not hurt his pockets too much, Jordan could be losing a good thing in Chicago. Attack Athletes Gym is facing foreclosure after a judge rejected a bankruptcy bid by owner, Tim Grover. The 65,000 square-foot sweat lodge [...]




Quarterback Donovan McNabb Waived by the Minnesota Vikings

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*It looks like the end of the road for Donovan McNabb as a Minnesota Viking. The AP is reporting that the team has waived the veteran NFL quarterback giving him the opportunity to sign with another team for the stretch run. A knowledgeable source spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the [...]




NFL Lock-Out Over; Trading Now in Session (Ask Donovan McNabb)

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*The NFL is back on track and moving players around. The Washington Redskins reportedly will be losing Donovan McNabb and throwing him to the Minnesota Vikings, which is perfect considering the retirement of Bret Farve. According to ESPN, the team is in a good position for a winning season with veterans on board. But the [...]




Boxer Goes in on Donovan McNabb Suggesting ‘Uncle Tom’ Mentality

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*First let’s pose this question, Why is a boxer interested in the career and/or life of a football player? Is he trying to drum up some sort of publicity for himself? Or is he really consumed with thoughts of a popular football player because he is no longer playing for his favorite team?  Whatever his reasoning, his [...]




McNabb on Benching: ‘Everything was Handled Awkwardly’

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*Donovan McNabb is speaking out for the first time since he was benched by Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan for the remainder of the season. The veteran quarterback told DC’s ESPN980 earlier today that he felt disrespected by the way the whole thing went down. “Everything was handled awkwardly,” McNabb said Tuesday on his weekly [...]




McNabb to be Benched … Again

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*Poor Donovan McNabb. Apparently because of performance issues, he’s having a hard time satisfying his coach. The Associated Press is reporting that a person with knowledge of the situation says the Washington Redskins plan to start Rex Grossman at quarterback over Donovan McNabb on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. The person spoke to The AP [...]




Between the Lines: Michael Vick and the Politics of ‘Second Chances’

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*The Monday night football game this week was a lesson in life and redemption. I only saw the first half, but that was enough. I got so excited about the performance of Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback, Michael Vick, I shelved my intended column topic for this week and started over. On the day that the Washington [...]




Vick & Eagles Deliver 59-28 Shellacking to McNabb & Redskins

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*Hmmm, so what did Michael Vick eat or drink or smoke before Monday night’s game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Redskins. That’s the question. All we can say is good grief Charlie Brown! Bruhman took his game to a whole ‘nother level. If you didn’t see it, on the very first play of [...]




ESPN: McNabb Signs 5-Yr Extension with Redskins

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*So much for the quarterback controversy in Washington. Two weeks after Donovan McNabb  was benched during the final 2 minutes of a game, the veteran QB has agreed to a five-year, $78 million extension with the Redskins that could be worth up to $88 million with incentives, a source with knowledge of the agreement told [...]




Terrell Owens Jabs McNabb over Sunday’s Benching

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*There is upheaval in Washington and it has nothing to do with the outcome of Tuesday’s elections. Redskins fans are still buzzing about the sudden benching of quarterback Donovan McNabb in the final two minutes of Sunday’s 37-25 loss against the Detroit Lions – and now one of his former teammates is piling on. The [...]




Video: McNabb Cheered in Philly, Vick Suffers Injury

Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb (R) is greeted by Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick before the start of their NFL football game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 3, 2010. McNabb was traded to Washington during the off-season.

*Donovan McNabb drew a standing ovation from the fans of his former team when he was introduced Sunday before the Washington Redskins’ game at Lincoln Financial Field. But when he trotted to the field to begin his first offensive series in the stadium as a Redskin, the cheers turned to boos, as expected, and continued [...]




No Doubt, Vick is the Right Pick

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*Michael Vick sparked a rally against Green Bay, dismantled Detroit and picked apart Jacksonville. What does he have left to prove? Maybe nothing – until some guy named Donovan McNabb returns to Philadelphia next week. For now, though, Vick made Head Coach Andy Reid’s quarterback decision look like the right one. Vick threw three touchdown [...]




McNabb and T.O. to Reunite as Redskins?

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*Thanks to the upcoming Spike TV series “Pros Vs. Joes,” former Philadelphia Eagles teammates and bitter enemies Donovan McNabb and Terrell Owens have not only repaired their friendship, but may end up as teammates again – on the Washington Redskins. Word this afternoon is that McNabb, newly traded to the Redskins, is trying to get [...]




Lil Wayne Blogs about McNabb Trade and More

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*In his latest jail blog posting at WeezyThanxYou.com, Lil Wayne adds his two cents to the NFL East(er) bombshell trade of Donovan McNabb from the Philadelphia Eagles to the rival Washington Redskins – a move he’s calling “the craziest QB trade since Brett to the Vikings.” Titled, “TSC: McNab To the Skins…wow!,” Wayne writes: “I [...]




New Redskins QB McNabb Eager to get Revenge on Eagles

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*It could be argued that two earthquakes took place yesterday evening – one along the California/Mexico border, the other in the NFC East. After weeks of speculation as to where Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb would be traded, news broke Sunday night that the veteran QB is headed to the Washington Redskins for a pair [...]