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Derek Fisher “I Wasn’t Fired Over Matt Barnes Incident”
A month after being fired as the head coach for the New York Knicks, Derek Fisher cleared the air and addressed rumors related to the firing in an essay for Sports Illustrated’s “The Cauldron.” While media outlets claimed that Fisher was fired as a result of his altercation with former Lakers teammate Matt Barnes, Fisher claims that his personal life had nothing to do with him leaving the Knicks. “At no time did anyone at that meeting express to me that stories about my personal life were distracting from the collective task at hand, or – more important – that any of my players had expressed to management that they…
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Kobe Bryant Fakes Out LeBron James
Kobe Bryant faced off with LeBron James for the last time in his career on Thursday (March 10) night, and the two athletes gave fans quite the show. During the first quarter the Lakers superstar faked out LeBron, sending the crowd to its feet. While Kobe outscored LeBron, 26-24, the Cavs ultimately won the game 120-108. SOURCE: VLADTV
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Peyton Manning Announces Retirement From Football
Peyton Manning announced his retirement from football after 18 NFL seasons during his emotional press conference speech, March 7. The Super Bowl 50 champ took some time to himself, maintaining his composure in front of his family, friends, and former teammates before beginning his speech. “There is something about 18 years … 18 is a good number,” Manning said. “Today, I retire from pro football.” He said, “I revere football. I love the game,” Manning said. “You don’t have to wonder if I’ll miss the game. Absolutely. Absolutely, I will.” SOURCE: VLADTV Related articles across the web We remember Peyton Manning’s funniest SNL skit ever ahead of what could be…
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D’Angelo Russell Shot to the Groin by LeBron James
Note to Los Angeles Lakers D’Angelo Russell: Always keep your eye on the ball(s) – especially when it comes to your own. Towards the end of last night’s game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James attempted to pass the ball to a teammate but was intercepted by the rookie’s nether region – needless to say Russell had to take a moment to regain himself. Fortunately he was able to laugh it off about an hour later. “I’m all right. It was unexpected,” he stated. “I know if I expected it, it would’ve hurt more than it did. It was tough. Every guy knows the feeling.” Russell then advised people to…
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Buffalo Bills’ LeSean McCoy Under Investigation
Early Sunday morning four current and former NFL players were allegedly involved in a fight that left two of three off-duty police officers hospitalized. Sources say LeSean McCoy, 27, Christopher Henderson, 26, Curtis Brinkley, 30, and Tamarcus Porter, 27, were inside the Recess Lounge in Philadelphia around 2:45 a.m. when they assaulted the cops over champagne. Officer Roland Butler was joined by Sgt. Daniel Ayres and Officer Darnell Jessie when Porter supposedly “tried to claim one” of their four bottles. The police report states the NFL players immediately “punched, kicked and stomped” Butler until all of the men involved were forced to leave the venue. Officer Jessie was given eight stitches over his eye…
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Marshawn Lynch Reportedly Retiring
Seattle Seahawks‘ running back, Marshawn Lynch, is reportedly retiring, and he may be walking away with $50 million. ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted, “Teammates still attempting to change his mind, but Seahawks’ RB Marshawn Lynch has told some close to him he plans to retire, per sources.” Although the exit may be bittersweet for fans, the Super Bowl champ will be walking away financially set. According to Forbes, Lynch has been living off of his endorsements deals for nine seasons, banking away $49.7 million from his NFL contracts. Lynch reportedly earned around $5 million per year through Nike, Pepsi, Skittles, Progressive, Activision, as well as other business ventures. SOURCE: VLADTV
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Broncos Rookie Misses Out on Super Bowl
Denver Broncos practice squad safety Ryan Murphy will be missing out on an opportunity to play in the Super Bowl after being questioned in a prostitution ring scandal on Tuesday (Feb. 2). Police staked out an area in San Jose that is known for prostitution, and they apprehended a suspected prostitute who said she was going to her car to pick up some personal property. Once police got to the car, police found Murphy and his brother. While the athlete was allowed to go after being questioned, his brother and the prostitute were cited. Head coach Gary Kubiak said Murphy’s status on the practice squad hadn’t changed, but he added…
