ESPN’s documentary about Tom Brady and the quarterbacks chosen ahead of him in the 2000 NFL Draft airs tonight at 8 p.m. For Patriots fans and followers of the NFL Draft, the documentary should provide a refreshing change from talk of the NFL lockout.
Friday Sports Briefs
April 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
PFT’s Ten Things to Know About the NFL Lockout Pro Football Talk, which has done an outstanding job covering the NFL lockout, posted a great snapshot of the issues in play in Ten things to know, right now, about the labor situation. NFL Sued By Former Players Michael McCann of the Sports Law Blog and Sports Illustrated [...]
Friday Sports Briefs
March 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Fairfield U’s Cooley Honored Fairfield University basketball coach Ed Cooley has been named MAAC Coach of the Year, on the heels of a 23-6 overall record and a 15-2 conference record. William S. Paxton has the story on the Connecticut Post’s blog: “Everybody said four years ago no way you’re ever going to win at Fairfield [...]
Greater New Haven Chamber Sports Council to Host Hot Stove Event
January 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce Sports Council will host a Hot Stove Breakfast event featuring Ron Darling and Dr. Rich Diana on Wednesday, January 26, from 8-10 a.m., at the Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr., New Haven. Veteran sportscaster George Grande will moderate. The event is sponsored by Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists. The function [...]
What the NFL Could Learn from Ultimate Frisbee
November 10, 2010 By 1 Comment
By Hanna Kim In response to a recent series of flagrant tackles sending football players to the hospital with concussions and other injuries, the National Football League announced last month that it would begin suspending players for dangerous hits. From the NFL and football at the high school and college levels to other sports such [...]
Dan Fitzgerald on ESPN Radio with Jason Page
October 19, 2010 By 1 Comment
I was a guest on The Back Page with Jason Page on ESPN Radio 1410/1300 yesterday afternoon to discuss UConn’s response to the NCAA’s allegations of recruiting violations by the men’s basketball program. Thanks to Jason Page and his producer, Evan Wilner, for having me on the show. Click the play button below to listen to [...]
Friday Sports Briefs
April 16, 2010 By 1 Comment
Spygate Case Goes to Third Circuit Court of Appeals Proof that some Jets fans just can’t let go of the “spygate” affair: two Jets fans, who also happen to be attorneys, brought suit against Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots in connection with the Patriots’ videotaping of the Jets; defensive signals. Although the Jets [...]
Roethlisberger Eludes Prosecution
April 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
“We are not condoning Mr. Roethlisberger’s actions that night. We do not prosecute morals. We prosecute crimes.” -Fred Bright, the district attorney for Ocmulgee County (GA) Yesterday’s news that Steelers’ QB Ben Roethlisberger will not be charged with sexual assault in Georgia provoked a number of interesting articles. Here are two of the best: ESPN’s [...]
