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NFL Quick Hits: Johnny Jolly of Green Bay Packers Expected to Miss 2010
July 17th, 2010The 2010 fantasy football season is revving up, and it's right around the corner. With expert fantasy advice and breaking news flying around the web, it's hard to keep up with everything.
That's where Fantasy Football Sportal comes in. Check us out for expert fantasy rankings and mock draft advice before the season starts, and then for weekly fantasy advice during the regular season.
For now, check the hottest NFL fantasy news that's parading the internet:
Johnny Jolly, DE/DT, Green Bay Packers
Due to allegations of involvement with a drug trade, Green Bay defensive lineman Johnny Jolly is suspended indefinitely by Roger Goodell.
Green Bay won't feel the hit too much, as they still have rookie Mike Neal and veteran Ryan Pickett to save from a collapse on the line.
Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota Vikings
Despite swirling rumors about Peterson's frustration over his current contract, the star running back denied all reports, claiming that his contract and status with the Vikings is a non-issue.
Peterson said he is happy with his current deal, and that everyone should put the contract rumors "to rest".
Terrell Owens, WR, Free Agency
After Owens expressed an interest in joining the New England Patriots in 2010, news has now been broken that Mike Shanahan and the Washington Redskins want nothing to do with him.
Owens has remained content and willing to sit out of training camps until an NFL team reaches out to him.
Jason Ferguson, NT, Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins nose tackle Jason Ferguson has officially called it quits and is retiring, according to reports.
Ferguson was coming off of a quadriceps injury and was likely facing a four-game suspension if he decided to play in 2010.
Clinton Portis, RB, Washington Redskins
Portis has officially been named the starter at running back heading into the 2010 NFL season. Larry Johnson and Willie Parker will battle it out for backup duties.
Portis dropped from 230 pounds to 217, and took Mike Shanahan's comments about offseason conditioning and work ethic to heart. Portis may not be the fantasy beast he once was, but he looks to still hold capable No. 2 RB abilities.
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World Cup 2010: They Think It’s All Over. Sadly, It Is Now… Any Ideas?
July 16th, 2010The World Cup is over. I'm home. Back in my charming little village in Buckinghamshire, about 25 miles west of London. Great to see the missus and the kids, great to recount the South African tales, great to use the brand-new barbecue, perhaps the only built-in "braai" in historic Chalfont St. Giles!
Injury Report Part 2! Deadman Back, Dreamer Hurt, Hall Recovering
July 16th, 2010Hi guys, I've been so busy with theater(yes, I am a thespian, but one who also does mma) so there's been little time for anything but eat, sleep, Futurama , and YouTube . So here's Injury Report part 2.
Scott Hall's recovery from double pneumonia is advancing. He's off oxygen support and will be released in a few days. Update comes from Hall's online P.R. Manager, Maggie, via twitter.
On the WWE front, NXT rookie Alex Riley's head laceration that was sealed by staples two weeks ago was reopened during the battle royal on NXT. This may mean he will be out of the ring for a couple weeks to help with the healing process.
Other WWE news, Triple H's image was removed from the Summer Slam poster and was replaced by the Big Show. This is of course due to the surgery that Hunter had recently. But the good news is that the Undertaker's image remains on the poster, leading to general thought from creative that Callaway will be recovered in time for one of the largest PPV's the WWE has all year.
Other returning WWE stars included Diva, Melina. Melina has recoverd (for the most part) from a torn ACL and is waiting for the green light to return to the ring.
One final piece of news I have before I go is that during the ECW evasion that occurred during tonights TNA episode, post TV time one of the wrestlers was injured.
Tommy Dreamer was pushed off the entrance stage by Brother Ray. Dreamer fell onto the ground and subsequently tore his MCL(not kayfabe). Dreamer is in good spirits and posted this on his tweeter.
"I did tear my MCL in knee Monday night. I must keep my no surgery streak alive. Need brace & tape,gum peanut butter to keep it together"
So that's the info I have for now, hopefully I will have time to write more articles and get my place back in the top 5! Till then, get hating on Linda McMahon!(I kid.....partially)
New Jersey Nets Hire Billy King as GM: Is Mikhail Prokhorov Confused?
July 16th, 2010It's a well-known fact that throughout the world certain countries receive U.S. imports later than others. There are still some countries that have not yet received Michael Jackson's Thriller, countries full of Members Only jackets and Jordache jeans.
I never thought it would be the world power of Russia, but from what I can gather their sports news is around five years late. How else can you rationalize hiring former Sixers GM Billy King to run your franchise?
Mikhail Prokhorov, I understand you're still mad you didn't get a sniff during "The Decision," but there is no need to give up already. Avery Johnson was a smart pick as a coach, but Billy King as GM...not too much. I think Bill Simmons summed it up best:
If the Russian billionaire wants to make the Nets a contender in five years, as he stated when he bought the team, moves like this won't expedite that. They have already made some questionable front office decisions.
First, they signed Travis Outlaw to a five-year, $35 million deal. Then they picked up Jordan Farmar and John Petro as their top free-agent acquisitions.
Either Prokhorov doesn't understand the U.S.-Russian changeover rate, or this guy is treating this like a fantasy team. Either way you look at it, for a team that went 12-70, none of these moves seem like signs of improvement.
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