Archive for June, 2006

Former NFL players say safety net jeopardized by investment scam (USA Today)

Friday, June 30th, 2006

Former NFL players say safety net jeopardized by investment scam (USA Today) Seven former National Football League players insist that the league and its players union are to blame for the $20 million they and five other current and former players lost in an alleged investment scam. The suit filed June 23 in federal court […]

CPS names World Cup prosecution squad 

Friday, June 30th, 2006

CPS names World Cup prosecution squad The Crown Prosecution Service has announced its World Cup team of prosecutors. Their task is to collect evidence to ensure any English fans who cause trouble in Germany next month will receive Football Banning Orders when they return home.

did you know?

Friday, June 30th, 2006

did you know?Mexia Daily News - Curio cabinets are specialty pieces of furniture with the express purpose of housing people’s collections. They can be filled with trophies, crystal, porcelain statues and other memorabilia. Curios are placed in any room of the home, but are
Reynolds Museum May Have to MoveLedger - Some of […]

The Art of Being the World’s Best Player 

Friday, June 30th, 2006

The Art of Being the World’s Best Player Tracking down the world’s most celebrated footballer is no mean feat. But, Ronaldhino’s skill, which has transfixed the world, makes this journey all worthwhile.
Tomlinson big man on campus again at TCU They came with their pee-wee football jerseys, their miniature footballs and their questions, lots and lots of questions […]

TRANSIT HUB: Ex-sports bar to make way for bus terminal

Friday, June 30th, 2006

TRANSIT HUB: Ex-sports bar to make way for bus terminalDetroit Free Press - Decades before anyone thought to counterfeit sports memorabilia, the Lindell was thick with originals: jerseys, bats, basketballs, boxing gloves. As a going-away present when he retired in 1972, Lions linebacker Wayne Walker gave the Lindell his
Stephen Lynch Receives Award […]

Across the area

Friday, June 30th, 2006

Across the areaAugusta Chronicle (subscription), GA - Jun 4, 2006According to a Richmond County sheriff’s report, the burglars used rocks to break into the front door and two display cases inside. …
Americans Help Americans: Display the Flag That We All Love, and …Yahoo! News (press release) - May 30, 2006Flag display cases are used by patriots to […]

World-I’m a fan of Brazilian football, says Henry

Friday, June 30th, 2006

World-I’m a fan of Brazilian football, says HenryESPN.com - FRANKFURT, June 29 - France striker Thierry Henry is a self-confessed fan of Brazilian football. “You just have to look at those five stars on their shirt to understand that football is part of their identity,” Henry told reporters on Thursday, two

Northwestern University football coach Randy Walker died of an

Friday, June 30th, 2006

Northwestern University football coach Randy Walker died of an San Francisco Gate - No other details of his death were immediately available. “This is a devastating loss, not only for our athletic program, but for the entire Northwestern community,” athletic director Mark Murphy said in a statement released by the school early […]

Manhasset’s Gavalas Goes to Germany for FLAG Football World Championship (Manhasset Press)

Friday, June 30th, 2006

Manhasset’s Gavalas Goes to Germany for FLAG Football World Championship (Manhasset Press) The NFL FLAG Football World Championship is the highlight of the Flag Football season. National teams representing Canada, China, European Union (3), Mexico, Japan, Korea and Thailand vie to be world champions.
NFL partners with Christ’s Church of the Valley (Glendale Star) The […]

Murphy: Child’s short life leaves a long legacy

Friday, June 30th, 2006

Murphy: Child’s short life leaves a long legacyIdaho Statesman - More than 50 sports memorabilia items will be available through a silent auction and raffle prizes. The foundation, a non-profit organization, will hold a golf tournament and silent auction in July in Topeka, Kan., where Adam and Beth grew up. “We hope