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Bengals WR Henry injured in domestic dispute

2009-12-16T19:31:00.000-08:00

Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry is "battling for his life" after falling out of the back of a pickup truck Wednesday during what police described as a domestic dispute with his fiancee.

Henry was found in the road in south Charlotte "apparently suffering life-threatening injuries," according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police. Police spokesman Robert Fey said officers were stationed near the 26-year-old Henry's hospital room. He had no information on Henry's condition, but said he was alive.

"We ask everyone to pray for Chris," agent Andy Simms of PlayersRep Sports said in a statement. "We also ask that you respect the privacy of Chris' family. Chris is indeed battling for his life tonight, and our thoughts and prayers (are) with him during this extremely difficult time."

Police said a dispute began at a home just before noon and Henry jumped into the bed of the pickup truck as his fiancee — whom they did not identify by name — was driving away from the residence.

"The domestic situation continued between the operator and Mr. Henry," the police said in a statement. "At some point while she was driving, Mr. Henry came out of the back of the vehicle."

Henry was found on a residential street about a half mile from the home when police were called to the scene. Fey wouldn't identify the woman and said no charges would be filed Wednesday.

Henry is engaged to Loleini Tonga, and the couple has been raising three children.

Henry was away from the team after breaking his left forearm during a win over Baltimore on Nov. 8. He had surgery and was placed on season-ending injured reserve following the game. Charlotte is home to his fiancee's parents.

Team spokesman Jack Brennan said he had little information other than Henry was badly hurt.

"We are aware he was in an accident and that his injuries are very serious," Brennan said. "We are obviously staying in touch with the situation and are ready to offer whatever assistance we can."

Henry is in the final year of his contract with the Bengals, who let him go after his fifth arrest following the 2007 season. Owner Mike Brown then brought him back a few months later, signing him to a two-year deal. Henry had stayed out of trouble since his return, turning into a feel-good story that got fans rooting for him.

In an interview with The Cincinnati Enquirer in October, Henry credited his fiancee for helping him straighten out his life, saying, "She's been a big help. She's been right here with me and going through things and helping out on my side. We have the kids, and she has my back with everything I've needed."

From the start, his career has been sidetracked by off-the-field problems.

Henry repeatedly got in trouble at West Virginia, where former Mountaineers coach Rich Rodriguez told him that he was an embarrassment to himself and the program.

Most teams to shied away from Henry in the 2005 draft. Cincinnati was the only one that brought him in for a visit, and warned him that he had to stay out of trouble if he was going to make it in the NFL. Then, the Bengals drafted him in the third round.

His ability to run past defenders made him an integral part of the Bengals' run to the playoffs in 2005. He caught Carson Palmer's only pass in a playoff loss to Pittsburgh — both of them were hurt on the play.

His rookie season also marked the beginning of his problems in the NFL. He was arrested for marijuana possession in December 2005, and again on a weapons charge a month later in Florida. He was arrested four times in all, drawing repeated suspensions — two games in 2006, the first half of the 2007 season — for violating the league's conduct policy.

When he was arrested for a fifth time after the 2007 season, the Bengals released Henry. Over the objection of coach Marvin Lewis, Brown changed his mind and gave Henry another chance, offering a two-year contract before the 2008 season began.

After serving a four-game suspension to start the 2008 season, he returned and caught 19 passes in the last 12 games, becoming an afterthought in the offense. He spent the offseason getting in shape and working out so he could become a top receiver again. He impressed coaches and teammates with his newfound determination to resurrect his career.

Before the start of the season, he got a tattoo that said "Blessed" below his left ear, a reminder that he's gotten plenty of extra chances.

"I don't live the way I did in the past," Henry said, in an interview with The Associated Press during training camp. "I kind of plan my days out and take it one day at a time and stay away from the wrong people. I'm not partying anymore. I'm just focused on football right now and my family. I don't associate with the same people. I've completely changed everything."

A thigh injury limited him early in the season. He had 12 catches for 236 yards and a pair of touchdowns before he broke his arm

Cheerleader Exploitation? Judge for Yourself!

2009-10-13T12:33:00.000-07:00

Cheerleader Exploitation: Cheer-babes dancing in short skirts, or posing for swimsuit calendars, is not exploitation. After all, you're supposed to look at the cheerleaders! Professional athletics is foremost a form of entertainment, and the scantily-clad dancing girl has a long history as integral to entertainment in theatrical arts as well as sport.

It is, however, objectionable if everyone involved in an NFL contest is making buckets of money, except for the cheerleaders. That's the case, and that is a form of exploitation. The NFL will have about $8 billion in revenue this season, and Green Bay, the one team that discloses financial information (the Packers are publicly owned), showed a profit of $20 million last year. There's plenty of money in professional football. But only crumbs go to the cheerleaders. NFL teams are believed to pay cheerleaders approximately $100 per game. (Several teams used to post cheerleader audition FAQs on their Web sites that included such info.) Some throw in two game tickets. Don't spend it all in the same place!

Cheerleader squads practice twice a week, and in most cases, cheerleaders are not paid for practicing. Some are charged to audition. They make unpaid charity appearances. In order to become cheerleaders, they sign away "subsidiary rights" to their images -- use in advertising, on swimsuit calendars and so on. Being a NFL cheerleader is glamorous and can entail exciting travel. Many women who take up this very time-consuming hobby would rather be cheerleaders receiving only token pay than not be cheerleaders. But that should not be the choice. "Do it cheap or we'll find someone else who will" is manipulation. Cheerleaders are professional performers and deserve decent pay.

This month, prominent television ads have run for NFL Sunday Ticket, the league's premium package. In the foreground Peyton Manning talks, while NFL cheerleaders from the Broncos, Cowboys and other teams dance in the background. The joke of the ad is that Manning thinks the screen is showing a game, but actually, what everyone really wants is to look at the cheerleaders. Manning is receiving a hefty endorsement fee for appearing in the ad. Several of the cheerleaders shown in the ad, especially from the Cowboys, can be identified as individuals. Are they also receiving endorsement fees?

I asked DirecTV, which hired Manning for this ad. Spokeswoman Jade Ekstedt told me the company's licensing agreement with the NFL includes the right to use cheerleader images in promotion. That is, DirecTV has already paid on its end; any cheerleaders' promotional fees must come from the league or the teams. So are there such fees? "I recommend that you speak directly to the NFL regarding how the NFL or the individual teams determine compensation for cheerleaders," Ekstedt said. So I asked the NFL. Spokesman Brian McCarthy told me to call DirecTV. Then I asked the Cowboys spokesman Rich Dalrymple. He told me, "You'd probably need to inquire with the NFL or DirecTV on that." I asked Dalrymple to confirm or deny that the cheerleaders did not receive endorsement fees; he replied, "As a club policy we do not disclose details of commercial endorsements involving members of the organization." In no case did I inquire about how much anyone involved might be receiving. I asked only whether NFL cheerleaders do or do not receive endorsement income when their images are used in advertising. The league, the team involved and the advertiser all would not answer. You'd think if the answer was yes, they'd be happy to say that.

The current Sunday Ticket ads are hardly the only ones in which cheerleader images are used, and likely without pay to the cheerleader -- I cite this ad simply because it's the current example. Peyton Manning's sure getting a fee: In almost all cases that an NFL player or coach's image is used in advertising, even if the image is from stock footage, he gets a fee. The legal presumption is usually that any person whose identity can be determined must be paid to have his or her image used in advertising, since use of a person's image implies endorsement of the product. Recently Woody Allen sued a company that used his likeness in an ad without conferring a fee; the company settled with Allen for $5 million.

For an $8 billion enterprise to pay cheerleaders $100 a game, then use their images in national advertising without further pay, ought to embarrass the NFL. True, players' contracts include a clause that signs away some of their rights to their images under some circumstances. But players receive an average of $1.9 million per year. What they're signing is a good deal. What the cheerleaders are signing is exploitation.

This article is from ESPN's Tuesday Morning Quarterback by Gregg Easterbrook

Big WR News: Jets Get Edwards - 49ers Get Crabtree

2009-10-07T07:25:00.000-07:00

Michael Crabtree has signed a 6 year contract with the San Francisco 49ers and Braylon Edwards has been traded to the New York Jets according to Jason La Canfora (as indicated on the NFL Network.)

The New York Jets reached an agreement with the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday to acquire troubled but talented wide receiver Braylon Edwards. The Jets sent wide receiver Chansi Stuckey, linebacker Jason Trusnik and undisclosed draft choices to the Browns for the deep threat they had been lacking. Edwards will combine with Jerricho Cotchery to give rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez two proven playmakers as starting wide receivers

Dallas Cowboys Signs Running Back

2009-09-23T07:51:00.000-07:00

The Cowboys signed running back Chauncey Washington to their practice squad, cutting fullback Julius Crosslin. Washington played six games for the Jaguars last season. Cowboys special teams coach Joe DeCamillis was the special teams coach in Jacksonville last season.

Even with the uncertainty over Marion Barber's availability this week, because of his strained quadriceps, the Cowboys likely would have signed Washington even if Barber had been 100 percent.

Good special teams players always can find a roster spot! It's not like he has any chance of being the next "Marion Barber!"

KC QB Matt Cassel Blindsided By Chiefs Coach

2009-09-23T07:46:00.000-07:00

Chiefs coach Todd Haley liked some of what Matt Cassel Matt Cassel Fantasy News did on Sunday, but there wasn't enough of it for Haley to say that Cassel will be Kansas City's starting quarterback for the rest of the season and beyond.

Haley said that, like all other positions, the quarterback job will remain available to the most proficient player-regardless of salary, name or background.

"You've got to ultimately do what gives your team the best chance to win," Haley said Tuesday. "If that means another quarterback being in there other than Matt Cassel Matt Cassel Fantasy News, then sign me up."

Wow - that will surely build a young mans confidence!

LaDainian Tomlinson - Just A Sprain

2009-09-17T08:13:00.001-07:00

Ladainian Tomlinson did not practice and wore a protective boot on his right ankle yesterday.

He said he holds out hope he will play Sunday while also acknowledging it is possible he will miss just his second regular season start in eight-plus seasons.

"It's not anything that is going to keep me out for a long time," Tomlinson said. "We'll just wait and see how it plays out... I'm taking it day by day. It is a sprain and that's all it is."

Fantasy Football Player News: Good news to people who picked up Darren Sproles (get him in a game early in the season) AND who hold LT (he should only miss one week.)

Vikings Release Leading Receiver

2009-09-10T12:34:00.000-07:00

The Minnesota Vikings have released wide receiver Bobby Wade, who led the team in receptions the past two years, and replaced him with free agent Greg Lewis.

With first-round draft pick Percy Harvin joining the team, the Vikings had fewer opportunities for Wade, a six-year NFL veteran.

Bernard Berrian and Sidney Rice are the other two receivers atop the depth chart heading into Sunday's opener at Cleveland. Berrian has been slowed by a hamstring injury.

Wade routinely drew praise from coach Brad Childress and he made his share of clutch catches over the middle. Wade had 53 receptions for 645 yards and two touchdowns last season, after recording 647 yards and three scores the year before.

Lewis was let go by New England this week. He was with the Philadelphia Eagles during Childress's last three seasons there as offensive coordinator and traded to the Patriots in March for two low-round draft picks.

'Hammie' Sidelines Seahawks' Branch

2009-09-10T07:58:00.000-07:00

Seahawks wide receiver Deion Branch didn't practice with the team Wednesday after injuring his hamstring in Monday's workout.

Branch's availability for Sunday's season opener against St. Louis is uncertain as teams don't have to indicate whether a player is out, doubtful, questionable or probable until Friday.

Branch played just eight games last year after coming back from knee surgery. He also missed five games in 2007.

On the upside, wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh returned to practice for the first time in a week on Wednesday after sitting out with what coach Jim Mora had termed "general soreness."

Mora indicated prior to Wednesday's practice that neither receiver was seriously injured. "They are fine," Mora said. "We'll see as they go through practice today. I believe that we are going to limit Deion a little bit today, but T.J.'s fine."

Favre May Not Play All 16 Games!

2009-09-09T13:45:00.001-07:00

Favre will make his 270th straight start when Minnesota plays at Cleveland on Sunday. That will match what the NFL considers the longest streak in history, held by former Vikings defensive lineman Jim Marshall from 1961-79.

Favre said Wednesday he "absolutely" would sit out this season if he's not healthy enough to suit up as Minnesota's quarterback. The 39-year-old also said he "may not" be able to play in all 16 regular-season games.

Favre said he was willing to sit last year with the New York Jets, and that he shared his concerns at the time with his coaches. His poor performance in December was due in part to his injured right arm.

Breaking News: Michael Vick Reinstated for Week 3

2009-09-03T17:33:00.000-07:00

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell informed Eagles QB Michael Vick on Thursday that he will be reinstated for the third game of the regular season, reports Jason La Canfora.

Goodell met with Vick earlier today, a meeting that also included Eagles coach Andy Reid. Goodell said he also spoke at length with former NFL coach Tony Dungy, who has served as a mentor to Vick in recent months.

"Ultimately, it was my decision," Goodell told members of the national media.

Asked by reporters Thursday why he decided on the third week of the regular season versus regular-season opener, Goodell responded: "I do not want him to be put in a position where he's overwhlemed."

Goodell also said Vick understood the ruling.

"He's very realistic about the challenges ahead," Goodell said.

Bears Wide Receiver Positions Up For Grabs

2009-09-03T07:04:00.000-07:00

Rashied Davis says he's not worried...

Brandon Rideau says he's more stressed than usual.

Devin Aromashodu says he's trying not to make the situation more difficult by putting excess pressure on himself.

The situation for Davis, Rideau and Aromashodu is similar. One will be the Bears' No. 3 wide receiver behind starters Devin Hester and Earl Bennett when the regular season opens Sept. 13 at Green Bay.

However, any one of the three could be cut by Saturday, when NFL teams are required to reduce their rosters to 53 by 5 p.m. Chicago time.

Thursday night at Soldier Field against the Cleveland Browns will be their final chance to impress coaches before the ax falls. The Bears probably won't keep more than six receivers. (they usually had only four active on game days last year)

Also factoring into the congested situation at wide receiver are rookies Juaquin Iglesias, a third-round pick, and Johnny Knox, a fifth-rounder. Both have shown enough that the Bears will be loath to cut either one of them.

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Chiefs' Keeping Quiet On Cassel

2009-08-31T17:52:00.000-07:00

Kansas City Chiefs' Matt Cassel injured his knee in Saturday night's preseason loss to Seattle and the Chiefs may be down to Croyle and Thigpen, who between them are 1-18 as NFL starters.

The decision will be up to head coach Todd Haley, who stirred his team's murky waters even further on Monday by firing Chan Gailey as offensive coordinator and assuming the role himself, just 13 days before opening his first season as a head coach.

"It's almost unheard of that you have something like that happen right now," Thigpen said. "We've got to take responsibility."

Haley refused to breathe a word about the status of Cassel or any of his other injured starters. But Yahoo! Sports, citing a source in the organization, reported he sprained the medial collateral ligament in his left knee and could miss two to four weeks.

The players indicated they had no inkling how long Cassel might be gone.

"It's unfortunate for Matt," Croyle said. "Who knows the timetable when he'll be back? If it comes time to go, I'll just have to be ready."

2009 Fantasy Football Draft: Missing a game or two into the season should affect Cassel's draft-day worth. If you have already held your draft and you OWN Matt Cassel... look at the bright side - last year I took Tom Brady! :)

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Is Deion Branch On His Way Out In Seattle?

2009-08-31T08:01:00.000-07:00

The Seahawks WR competition continues for the last couple slots. The team has traditionally kept six receivers during Mike Holmgren's tenure. However, new offensive coordinator Greg Knapp has run more two-tight-end sets during the preseason and not as many three- or four-receiver sets. This means the Seahawks could get by with keeping just five wideouts

To date, T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Nate Burleson, Deion Branch and Deon Butler are likely in, with Courtney Taylor, Ben Obomanu and Jordan Kent fighting for the last couple of spots.

2009 Fantasy Football Draft: It is not improbable however that Branch could be on his way out. The veteran wide receiver will make $5 million this season to be Seattle's third receiver - and the Seahawks have a lot of depth at the position. So they may decide to go with just five receivers and let Branch go to open up a roster spot at a different position.

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Denver Broncos Suspend Brandon Marshall

2009-08-28T09:18:00.000-07:00

The Broncos suspended wide receiver Brandon Marshall, a move announced in a one-line press release.

"The Denver Broncos have suspended wide receiver Brandon Marshall for conduct detrimental to the club."

There was no word on how long the suspension will last. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the ban is effective for the preseason and the team will consider allowing him to play at the start of the regular season if he stops agitating.

Marshall, in remarks on ESPN last night, said his actions at Wednesday's practice were "an error in judgment" when he was disruptive and punted a ball away. He did not practice on Thursday.

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2009 Fantasy Football Draft: Chris Henry

2009-08-28T08:11:00.000-07:00

For the third straight preseason game, Chris Henry caught a touchdown pass. After Henry scored twice all of last season, the Bengals are counting on much more out of him in 2009. So far, he has proven up to the task.

2009 Fantasy Football Draft: We expect Chris Henry to have his best year as a Bengal in 2009!

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Brett Favre vs. Travaris Jackson

2009-08-26T15:35:00.000-07:00

Vikings coach Brad Childress said he's aware of the two reports suggesting some of his players still support Tarvaris Jackson as the starter over Brett Favre .

"You know, I've seen the same reports that you've seen," Childress said.

"Those are opinion," Childress said later. "It's hard to shoot holes in an opinion. Opinions are just that, it's an opinion. I certainly don't see anything that looks close to that."

On Monday, during halftime of the New York Jets and Baltimore Ravens game, ESPN reporter Adam Schefter said players still prefer Jackson over Favre.

Vikings Pro Bowl running back Adrian Peterson said he knew nothing of a faction in the locker room supporting Jackson.

"I'm not sensing nothing like that at all," Peterson said. "I don't know where that came from. That's news to me."

2009 Fantasy Football Draft: Bears WR's

2009-08-26T08:40:00.000-07:00

Most NFL teams keep five or six receivers, and the Bears are unlikely to go beyond six. Devin Hester and Earl Bennett are locks to start. Rookies Juaquin Iglesias and Johnny Knox also look secure. The Bears won't be able to hide them on the practice squad because Iglesias has a big name and reputation and Knox would be claimed purely for his 40 time.

Tall receivers Brandon Rideau and Devin Aromashodu have been Cutler's favorite targets during spots in training camp. Aromashodu made a spectacular diving catch Saturday to set up a touchdown pass to Desmond Clark . That will help him a ton, but it also begs the question of whether Rashied Davis, Rideau, Iglesias or Knox would have made the same play if given the chance.

2009 Fantasy Football Draft: Anyway you look at it - Cutler has to throw to somebody - the question is which of these lightweights is going to get the receptions? The truth is that there is no '80-reception' guy here. This cast will contribute to your pool of waiver wire fill-ins once we see who steps up into Cutler's favor.

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Rivers Gets His Bling Bling

2009-08-25T08:01:00.000-07:00

ESPN reports that San Diego Chargers' quarterback Philip Rivers, who has thrown for more than 10,000 yards over the past three seasons, has agreed to a new contract extension with the club.

The extension is reportidly for six years and is worth $92 million. About $38-39 million is guaranteed. More importantly, the deal will keep Rivers off the free-agent market next spring, and will preclude the Chargers from having to exercise a franchise designation to retain him.

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Seahawks Get An 'Edge'

2009-08-24T18:32:00.001-07:00

A league source tells us that Edgerrin James has agreed to terms with the Seattle Seahawks. It's reported to be a one-year, $2 million deal.

James, the fifth overall pick in the 1999 draft, spent seven seasons with the Colts. He then signed a four-year deal with the Cardinals, who released him with one season remaining, at a base salary of $5 million.

The Cardinals initially declined to grant James his release, cutting him only after securing Beanie Wells with the 31st pick in the 2009 draft.

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Singletary Selects 49er QB for 2009

2009-08-24T18:26:00.000-07:00

Shaun Hill will be the 49ers' starting quarterback for 2009. Coach Mike Singletary made the announcement this afternoon shortly before the team gathered for an afternoon practice. He said he came to a decision on Sunday and explained his reasoning to both quarterbacks individually.

"We have decided Shaun Hill will be the quarterback," Singletary said. "They're both class guys. I talked to Shaun first and then I talked to Alex. This morning I brought them in together... and had them understand why we made the decision, how important it is they continue to push each other."

Cassel Running for His Life - Welcome To The Chiefs!

2009-08-24T07:47:00.000-07:00

Chiefs coach Todd Haley saw new Chiefs' QB Matt Cassel get sacked three times and then have to either run for his life or throw quicker than he'd prefer on most of his pass attempts in Friday night's preseason game in Minnesota.

Rather than cringe at the possibility of injury to his quarterback, Haley liked how Cassel responded to the constant pressure. He also acknowledged that because of offensive-line problems, it may be something Cassel has to get used to.

"That's going to be life for Matt a little bit early on," Haley said. "He needs to be able to get out and make plays like that. That's one of the things I said about him from the start that I was excited about that maybe I didn't have where I came from was a big guy that can run. That's a weapon we've got to utilize from a scrambling point of view if not a design point of view."

2009 Fantasy Football Draft: Either that's the most optimistic Coach in history - or he's just blind to the fact that your QB shouldn't have to run for his life every passing down. I hope Larry Johnson has enough left in the tank to take some of the pressure off of poor Matt!

2009 Fantasy Football Draft: Portis Stock Falling?

2009-08-21T11:04:00.000-07:00

Clinton Portis has said he is fine with whatever role backup running back Ladell Betts has in the offense each season.

Well, it appears Portis will have an opportunity to prove it this season.

Coach Jim Zorn has expanded Betts's responsibilities, making him the primary running back on third downs. That previously had been Portis's domain -- as well as every other down for the Redskins' offense -- as long as Portis was physically sound enough to play or not on the sideline during a rare break for him.

Betts has earned the opportunity because of his impressive performance throughout the offseason and camp and the professionalism he has exhibited under Zorn, coaches and players said. The Redskins also expect Portis to benefit from more time off. Portis experienced a major drop-off in production during the second half of last season (he rushed for at least 80 yards just twice in the final eight games), and his late flop coincided with the team's 2-6 collapse. Fewer plays, the theory goes, should help Portis remain energized from start to finish.

The main reason for the change, though, is that Betts forced the issue because of what he's done on the field, and the Redskins are eager to give him more work.

2009 Fantasy Football Draft: Face it - Portis is not going to provide top-back production this season. Portis is about 12th on our list of running backs.

Roethlisberger Gets Stepped On In Practice

2009-08-20T15:45:00.000-07:00

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger went down with a right foot or ankle injury today in the final practice of training camp.

Asked after practice if Roethlisberger would be all right, Coach Mike Tomlin told the Post-Gazette, "Yup."

Several of his teammates concurred, including backup quarterback Charlie Batch, who said he believes Roethlisberger will be OK. However, it's possible he will not play Saturday night in Washington against the Redskins.

Seelers spokesman Dave Lockett, after talking to Tomlin following practice, acknowledged that Roethlisberger's foot was stepped on, but provided no further details on the injury.

Paxico Burress Pleads Guilty - Up to 2 years in Prison

2009-08-20T08:13:00.000-07:00

ESPN is reporting that former New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress pleaded guilty Thursday to a weapons charge and agreed to a two-year prison term for accidentally shooting himself at a Manhattan nightclub.

Burress pleaded guilty to one count of attempted criminal possession of a weapon, a lesser charge than he initially faced. Under a plea agreement, he agreed to a two-year prison sentence and two years of supervised release.

Burress was indicted earlier this month on two counts of criminal possession of a weapon and one count of reckless endangerment. He faced a minimum sentence of 3-1/2 years if convicted at a trial.

The guilty plea ends months of haggling between Burress' attorney and the Manhattan district attorney's office. The case went to a grand jury earlier this month after negotiations broke down, apparently because District Attorney Robert Morgenthau was insisting that Burress serve at least two years in prison.

Assistant District Attorney Mark Dwyer said it is standard policy to request a two-year sentence as part of a plea bargain on such serious charges. Sentencing was set for Sept. 22.

Yahoo Fantasy Football - Now with Free Live Scoring

2009-08-20T08:02:00.000-07:00

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Fantasy Footballs most popular host has finally decided to share their live scoring 'StatTracker' at no extra cost. This moves Yahoo Fantasy Football from third place to first place in our minds.

Yahoo has always been the most reliable (technology-wise) of the top three - but we alwasy felt that charging for live scoring was bush-league. So if you are looking for a host for your fantasy football league this year - try Yahoo!

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