The NFL is reviewing the personal foul penalty that Cowboys offensive tackle Flozell Adams drew at the end of Sunday's first half against the New York Giants for potential disciplinary action. Jordan Woy, Adams' agent, said he's talked to NFL officials about what happened with his client and Giants defensive end Justin Tuck. Adams pushed Tuck in the back, sending him to the ground. Adams, through his agent, told the league he thought the play was still alive.
"We talked to the Cowboys and the league office," Woy told ESPNDallas.com's Calvin Watkins on Monday. "It's all under review and we told them our side of it."
Coach Wade Phillips said on Monday he talked to Adams at halftime about what happened. Phillips would not reveal specifics of their conversation.
The league declined to speculate on the potential outcome of its review, but Adams at the very least faces a fine and could wind up getting suspended.
"Any altercation of that nature is reviewed for discipline," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello told Watkins.
Adams was given a personal foul penalty though no yardage was marked off against Dallas at the start of the second half.
Giants coach Tom Coughlin said he had spoken with NFL director of officiating Mike Pereira about the play.
"He's already reviewed it with his staff, and they are in the process of discussing it. There was no option given to us [to accept a penalty]. To say the penalty was declined gives the wrong impression," Coughlin said. "That specific aspect of the rule has to be addressed. ... There was no eviction, no penalty, nothing."
Coughlin said he was told there wasn't any option because the penalty happened after the whistle had been blown, after a Giants player in the end zone fielded a missed field goal attempt and stepped out of bounds to end the half.
Adams, who has a history of run-ins with the Giants, caused injury to Tuck in Week 2 when he stuck out his leg and tripped him, causing Tuck to fall to the ground and land on his shoulder.
In that same game, Adams kicked Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora. He was fined $12,500 for the two fouls.
One week earlier, in Dallas' season opener against Tampa, Adams was fined $5,000 for unnecessary roughness.
After Sunday's game, Tuck lashed out at Adams.
"I laugh at stuff like that," he said. "It just just proves what kind of dirtbag he is."
When asked what happened at the end of the first half, Tuck said, "[The officials] blew the ball dead and I was headed toward the sidelines and pretty much had stopped. And somebody shoved me to the ground from the back and before I could get up he was [engulfed by] our sideline. So I didn't get to sneak any cheap shots in."
In the Cowboys' locker room after the Giants beat Dallas 31-24, Adams had this comment about Tuck: "I ain't talking about him. He's a nobody."
If the NFL opts to suspend Adams, it would inform Dallas of its decision by the end of Tuesday for game-planning purposes. The Cowboys (8-4), who are tied for the NFC East lead, play host to the AFC West-leading Chargers on Sunday.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Panther's Goalie hit in the head by teammate
Florida goalie Tomas Vokoun boarded the team plane with his head wrapped and left ear stitched up, the shock and confusion of defenseman Keith Ballard's ill-advised actions had worn off. The Panthers could laugh again.
"It looked a lot more scary than it really was," Vokoun said Wednesday morning, wearing a black ski cap and a white bandage over his ear that was cut in the middle and required more than 10 stitches. "I do have a nasty cut on my ear, but it's not usual for goalies, but players get cut all the time. It's not a big deal to anybody, it's just because it was such a freak accident."
At the time, it was a big deal for Ballard.
He spoke with Vokoun on the flight back to South Florida, apologizing so many times that Vokoun had to tell him to stop. Vokoun, Ballard said, tried to reassure him and laugh off the injury. He told the defenseman not to worry about the swipe and told him that he was fine.
"I just felt terrible," Ballard said. "I didn't know what to say. I don't know how many times I apologized and we talked for a bit and he came back and sat with me and we talked for a while longer. In those 15 or so minutes, I don't know how many times I apologized. Finally, he's just like, don't worry about it, it's enough."
Ballard accidentally hit Vokoun with his stick after Atlanta's Ilya Kovalchuk scored Monday night to give the Thrashers a 2-1 lead. Ballard erupted in frustration and hurled his stick toward the goal's crossbar. He whacked Vokoun instead and skated off the ice without realizing that his own goalie was writhing in pain.
"It wasn't so much that they scored a goal, I think it was just built-up frustration," Ballard said. "We've lost five games in a row, I haven't played well. Maybe everything kind of boiled over. Obviously, I did not handle it in a good way at all. That's why I think they scored and I just kind of snapped a little bit. And it's unacceptable."
Ballard, who was given an award before Wednesday's game against Colorado for being the Panthers' top defenseman in November, didn't speak with the media on Monday night and players were off Tuesday. Both Vokoun and Ballard's first comments on the incident came Wednesday morning.
Vokoun, who also grows queasy at the sight of his own blood, wasn't told how he ended up sprawled out on the ice until he was at an Atlanta-area hospital. He said he thought he had caught a knee or was kicked in the head, and admitted the truth was hard to believe.
"It's not a big deal," Vokoun said. "Poor guy had some tough luck for a couple games. We all get frustrated. I'm not surprised he got mad. You can tell, I saw it myself, he didn't even know he hit me. He was trying to hit the net post again after and he skated away like nothing happened. I've play with Ballard for a couple years, you know what kind of person he is. So I knew how bad he felt. Let's hope it's quickly out of the highlights and media so he doesn't have to hear about it again."
Ballard faces no NHL or team discipline. Vokoun is expected to return as soon as he can wear a helmet over his ear without unmanageable discomfort. Scott Clemmensen started in goal for the Panthers on Wednesday night. Florida coach Pete DeBoer said Vokoun could return to the ice by Thursday.
"Soon as he can stand the pain of getting the helmet on and feels comfortable taking some shots, which I think will be sooner than later, he'll be back in there," DeBoer said.
Ballard has seen the video of the injury and admits it "looks awful." But Ballard said he didn't pay much attention to his phone yesterday, nor did he take time to watch the incident looped on television, where ESPN hockey analyst Barry Melrose called the incident "maybe the stupidest thing I've seen in my life."
"It was terrible," Ballard said. "It's not something that you ever want to do again. I kind of got caught up in the moment. Thankfully, Tomas is OK. It could have been a lot worse." Copyright 2009 by STATS LLC and The Associated Press. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of STATS LLC and The Associated Press is strictly prohibited.
"It looked a lot more scary than it really was," Vokoun said Wednesday morning, wearing a black ski cap and a white bandage over his ear that was cut in the middle and required more than 10 stitches. "I do have a nasty cut on my ear, but it's not usual for goalies, but players get cut all the time. It's not a big deal to anybody, it's just because it was such a freak accident."
At the time, it was a big deal for Ballard.
He spoke with Vokoun on the flight back to South Florida, apologizing so many times that Vokoun had to tell him to stop. Vokoun, Ballard said, tried to reassure him and laugh off the injury. He told the defenseman not to worry about the swipe and told him that he was fine.
"I just felt terrible," Ballard said. "I didn't know what to say. I don't know how many times I apologized and we talked for a bit and he came back and sat with me and we talked for a while longer. In those 15 or so minutes, I don't know how many times I apologized. Finally, he's just like, don't worry about it, it's enough."
Ballard accidentally hit Vokoun with his stick after Atlanta's Ilya Kovalchuk scored Monday night to give the Thrashers a 2-1 lead. Ballard erupted in frustration and hurled his stick toward the goal's crossbar. He whacked Vokoun instead and skated off the ice without realizing that his own goalie was writhing in pain.
"It wasn't so much that they scored a goal, I think it was just built-up frustration," Ballard said. "We've lost five games in a row, I haven't played well. Maybe everything kind of boiled over. Obviously, I did not handle it in a good way at all. That's why I think they scored and I just kind of snapped a little bit. And it's unacceptable."
Ballard, who was given an award before Wednesday's game against Colorado for being the Panthers' top defenseman in November, didn't speak with the media on Monday night and players were off Tuesday. Both Vokoun and Ballard's first comments on the incident came Wednesday morning.
Vokoun, who also grows queasy at the sight of his own blood, wasn't told how he ended up sprawled out on the ice until he was at an Atlanta-area hospital. He said he thought he had caught a knee or was kicked in the head, and admitted the truth was hard to believe.
"It's not a big deal," Vokoun said. "Poor guy had some tough luck for a couple games. We all get frustrated. I'm not surprised he got mad. You can tell, I saw it myself, he didn't even know he hit me. He was trying to hit the net post again after and he skated away like nothing happened. I've play with Ballard for a couple years, you know what kind of person he is. So I knew how bad he felt. Let's hope it's quickly out of the highlights and media so he doesn't have to hear about it again."
Ballard faces no NHL or team discipline. Vokoun is expected to return as soon as he can wear a helmet over his ear without unmanageable discomfort. Scott Clemmensen started in goal for the Panthers on Wednesday night. Florida coach Pete DeBoer said Vokoun could return to the ice by Thursday.
"Soon as he can stand the pain of getting the helmet on and feels comfortable taking some shots, which I think will be sooner than later, he'll be back in there," DeBoer said.
Ballard has seen the video of the injury and admits it "looks awful." But Ballard said he didn't pay much attention to his phone yesterday, nor did he take time to watch the incident looped on television, where ESPN hockey analyst Barry Melrose called the incident "maybe the stupidest thing I've seen in my life."
"It was terrible," Ballard said. "It's not something that you ever want to do again. I kind of got caught up in the moment. Thankfully, Tomas is OK. It could have been a lot worse." Copyright 2009 by STATS LLC and The Associated Press. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of STATS LLC and The Associated Press is strictly prohibited.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
NHL Fining Players for Checking
The NHL has suspended Buffalo Sabres forward Patrick Kaleta two games for a hit on Philadelphia Flyers forward Jared Ross.The league announced the discipline Saturday.
Kaleta was assessed a major penalty for boarding at 9:28 of the first period of Buffalo's 4-2 victory on Friday. Ross didn't return to the game.
Kaleta will miss Buffalo's game against Carolina on Saturday night and Monday at Toronto. He will be eligible to return Thursday against Montreal.
He will lose more than $5,400 in pay, with the money going to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.
Pittsburgh Penguins left winger Matt Cooke was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL on Sunday for a deliberate check to the head area of New York Rangers center Artem Anisimov on Saturday night.
Cooke, also suspended for two games in January, is considered a repeat offender under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Because of that, he forfeited $29,268 in salary based on the number of games (82) in a season, rather than the number of days (193). The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.
Cooke was assessed a minor penalty for interference at 7:39 of the third period. Anisimov was injured on the play and did not return to the game.
Kaleta was assessed a major penalty for boarding at 9:28 of the first period of Buffalo's 4-2 victory on Friday. Ross didn't return to the game.
Kaleta will miss Buffalo's game against Carolina on Saturday night and Monday at Toronto. He will be eligible to return Thursday against Montreal.
He will lose more than $5,400 in pay, with the money going to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.
Pittsburgh Penguins left winger Matt Cooke was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL on Sunday for a deliberate check to the head area of New York Rangers center Artem Anisimov on Saturday night.
Cooke, also suspended for two games in January, is considered a repeat offender under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Because of that, he forfeited $29,268 in salary based on the number of games (82) in a season, rather than the number of days (193). The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.
Cooke was assessed a minor penalty for interference at 7:39 of the third period. Anisimov was injured on the play and did not return to the game.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Kansas Coach in trouble for verbal abuse
Kansas coach Mark Mangino defended himself and the Jayhawks football program on Thursday, speaking on Sports Radio 610 in Kansas City.
Mangino, who is faced with allegations of verbal abuse and inappropriate physical contact against players, pointed to the team's success on the field and high graduation rates.
Mangino, who is faced with allegations of verbal abuse and inappropriate physical contact against players, pointed to the team's success on the field and high graduation rates.
"We are sending kids out into the world prepared," Mangino told the radio station. "But I can't do the work of some parents, what they should have done before the players got to me. Some of these guys are bitter, they are bitter and [the allegations] are about that.
"There are some things that happen for 18 years of their lives that I can't change in four years of college. Can't do it. Can't change their behaviors, can't change their attitudes."
Kansas athletic director Lew Perkins has launched an investigation into Mangino allegedly grabbing, yelling at and putting his finger in the chest of a player who had been laughing during a walkthrough or practice prior to the Colorado game on Oct. 17, two people briefed on the situation told ESPN's Joe Schad on Tuesday night. The Kansas City Star identified the player as senior linebacker Arist Wright.
Since then, several former Kansas players come forward with allegations of verbal abuse.
"There are people who want to embarrass the program for their 15 minutes of fame," Mangino told the radio station.
Former Jayhawks receiver Raymond Brown recalled how in 2007, after his younger brother was wounded in a shooting near his home in St. Louis, teammates gathered around and warmly pledged their support.
A few days later, Brown said, an angry Mangino ordered him to the sideline during practice and made a shockingly insensitive comment.
"He went off on me yelling, which is fine," Brown told The Associated Press. "I kept saying, tYes, sir, yes, sir,' to everything he was saying. A teammate asked me what happened. Then he started on me again and I said, tYes, sir,' and he said, 'Don't you 'yes sir' me. I'll send you back to St. Louis where you can get shot by your homies."'
Brown and another former player also told the AP that Mangino made insensitive comments about a player's father being an alcoholic.
A spokesman said Mangino, who needs three victories to become the winningest coach in school history, was not returning calls Thursday. He has said he has done nothing wrong.
The university this week confirmed that it is investigating allegations of verbal and emotional abuse by Mangino, the 2007 national coach of the year.
The probe by associate athletic director for risk management Lori Williams began Sunday after senior linebacker Arist Wright complained to athletic director Lew Perkins that Mangino had poked him in the chest while chewing him out.
None of the players interviewed by the AP had been contacted by the school, but they likely will.
"Lori Williams will talk to whomever she feels she needs to talk to to conduct this review," associate athletic director Jim Marchiony said Thursday. "It will be thorough."
Mangino maintains he has done nothing wrong and is fully focused on getting the Jayhawks (5-5, 1-5 Big 12) ready to play at No. 3 Texas this Saturday.
"I have not done anything that's inappropriate," Mangino said after practice Wednesday night. "I have been in this conference for nearly 20 years, and what I can tell you is that our coaching intensity does not largely differ from the other Big Eight and Big 12 teams that I have observed. We have handled this program in terms of intensity and holding players accountable the same since 2002 to today."
Nevertheless, a rising tide of criticism seems to be threatening Mangino's job just two years after he received a raise and contract extension for going 12-1 in 2007 and beating Virginia Tech in the Orange Bowl. While some players voiced support for their coach, many former players have bitterly recalled instances where they say his comments went over the line.
"There are some things that happen for 18 years of their lives that I can't change in four years of college. Can't do it. Can't change their behaviors, can't change their attitudes."
Kansas athletic director Lew Perkins has launched an investigation into Mangino allegedly grabbing, yelling at and putting his finger in the chest of a player who had been laughing during a walkthrough or practice prior to the Colorado game on Oct. 17, two people briefed on the situation told ESPN's Joe Schad on Tuesday night. The Kansas City Star identified the player as senior linebacker Arist Wright.
Since then, several former Kansas players come forward with allegations of verbal abuse.
"There are people who want to embarrass the program for their 15 minutes of fame," Mangino told the radio station.
Former Jayhawks receiver Raymond Brown recalled how in 2007, after his younger brother was wounded in a shooting near his home in St. Louis, teammates gathered around and warmly pledged their support.
A few days later, Brown said, an angry Mangino ordered him to the sideline during practice and made a shockingly insensitive comment.
"He went off on me yelling, which is fine," Brown told The Associated Press. "I kept saying, tYes, sir, yes, sir,' to everything he was saying. A teammate asked me what happened. Then he started on me again and I said, tYes, sir,' and he said, 'Don't you 'yes sir' me. I'll send you back to St. Louis where you can get shot by your homies."'
Brown and another former player also told the AP that Mangino made insensitive comments about a player's father being an alcoholic.
A spokesman said Mangino, who needs three victories to become the winningest coach in school history, was not returning calls Thursday. He has said he has done nothing wrong.
The university this week confirmed that it is investigating allegations of verbal and emotional abuse by Mangino, the 2007 national coach of the year.
The probe by associate athletic director for risk management Lori Williams began Sunday after senior linebacker Arist Wright complained to athletic director Lew Perkins that Mangino had poked him in the chest while chewing him out.
None of the players interviewed by the AP had been contacted by the school, but they likely will.
"Lori Williams will talk to whomever she feels she needs to talk to to conduct this review," associate athletic director Jim Marchiony said Thursday. "It will be thorough."
Mangino maintains he has done nothing wrong and is fully focused on getting the Jayhawks (5-5, 1-5 Big 12) ready to play at No. 3 Texas this Saturday.
"I have not done anything that's inappropriate," Mangino said after practice Wednesday night. "I have been in this conference for nearly 20 years, and what I can tell you is that our coaching intensity does not largely differ from the other Big Eight and Big 12 teams that I have observed. We have handled this program in terms of intensity and holding players accountable the same since 2002 to today."
Nevertheless, a rising tide of criticism seems to be threatening Mangino's job just two years after he received a raise and contract extension for going 12-1 in 2007 and beating Virginia Tech in the Orange Bowl. While some players voiced support for their coach, many former players have bitterly recalled instances where they say his comments went over the line.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Three Tennessee freshman arrested
Two of Coach Lane Kiffin's signees from his first recruiting class, were among three Tennessee football players arrested early Thursday morning in Knoxville on charges of attempted armed robbery. The third player arrested was also a freshman, defensive back Mike Edwards. It was not immediately clear if the players have attorneys. According to a Knoxville City Police report, the arrests stemmed from an attempted robbery outside a convenience store near campus. A powered pellet gun was recovered in the players' car after they were stopped by police near the Gibbs Hall dormitory on campus, where the Vols' freshman football players live.
At least one of the players arrested was wearing some type of Tennessee gear during the attempted robbery, according to police. A fourth suspect, a woman alleged to have been driving a car with the three players as passengers, was also arrested.
At least one of the players arrested was wearing some type of Tennessee gear during the attempted robbery, according to police. A fourth suspect, a woman alleged to have been driving a car with the three players as passengers, was also arrested.
"At this time we are currently evaluating the circumstances surrounding an incident involving Mike Edwards, Janzen Jackson and Nu'Keese Richardson," Tennessee athletic director Mike Hamilton said in a prepared statement. "Any decisions or comments regarding their status will not be made until the evaluations are complete."
"As of this afternoon his bond has been reduced from $15,000 to being released on his recognizance," Bosch told WBIR-TV in Knoxville. "Mr. Jackson vehemently asserts his innocence. And we hope that this will become apparent in the next 24 to 48 hours."
Richardson was being held Thursday afternoon on a $19,500 bond. Edwards was released on a $19,500 bond.
Kiffin declined to comment specifically about the players' status for Saturday's game at Ole Miss.
As recently as Wednesday, during the SEC coaches teleconference, Kiffin had praised his team for not having any off-the-field problems during his tenure and had repeated several times this year that the Vols had been free of any such incidents.
Jackson had started in all but two games this season for the Vols and had emerged as one of the better freshman players in the SEC. He was suspended for last week's Memphis game for what Kiffin said was a violation of team rules. According to two sources, that suspension came on the heels of a failed drug test.
"As of this afternoon his bond has been reduced from $15,000 to being released on his recognizance," Bosch told WBIR-TV in Knoxville. "Mr. Jackson vehemently asserts his innocence. And we hope that this will become apparent in the next 24 to 48 hours."
Richardson was being held Thursday afternoon on a $19,500 bond. Edwards was released on a $19,500 bond.
Kiffin declined to comment specifically about the players' status for Saturday's game at Ole Miss.
As recently as Wednesday, during the SEC coaches teleconference, Kiffin had praised his team for not having any off-the-field problems during his tenure and had repeated several times this year that the Vols had been free of any such incidents.
Jackson had started in all but two games this season for the Vols and had emerged as one of the better freshman players in the SEC. He was suspended for last week's Memphis game for what Kiffin said was a violation of team rules. According to two sources, that suspension came on the heels of a failed drug test.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Delonte West Faces Charges
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West was indicted Tuesday on additional weapons and traffic charges stemming from his Sept. 17 arrest for speeding on a motorcycle and carrying multiple weapons.The eight-count indictment sheds no new light on why West, 26, was riding a motorcycle on the Capital Beltway in Prince George's County, Md., at 10 p.m. with two loaded handguns and a loaded shotgun. Prosecutors on Wednesday added an 8½-inch Bowie knife to the list of concealed weapons West was carrying.
It's illegal in Maryland to carry concealed weapons and to transport loaded handguns.
West was indicted on two counts of carrying a dangerous weapon, two counts of carrying a handgun, two counts of transporting a handgun, and one count each of reckless driving and negligent driving. The charges are all misdemeanors. Each of the weapons counts carries a penalty of up to three years in prison.West was initially charged with just two counts of carrying a handgun and with driving in excess of reasonable and prudent speed.
Court records don't list a lawyer for West. His agent, Noah Croom, did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment.West has been treated in the past for bipolar disorder, and last week his wife filed a domestic violence report against him in Ohio. No charges have been filed in that incident.
West, who could still face a league suspension over the charges in Maryland, made his season debut during Saturday night's 90-79 win against Charlotte, scoring 13 points in 24 minutes.
Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry, who along with team doctors has been handling West's delicate state on a daily basis, issued a statement following the release of the new charges against West.
"It is our understanding that today's developments are part of the legal process that continues to take place with Delonte and he and his legal counsel will handle that," Ferry said. "We will continue to take this matter very seriously and monitor and respect the legal process as it proceeds, but not speculate or comment about it."
Cavs coach Mike Brown didn't want to speculate on the possibility of West doing jail time.
"I believe in the process, I'm going to let it unfold and go from there," Brown said.
After the arrest, West reported to training camp on time but missed the team's first four practices without an excuse. He returned, but then left the team for a week to deal with personal matters. He missed all eight preseason games and Cleveland's first three regular-season games.
West, who lives in Brandywine, Md., was riding a Can-Am Spyder motorcycle when he cut off a police officer on the beltway in Upper Marlboro, authorities said. The officer pulled him over, and the weapons were discovered.
Prince George's County State's Attorney Glenn Ivey said West will likely be arraigned by the end of the week, and the case could go to trial early next year.
West is expected to be at Cleveland's game against Washington on Tuesday night, and he is expected to play.
West was indicted on two counts of carrying a dangerous weapon, two counts of carrying a handgun, two counts of transporting a handgun, and one count each of reckless driving and negligent driving. The charges are all misdemeanors. Each of the weapons counts carries a penalty of up to three years in prison.West was initially charged with just two counts of carrying a handgun and with driving in excess of reasonable and prudent speed.
Court records don't list a lawyer for West. His agent, Noah Croom, did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment.West has been treated in the past for bipolar disorder, and last week his wife filed a domestic violence report against him in Ohio. No charges have been filed in that incident.
West, who could still face a league suspension over the charges in Maryland, made his season debut during Saturday night's 90-79 win against Charlotte, scoring 13 points in 24 minutes.
Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry, who along with team doctors has been handling West's delicate state on a daily basis, issued a statement following the release of the new charges against West.
"It is our understanding that today's developments are part of the legal process that continues to take place with Delonte and he and his legal counsel will handle that," Ferry said. "We will continue to take this matter very seriously and monitor and respect the legal process as it proceeds, but not speculate or comment about it."
Cavs coach Mike Brown didn't want to speculate on the possibility of West doing jail time.
"I believe in the process, I'm going to let it unfold and go from there," Brown said.
After the arrest, West reported to training camp on time but missed the team's first four practices without an excuse. He returned, but then left the team for a week to deal with personal matters. He missed all eight preseason games and Cleveland's first three regular-season games.
West, who lives in Brandywine, Md., was riding a Can-Am Spyder motorcycle when he cut off a police officer on the beltway in Upper Marlboro, authorities said. The officer pulled him over, and the weapons were discovered.
Prince George's County State's Attorney Glenn Ivey said West will likely be arraigned by the end of the week, and the case could go to trial early next year.
West is expected to be at Cleveland's game against Washington on Tuesday night, and he is expected to play.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Otto Suspended for two Games
Dallas Stars forward Steve Ott was suspended two games by the NHL for a hip check on St. Louis Blues defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo on Saturday. Ott was not given a penalty for the hit, but was issued a roughing penalty in the scrum that followed. He will serve the penalty immediately, meaning he will not play Wednesday against Toronto and Florida on Friday, both home games.
Ott, who will forfeit $35,585 of salary, would not comment on the suspension but did say that he wouldn't change his style of play."Not one bit," Ott said. "The only thing I can do is continue to throw textbook hits and that's it."Stars coach Marc Crawford doesn't think Ott should alter his game based on his history of suspensions."Probably because of his reputation, he doesn't get enough credit for being a very good player," Crawford said. "He needs to be an antagonizing guy for him to feel comfortable. It's a big part of who he is."
This is Ott's third career suspension. He received three games in 2008 for a hit to the head of defenseman Jordan Leopold, then with Colorado. And Ott got a one-game suspension last season for an eye gouge on Travis Moen of Anaheim.Ott has missed four games this season with an oblique muscle injury. He has four points and 18 penalty minutes in seven games this season. Ott is coming off a career-best 2008-09 season. He had 19 goals and 27 assists in 64 games.
Ott, who will forfeit $35,585 of salary, would not comment on the suspension but did say that he wouldn't change his style of play."Not one bit," Ott said. "The only thing I can do is continue to throw textbook hits and that's it."Stars coach Marc Crawford doesn't think Ott should alter his game based on his history of suspensions."Probably because of his reputation, he doesn't get enough credit for being a very good player," Crawford said. "He needs to be an antagonizing guy for him to feel comfortable. It's a big part of who he is."
This is Ott's third career suspension. He received three games in 2008 for a hit to the head of defenseman Jordan Leopold, then with Colorado. And Ott got a one-game suspension last season for an eye gouge on Travis Moen of Anaheim.Ott has missed four games this season with an oblique muscle injury. He has four points and 18 penalty minutes in seven games this season. Ott is coming off a career-best 2008-09 season. He had 19 goals and 27 assists in 64 games.
Monday, October 19, 2009
UCONN football player stabbed and now is dead
A Connecticut football player was stabbed to death early Sunday just hours after helping his team to a homecoming victory.Police had not identified a suspect or released the name of the other victim.Connecticut coach Randy Edsall said the team was heartbroken and devastated over the loss of Howard, a junior and the team's starting cornerback who came to the school to get away from the violence on the streets of his hometown. He became the first person in his family to go to college.
"I know this," Edsall said, his eyes red and welling with tears, "he loved UConn; he loved his teammates; he loved everything about this."Edsall said Howard's death was especially tragic, because he was about to become a father. Joanglia Howard said she got news of her son's death about 4 a.m., and described him as a "good kid" who never got into trouble.
"All I wanted him to do was go to school and get an education, and he was doing what I asked him to do," she told WSVN-TV in Miami.
The coach gathered his team at its training facility at 6 a.m. to deliver the news. UConn Police Major Ronald Blicher said this is the first homicide at the university in the more than 30 years he has been associated with the school. Blicher said Howard was stabbed following a fight between two groups that included students and non-students. The altercation broke out just after a fire alarm went off in the student center, forcing the evacuation of about 300 people, from a "Welcome Back" party and dance sponsored by the school's West Indian Awareness Organization.
Police and the school declined to say whether any other athletes were involved in the incident.
Police cordoned off the crime scene near the university's Gampel Pavilion basketball arena for much of the day. Police were trying to determine whether the alarm and the fight were related.
The university community was sent messages warning them to be cautious, but Blicher said officials don't believe anyone else is in danger and that the stabbing did not appear premeditated.
"The university does not have an individual walking around just stabbing people," Blicher said.
Howard and the other stabbing victim were taken to Windham Community Memorial Hospital, where the second victim was treated and released. Howard was later airlifted to Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, where he died from his injuries.
Edsall drove to the hospital Sunday morning and was asked to identify Howard's body.
"One of my sons has been taken away," the coach said.University President Michael Hogan told The Associated Press the stabbing is a tragedy for the entire university community.
"I was in the locker room after the game yesterday. It was such a joyous moment," Hogan said. "To go from that game and such a victory to the developments at 12:30 last night is such a tragedy."
Howard had a career-high 11 tackles Saturday against Louisville and made perhaps the game's biggest play, forcing a fumble just as Louisville was about to score with UConn up 21-13 in the third quarter. UConn won 38-25, and following the game, Howard, who led the Big East in punt returns last season, talked to the AP about the play.
"I felt my hand go on the ball and I felt that I had a chance to get it out. I just stripped it out. It was a big play. We needed it," he said.
The student union was reopened late Sunday, and the snack shop there was soon doing a brisk business.
Aaron Price, a 19-year-old music major, said he was a bit concerned that nobody had yet been arrested, but didn't fear for his own safety.
"I've never felt unsafe," he said. "I've never even thought about whether or not I felt safe."
Gov. M. Jodi Rell visited the campus Sunday to offer her condolences and any assistance the university might need.
Edsall said the team will not practice until Tuesday, but plans on playing next Saturday at West Virginia. He said they would wear some remembrance of Howard, and would plan a more permanent memorial at the team's training center."The Howard family will get through this, as well as the UConn family," Edsall said. "Because we are determined and we are willing to make sure that Jazz will be honored in the right way, and how we do things is what he'll be expecting out of all of us."
"I know this," Edsall said, his eyes red and welling with tears, "he loved UConn; he loved his teammates; he loved everything about this."Edsall said Howard's death was especially tragic, because he was about to become a father. Joanglia Howard said she got news of her son's death about 4 a.m., and described him as a "good kid" who never got into trouble.
"All I wanted him to do was go to school and get an education, and he was doing what I asked him to do," she told WSVN-TV in Miami.
The coach gathered his team at its training facility at 6 a.m. to deliver the news. UConn Police Major Ronald Blicher said this is the first homicide at the university in the more than 30 years he has been associated with the school. Blicher said Howard was stabbed following a fight between two groups that included students and non-students. The altercation broke out just after a fire alarm went off in the student center, forcing the evacuation of about 300 people, from a "Welcome Back" party and dance sponsored by the school's West Indian Awareness Organization.
Police and the school declined to say whether any other athletes were involved in the incident.
Police cordoned off the crime scene near the university's Gampel Pavilion basketball arena for much of the day. Police were trying to determine whether the alarm and the fight were related.
The university community was sent messages warning them to be cautious, but Blicher said officials don't believe anyone else is in danger and that the stabbing did not appear premeditated.
"The university does not have an individual walking around just stabbing people," Blicher said.
Howard and the other stabbing victim were taken to Windham Community Memorial Hospital, where the second victim was treated and released. Howard was later airlifted to Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, where he died from his injuries.
Edsall drove to the hospital Sunday morning and was asked to identify Howard's body.
"One of my sons has been taken away," the coach said.University President Michael Hogan told The Associated Press the stabbing is a tragedy for the entire university community.
"I was in the locker room after the game yesterday. It was such a joyous moment," Hogan said. "To go from that game and such a victory to the developments at 12:30 last night is such a tragedy."
Howard had a career-high 11 tackles Saturday against Louisville and made perhaps the game's biggest play, forcing a fumble just as Louisville was about to score with UConn up 21-13 in the third quarter. UConn won 38-25, and following the game, Howard, who led the Big East in punt returns last season, talked to the AP about the play.
"I felt my hand go on the ball and I felt that I had a chance to get it out. I just stripped it out. It was a big play. We needed it," he said.
The student union was reopened late Sunday, and the snack shop there was soon doing a brisk business.
Aaron Price, a 19-year-old music major, said he was a bit concerned that nobody had yet been arrested, but didn't fear for his own safety.
"I've never felt unsafe," he said. "I've never even thought about whether or not I felt safe."
Gov. M. Jodi Rell visited the campus Sunday to offer her condolences and any assistance the university might need.
Edsall said the team will not practice until Tuesday, but plans on playing next Saturday at West Virginia. He said they would wear some remembrance of Howard, and would plan a more permanent memorial at the team's training center."The Howard family will get through this, as well as the UConn family," Edsall said. "Because we are determined and we are willing to make sure that Jazz will be honored in the right way, and how we do things is what he'll be expecting out of all of us."
Friday, October 16, 2009
Ray Lewis Fined
This week in sports violence Ray Lewis was fined a total of $25,000 by the NFL for two separate violations in the fourth quarter of Baltimore's last-minute loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.
One fine is for Lewis' helmet-to-helmet hit on Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco. The other was for an incident on a pass play late in the game; the league said Lewis "unnecessarily kicked" a Bengals player. It wasn't immediately clear whom Lewis kicked.
The hit on Ochocinco near the middle of the field sent the receiver's helmet flying. Sources said the NFL was primarily concerned with penalizing Lewis for unnecessarily striking a defenseless receiver.
The play came in the fourth quarter of Baltimore's 17-14 loss. Lewis was assessed a 15-yard penalty for unnecessary roughness, which helped set up Cincinnati's winning touchdown with 22 seconds remaining.
After the game, the boisterous Ochocinco used his Twitter account to ask NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for leniency.
"Please don't fine Ray Lewis Mr. Roger Goodell, it was a clean hit, it's part of the game, save the fines for me," Ochocinco wrote.
On Friday, Lewis said, "I'm not talking about no fine."
Coach John Harbaugh said, "I'm disappointed. You hate to see that."
Asked about the play in which Lewis allegedly kicked a player, Harbaugh said, "It was an inadvertent trip that happened."
Harbaugh added: "Ray Lewis is a tough, a physical guy. Ray Lewis is also as great a sportsman as I've met. He plays good, clean football. I guarantee you the shot on Ochocinco was in the strike zone. I want to stand behind Ray in that sense."
The Bengals have won four straight games and lead the AFC North with a 4-1 record entering Sunday's game against Houston. The Ravens (3-2), who have lost two in a row, visit undefeated Minnesota.
One fine is for Lewis' helmet-to-helmet hit on Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco. The other was for an incident on a pass play late in the game; the league said Lewis "unnecessarily kicked" a Bengals player. It wasn't immediately clear whom Lewis kicked.
The hit on Ochocinco near the middle of the field sent the receiver's helmet flying. Sources said the NFL was primarily concerned with penalizing Lewis for unnecessarily striking a defenseless receiver.
The play came in the fourth quarter of Baltimore's 17-14 loss. Lewis was assessed a 15-yard penalty for unnecessary roughness, which helped set up Cincinnati's winning touchdown with 22 seconds remaining.
After the game, the boisterous Ochocinco used his Twitter account to ask NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for leniency.
"Please don't fine Ray Lewis Mr. Roger Goodell, it was a clean hit, it's part of the game, save the fines for me," Ochocinco wrote.
On Friday, Lewis said, "I'm not talking about no fine."
Coach John Harbaugh said, "I'm disappointed. You hate to see that."
Asked about the play in which Lewis allegedly kicked a player, Harbaugh said, "It was an inadvertent trip that happened."
Harbaugh added: "Ray Lewis is a tough, a physical guy. Ray Lewis is also as great a sportsman as I've met. He plays good, clean football. I guarantee you the shot on Ochocinco was in the strike zone. I want to stand behind Ray in that sense."
The Bengals have won four straight games and lead the AFC North with a 4-1 record entering Sunday's game against Houston. The Ravens (3-2), who have lost two in a row, visit undefeated Minnesota.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Two players suspended in a preseason NBA game.
The league has not even started and the NBA is starting to suspend players for fighting.The NBA said Tuesday that Monday's altercation between Heat center Jamaal Magloire and Detroit forward Jonas Jerebko is under review, with Magloire facing a possible suspension from the Heat's Oct. 28 season opener at home against the New York Knicks. already. "Whatever happened, it was just in the heat of the moment. Anything I did, it was unintentional," he said of the battle for a rebound in Miami's loss. "I was going for the loose ball and it happened so fast that I really didn't think anybody hit anybody."
Jerebko contended otherwise."He got me on the nose, and I got him back," Jerebko said.
Under NBA rules, any suspension incurred during the pre-season is served at the start of the regular season, with the corresponding loss of salary. League rules call for a suspension of at least one game for a punch, whether or not it lands.
"I've been playing now in the NBA for 10 years," said Magloire, who can play in tonight's exhibition against Orlando. "I've never been accused of throwing a punch, or have I ever thrown a punch. I've found other ways to get my point across."
Miami Heat center Jamaal Magloire and Detroit's Jonas Jerebko have been suspended by the NBA for their altercation in a preseason game.Magloire was penalized two games for starting the altercation and striking Jerebko in the face with 5:04 left in the fourth quarter of Detroit's 87-83 victory on Monday. Jerebko was suspended one game for retaliating and hitting Magloire in the face.
The NBA says Thursday that both players would serve their suspensions beginning with the first regular-season games they are physically able to play.
Jerebko contended otherwise."He got me on the nose, and I got him back," Jerebko said.
Under NBA rules, any suspension incurred during the pre-season is served at the start of the regular season, with the corresponding loss of salary. League rules call for a suspension of at least one game for a punch, whether or not it lands.
"I've been playing now in the NBA for 10 years," said Magloire, who can play in tonight's exhibition against Orlando. "I've never been accused of throwing a punch, or have I ever thrown a punch. I've found other ways to get my point across."
Miami Heat center Jamaal Magloire and Detroit's Jonas Jerebko have been suspended by the NBA for their altercation in a preseason game.Magloire was penalized two games for starting the altercation and striking Jerebko in the face with 5:04 left in the fourth quarter of Detroit's 87-83 victory on Monday. Jerebko was suspended one game for retaliating and hitting Magloire in the face.
The NBA says Thursday that both players would serve their suspensions beginning with the first regular-season games they are physically able to play.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Oregon player suspended for fighting
During the opening game for college football, the game between the Oregon Ducks and Boise State Broncos turned out to be real shocker at the end of the game. Celebrating the victory on the Broncos' turf, a player on the Bronco’s team was taunting another player on the Oregon team. Before Boise State coach Chris Petersen could pull Hout away, Blount landed a right to Hout's jaw, knocking him to his knees. Blount also had to be restrained by police from fans heckling him on the way to the locker room. The NCAA gave Blount's suspension of bowl games. He will remain on scholarship, and will continue to practice with the team
Hout won't be suspended for taunting Blount. Boise State spokesman Max Corbet told The Associated Press in an e-mail that Petersen planned to spend time with Hout this week to help him learn from what happened.
Oregon president Richard Lariviere called Blount's behavior "reprehensible.""We do not and will not tolerate the actions that were taken by our player. Oregon's loyal fans expect and deserve better," Lariviere said in a statement
Pac-10 commissioner Larry Scott was at the game and saw the punch."We commend the University of Oregon and its leadership for taking swift and decisive action in response to this incident," Scott said in a statement. "The Pac-10 strongly emphasizes sportsmanship and fair play in all its athletic competitions and expects high standards of sportsmanship from all participants, including student-athletes. In this case, those standards were not met and the university has taken appropriate disciplinary actions."
The NCAA also weighed in and stated that "Under no circumstance is fighting acceptable. ... Sportsmanship is everyone's responsibility, including student-athletes, coaches, officials, institutions and fans," NCAA spokesman Erik Christianson said in a statement.
Players from both sides, Blount included, met at midfield for a pregame handshake Thursday, the result of a sportsmanship initiative developed for this weekend's games by the American Football Coaches Association and the NCAA. "This case points out that we still need to have a commitment to sportsmanship and respect," Teaff told ESPN's Joe Schad. "It was sad as I watched [the events in Boise], but the good news is nobody joined in. That would have been a brawl back in the day. This was one player who was frustrated and infuriated and lost control."
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
Hout won't be suspended for taunting Blount. Boise State spokesman Max Corbet told The Associated Press in an e-mail that Petersen planned to spend time with Hout this week to help him learn from what happened.
Oregon president Richard Lariviere called Blount's behavior "reprehensible.""We do not and will not tolerate the actions that were taken by our player. Oregon's loyal fans expect and deserve better," Lariviere said in a statement
Pac-10 commissioner Larry Scott was at the game and saw the punch."We commend the University of Oregon and its leadership for taking swift and decisive action in response to this incident," Scott said in a statement. "The Pac-10 strongly emphasizes sportsmanship and fair play in all its athletic competitions and expects high standards of sportsmanship from all participants, including student-athletes. In this case, those standards were not met and the university has taken appropriate disciplinary actions."
The NCAA also weighed in and stated that "Under no circumstance is fighting acceptable. ... Sportsmanship is everyone's responsibility, including student-athletes, coaches, officials, institutions and fans," NCAA spokesman Erik Christianson said in a statement.
Players from both sides, Blount included, met at midfield for a pregame handshake Thursday, the result of a sportsmanship initiative developed for this weekend's games by the American Football Coaches Association and the NCAA. "This case points out that we still need to have a commitment to sportsmanship and respect," Teaff told ESPN's Joe Schad. "It was sad as I watched [the events in Boise], but the good news is nobody joined in. That would have been a brawl back in the day. This was one player who was frustrated and infuriated and lost control."
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Kansas basketball player fights with football player
This week in violence in sports, Kansas basketball players were involved in fighting with the Kansas football players. In a news conference, basketball coach Bill Self said that this fight is bad for the whole university. He and a few of his players met with reporters Thursday for the first time since fighting erupted Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning at two different sites on the normally peaceful campus
During this altercation basketball guard Tyshawn Taylor injured his finger and will be sidelined for up to a month. He was apparently one of the main instigators and posted on his Facebook page that he had injured his finger "throwing a punch.” Taylor stated that "I'm embarrassed because of the situation," he said. "It's a situation that none of us should have gotten into. We embarrassed our campus, our university, both teams, and it's just a situation that shouldn't have happened. Looking back at it, it was just really stupid. I wish I could take it back."
"We don't act like this," Self said. "To me, somebody asked me how did Tyshawn dislocate his thumb? My reply was: I don't care. It doesn't make any difference to me. The fact is that it happened. The reason it happened was because a really small group of individuals put selfish motives ahead of what was really important."
Self and senior guard Sherron Collins came to Taylor's defense."It's not just Tyshawn," Collins said. "It was a group of individuals from both sides that let egos and pride get involved in something that could have been resolved. We let something small become something big. We as a team, we accept this all together. Not everyone had something to do with it, but we are all together as a team."
As of right now the Kansas football team is unbeaten in three games and ranked No. 20. Self's basketball team could be ranked as high as No. 1 in the preseason poll. The incidents, possibly the continuation of bad blood that had been simmering between the two groups for more than a year, drew quick condemnation from school administrators. Self was out of town on a recruiting trip and did not get back in time for a hurried meeting of basketball and football players that athletic director Lew Perkins called Wednesday evening."It's very disturbing to me," Self said. "I've coached a lot of great kids, and Tyshawn Taylor definitely fits that bill. His judgment in what he posted on his Facebook is totally inexcusable and it was done in very poor taste. So even though they may not be his words and they may be words of lyrics to songs he listens to and likes, it's still something that isn't to be put out there like that. I do think it's offensive."
Violence is sport’s is not just happening on the field and this matter keeps getting worse. It almost seems that athletes should take a anger management class so they know how to control themselves in a stressful situation.
During this altercation basketball guard Tyshawn Taylor injured his finger and will be sidelined for up to a month. He was apparently one of the main instigators and posted on his Facebook page that he had injured his finger "throwing a punch.” Taylor stated that "I'm embarrassed because of the situation," he said. "It's a situation that none of us should have gotten into. We embarrassed our campus, our university, both teams, and it's just a situation that shouldn't have happened. Looking back at it, it was just really stupid. I wish I could take it back."
"We don't act like this," Self said. "To me, somebody asked me how did Tyshawn dislocate his thumb? My reply was: I don't care. It doesn't make any difference to me. The fact is that it happened. The reason it happened was because a really small group of individuals put selfish motives ahead of what was really important."
Self and senior guard Sherron Collins came to Taylor's defense."It's not just Tyshawn," Collins said. "It was a group of individuals from both sides that let egos and pride get involved in something that could have been resolved. We let something small become something big. We as a team, we accept this all together. Not everyone had something to do with it, but we are all together as a team."
As of right now the Kansas football team is unbeaten in three games and ranked No. 20. Self's basketball team could be ranked as high as No. 1 in the preseason poll. The incidents, possibly the continuation of bad blood that had been simmering between the two groups for more than a year, drew quick condemnation from school administrators. Self was out of town on a recruiting trip and did not get back in time for a hurried meeting of basketball and football players that athletic director Lew Perkins called Wednesday evening."It's very disturbing to me," Self said. "I've coached a lot of great kids, and Tyshawn Taylor definitely fits that bill. His judgment in what he posted on his Facebook is totally inexcusable and it was done in very poor taste. So even though they may not be his words and they may be words of lyrics to songs he listens to and likes, it's still something that isn't to be put out there like that. I do think it's offensive."
Violence is sport’s is not just happening on the field and this matter keeps getting worse. It almost seems that athletes should take a anger management class so they know how to control themselves in a stressful situation.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
This week in the world of sports there were three different issues of violence in sports. First Serna Williams in Tennis had received a warning for crushing her racket after losing the first set, and was serving to stay in the match when she was called for a foot fault on a second serve. When Williams was called for the foot fault Williams berated the lineswoman, cursing and waving her racket, and was assessed a code violation that prompted a mandatory point penalty on match point, ending the contest. Serena Williams was fined $10,500 by the U.S. Open, the maximum allowable financial penalty, according to USTA senior director of public relations Chris Widmaier. U.S. Open tournament director Jim Curley said the fine was for Williams' "threatening manner" and added in an interview that the tournament considered -- and decided against preventing Williams from participating in the doubles final.
The second incident is Roger Federer argued with chair umpire Jake Garner during a changeover in the U.S. Open final Monday. He said his opponent, Juan Martin del Potro, was given too much time to challenge a line call."I wasn't allowed to challenge after 2 seconds. The guy takes, like, 10," Federer said.Then the 15-time major champion used a profanity in addressing Garner: "Don't tell me to be quiet, OK? When I want to talk, I talk. I don't give a ... what he said."CBS microphones picked up the exchange during its live broadcast of the match."It's regrettable, of course," CBS spokeswoman LeslieAnne Wade said. "But it's a part of the live coverage of sports events."
The third incident was Yankees catcher Jorge Posada and Toronto pitcher Jesse Carlson were suspended for three games each and fined Wednesday by Major League Baseball for their roles in a bench-clearing brawl.The pair were cited for "aggressive and inappropriate actions" by MLB vice president Bob Watson and started serving the penalties immediately, a day after they tangled. Toronto manager Cito Gaston said Carlson was fined $3,000 and. Posada was fined $2,500. After a pair of Toronto players were hit by pitches Tuesday night, Carlson threw a fastball behind Posada in the eighth inning.
Moments later, Posada bumped Carlson after scoring a run, and the dugouts and bullpens emptied."That is part of baseball, but that's a part of baseball that I don't like," Girard said. "No point intended, but it's a black eye for baseball to me whenever there's a fight or an incident like that because, you know, someone can really get hurt and you can jeopardize someone's career. They've been protecting players for years. It's an ugly part of the game, but I think it's important for a team standpoint that you know you have each other's back. That's very important, and that will never change. Said McDonald: "I just wanted to let him know that the only reason why I was out on the field was to help make sure nobody got hurt."Posada was not available in the clubhouse before Wednesday's game and Duncan said he had not yet been informed of any discipline. Gaston understood the penalty against Carlson, who was left with a large red knot on the left side of his forehead."I'm not upset with it. It's got to be done," he said. "It's always too many days, but what are you going to do?"Umpire Jim Joyce said after the fight that Posada's elbow shove of Carlson was "very unsportsmanlike" and a "cheap shot."
The second incident is Roger Federer argued with chair umpire Jake Garner during a changeover in the U.S. Open final Monday. He said his opponent, Juan Martin del Potro, was given too much time to challenge a line call."I wasn't allowed to challenge after 2 seconds. The guy takes, like, 10," Federer said.Then the 15-time major champion used a profanity in addressing Garner: "Don't tell me to be quiet, OK? When I want to talk, I talk. I don't give a ... what he said."CBS microphones picked up the exchange during its live broadcast of the match."It's regrettable, of course," CBS spokeswoman LeslieAnne Wade said. "But it's a part of the live coverage of sports events."
The third incident was Yankees catcher Jorge Posada and Toronto pitcher Jesse Carlson were suspended for three games each and fined Wednesday by Major League Baseball for their roles in a bench-clearing brawl.The pair were cited for "aggressive and inappropriate actions" by MLB vice president Bob Watson and started serving the penalties immediately, a day after they tangled. Toronto manager Cito Gaston said Carlson was fined $3,000 and. Posada was fined $2,500. After a pair of Toronto players were hit by pitches Tuesday night, Carlson threw a fastball behind Posada in the eighth inning.
Moments later, Posada bumped Carlson after scoring a run, and the dugouts and bullpens emptied."That is part of baseball, but that's a part of baseball that I don't like," Girard said. "No point intended, but it's a black eye for baseball to me whenever there's a fight or an incident like that because, you know, someone can really get hurt and you can jeopardize someone's career. They've been protecting players for years. It's an ugly part of the game, but I think it's important for a team standpoint that you know you have each other's back. That's very important, and that will never change. Said McDonald: "I just wanted to let him know that the only reason why I was out on the field was to help make sure nobody got hurt."Posada was not available in the clubhouse before Wednesday's game and Duncan said he had not yet been informed of any discipline. Gaston understood the penalty against Carlson, who was left with a large red knot on the left side of his forehead."I'm not upset with it. It's got to be done," he said. "It's always too many days, but what are you going to do?"Umpire Jim Joyce said after the fight that Posada's elbow shove of Carlson was "very unsportsmanlike" and a "cheap shot."
Thursday, September 10, 2009
What is Violence.
Some people think that violence is part of the game, others say that it destroys the game. When thinking of violence and sports many people think that inorder to play the game there needs to be some sort of violence to make the game exciting. Violence is the use of excessive phyiscal force which causes harm or destruction to someone. In the sporting world there is many forms of violence which include Fan Violence, Violence by the Athlete, Commercialization and Violence in Sports, Parental violence and Ritual Violence.
Fan violence is when, fans may become violent to show loyalty to a team, to release frustration with a team’s performance, or to intimidate opponents. When people watch sports on TV, fans express their emotions and this is angre. This tends to be directed towards friends and family that are inappropiate. When watching games in a social setting fans that are of opposing teams that are in the same location things start out to be fun, but can get a little heated with differences and can lead to phyiscal violence
Athletes sometimes resort to violence, in hopes of injuring and intimidating opponents. Such incidents may be part of a strategy developed by coaches or players. In boxing, extremely violent behavior by one of the contestants often results in the fighter breaking the rules being penalized with points taken off, or, in extreme cases, disqualification. Outlawed in boxing include hitting the opponent on the back of the head, under the belly, during clinching, and to the back. One of the most incident involved Mike Tyson biting off part of opponent Evander Holyfield's ear during a 1997 match.
Athletes in power and performance sports are paid well because of their ability to do violence on the field. Many athletes in the past were paid little and many of these athletes added violence to their play. Even though it was associated with pain and injuries. With Commericalization it has helped certain sports to play in some societies and with the media it has helped violence be covered and more visible than ever.
Parental Violence occasionally becomes violent. Some taunt or hit coaches, players, and other parents. Others bully their own children, lashing out as punishment or misguided encouragement. In 2000, hockey dad Thomas Junta of Reading, Massachusetts, was watching his 10 year old son at a summer ice hockey practice. Concerned about aggressive play, he yelled at the coach. A fight started, spilling into the hallway. The father repeatedly punched the coach in the face, while holding him down. Another adult broke up the fight, but the coach died. The father was later handed a six-to-10-year sentence for manslaughter.
Part of Ritual Violence is High schools, colleges, and even professional sports teams often include initiation ceremonies also known as hazing which is a rite of passage. A 1999 study by Alfred University and the NCAA found that approximately four out of five college US athletes (250,000 per year) experienced hazing.Half were required to take part in alcohol-related initiations, while two-thirds were subjected to humiliation rituals.
Violence in Sports happens all the time and ways to reduce this is focus on the play of the game. Have TV focus less on violence and teach parents, athletes and fans that violence is not exceptable. The last thing someone wants to see is an athlete getting seriously that can be a season ending injury and have this for a lifetime.
Fan violence is when, fans may become violent to show loyalty to a team, to release frustration with a team’s performance, or to intimidate opponents. When people watch sports on TV, fans express their emotions and this is angre. This tends to be directed towards friends and family that are inappropiate. When watching games in a social setting fans that are of opposing teams that are in the same location things start out to be fun, but can get a little heated with differences and can lead to phyiscal violence
Athletes sometimes resort to violence, in hopes of injuring and intimidating opponents. Such incidents may be part of a strategy developed by coaches or players. In boxing, extremely violent behavior by one of the contestants often results in the fighter breaking the rules being penalized with points taken off, or, in extreme cases, disqualification. Outlawed in boxing include hitting the opponent on the back of the head, under the belly, during clinching, and to the back. One of the most incident involved Mike Tyson biting off part of opponent Evander Holyfield's ear during a 1997 match.
Athletes in power and performance sports are paid well because of their ability to do violence on the field. Many athletes in the past were paid little and many of these athletes added violence to their play. Even though it was associated with pain and injuries. With Commericalization it has helped certain sports to play in some societies and with the media it has helped violence be covered and more visible than ever.
Parental Violence occasionally becomes violent. Some taunt or hit coaches, players, and other parents. Others bully their own children, lashing out as punishment or misguided encouragement. In 2000, hockey dad Thomas Junta of Reading, Massachusetts, was watching his 10 year old son at a summer ice hockey practice. Concerned about aggressive play, he yelled at the coach. A fight started, spilling into the hallway. The father repeatedly punched the coach in the face, while holding him down. Another adult broke up the fight, but the coach died. The father was later handed a six-to-10-year sentence for manslaughter.
Part of Ritual Violence is High schools, colleges, and even professional sports teams often include initiation ceremonies also known as hazing which is a rite of passage. A 1999 study by Alfred University and the NCAA found that approximately four out of five college US athletes (250,000 per year) experienced hazing.Half were required to take part in alcohol-related initiations, while two-thirds were subjected to humiliation rituals.
Violence in Sports happens all the time and ways to reduce this is focus on the play of the game. Have TV focus less on violence and teach parents, athletes and fans that violence is not exceptable. The last thing someone wants to see is an athlete getting seriously that can be a season ending injury and have this for a lifetime.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
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