Easterbrook: Day of reckoning
December 31, 2008 by TheRainMaker
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How good was Week 17? TMQ says it provided the single most interesting day in NFL history. TMQ Link to the original Article
Broncos fire Shanahan after season falls apart
December 31, 2008 by TheRainMaker
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The Denver Broncos have fired longtime coach and executive Mike Shanahan. Link to the original Article
Broncos owner on firing: It was time for change
December 31, 2008 by TheRainMaker
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In a tear-filled news conference the day after firing Mike Shanahan, Broncos owner Pat Bowlen gave no timetable for hiring the coach’s replacement. Link to the original Article
Daly levied 6-month suspension from PGA Tour
December 31, 2008 by TheRainMaker
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John Daly said Wednesday he has been suspended for six months by the PGA Tour for conduct that brought unwelcome publicity, including a night in a North Carolina jail to sober up. Link to the original Article
Angels, closer Fuentes agree to two-year deal
December 31, 2008 by TheRainMaker
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The Angels and left-hander Brian Fuentes have agreed to a two-year contract. Link to the original Article
Charles Barkley arrested on suspicion of DUI (AP)
December 31, 2008 by TheRainMaker
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AP – Charles Barkley was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol early Wednesday. Link to the original Article
Daly suspended for 6 months by PGA Tour (AP)
December 31, 2008 by TheRainMaker
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AP – John Daly smashed one tee shot off the top of a beer can during a pro-am. At another tournament, he returned from a rain delay with Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden as his caddie. And his most memorable photo this year came in an orange jail suit, eyes half-closed. Link to the [...]
Miami QB Pennington wins 2nd Comeback Player award (AP)
December 31, 2008 by TheRainMaker
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AP – Chad Pennington has mastered NFL quarterbacking. And personal comebacks. For the second time in three years, Pennington is The Associated Press 2008 NFL Comeback Player of the Year. The Miami Dolphins star is the first player in the 11 seasons of the award to win it twice. Link to the original Article
Angels agree to terms with reliever Brian Fuentes (AP)
December 31, 2008 by TheRainMaker
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AP – Reliever Brian Fuentes and the Los Angeles Angels reached agreement on a two-year deal Wednesday, perhaps giving the AL West champions a replacement for record-setting closer Francisco Rodriguez. Fuentes gets $17.5 million over the two seasons. There’s a club option for $9 million in 2011. Link to the original Article
Broncos owner says it was time to change coach (AP)
December 31, 2008 by TheRainMaker
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AP – In a tear-filled news conference the day after firing Mike Shanahan, Broncos owner Pat Bowlen gave no timetable for hiring the coach’s replacement. The Denver owner says he fired Shanahan after 14 seasons because, simply, he felt it was time for a change. Link to the original Article

