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When it comes to diversity in the NFL, nepotism trumps the 'Rooney Rule'
This NFL offseason represents the 10-year anniversary of the inception of the "Rooney Rule." The rule, named after Pittsburgh Steelers' Chairman Dan Rooney, requires teams to interview minority candidates for all head coaching and senior football...
Tags: Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers, Leslie Frazier, New Orleans Saints, Minnesota Vikings
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Who is the best owner in pro sports?
Cuban plays hard Ben Bolch Los Angeles Times The NBA still has the best owner in pro sports even after the passing of Jerry Buss. His name is Mark Cuban. Not only do his teams win (with the notable exception of this season), but he pampers his players,...Tags: Arts, Oakland Raiders, 2011 NFL Lockout, New England Patriots, Los Angeles Times
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Art Modell remembered for doing 'so much for the game and community'
On a cool, clear day made for football, Art Modell was laid to rest. Just 12 hours after the Ravens won their opener, 44-13 over the Cincinnati Bengals, more than 400 people — including quarterback Joe Flacco, running back Ray Rice and linebacker...
Tags: Dallas Cowboys, Judaism, Rob Burnett, Pittsburgh Steelers, Peter Boulware
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Steelers' negotiations with Troy Polamalu ongoing
Pittsburgh Post-GazetteThe Steelers have been negotiating with the agent for safety Troy Polamalu over the past several days, an 11th-hour attempt to sign the NFL defensive player of the year before the season begins Sunday. Polamalu is entering the final season of his...Tags: Mike Wallace (football), Football, LaMarr Woodley, Lawrence Timmons, National Football League
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'We won't see another Johnny Unitas'
Sun StaffMourners said goodbye to John Unitas yesterday, evoking memories of a steely, Hall of Fame quarterback and a tender father who stayed close to his coal-shoveling roots. Cardinal William H. Keeler said he found "sanctity" in the man who threw footballs as...Tags: Arts, Johnny Unitas, Chris Redman, John Mackey, William Donald Schaefer
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Youngster's drive couldn't be sacked
Sun StaffWhen John Unitas was in seventh grade at a Catholic grade school in the hard hills south of downtown Pittsburgh, his teacher asked each of the students in his class what they wanted to be when they grew up. A pro football player, Unitas said. His...Tags: Students, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Florida State University, Joe Montana, Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks
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Modell agrees to sell Ravens
Sun StaffArt Modell's 38-year run at the top of American sports has apparently entered its final years, as the Ravens team owner has agreed to relinquish his franchise to a new investor as soon as 2004. The venerable sportsman, once a confidant of commissioners...Tags: Arts, National Basketball Association, Ethics, Washington Redskins, Bank of America Corp.
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Pro Football Hall fumbles in shunning of Modell
THE ABSENCE OF Ravens owner Art Modell's name from the list of 15 finalists for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003 was expected. There is still too much passion and, in some cases, disdain when his name is mentioned. It's a shame....Tags: Arts, John Mackey, Morgan State University, Pittsburgh Steelers, Wellington Mara
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Who will replace Jerry Buss as best owner in pro sports?
A day after the death of Lakers owner Jerry Buss, writers from around the Tribune Co. discuss who they consider to be the best owner in pro sports. Check back throughout the day for their responses and feel free to join the conversation with a comment...Tags: Tribune Company, New England Patriots, National Basketball Association, Pittsburgh Steelers, Los Angeles Lakers
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NFL buzz good for Penn State, O'Brien
Nittany LinesIn his book "Paterno," Joe Posnanski writes of the many NFL owners who tried to hire Joe Paterno from Penn State to coach their teams. The Steelers' Art Rooney and the Raiders' Al Davis were among them. But, according to...... -
Ben Roethlisberger apologizes for criticizing Steelers coaches
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is very, very sorry. Roethlisberger apologized to Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley, Coach Mike Tomlin and owner Art Rooney II for criticizing the direction of the offense after Sunday's 27-24...
Tags: Dallas Cowboys, Heath Miller, Robert Griffin III, Football, National Football League
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Art Modell dies at 87; Cleveland Browns owner enraged fans with move to Baltimore
Art Modell, a marketing executive who helped negotiate the NFL's first television contract and later enraged fans when he moved the Cleveland Browns franchise to Baltimore, has died. He was 87. Modell died Thursday of natural causes at Johns Hopkins...
Tags: ABC (tv network), Wellington Mara, Paul Brown, Pete Rozelle, Lamar Hunt
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