Washington Redskins’ Robert Griffin III Says Injury Has Made Him More Careful

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Washington Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III is one of the most dynamic young quarterbacks in the league, but there is some concern that his playing style could lead to a shortened career if he continues to take the big hits from defenders on a weekly basis.

Griffin’s knack for gaining the extra few yards led to him being shaken up this season and there was no hit that served as a bigger wake up call than when Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Haloti Ngata struck Griffin in the knee. It resulted in a ligament sprain, but the injury could have been much worse.

The rookie star knows his season could have been ended on that big hit and it has caused him to move forward with caution.

“The injury has shown me a lot – just from a quarterback perspective,” Griffin told the media.  “This game is not easy, but [the injury] did show me some things I can do to make the game easier for myself, easier on my body.

“Ironically, I’ve done a better job of protecting myself since the injury – sliding, getting down, getting all the possible yards I can and getting out of bounds.  Sometimes, things have to happen like that for you to really, really grasp that.  It’s shown me a lot.  I don’t think I’ve ever rushed for 10 yards a carry in a game and I did that in this past game.”

Griffin has shown flashes of brilliance during his first year in the NFL, but if he continues to take big hits his career could be shortened. That is something no one would like to see, so let’s hope Griffin will play with this level of caution for the remainder of his career.

(NFL.com)

Kansas City Chiefs Player Involved In Murder-Suicide

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Jovan Belcher

Via ESPN/Associated Press

It is suspected that Jovan Belcher, a 25-year-old Kansas City Chiefs player fatally shot his girlfriend early Saturday, then drove to Arrowhead Stadium and committed suicide in front of his coach and general manager, police said. Police spokesman Darin Snapp said the player killed his girlfriend and then went to the team practice facility, where he shot himself. He did not identify either the player or his victim.  Members of the Chiefs organization told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter that some players noticed the shooter was troubled in his car, and went in the facility and told someone, before coach Romeo Crennel and general manager Scott Pioli called police and went outside to talk to him. The player then killed himself in front of them.

Before turning the gun on himself, the player thanked Pioli and Crennel for all they had done for him, Snapp said. Authorities received a call Saturday morning from a woman who said her daughter had been shot multiple times at a residence about five miles away from the Arrowhead complex.  “When we arrived, a lady informed us that her daughter had been shot multiple times by her boyfriend, by the daughter’s boyfriend,” Snapp said. “She identified him as a Chiefs player.” Snapp said a call was then received from the Chiefs’ facility. “The description matched the suspect description from that other address. We kind of knew what we were dealing with,” he said. The player was “holding a gun to his head” as he stood in front of the front doors of the practice facility.

“And there were Pioli and Crennel and another coach or employee was standing outside and appeared to be talking to him. It appeared they were talking to the suspect,” Snapp said. “The suspect began to walk in the opposite direction of the coaches and the officers and that’s when they heard the gunshot. It appears he took his own life.”  The coaches told police they never felt in any danger, Snapp said. “They said the player was actually thanking them for everything they’d done for him,” he said. “They were just talking to him and he was thanking them and everything. That’s when he walked away and shot himself.”  Snapp described the girlfriend as in her early 20s and that she and the player had a child together. He said the woman’s mother told police they had recently been arguing.  Arrowhead Stadium has been lockdown since about 8 a.m.  “We can confirm that there was an incident at Arrowhead earlier this morning,” the Chiefs said in a statement. “We are cooperating with authorities in their investigation.”

Kansas City is scheduled to host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. The league has informed the Panthers to travel as scheduled because the game is going on as scheduled. The Chiefs, expected to contend for the AFC West title, are 1-10 and mired in an eight-game losing streak.  The Chiefs have been ravaged by injuries, lead the league in turnovers, can’t settle on a quarterback and are dealing with a full-fledged fan rebellion.

Things have been so bad this season that Crennel fired himself as defensive coordinator. The Twitter account for a fan group known as “Save Our Chiefs” recently surpassed 80,000 followers, about 17,000 more than the announced crowd at a recent game.

Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Kelly Rowland Attend Nets Game

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z were courtside for the Brooklyn Nets vs. L.A. Clippers game at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. Kelly Rowland and Bey’s cousin Angie Beyince grabbed a seat alongside the superstar couple, while Mario performed the national anthem.

Hector ‘Macho’ Camacho Dies After Being Taken Off Life Support

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Hector “Macho” Camacho, a Puerto Rican boxer known for skill and flamboyance in the ring as well as for a messy personal life and run-ins with the police, was declared dead on Saturday, four days after being shot in the face. He was 50.

Shot while sitting in a parked car outside a bar Tuesday with a friend in the city of Bayamon, he was declared dead at the Centro Medico trauma center in San Juan. The friend, 49-year-old Adrian Mojica Moreno, died at the scene of the shooting. Police said Mojica had nine small bags of cocaine in his pocket and a 10th bag was found open in the car.

Jay & Bey Check out the Brooklyn Nets Post Sandy

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Jay-Z & Beyonce was spotted over weekend at the Brooklyn Nets game at the Barclays Center.  Bey was looking like she was back in her “Dangerously In  Love” days circa 2004.  Both are said to be working on new material to be released next year.

Beyoncé to Perform at Super Bowl Halftime Show

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Beyoncé has sold out shows across the globe, but she’s ready to take on her biggest gig yet.  The pop superstar will headline the Super Bowl halftime show next year.  According to The Associated Press, the “Single Ladies” singer will take the stage during Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on February 3, 2013.

She posted a new photo on her website teasing “Countdown to Touchdown” and the NFL confirmed the news, tweeting, “Beyonce will perform @pepsi #SB47 Halftime Show in New Orleans. Feb. 3 2013.”

Beyoncé joins an illustrious list of past performers including Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Prince, Diana Ross, U2, and Madonna, who performed at this year’s Super Bowl in February with guests CeeLo Green, Nicki Minaj, LMFAO, and M.I.A.  Her performance was watched by 114 million people.

The 31-year-old has won 16 Grammy Awards throughout her career and previously sang the National Anthem at the 2004 Super Bowl in her hometown of Houston.

Possible guests for Beyoncé’s Pepsi NFL Halftime Show include Jay-Z and her fellow Destiny’s Child divas Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams.

Jay-Z Beams with Brooklyn Pride at Barclays Center Kickoff Concert

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It was a grand homecoming for Jay-Z who christened Brooklyn’s brand new Barclays Center with one of eight concerts on Friday night. The Brookyn-born rapper, who grew up in Marcy Projects, beamed with pride as he took the stage before 18,000 people, sporting a jersey with his last name and the number four.

Mr. Carter kicked off the show with his hometown anthems “Where I’m From” and “Brooklyn Go Hard.” He paid homage to another one of Brooklyn’s sons, Biggie, by rapping some of the lyrics from “Juicy,” and was joined onstage by BK legend Big Daddy Kane, who performed “Ain’t No Half Steppin’” and “Warm It Up, Kane.”

“I want to thank you, Brooklyn, New York City, for making me the man I am today,” said Jay. “Like I said, everybody’s from Brooklyn tonight.”

The star-studded audience included Beyoncé, Pharrell, J. Cole, Magic Johnson, Dave Chappelle, The-Dream, Ester Dean, and Angie Martinez.

Jay-Z will play seven more shows through October 6.

Adult Daycare? The Dallas Cowboys Organization Gives Dez Bryant A Curfew, Bans Him From Drinking and Strip Clubs

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Dallas Cowboys’ receiver, Dez Bryant, has a tough time staying out of trouble. Coach Jason Garrett is going above and beyond his call of duty to help Bryant and his family with their tribulations. “What we’ve tried to do is come up with a plan for Dez like we would for any player who we feel like needs our support, and help him be his best as a player and as a person,” Garrett said. “And the accountability factor is an important part of that with him and with anybody on our football team.”

 Although Garrett released few details to the extent of the help the organization is providing and the punishment that will be enforced upon Bryant if he fails to adhere to the rules, numerous reports have revealed that Bryant will attend weekly counseling sessions, have a full-time security team and not be allowed to consume alcohol or patronize strip clubs. The security members will drive Bryant to team functions, including practices and games, and the receiver will also be subject to a curfew.

Bryant was arrested in July for allegedly assaulting his mother. Although she has said she doesn’t want authorities to pursue charges against him, he still stands a chance of being disciplined by the NFL. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello told The Associated Press in an email Monday that the league “will review the facts once the case is resolved by the court.” He said the team’s guidelines for Bryant will have nothing to do with league discipline.

“We’re going to control what we can control as an organization, and Dez has done everything that we’ve asked him to do up to this point both on and off the football field,” Garrett said. “Any decision about that is out of our control.”

Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson Facing Year In Prison For Head Butt Incident

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Former NFL wide receiver and reality star Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson is officially having the worst month ever. Johnson was arrested for allegedly head butting his wife Evelyn Lozada was cut from the Miami Dolphins on television, and now he is facing a year in prison due to the head butting altercation.

According to reports, Ochocinco could be placed behind bars for head butting Lozada because he previously had a domestic violence charge in 2000. Chad plead no contest in a California court for slapping his then-girlfriend after they got into a heated argument. He was sentenced to community service for that incident. Because of that, Johnson’s current misdemeanor domestic violence charge could be upgraded to a felony. If the prosecution chooses to upgrade the charge, Johnson could be facing a year in the slammer.

Beyoncé, Lil Wayne, & Nicki Minaj Congratulate Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas

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Gabby Douglas made history by becoming the first African-American gymnast to win the individual all-around gold medal and a team gold at the London Olympics. With her beaming smile and charming personality, the 16-year-old Virginia native won over tons of new fans including some famous ones. Music superstars Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Ciara, Pharrell, Rick Ross, and more took to Twitter to congratulate the Team USA Olympian.

Beyoncé wrote a letter to Gabby on her website, calling her an inspiration. Lil Wayne crowned her an “icon” and his Young Money labelmate Nicki Minaj got jealous when she retweeted Weezy before her.

“Oh wow, I tweeted about #Gabby earlier but she responds to @LilTunechi and not me? U know what? Ima fight u. I’ve had it!!!” joked the “Pound the Alarm” rapper. Gabby quickly responded, writing, “Hahaha I was trying 2find it! I PROMISE! THANK U SO MUCH! OMG IM NUMB RIGHT NOW! #SPEECHLESS.”

Read some of the supportive messages below.

 Beyoncé: A huge congratulations to 16 year old Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas – wow – what a thrill to watch you take this gold! I can tell you’ve been working hard for so long – enjoy this moment, its yours. Thank you for inspiring all of us!

Lil Wayne: Glad i lived to see what Gabby Douglas did in the Olympics. Icon.

Nicki Minaj: *kisses to Gabby* what an amazing little firecracker. #USA #Olympics

Ciara: @gabrielledoug Not only am I happy 4 U. I’m happy for your family 2! The sacrifices payed off! Keep inspiring Young Girls and Women like Me❤

Pharrell: You are the future, @gabrielledoug Such a shining example of focus, persistence, and execution. And a special thx to your rock of a family.

Monica: Congratulations Gabby Douglas on your Olympic Achievements. Gymnastics Team USA u made us all proud❤

Rick Ross: Congrats Gabby Douglas. Olympic #goldmedalist

Estelle: I JUST rewatched Gabby douglass. Yo. Goosebumps. Every single turn was sharp. Clean. Perfect. Omg!!!

Timbaland: yessir bigups to @gabrielledoug u did ur thang

Mary J. Blige: Congratulations to @gabrielledoug On her 2 Olympic Gold Medals!!! I’m so inspired!!!

Justin Bieber: CONGRATS to @McKaylaMaroney @jordynmarie2013 @kyla_ross96 @Aly_Raisman @gabrielledoug on your GOLD MEDAL. #BeliebersWinGOLD #Proud

Dawn Richard: So happy for @gabrielledoug and her family. God bless them all. Breaking barriers and boundaries with poise and class. I love it!

Ameriie: Go Gabby Douglas!!

Brandy: @gabrielledoug You are an Inspiration!!! I am so proud of you!!! Continue to be the best version of yourself!!! Love you