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| Packers cut ties with executive Jones |
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07/20/2007 |
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MILWAUKEE (AP) -The Green Bay Packers cut ties with former executive John Jones on Friday and began their new search to replace longtime Packers leader Bob Harlan. Jones is expected to receive a seven-figure financial settlement from the team, but officials said in a statement that the terms of his departure would remain confidential and no further comment would be made on his resignation. In a statement, Jones said he was resigning because of health concerns - even though Packers executives cited vague ` |
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| Aaron, Bonds faced hatred on the way to historic homer marks |
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07/14/2007 |
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| sident Gerald Ford. But Kuhn then leaped off the Aaron bandwagon. He was in Cleveland for an Indians booster club meeting when Aaron passed Ruth in Atlanta - another slight that left Aaron frustrated. Selig and Aaron are old friends who attended Green Bay Packers games together back when both lived in Milwaukee. Selig has remained conspicuously mum on whether he'll be in attendance for Bonds' record-breaking game, likely because the commissioner knows he'll be asked to assess Bonds' place in history amid the |
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| Fox Sports broadcaster Bill Maas arrested on drugs, weapons charges |
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07/07/2007 |
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| nty circuit court judge. Maas was drafted from the University of Pittsburgh by the Kansas City Chiefs in 1984, and was the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year. He was a two-time All-Pro selection. He played with the Chiefs until 1992 and joined the Green Bay Packers the following year. Maas joined Fox in 1996. From 1998-01, he served as studio anchor and game analyst for NFL games. Last season he reported games for the network.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information co |
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| Eagles' TE Bartrum retires |
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06/19/2007 |
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| snapper, Bartrum spent the last seven seasons with Philadelphia, reaching the Pro Bowl in 2005. In 188 career games, Bartrum caught 11 passes, six of which were for touchdowns. Bartrum became a long snapper in college under Marshall offensive coordinator Greg Briner's urging. After playing with the Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers, and New England Patriots, Bartrum signed with the Eagles in 2000. Jon Dorenbos took over for Bartrum as long snapper last season and will most likely continue that role in 2007. |
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| Packers' Barnett arrested |
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06/18/2007 |
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| Green Bay, WI (MySportsbook) - Green Bay Packers linebacker Nick Barnett was arrested after a disturbance early Sunday morning at a bar in Appleton, Wisconsin. The Green Bay Press Gazette reported that the star linebacker was involved in a physical altercation and arrested for battery. Barnett was taken to the Outagamie County Jail and released after posting a $500 cash bond. He did appear as scheduled at Brett Favre's annual charity softball game later on Sunday but made no comment. The Packers selected Barn |
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| Packers linebacker Barnett arrested for battery |
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06/17/2007 |
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APPLETON, Wis. (AP) -Green Bay Packers linebacker Nick Barnett was arrested early Sunday after a disturbance at a nightclub. Police said in a statement that Barnett was taken into custody for battery after allegedly being involved in a physical altercation about 2 a.m. at the Wet. He was taken to Outagamie County Jail in Appleton and released within an hour after posting a $500 cash bond. Barnett appeared for a charity softball event later Sunday, participating in a preliminary game involving Packers play |
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| Favre shut down with sore shoulder |
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06/14/2007 |
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -Brett Favre was held out of the Green Bay Packers' practices Wednesday and Thursday because of a sore right shoulder. ``I probably could practice, but it really don't make a lot of sense to go out and make it any worse,'' Favre said. ``I think it's probably just tendinitis or something like that.'' Coach Mike McCarthy said the medical staff doesn't consider the injury serious. Favre, however, won't be on the field next Monday and Tuesday, when the Packers conclude their workouts.
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| Former NFL star Sean Jones indicted on fraud charges |
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06/14/2007 |
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| nd four others were charged with bank fraud in an alleged scheme to pocket portions of more than $42 million in mortgage loans. Jones, now a 45-year-old sports agent in Beverly Hills, Calif., played with the Los Angeles Raiders, Houston Oilers and Green Bay Packers from 1984-1996. According to a federal indictment unsealed Thursday, the men face 12 counts of bank fraud, which carry a penalty of up to 30 years in prison. Prosecutors contend the men defrauded three Houston banks by acquiring mortgage loans far |
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| Packers' board keeps Harlan in place during search for successor |
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05/30/2007 |
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -Bob Harlan expected to head off into retirement Wednesday. Instead, he spent the morning explaining to the Green Bay Packers' board of directors why his plan to hand the franchise off to John Jones was falling apart. Four days after Jones abruptly took a paid leave of absence as team officials revealed they had concerns about Jones' management ability, the Packers' board unanimously approved a resolution to temporarily lift the mandatory retirement age of 70 written in the team's bylaw |
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| Harlan still Packers' top executive; Jones takes personal leave |
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05/27/2007 |
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| Green Bay, WI (MySportsbook) - Bob Harlan, who was reportedly going to announce his retirement as the principal executive of the Green Bay Packers next week, will stay in his position for the time being. That's because John Jones, the successor to Harlan, announced he is taking a leave of absence for personal reasons. "We determined that it would be mutually beneficial for John to take a leave of absence while we continue our evaluation of the situation and collectively determine next steps," said Peter Platt |
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