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| Bears DE Robinson enters NFL's substance-abuse program |
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10/24/2002 |
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| go Sun-Times reported Thursday that Robinson will receive pay unless he is suspended by the league. A decision from the NFL is expected quickly, according to the paper. The Bears announced on Wednesday that Robinson would not play Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Chicago Bears head coach Dick Jauron made the decision this week after meeting with general manager Jerry Angelo and Robinson. Robinson was arrested for drunken driving and released on his own recognizance early last Friday. He was pulled over by p |
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| Vikings pick up Epstein, release Brien |
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10/23/2002 |
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| Eden Prairie, MN (MySportsbook) - The Minnesota Vikings signed free agent placekicker Hayden Epstein, one day after the rookie was waived by the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Vikings made room on the roster by releasing placekicker Doug Brien, but Gary Anderson will continue to kick the field goals and extra points. Epstein, who will tutor under Anderson, will handle the Vikings' kickoffs. Epstein, the Jaguars' seventh-round selection in the 2002 NFL draft, had handled the Jaguar's placekicking for the first six |
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| Bears DE Robinson won't play Sunday |
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10/23/2002 |
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| Lake Forest, IL (MySportsbook) - Chicago Bears defensive end Bryan Robinson will not play Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings as a result of his arrest on drunk driving charges last week. Chicago Bears head coach Dick Jauron made the decision this week after meeting with general manager Jerry Angelo and Robinson. Robinson was arrested for drunken driving and released on his own recognizance early last Friday. He was pulled over by police in suburban Lincolnshire at 2:30 a.m. (ct) Friday for improper lane use |
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| Vikings' Chapman out for the season |
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10/23/2002 |
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| Eden Prairie, MN (MySportsbook) - Minnesota Vikings running back Doug Chapman will not play again this season, as a bout with internal bleeding has forced the club to put him on injured reserve. Chapman was admitted to Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina on Monday because of extreme abdominal pain. It was determined he had internal bleeding, but that bleeding stopped of its own accord. Tests performed on Tuesday confirmed no additional bleeding. He will remain in the hospital for observation for at least a c |
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| Vikings' Chapman still hospitalized |
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10/22/2002 |
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| Eden Prairie, MN (MySportsbook) - Minnesota Vikings running back Doug Chapman remains in the hospital after being admitted on Monday with abdominal pain and internal bleeding. Chapman is expected to remain there for at least the next few days. The bleeding has stopped and according to a hospital spokesman at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Chapman is listed in satisfactory condition. Chapman's agent, Kevin D. Robinson, said the running back was listed in critical condition at one point on Monday. Robins |
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| Vikings' Chapman hospitalized |
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10/22/2002 |
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| Eden Prairie, MN (MySportsbook) - Minnesota Vikings running back Doug Chapman was hospitalized Monday with abdominal pain and internal bleeding. Chapman is expected to stay in the hospital overnight for observation. Head coach Mike Tice said he thinks the soreness came from a hit Chapman took on a kickoff return during Sunday's 20-7 loss to the New York Jets. "Doug has undergone diagnostic testing that determined the bleeding has stopped," Tice said in a statement released by the team. "He will be kept in the |
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| Lions play Chicago without Ricks and Schroeder |
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10/20/2002 |
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| 20 overtime victory against the Bears at Ford Field on Sunday. Jason Hanson kicked a 48-yard field goal 4:42 into overtime to give the Lions (2-4) their second win of the season. Ricks, who injured his left groin during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings last Sunday, has 11 catches for 216 yards and one touchdown this season. Schroeder is sidelined with a knee injury. The 31-year old receiver has nine catches for 107 yards and a score for the Lions this year. A former New England Patriot and Green B |
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| Report: Dolphins' Gadsden likely to opt for surgery |
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10/20/2002 |
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| n was hurt in last week's game against Denver, although he finished the contest with the injury. He has 16 receptions for 228 yards this season. Todd said Gadsden wants to return to the field, but added that his client is concerned that pushing surgery to the off-season could hurt his chances on the free agent market. The Dolphins have already begun looking at possible replacements for Gadsden this season, as reports have surfaced that former Minnesota Vikings receiver Cris Carter has verbally agreed to a deal. |
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| Monday night spotlight shines on NFC West showdown |
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10/14/2002 |
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| a chance to get out in front of this division a little bit. We like playing on Monday night. We'll have a good plan for them. I'm sure it will be a hard-fought game." The Seahawks have been idle since their surprising 48-23 victory over the hapless Minnesota Vikings in Week 4. RB Shaun Alexander erupted for five first-half touchdowns against a flat-footed Minnesota defense, and coach Mike Holmgren was pleased with the team's effort in its first win of the season. Now, Holmgren will face the team that gave him h |
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| Vikings Team Report: Is this the week? |
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10/11/2002 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Minnesota Vikings had very little to celebrate during their bye week. In the game before its break, Minnesota dropped a 48-23 contest to the Seattle Seahawks. Seattle running back Shaun Alexander rushed 139 yards and four touchdowns and caught three passes for 92 yards with another score. He also set an NFL record by scoring five TDs in the first half. In his first game after being arrested and charged with pushing a Minneapolis traffic officer with his car, WR Randy Moss struggled en rou |
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