he was the producer and creative godfather and it was 100 percent his vision

This is late, but I can answer. The city of San Francisco had voted down multiple times funding for a new arena. There was a time back in the 70's and early 90's that the team was rumored to move to Canada and Tampa/St. Pete, respectively, because of this, but it fell through. Eventually they completed a deal where…

Rees also was pepper-sprayed while on the ground

I'm curious...have you made a comment on this site that wasn't completely w

To answer your first retort: yes, we may have to do that. Football was banned once before because of player deaths and it may have to be again until more corrective measures can be taken. Of course there will always be inherent risk of injury, but that doesn't excuse preventable deaths. Lastly, what you're basically…

I'm not so sure. Ironically, James Harrison's reaction may best sum up what lots of players are thinking: it's all a PR show, and totally hypocritical of the NFL to do this in the name of "player safety" while pushing for an 18-game schedule. Not all the players probably think that, and it doesn't condone the bounty…

The players have known the risks for a long, long time now, and don't care

Just so we're clear: yet another famous former player kills himself, likely because of the connection between the incredibly violent nature of the sport he plays causing lasting brain damage, and does so in a way similar to another former player's suicide, likely so that his brain can be used to prove said link - even…

Awesome.

It's two-fold. Twitter accounts and Facebook pages with large followings get money from promoted tweets and ad space, respectively. As large followings are tough to come by, having one of these accounts is a lucrative way to make some easy cash. Moreover, it appears from the initial story that she was attempting to…

Well, given the preponderance of attorneys and NYC residents among the commenters, maybe someone around here could give you some pro bono advice in dealing with all the mess. Or, maybe you could throw a big event for NYC folk to attend and raise some dough. In any case, best of luck man.

Josh Hamilton's (first) relapse

Are the banks still not lending out these days, or are bars deemed "undesirable"? Might be time to start dialing your local loan shark...

Huh. Didn't realize "serve as cage liner for crazy geriatric ladies' birds" counted as "important social responsibilities" these days.

Actually, it's only 4 hours away from where I live and one of my best friend's sister lived up there. I've heard good things but thus far have not had the opportunity to go yet.

It looks like the Western Conference Finals will be Coyotes-Kings at this rate. Who the hell would've predicted that?

I've already got trips to California and Minnesota planned; unfortunately, I don't have the resources to be gone the entire time.

Summer DUAN,

If Brett doesn't get any coaching from his attorneys on how to handle himself on the witness stand, he's gonna look like a kid out there.

Hee!