Death of Kenny McKinley shines light on mental aspect of injuries to athletes

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When the Denver Broncos lost Kenny McKinley earlier this season, no one could fathom what made the young receiver want to take his own life.

Confusion surrounds the death as teammate’s, coaches and friends continue to come forward and state what a clown, and fun loving man McKinley was. A fifth round draft pick for Denver in 2009, McKinley was supposed to be one of the young receivers that can fill the void at wideout after veterans Brandon Marshall and Brandon Stokley left the team during the offseason.

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NCAA continues to get it wrong with suspension of A.J. Green

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As the college football season begins to get into full swing, the NCAA continues to hand out suspensions to players suspected of violating rules concerning contact with sports agents. The latest player to feel the blow from the NCAA is Georgia wide receiver A.J. Green.

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Lou Gehrig’s disease linked to concussions, NFL players need to raise awareness level

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The effect that football has on players’ bodies has long been debated and studied, and with new research the findings continue to get dramatically worse for the health of retired players and likewise, increasingly scary for current players.

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Teaching Albert Haynesworth a lesson could have a costly price for Redskins

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The Washington Redskins made substantial moves in the offseason and with owner Dan Snyder stepping back and letting his employees do their jobs, things seem to be on the way up for the franchise.

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Reggie Bush ready to put USC controversy in the past

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As New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush begins training camp, he is now ready to put the controversy surrounding his playing days at USC behind him.

“I like to think that I’m pretty mentally tough and I never allow any outside distraction to affect me on the football field,” Bush said Saturday as the Saints went through their second day of training camp. “Once I step on the field, it’s all football. I try to remember that every time I step on this field.

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Doug Williams named as general manger UFL expansion team in Norfolk

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After recently departing the front office of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Doug Williams has now found a new home. On Tuesday it was announced that Williams will serve as the general manger of United Football league’s new expansion team in Norfolk, Va.

“For me, it’d be a blessing,” Williams, MVP of Super Bowl XXII with the Washington Redskins, told the Newport News’ Daily Press. “The only thing I’d ask for is for the community to come and support their team.”

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Colorado should consider Donnie Tyndall as Jeff Bzdelik’s replacement

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Once again the search begins at the University of Colorado. On Wednesday, Wake Forest officially introduced their new head coach, Jeff Bzdelik, former CU head men’s basketball coach.

Now that Bzdelik has moved on to what he described as his “dream job”, CU athletic director Mike Bohn is now left with the job of conducting another search to replace a head coach in the athletics department. Just Monday, CU introduced Linda Lappe as the new women’s head basketball coach, 14 days after Kathy McConnell-Miller was fired after five seasons.

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Philadelphia Eagles should not send Donovan McNabb to the Oakland Raiders

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Please. Please. Please, don’t trade Donavan McNabb to the Oakland Raiders.

I don’t hold this extreme position because I’m an Eagles fan. And judging from the Philly fans I know, that wouldn’t make a difference considering they all want to chase him out of town like a scene out of a black-and-white 1950’s monster movie.

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Jason Elam Retiring as a Bronco Could Mean More than Meets the Eye

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It’s always nice to see the NFL actually doing something right.

It all started, although could have gone further, with the changes to the overtime rules at the owners’ meetings not too long ago. Now, the Denver Broncos, who have been less than impressive when it comes to player relations the past few years, decided they would have Jason Elam retire as a Bronco.

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New England Patriots’ Ty Warren works on his degree instead of getting $250,000 bonus

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Offseason training has once again begun in the NFL, but noticeably absent from a lot of teams workouts are the players. Many players choose to skip the voluntary offseason workouts each year, and this year with a lockout looming many restricted free agents aren’t showing out of uncertainty with the team.

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