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Larry Johnson issues apology for using gay slur on Twitter, with reporters
sports.espn.go.com - 10/27/2009
Larry Johnson issues apology for using gay slur on Twitter, with reporters
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Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson has issued an apology through his attorney for using a gay slur in a Twitter posting and out loud with reporters on Monday.
Larry Johnson: Apology Pro
sportsuntapped.com - 10/27/2009
Larry Johnson: Apology Pro
— sportsuntapped.com — I bet Larry Johnson feels pretty awesome about himself after issuing his second public apology within the... last year... (more) Larry Johnson: Apology Pro

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RealGM Football: Wiretap Archives: Chiefs To Release Larry Johnson
football.realgm.com - 10/28/2009
RealGM Football: Wiretap Archives: Chiefs To Release Larry Johnson
— football.realgm.com — Jeff Risdon/RealGM - The Kansas City Chiefs will sever ties with problematic running back Larry Johnson, according... to a team source that spoke to RealGM's Jeff Risdon on Tuesday afternoon. The league and the team are investigating a pair of recent ... (more) RealGM Football: Wiretap Archives: Chiefs To Release ...

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chiefsblog.kansascity.com - 10/27/2009
Larry Johnson asked by team to not participate in Chiefs activities
— chiefsblog.kansascity.com — Chiefs running back Larry Johnson has been asked to stay away from team activities, and he is... not at team headquarters today as Kansas City returns to practice. It is not a suspension but is similar to the punishment Johnson faced after last year's ... (more) Larry Johnson asked by team to not participate in Chiefs ...

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Blak4rest: Sports, Media and Vegas:  He's Got Major Issues

Complain In Vain:  The Rest Of LJ’s Quote

NFL News & Rumors:  Johnson’s mea culpa falling on deaf ears

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He's Got Major Issues
Blak4rest: Sports, Media and Vegas — ... Larry Johnson went ballistic again. He called reporters "fags" yesterday and smacked his head coach on Twitter over the weekend after the Chiefs suffered a beatdown at the hands of the Chargers. He apologized today, but that won't help him get out of the hot water he's in. Nor should it. This isn't the first time Johnson has lost it. Last year, he pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace after an incident involving two women in a bar. We see at least a one-game suspension. ESPN.com

The Rest Of LJ’s Quote
Complain In Vain — You may have heard about the Chiefs’ Larry Johnson kinda losing it on Twitter Sunday night.  According to this story , he basically said his dad was a better coach than the one he had, and then proceeded to call anyone who disagreed with him an inappropriate term. Of course, then he issued the following apology, only ESPN - we think - did not get the entire quote written down.  They quoted: “I regret my actions. The words were used by me in frustration, and they were not appropriate. I did not intend to offend anyone, but that is no excuse for what I said. I also want to ...

Johnson’s mea culpa falling on deaf ears
NFL News & Rumors — ... While those words were met with encouragement from the Chiefs, team officials have apparently advised Johnson that he is not welcome at the team’s facilities for the time being, and speculation is rampant that a suspension or dismissal from the club is forthcoming. Haley did not elaborate on a specific punishment for the embattled running back, but given his repeated praise for RB Jamaal Charles, it’s doubtful that Johnson will be suiting up for the Chiefs anytime soon. ...

LJ ordered to stay away despite apology
TheDailyBlitz.com — ... "I regret my actions. The words were used by me in frustration, and they were not appropriate," he said through a spokesman. "I did not intend to offend anyone, but that is no excuse for what I said." ...

NFL Week 7 Quick Hits
Stock Lemon - NFL, College Football, and NBA Free Picks and Winners — ... Grandmama, oh no you di’int- Surprise, surprise, Larry Johnson is running his mouth more than his feet these days.  The has-been running back apparently felt the need to not only mutter discriminatory words but also felt compelled to defend ...

Looks Like Larry Johnson's Not Going to Get That Chiefs Rushing Record
SimonOnSports — ... is swirling that the Chiefs are going to release Johnson over the next few days after they told him to get the hell out of the facilities yesterday. Good job jackass, I bet Priest Holmes won't mind holding onto the record a bit longer. ...

Friday Roundtable: Rant and Roll
YouGabSports — ... Sorry to begin the 'table on a rant, but I've got a touch of the ranting mood.  You know how it goes.  Sometimes you just feel like a rant, sometimes you're just heckled into one.  Then, it becomes a matter of what you do with it.  Of course, when you're wont to vent anyway, you can get yourself into big-heap trouble. ...

THF: One Hot California Sanchez
Sports articles at Blogcritics — ... – Suspended by ESPN for on-air racist remark about NASCAR driver Juan Pablo Montoya Chiefs running back Larry Johnson – Suspended by KC for multiple uses of gay slur on Twitter Celtics forward ...

Larry Johnson Apologizes But Who Cares?
Sports Page Network - The Fan's Sports Blog Network — ... As the Associated Press suggests, this apology does sound a lot like the apology he made at about this time last year with the "spitting in the face of the woman at the bar"  ...

Larry Johnson plays the role of speed-o guy and NBA predictions
Sports Page Network - The Fan's Sports Blog Network — ... Larry Johnson has a lot of speedy guy in him. If you didn't catch it Larry dropped numerous gay slurs on twitter recently, which sent the entire political correctness community into a frenzy. Larry, do you not realize people everywhere can read twitter? Do you not realize that people generally take offense to slurs, no matter what the intent is? Do you not realize that the Chiefs, while absolutely awful, aren't going to put up with this just for your 2.7 yards per carry and 0 touchdowns? Seriously, you got to think before you start flopping it out there like that. The only thing ...

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Report: Chiefs to release Larry Johnson
digitalsportsdaily.com 10/28/2009 — By Travis Duncan According to a report by RealGM.com the Kansas City Chiefs will release running back Larry Johnson, days after he made controversial tweet s and allegedly use a gay slur to reporters. On Sunday after the Chiefs loss to the Chargers, via his http://twitter.com/toonicon ...
Is it time for the Chiefs to dump Johnson?
scoresreport.com 10/26/2009 — Following the Chiefs’ embarrassing loss to the Chargers on Sunday, running back Larry Johnson took a couple verbal swipes at head coach Todd Haley via his Twitter page, then proceeded to use a homophobic slur to degrade another Twitter user. Here are LJ’s tweets ( from Yahoo! Sports ):  ...
Johnson Barred From Team Activities for Slur on Twitter
chiefsgab.com 10/27/2009 — The Twitter account of Chiefs running back Larry Johnson have gotten him barred from team activities pending an investigation into his use of a homosexual slur this week. Johnson did apologize Tuesday to his team, fans and the NFL “for the words I used.” “I regret my actions. The words were ...
Chiefs RB Johnson Barred From Team for Gay Slurs
nflgridirongab.com 10/27/2009 — The Twitter account of Chiefs running back Larry Johnson have gotten him barred from team activities pending an investigation into his use of a homosexual slur this week. Johnson did apologize Tuesday to his team, fans and the NFL “for the words I used.” “I regret my actions. The words were ...
Larry Johnson continues Twitter meltdown
profootballtalk.nbcsports.com 10/26/2009 — PFT has often written about the potential risks of Twitter for players.  It's inevitable that some players will forget it's a public forum and write things that will get them in trouble.Larry Johnson will now be the poster boy for...
Chiefs RB Larry Johnson Releases Apology Statement
arrowheadpride.com 10/27/2009 — Photo via UW-RF Kansas City Chiefs running  back Larry Johnson has released an apology for his actions over the last 48 hours. We all know the story by now. LJ posted on his Twitter comments appearing to be critical of Chiefs head coach ...
Larry Johnson's Ridiculous Tweet Claims He Scored a Touchdown
realfakesports.blogspot.com 10/26/2009 — Chiefs running back Larry Johnson may be in some trouble for what he said on his Twitter account , apparently ripping his head coach Todd Haley , not to mention making a homophobic slur . In addition to insulting Haley, he is making outlandish claims, stating that he scored a touchdown ...
LJ's Golf Coach Comments Hit Chiefs Coach Where it Hurts
arrowheadpride.com 10/26/2009 — We all know the story by now.  Last night on his Twitter account , Kansas City Chiefs RB Larry Johnson said "My dad played for the coach in "remember the titans". Our coach played golf. My dad played for the redskins briefley. Our coach. Nuthn." (Photo courtesy UW-RF) The tweet has ...
Larry Johnson Suffers “Twitter Meltdown”
arrowheadaddict.com 10/26/2009 — Multiple sources describe a “Twitter Meltdown” by our running back Larry Johnson after yesterdays stomping the Chiefs suffered courtesy of San Diego. After careful study of the linguistics used by Mr. Johnson it appears he feels that Coach Haley suffers from a lack of actual on-field ...
Larry Johnson Rips Coach, Gays In Twitter Tirade
sportsbybrooks.com 10/26/2009 — So the Chiefs are reeling at 1-6 after a right-painful, 37-7 thrashing by the Chargers, leaving the Arrowhead faithful scratching their heads and wondering where it all went wrong. But thankfully we have the level-headed presence of Larry Johnson to ...
Chiefs RB Larry Johnson Starts War of Words with Fans on Twitter
arrowheadpride.com 10/26/2009 — Back in August I was asked to write a piece for the Washington Post on Twitter and what Roger Goodell's policy on the social networking site should be . My argument was simple - Forget the medium.  Who cares if it's Twitter, a post-game press ...
Report: Chiefs will release Larry Johnson
rootzoo.com 10/28/2009 — According to a report by RealGM.com the Kansas City Chiefs will release running back Larry Johnson, days after he made controversial tweets and allegedly use a gay slur to reporters.
Larry Johnson Suspended For Gay Slur
blog.blitznation.com 10/29/2009 — Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson has been suspended by the NFL until November 9th after he made numerous gay slurs and attacked his head coach Todd Haley on Twitter. Johnson’s agent Peter Schaffer says he will immediately appeal the suspension, which will cost his ...
The 'FOLLOW 13POB13' Twitter Movement
hiphoopjunkies.com 10/24/2009 — This, ladies and gentlemen, is how powerful Twitter can be.  My buddy Sean ( @seanfrancois ) jokingly dubs it "Where Amazing Happens" after talking with the likes of Dwight Howard, Larry Fitzgerald, and Ernie Johnson on Twitter.  Whether you thought it was a fad or something ...
Johnson takes shot at Haley on Twitter
scoresreport.com 10/26/2009 — Chiefs’ running back Larry Johnson took a shot at Todd Haley on his Twitter account after Kansas City’s 37-7 loss to the Chargers on Sunday, criticizing his head coach for not having NFL playing experience. Here’s the Tweeet : My father played for the coach from “rememeber the ...
Larry Johnson Is So Mad He Could Spit
sportressofblogitude.com 10/26/2009 — Hotheaded psychopath Larry Johnson went on the offensive last night via his Twitter account and showcased a meltdown not yet seen in this Brave New World of Twitterdom. Here’s how it went down, according to Yahoo: Johnson’s exact Twitter messages, in chronological order: “my father got ...
Larry
joeposnanski.com 10/27/2009 — My father played for coach from “rememeber the titans”. Our coach played golf. My father played with redskins briefley. Our coach. Nuthn. – Twitter from toonicon (Larry Johnson). I suppose it is pretty well known, at least ...
Report: Larry Johnson hurls slur at the media
profootballtalk.nbcsports.com 10/26/2009 — From our friends at KCSP in Kansas City comes the latest development in the sudden eruption of Mt. L.J.When reporters entered the locker room on Monday, Johnson said, "I'm not talking [until] Thursday."And then Johnson uttered a sentence that surely...
McGwire's resume speaks for itself
danstake.com 10/28/2009 — You know who has zero sympathy for Larry Johnson, the Kansas City Chiefs running back who questioned his head coach’s credentials on Twitter earlier this week? Baseball players. That’s because their hitting coaches have weaker job resumes than your average high school sophomore. I’m not ...
Dropping Links: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
tonyblogs.net 10/27/2009 — NEWS DeMarcus Ware signs big six year contract extension with Cowboys | CBS Sports.com | Alex Smith named starting quarterback in San Francisco | ESPN.com | Larry Johnson is in hot water over gay slurs via Twitter | FOX Sports.com | Braylon Edwards facing misdemeanor assault charge from ...
With LJ’s future in doubt, Chiefs to lean on Charles — The Scores Report - The National Sports Blog
NFL.com reports that the Chiefs have ordered Larry Johnson to refrain from team activities in the wake of comments he made on his Twitter page about head coach Todd Haley. Johnson also used a homophonic slur to degrade another Twitter user that had commented on LJ’s page. On Tuesday, ...
Kansas City Chiefs ban RB Larry Johnson for making homosexual slurs — Penn State Football
Johnson posted the slur on two occasions on his Twitter account.
Larry Johnson Uses Homophobic Slur, Somehow Makes Things Worse — FanHouse
by Ryan Wilson The Chiefs lost Sunday -- for the sixth time in seven games -- and mercurial running back Larry Johnson took to Twitter to vent his frustrations. His agent later claimed that Johnson was just trying to honor his father 140 characters at a time , but it was also clear that L.J. ...
Larry Johnson Is The Newest Player Bears Fans Will Want In The Morning — Foul Balls
Twitter has it's first casualty as it was announced late Tuesday night that the Kansas City Chiefs are going to release running back Larry Johnson. It seems the Chiefs decided that rather than deal with the headache of dealing with Johnson's latest comments on Twitter about his head coach Todd ...
Larry Johnson Rips Coach — DUELING COUCHES
Here is a guy I am really sick of... "Chiefs running back Larry Johnson has belittled his rookie head coach on what appears to be his Twitter account, saying Todd Haley has "nuthn" when it comes to NFL-quality credentials. The remarks were posted several hours after the Chiefs (1-6) were ...
Johnson is trying to “Tweet” his way out of KC — Taking it to the House
LJ is trying to aggravate beleaguered Chiefs head coach Todd Haley even further with his recent comments on Twitter Things just went from bad to worse for volatile running back Larry Johnson in Kansas City. The one time NFL rushing leader and workhorse has definitely slowed down since ...
Chiefs Ask Larry Johnson To Sit Down, STFU — Intentional Foul
In a move that should surprise absolutely no one, the Kansas City Chiefs have told the non-Twitter savvy Larry Johnson his services won’t be needed for the time being, as they deal with the fallout from stupidity that came from Johnson’s mouth since the Chiefs got manhandled by ...
Chiefs Larry Johnson voices anger via Twitter — No Guts, No Glory
Another athlete has caught bitten by the 'Twitter Bug,' this week's culprit is Kansas City Chiefs' RB Larry Johnson. Johnson's disgruntled voice muttered gay slurs and harsh criticism for his head coach Todd Haley. Johnson's post read, " My father got more credentials than most of these pro ...
LJ Blasts Haley On Twitter — So Yoked - Athletes Served Sunny Side Up
Kansas City Chiefs running back/zombie Larry Johnson doesn’t appear to have much respect for head coach Todd Haley. On a twitter page that has been attributed to Johnson, some negative posts showed up a few hours after teh Chiefs got slapped by the Chargers. One read: “My ...
Larry Johnson Lashes Out At Tom Haley On Twitter — Total Pro Sports
Total Pro Sports - Seemingly taking a page out of Terrel Owens ' playbook , Larry Johnson has decided to use his Twitter to lash out at someone. But not even T.O. used the free social networking service to take out his frustration on a coach. After a disappointing effort against the division ...
Like the Chiefs didnt have enough problems — One Arrowhead Drive
This time it involves Larry Johnson who though it would be a good idea to berate his head coach and a fellow Twitter member following the Chiefs latest loss. A few of the shots directed at Haley include: “my father got more creditentials than most of these pro coaches. … google my ...
Chiefs RB Johnson Barred From Team for Gay Slurs — Nationalsportsreview.com Blogs
The Twitter account of Chiefs running back Larry Johnson have gotten him barred from team activities pending an investigation into his use of a homosexual slur this week. Johnson did apologize Tuesday to his team, fans and the NFL “for the words I used.” “I regret my actions. The words were ...
Chiefs prohibit Larry Johnson from team activities — Fantasy Sports
Larry Johnson issued an apology today for posting demeaning comments about Chiefs coach Todd Haley on his twitter account, using a gay slur to respond to one of his followers on twitter and using another gay slur yesterday when telling reporters he wasn't going to speak. The Chiefs have ...
Larry Johnson -- "My Father Is More Qualified to Coach the Chiefs" — Hoops and Other Pop Culture
http://backporch.fanhouse.com/2009/10/26/larry-johnson-calls-out-todd-haley-on-twitter/?icid=mainhtmlws-main-ndl4link5http%3A%2F%2Fbackporch.fanhouse.com%2F2009%2F10%2F26%2Flarry-johnson-calls-out-todd-haley-on-twitter%2F • “my father got more creditentials than most of these pro coaches. … ...
Larry Johnson Meltdown Arrives Later Than Expected This Season [Nfl] — Deadspin
The Kansas City Chiefs are a disaster, obviously, but look on the bright side—it took permanently disgruntled RB Larry Johnson seven whole games to launch an embarrassing tirade against his head coach. I think that's improvement! Despite Johnson's heroic 49-yard effort on Sunday, his ...
Larry Johnson Meltdown Arrives Later Than Expected This Season (Update) [Nfl] — Deadspin
The Kansas City Chiefs are a disaster, obviously, but look on the bright side—it took permanently disgruntled RB Larry Johnson seven whole games to launch an embarrassing tirade against his head coach. I think that's improvement! Despite Johnson's heroic 49-yard effort on Sunday, his ...
Chiefs' Larry Johnson Calls Out Todd Haley on Twitter — FanHouse
by Ryan Wilson Chiefs running back Larry Johnson had just 16 carries for 49 yards against the Chargers, and the light workload left him with plenty of energy after the game to fire up his Twitter Machine. Johnson, clearly unhappy with the team's 1-6 start -- and more specifically, his ...
Chiefs’ Johnson sounds off on Haley — NFL News & Rumors
It’s not the cover of Sports Illustrated or the front page of ESPN, but Chiefs RB Larry Johnson tossed head coach Todd Haley under the proverbial bus via his Twitter account earlier this evening, following KC’s disastrous showing at home against the Chargers. Here’s a few of ...
Larry Johnson Suspended Until Nov. 9 for Conduct Detrimental to Club — FanHouse
by Will Brinson Larry Johnson has (officially) been suspended, according to a press release from the Kansas City Chiefs . The team's front office and the NFL had previously been investigating whether or not Johnson's behavior (which included antagonizing tweets and rumored inappropriate ...
Chiefs Tell RB Larry Johnson to Stay Away After Gay Slurs — NBC Washington - Sports
Larry Johnson, the once unstoppable Kansas City Chiefs running back, has been asked to stay away from the team after he twice spat out a gay slur publicly and posted critical comments about his head coach on...
Chiefs Bar Johnson for a Gay Slur — NYT > Pro Football
The running back reportedly made demeaning remarks in the locker room to reporters and on Twitter, and about the head coach.
Chiefs' Larry Johnson uses a gay slur for second day in a row — L.A. Times - Pro Football
The running back directs the remark at reporters, a day after using the same slur in a Twitter post regarding Kansas City Coach Todd Haley. > The running ...
Larry Johnson Banished from Kansas City Chiefs — Bleacher Report - NFL
Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson was told to stay away from the team yesterday while the NFL season and the Chiefs complete their investigation into his use of a  homosexual slur twice this week. Larry Johnson issued an ...
Chiefs' Johnson reportedly makes gay slurs, 0780 — Boston.com -- Football news
Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson used a gay slur for the second time in as many days Monday, the Kansas City Star reported on its Web site.
Twitter account of Chiefs' Larry Johnson belittles coach Todd Haley — USATODAY.com NFL - Top Stories
Chiefs running back Larry Johnson has belittled his rookie head coach on what appears to be his Twitter account, saying Todd ...
Chiefs RB Johnson calls out coach on Twitter — FOXSports.com News for NFL
Chiefs running back Larry Johnson has belittled his rookie head coach on what appears to be his Twitter account, saying Todd Haley has "nuthn" when it comes to NFL-quality credentials. The remarks were posted several hours after the Chiefs (1-6) were ...
Kansas City Chiefs' Larry Johnson questions head coach Todd Haley's credentials on Twitter — ESPN.com - NFL
Chiefs running back Larry Johnson has belittled his rookie head coach on what appears to be his Twitter account, saying Todd Haley has "nuthn" when it comes to NFL-quality credentials.
Chiefs' Johnson takes swipe at coach on Twitter — SI.com - NFL
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Chiefs running back Larry Johnson has belittled his rookie head coach on what appears to be his Twitter account, saying Todd Haley has "nuthn" when it comes to NFL-quality credentials.
Chiefs' Larry Johnson apologizes for gay slur — L.A. Times - Pro Football
Running back releases a statement but is told to stay away from the team while the NFL and the Chiefs complete their investigation. > Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson  ...
NFL | Chiefs running back Larry Johnson apologizes for using gay slurs — The Seattle Times: Sports
Running back Larry Johnson of the Kansas City Chiefs issued his second public apology in 12 months Tuesday and was told to stay away from the team while the league and the Chiefs complete their investigation into his use of a gay slur.
Chiefs RB Johnson apologizes for gay slurs — Examiner Sports
Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson issued his second apology in 12 months Tuesday and was told to stay away from the team while the NFL and the Chiefs complete their investigation into his use of a gay slur.
Chiefs RB Johnson apologizes for gay slurs — Examiner Sports
The Kansas City Chiefs have barred running back Larry Johnson from team activities pending an investigation into his use of a homosexual slur this week.
GLAAD calls on Chiefs for apology — Examiner Sports
The president of a national gay advocacy group is asking the NFL and the Kansas City Chiefs to take action after running back Larry Johnson used a homosexual slur this week.
Chiefs' Johnson Reportedly Makes Gay Slurs, 0780 — NYT > Pro Football
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson used a gay slur for the second time in as many days Monday, the Kansas City Star reported on its Web site.
Chiefs' Johnson reportedly makes gay slurs, 0780 — The Seattle Times: Sports
Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson used a gay slur for the second time in as many days Monday, the Kansas City Star reported on its Web site.
Sports shorts — NY Post: Sports
NFL: Chiefs' Johnson uses slurs Chiefs running back Larry Johnson used a gay slur for the second time in as many days, the Kansas City Star reported. Johnson refused to speak with reporters a day after the Chiefs' 37-7 home loss and muttered the ...
Larry Johnson puts foot in mouth — Patriots & NFL - BostonHerald.com
Chiefs running back Larry Johnson used a gay slur for the second time in as many days yesterday, the Kansas City Star reported on its Web site. Johnson refused to speak...
L.J. sorry for slurs, told to stay away from Chiefs — SI.com - NFL
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The Kansas City Chiefs have barred running back Larry Johnson from team activities pending an investigation into his use of a homosexual slur this week.
Larry Johnson May Be Released — Bleacher Report - NFL
(Information via KissingSuzyKolber , RealGM , and SBNation ) Controversial Chiefs running back Larry Johnson has been suspended and may be cut loose from Kansas City. Further decisions will be made after an NFL decision on the matter.  ...
Chiefs, Johnson in talks — Boston.com -- Football news
Larry Johnson remained a member of the Kansas City Chiefs yesterday, but no one could say how much longer that might be the case.