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profootballtalk.com - 12/11/2008
STARCAPS CASE WON’T BE RESOLVED UNTIL AFTER PLAYOFFS
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Adam Schefter of NFL Network is reporting that the case of the five NFL players who were suspended for using StarCaps will not be resolved until after the playoffs. Per Schefter, U.S. District Court Judge Paul Magnuson, the federal judge overseeing the case, will not lift the temporary ...
NFLPA goes grievance mad
thesportscorner.ca - 12/5/2008
NFLPA goes grievance mad
— thesportscorner.ca — You cannot accuse the NFLPA of not pulling their weight when it comes to defending their members’ rights these days. The NFLPA has announced it will be filing grievances against the NFL on behalf of five of the six players who recently were suspended for the remainder of the regular ... (more) NFLPA goes grievance mad

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blog.nola.com - 12/6/2008
Deuce McAllister, Will Smith back with the New Orleans Saints on Saturday
— blog.nola.com — Saints running back Deuce McAllister and defensive end Will Smith were back with their team Saturday for scheduled activities, after their four-game suspensions were blocked Friday by a federal court judge. Rob Ninkovich and Tearrius George, both ... (more) Deuce McAllister, Will Smith back with the New Orleans ...

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blogs.startribune.com - 12/11/2008
Report: Injunction extended
— blogs.startribune.com — This story just moved on the Associated Press wire. Obviously, Kevin and Pat Williams will continue to play for at least the next two weeks. Here is the AP story A Minnesota judge has extended his preliminary injunction against the NFL’s ... (more) Report: Injunction extended

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Daily Norseman:  StarCaps Case Won't Be Settled Until After Playoffs

Pacifist Viking:  National Friday League, week 15

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StarCaps Case Won't Be Settled Until After Playoffs
Daily Norseman — StarCaps Case Won't Be Settled Until After Playoffs Adam Schefter (via ProFootballTalk.com) is reporting that Judge Paul Magnuson will not lift the restraining order until a full hearing can be conducted. Full speed ahead, boys!

National Friday League, week 15
Pacifist Viking — ... Links PW and KW will play for a while (Access Vikings 1 and 2, Pioneer Press, Viking Update, PFT) Advanced NFL Stats' week 15 win probabilities. Grant's Tomb is skeptical ...

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