Newton Lawyer: Cecil Just In Stadium For Postgame

Before the BCS Championship Game between Auburn and Oregon on Monday night in Glendale, Ariz., Auburn Athletic Director Jay Jacobs told the media it had been “mutually agreed upon” that Cecil Newton would not be in attendance at University of Phoenix Stadium for the game.

(Photos: Cecil Newton Before The BCS Championship Game Outside Stadium) [...]
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Video: Cecil, Cam Newton Meet Inside Stadium

After USA TODAY columnist Christine Brennan’s report today that Cecil Newton is now claiming – through his attorney – that he did not attend the BCS Championship Game, video of Cecil and son Cam Newton’s postgame meeting inside University of Phoenix Stadium was brought to my attention.

The video, originally aired by ABC 33/40 in Birmingham, [...]
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STADIUM: New San Jose Earthquakes Stadium Built for 2012 Season?

Here is an excerpt from an article on MLSsoccer.com
David Kaval knows exactly what present the San Jose Earthquakes’ fans wanted this Christmas: a new home to call their own.
And recently hired club president is holding out hope that before the 2012 MLS season begins, he can deliver it.
“I think (having a stadium in 2012) is [...]
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County Stadium

With the signing of Octavio Dotel, the Chad Qualls rumour mill and hypothetical Hall of Fame votes being the stories of the day, I am reminded of a story where fans in Milwaukee just couldn’t wait for baseball to begin.

We’ll file this one under pining for baseball:

“As I look around the empty park, almost Greek in its starkness, I feel an …
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Rain Floods Qualcomm Stadium

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Pictures of the field posted on Twitter elicited comments like “Whoa” and “Unreal” and jokes like “Navy should feel right at home. You may even see some seals at work.”

Check out the pics of the stadium in the article above. The recent rainstorm has flooded Qualcomm Stadium and it looks like a lake out there. They are calling the field Lake Murphy right now.
The Chargers do not have any more regular season games left in the stadium this year, but the Poinsettia Bowl is supposed to be played there tomorrow. The Chargers could possibly have [...]
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Cowboys Tie Manny Pacquiao In Wins At Cowboys Stadium

ESPN Dallas takes a look back at the Dallas Cowboys milestone victory against the Washington Redskins. With the victory, the Cowboys tied Manny Pacquiao in wins at Cowboys Stadium in 2010.

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Hinchliffe Stadium

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New York PBS Affiliate WNET recently showcased some obscure baseball lore in a short web video on historic Hinchliffe Stadium.

The baseball portion of the video starts around 1:20 and lasts for about five minutes before the ‘save the park’ crusade kicks into high gear.

However, the core five minutes is a good overview of the ballpark, which housed some of the all-time negro league greats within its circular bowl.

Interesting New York Black Yankees facts:

  • As the video notes, the team played the bulk of their games in Paterson, New Jersey.
  • Hincliffe was also used by the New York Cubans in 1936. The Cubans featured all-time great Martin Dihigo
  • On special occasions the Black Yankees would rent and play in the MLB Yankee Stadium
  • The Franchise disbanded in 1948.
  • The New York Black Yankees played their final season in Rochester, New York
  • MLB Hall of Famer Willie Wells played for the NYBY towards the tail end of his career in 1945 & 1946.
  • Staying with Willie, he played on the powerhouse 1940 Veracruz Blues, a team that consider to be one of the greatest in negro baseball history.
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