NFL NOTEBOOK: COLTS NOT RUNNING FOR COVER.Byline: Daily News Staff and Wire Services Although the Indianapolis Colts Doss attended Canton McKinley High School whom he helped win back-to-back state titles, as well as a USA Today wore Ron Artest Ronald (Ron) William Artest Jr. (born November 13 1979) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays with the Sacramento Kings of the NBA. Artest gained reputation as one of the premier defenders in the game today, winning the NBA Defensive Player of the Year jerseys Tuesday in a nod to the embattled Pacers player. In a twist, the Colts (7-3) will make their first Thanksgiving Day appearance in Detroit since 1965, less than a week after the brawl between Pacers players and Pistons fans in Auburn Hills, Mich., reignited the burgeoning sports rivalry A sports rivalry is intense competition between athletic teams or athletes. This pressure of competition is felt by players, coaches, and management, but is perhaps felt strongest by the fans. between the two cities. ``I don't agree with what Ron Artest did, but for the guy to miss a whole year and not get paid, I don't like it,'' Pollard said. ``I'm not condoning what Artest did at all, but I want to see him play again this year.'' If the Colts were worried about more trouble Thursday in Detroit, they weren't discussing it. ``It's different,'' Doss said. ``In football, the fans are not as close. We'll probably see more reaction when the Pistons come here Christmas Day.'' --Anaheim hires consultants: As it prepares for negotiations with the NFL NFL abbr. National Football League NFL (US) n abbr (= National Football League) → Fußball-Nationalliga on a potential stadium deal, the City of Anaheim has hired two consultants with backgrounds in stadium financing and Southland sports marketing Sport marketing (or "sports marketing" in the US) (1) the specific application of marketing principles and processes to sport products (e.g., teams, leagues, events, etc.) and (2) the the marketing of non-sports products (e.g., cigarettes, beer, long-distance phone service, etc. to help craft an agreement. Mitchel Ziets, whose New Jersey-based MZ Sports, will advise the city on financing and lease terms of a stadium and retail development it has discussed with league officials. David Carter People called David Carter include:
``Negotiations with the (NFL) are known for their complexity and sophistication so·phis·ti·cate v. so·phis·ti·cat·ed, so·phis·ti·cat·ing, so·phis·ti·cates v.tr. 1. To cause to become less natural, especially to make less naive and more worldly. 2. ,'' Anaheim city manager Dave Morgan Dave Morgan (born August 7, 1944 in Cranmore, Somerset[1]) is a British former racing driver from England. He participated in one Formula One World Championship grand prix, the 1975 British Grand Prix in which, like several others, he crashed during a storm in the said in a statement. ``We want to be sure any deal we would make ... is one that results in a positive impact on the people of this community.'' NFL officials This is a listing of American football officials who have National Football League (NFL) experience. Note: Years listed refer to season the official began or ended career in the NFL. are planning to travel to Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. next week to meet with officials from all four sites they're considering for a new or renovated stadium: Anaheim, Carson, the Coliseum and Rose Bowl. - Billy Witz --Henson likely to start: Drew Henson is about to get his first NFL start, even though Dallas coach Bill Parcells didn't want it to happen this way. Parcells, who has been reluctant to play Henson unless forced, said the rookie would start Thursday against Chicago ``unless things change appreciably'' with Vinny Testaverde. Testaverde has a sore right shoulder and back. --NFL denies deal with Williams: Ricky Williams' lawyer said the running back will serve a four-game suspension beginning next month and then be reinstated with Miami by the NFL, but league spokesman Greg Aiello said no agreement has been finalized. Attorney David Cornwell said Williams would move from the retired list to the suspended list for the Dolphins' final four games. The running back is required to serve a four-game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy. After that, according to Cornwell, Williams' contact with the Dolphins would be in effect. --Davis to finish season: Cleveland president John Collins insisted that the team intends on having coach Butch Davis finish out the season. Amid speculation that Davis is about to be fired, Collins tried to clear up any confusion by saying Davis' job was secure and the team would evaluate the coaching staff after the season. --Steelers' Bell, Burress out: Pittsburgh will be without wide receiver Plaxico Burress and inside linebacker Kendrell Bell when it plays host to Washington on Sunday. Bell will miss at least three games with his second major groin injury this season. Burress has a sore hamstring. --Holmes out again: Running back Priest Holmes will miss his third consecutive game when Kansas City plays host to San Diego on Sunday. Holmes has an injured ligament in his right knee. --Dolphins lose Fiedler: Miami quarterback Jay Fiedler was put on injured reserve with a herniated disc in his neck and will miss the rest of the season. CAPTION(S): box Box: DAILY NEWS/CBS 2/KCAL 9 SPORTS CENTRAL POWER RANKINGS - Cecil Conley |
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