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08/30/2010 - Cincinnati, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The National Football League has suspended Bengals wide receiver Maurice Purify for one game without pay and fined him two game-checks for a violation of the league's personal conduct policy.
The Enquirer reported Monday that Purify's penalty will be enforced for Cincinnati's season-opener on September 12 at New England. The paper also quoted the price of the fine was $46,470.58.
Purify's punishment came as a result of an arrest for a May 4 incident at Jefferson Hall in Newport, Kentucky. The 24-year-old had been arrested and charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct, but all charges were eventually dropped.
The wideout's representatives plan on appealing the suspension, which is slated to begin this Saturday.
Should Purify, who has not played in any of the Bengals' three preseason games, not make the final 53-man roster, the suspension will still be enforced for the first two weeks of the season.
<< Braves recall Kawakami
Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Atlanta Braves have recalled pitcher
Kenshin Kawakami from Triple-A Gwinnett.
Kawakami appeared in 16 games (15 starts) earlier this season for the Braves,
and went 1-9 with a 4.75 earned-run av
<< Cowboys, two employees settle lawsuit from training camp accident
Dallas, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A pair of Dallas Cowboys employees have agreed
to settle a lawsuit against companies run by franchise owner Jerry Jones.
The Morning News reported on Monday that Rich Behm and Joe DeCamillis will
each be p
<< Heat agree to terms with second-round pick Butler
Miami, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Miami Heat signed 2010 second-round pick
Da'Sean Butler to a contract on Monday.
Terms were not announced, per team policy.
The 6-foot-7 forward was taken with the 42nd overall selection after playin
<< McGregor's family issues statement
San Francisco, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The family of late Colorado Rockies
president Keli McGregor issued a statement Monday, saying he died of a rare
virus that infected the heart muscle.
McGregor was found dead in a Salt Lake City
DT Taylor a "game day decision" for No. 7 Sooners >>
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) -Whether or not defensive tackle Adrian Taylor plays for No. 7 Oklahoma in its opener Saturday against Utah State will be a game-day decision.Taylor is recovering from a broken ankle sustained in the Sooners' Sun Bowl victory in D
Rockies place Stewart on DL, Barmes returns >>
San Francisco, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Colorado Rockies have reinstated
infielder Clint Barmes from the bereavement list.
Barmes will start at shortstop in place of Troy Tulowitzki on Monday as the
Rockies open a critical three-g
Texans bring Daniels off PUP list; put Holliday, Tate on IR >>
Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Houston Texans made a number of moves
Monday, among them bringing tight end Owen Daniels off the physically unable
to perform list.
Daniels passed his physical and is now able to participate in
Chicago's Beckham departs Monday's game >>
Cleveland, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Chicago White Sox second baseman Gordon
Beckham left Monday's game against the Cleveland Indians after getting hit by
a pitch on the right hand.
Frank Herrmann took over for Justin Germano with runne
Kansas City, MO - Kansas City has not officially named Matt Cassel its starting quarterback, but there can be no doubt now.
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After praising his leadership and work ethic through spring workouts, the Chiefs announced Tuesday they had signed the 27-year-old Cassel to a multiyear contract. Terms were not disclosed, but he will almost certainly be one of the highest-paid members of the team.
"We are excited to be able to reach a long-term agreement for Matt Cassel to be a Kansas City Chief for many years to come," owner and board chairman Clark Hunt said in a statement. "His proven leadership on and off the field will be a tremendous asset to the organization."
Patriots made him their franchise player, meaning his salary for this season will be about $15 million.
New head coach Todd Haley, taking over for Herm Edwards after a 2-14 season, refused to name a starter at any position during offseason workouts. But it was obvious to everyone the team belonged to Cassel.
"I go out there each and every day with that focus that I'm the starter," Cassel said during a June minicamp. "Competition brings out the best in everybody."
The signing will come as welcome news to Cassel's new coaches and teammates. Amiable and hardworking, online football betting he appeared to win over everyone at minicamp.
"I think he's got some unique leadership qualities. I think his teammates like him and have respect for him. I think he's doing a pretty good job on the field, too," Haley said last month. "He's doing everything that I'm asking him, that our coaches are asking him to do. I don't have one single complaint how he's carrying himself."
After one workout, wide receiver Devard Darling declared Cassel "a breath of fresh air."
"He has a lot of swagger, a lot of confidence. It's good for us," said Darling. "We trust in him that he's going to go out there and lead us all the way."
nse to accommodate his specific abilities.
Trapped on the bench behind Heisman winners Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart at USC and then unable to unseat Super Bowl MVP Brady at New England, Cassel seemed destined to be a backup all his life. As Brady was helped off the field last September, Cassel seized the opportunity he'd been waiting for since high school.
In his only sustained action since his teens, he hit 349 of 555 passes for 3,949 yards at New England. He had 23 touchdown passes and 13 interceptions as the Patriots, who had gone unbeaten through the regular season the year before, finished 11-5 and out of the playoffs.
Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli, who had been Bill Belichick's assistant in New England, engineered the trade after the Patriots became convinced that Brady would recover fully from his knee operation.
"Since Matt arrived in Kansas City, he has embraced the team and the community," Pioli said. "His work ethic, his ability and competitive presence is what we expect from our players."
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