Category Archives: NFL

Remembering Steinbrenner

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Rick

I met the late Yankees owner George Steinbrenner once at Churchill Downs before a Breeders’ Cup where he would enter. We joked the horse better win or he’d get gelded. I think it ran last. Steinbrenner was engaging and friendly … Continue reading →

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Bolivian Queen could rule Saturday

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Rick

One sport I really enjoy writing but rarely do is boxing. The people are just so real. My Washington Examiner column is about Manassas boxer/mother of three/personal trainer and anything else she wants to be. Jennifer Salinas is the “Bolivian … Continue reading →

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NFL and players dancing to avoid lockout

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Rick

On the surface, the NFL Players Association filing a move in the courts against NFL owners over the latter’s $4 billion TV deal during a possible 2011 lockout seems contentious. However, I see it as a good move toward getting … Continue reading →

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Can Washington host a Super Bowl

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Rick

In the days after 9/11 when tourism zeroed out in Washington and New York, the NFL said it would consider the two cities for Super Bowls as a way of helping. On Tuesday, New York is expected to be given … Continue reading →

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Lookin At Lucky and I win the Preakness

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Rick

I was thinking a lot of my late friend Clem Florio today at the Preakness. Clem was a great handicapper who passed away last year and I could hear all the many things he taught me about horses throughout the … Continue reading →

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Redskins picked the right guy

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Rick
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My mock NFL draft

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Rick

Hey, everybody’s doing it so here’s the Top 10 NFL picks in my Washington Examiner column today. What, you don’t see them? Hey, click the link. Trying to make the boss think people read me. Everything’s set? Maybe

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YouTube: Talking Redskins draft possibilities

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Rick
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Archie’s boy versus Archie’s Team

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Rick

Let the Peyton Manning stories begin. Actually, I’ve already written mine. My Washington Examiner column says Manning is not the fool he pretends to be on a ba-zillion commercials. He’s one sly passer, carving up the Jets defense for the … Continue reading →

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Favre shows 40 is new 30

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Rick

OK, I wandered off the reservation for once, writing about something other than Washington sports for my column today in the Washington Examiner. Brett Favre tries to make his third Super Bowl as Minnesota plays New Orleans today. It would … Continue reading →

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