Day: April 7, 2017

Prosecutors: Reject NFL player’s appeal in drug, rape case (Sports Betting News)Prosecutors: Reject NFL player’s appeal in drug, rape case (Sports Betting News)

Former NFL star Darren Sharper understood the consequences of the plea deal that led to his nearly two-decade prison sentence for drugging and raping women, federal prosecutors said in court filings Friday. Sharper, part of the New Orleans Saints team that won the 2010 Super Bowl, is hoping to reduce his punishment after having pleaded guilty or no-contest to criminal charges in federal and state courts. As allegations and criminal charges mounted, a ”global” plea agreement was announced involving state courts in Arizona, California, Nevada and Louisiana, plus U.S. District Court in New Orleans.

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Prosecutors: Reject NFL player’s appeal in drug, rape case (Sports Betting News)Prosecutors: Reject NFL player’s appeal in drug, rape case (Sports Betting News)

Former NFL star Darren Sharper understood the consequences of the plea deal that led to his nearly two-decade prison sentence for drugging and raping women, federal prosecutors said in court filings Friday. Sharper, part of the New Orleans Saints team that won the 2010 Super Bowl, is hoping to reduce his punishment after having pleaded guilty or no-contest to criminal charges in federal and state courts. As allegations and criminal charges mounted, a ”global” plea agreement was announced involving state courts in Arizona, California, Nevada and Louisiana, plus U.S. District Court in New Orleans.

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Roethlisberger plans to return in 2017 (Sports Betting News)Roethlisberger plans to return in 2017 (Sports Betting News)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) calls a play at the line of scrimmage during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger isn’t quite ready to head off into retirement. Roethlisberger announced on Twitter Friday that he’s told the Steelers he plans to be under center in 2017. ”Informed the team I am looking forward to my 14th season,” Roethlisberger posted.

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Roethlisberger plans to return in 2017 (Sports Betting News)Roethlisberger plans to return in 2017 (Sports Betting News)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) calls a play at the line of scrimmage during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger isn’t quite ready to head off into retirement. Roethlisberger announced on Twitter Friday that he’s told the Steelers he plans to be under center in 2017. ”Informed the team I am looking forward to my 14th season,” Roethlisberger posted.

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