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**The Solution** · 08-18-2016, 12:59 PM

Ex-NFL star Darren Sharper gets 18 years for drugging, raping women

NEW ORLEANS -- Former NFL star Darren Sharper has been sentenced to 18 years in prison in a case where he was accused of drugging and raping as many as 16 women in four states.

Judge Jane Triche Milazzo sentenced Sharper on Thursday. He had pleaded guilty or no-contest to charges arising from the allegations of drugging and raping women in federal court in New Orleans, and state courts in Louisiana, Arizona, California and Nevada.

Prosecutors suggested a nine-year prison term for Sharper under a multijurisdictional plea deal, but Milazzo rejected it as too lenient in June. The sentence was 15 months short of the maximum. He was also fined $20,000.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael McMahon said he's satisfied with the sentence.

Sharper's family left the courtroom without speaking to reporters. Defense attorney Billy Gibbens said later that the federal sentence won't affect plea agreements in the four state courts.

**The Solution** · 08-18-2016, 07:58 PM

Eagles K Caleb Sturgis hit in head by pregame punt, has concussion

PITTSBURGH -- The Philadelphia Eagles are the most dangerous team in the league -- in pregame warmups.

Eagles kicker Caleb Sturgis will miss Thursday night's game against the Steelers with a concussion after a pregame punt hit him in the head.

Sturgis, who's competing with Cody Parkey for Philly's top kicking job, did not have his helmet on when the punt struck him.

Sturgis is in his second season with the Eagles after spending two years with the Miami Dolphins. Sturgis is 73-of-93 for his career, including 18-of-22 last season.

**The Solution** · 08-19-2016, 05:51 AM

RG III with some nice TD Passes last night
Lions Booed by Home Crowd
Brady sat due to sliced Thumb
Nelson did not play for the packers last night

**The Solution** · 08-19-2016, 05:41 PM

NFL reduces Le'Veon Bell's drug-related suspension to 3 games

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell's suspension for missing league-mandated drug tests has been reduced to three games.

The NFL announced Bell's three-game suspension Friday, saying that the former Pro Bowler violated the league's substance abuse policy.

Bell's suspension was reduced from its initial length of four games as a result of a negotiated settlement between the NFL and the players' union, a source told ESPN's Dan Graziano.

Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell said he will "continue to do more" as he returns after having surgery for a torn MCL and PCL in November.
Also, as part of the settlement, Bell remains in his current stage of the NFL's drug program rather than advancing to the next one, the source told Graziano. The missed drug tests were found to be the result of a travel issue, and Bell did not inform the tester of his travel plans, according to the source.

**The Solution** · 08-20-2016, 05:55 AM

Jeff Cumberland carted off after hurting Achilles in Chargers' win

Keenan Lewis after release: 'I'm gonna get a fresh start on life'

Redskins RB Matt Jones suffers slight separation in shoulder

Larry Fitzgerald misses preseason game with minor knee injury

Josh Brown's ex-wife told police of over 20 physically violent incidents

**The Solution** · 08-20-2016, 03:57 PM

More News from the Bills:

Bills DT Marcell Dareus to enter rehab facility
The Buffalo Bills have waived second-year running back Karlos Williams, the team announced Saturday.

**The Solution** · 08-21-2016, 06:04 AM

Bronco's still have a ? at QB.. both QB's looked decent, but no one sticks out on the reigning Super Bowl Champs.....

**The Solution** · 08-21-2016, 04:48 PM

Patriots RB Dion Lewis needs second knee surgery, out indefinitely

Dolphins say Mike Pouncey (hip) will miss rest of preseason

Seahawks TE Nick Vannett has a high ankle sprain, according to Pete Carroll

Cardinals WR John Brown has been cleared through the concussion protocol and will practice Sunday,

**The Solution** · 08-22-2016, 07:10 AM

Patriots RB Dion Lewis needs second knee surgery, out indefinitely

From Jeff Fisher, on Saturday's game and the first two preseason weeks ...

Positives: Seven TD drives, running game, second-half offense, Hemmingway "making significant plays," zero second-half points.

Negatives: "Too many big plays, too many explosive plays, not enough plays on third down, not enough turnovers"'from the defense.

**The Solution** · 08-22-2016, 03:13 PM

Colts' Vontae Davis week-to-week with right ankle sprain
Tom Brady excused again; Bill Belichick won't comment on 'personal situations'
Ravens Breshad Perriman activated from PUP list
Chiefs activate LB Tamba Hali off PUP list

**The Solution** · 08-22-2016, 09:10 PM

The Indianapolis Colts have agreed to terms with CB Antonio Cromartie.

**The Solution** · 08-23-2016, 07:37 AM

Players who passed physicals yesterday: Elvis Dumervil and Breshad Perriman (Ravens), Demarcus Ware (Broncos), Lance Dumbar (Cowboys) Henry Anderson (Colts) and Tamba Hali (Chiefs)

Giants sign former Texans K Randy Bullock and waived Tom Obarski. Bullock's season wasnt great, if I remember correctly. I want to say he was with the Jets for some of last yr.

Broncos expect CB Aqib Talib to play some SAturday vs the Rams.

Cards expect rookie DT Robert Nkemdiche to play Sunday vs the Texans.

It is expected for the Rams to start Case Keenum week 1.

Former Bills RB Karlos Williams went unclaimed on waivers and is now a FA.

Former RAiders QB Todd Marinovich was found naked with marijuana in someone else's backyard. Marinovich was cited for trespassing, possession of a controlled substance (thought to be meth), drug paraphernalia and marijuana. Marinovich has had his share of drug problems over the years.

**The Solution** · 08-23-2016, 04:34 PM

Multiple teams inquire about availability of Josh Gordon
Joe Flacco says in radio interview he will play Friday
Tom Brady back at practice, says he 'had to take care of something'
Sore Trevor Siemian expected to be ready to start Saturday
Dez Bryant out vs. Seahawks after suffering concussion in practice