http://www.fantasycriminal.com/rss.php 50 Recent FCL Sports Busts eng-enhttp://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Kicked Out of LeagueWashington State defensive tackle, Andy Roof, was kicked out of school by the student conduct board after numerous run-ins with the law. According to Pac-10 rules, any player expelled from an in conference team is inelgibile to play for any other team in teh conference.2008-08-27http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Using Soft DrugsSeattle Mariners minor league pitcher, Jorge Sosa, was suspended 50 games for testing positive for using a performance enhancing substance.2008-08-27http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Caught CheatingSeattle Mariners minor league pitcher, Jorge Sosa, was suspended 50 games for testing positive for using a performance enhancing substance.2008-08-27http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Suspensions - 5+ GamesSeattle Mariners minor league pitcher, Jorge Sosa, was suspended 50 games for testing positive for using a performance enhancing substance.2008-08-27http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Suspensions - 2 to 4 GamesEight Georgia Southern players, included two projected starters, were suspended for the season opener against No. 1 Georgia for undisclosed violations of school rules.

Projected starting linebacker Terrione Benefield will miss one game and defensive back Ronnie Wiggins will miss two games. Coach Chris Hatcher said in a statement Wednesday that the suspensions are the result of a "violation of institutional rules."

Benefield, Raja Andrews, Charwell Brown, Brandavious Mann, and Damon Suggs will miss the Aug. 30 game against Georgia. Wiggins, Zeke Rozier and Garryon Taylor were suspended for two games, and will miss the Sept. 6 home game against Austin Peay.

Hatcher said he is "disappointed" about the suspensions.

"When the institutionand#8217;s rules are not followed, then I will take immediate and appropriate action," Hatcher said.

He added that he expects the players "all to learn from not doing right and make positive contributions to our program this season."
2008-08-22http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Suspensions - 1 GameEight Georgia Southern players, included two projected starters, were suspended for the season opener against No. 1 Georgia for undisclosed violations of school rules.

Projected starting linebacker Terrione Benefield will miss one game and defensive back Ronnie Wiggins will miss two games. Coach Chris Hatcher said in a statement Wednesday that the suspensions are the result of a "violation of institutional rules."

Benefield, Raja Andrews, Charwell Brown, Brandavious Mann, and Damon Suggs will miss the Aug. 30 game against Georgia. Wiggins, Zeke Rozier and Garryon Taylor were suspended for two games, and will miss the Sept. 6 home game against Austin Peay.

Hatcher said he is "disappointed" about the suspensions.

"When the institutionand#39;s rules are not followed, then I will take immediate and appropriate action," Hatcher said.

He added that he expects the players "all to learn from not doing right and make positive contributions to our program this season."
2008-08-22http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Suspensions - 2 to 4 GamesEight Georgia Southern players, included two projected starters, were suspended for the season opener against No. 1 Georgia for undisclosed violations of school rules.

Projected starting linebacker Terrione Benefield will miss one game and defensive back Ronnie Wiggins will miss two games. Coach Chris Hatcher said in a statement Wednesday that the suspensions are the result of a "violation of institutional rules."

Benefield, Raja Andrews, Charwell Brown, Brandavious Mann, and Damon Suggs will miss the Aug. 30 game against Georgia. Wiggins, Zeke Rozier and Garryon Taylor were suspended for two games, and will miss the Sept. 6 home game against Austin Peay.

Hatcher said he is "disappointed" about the suspensions.

"When the institutionand#8217;s rules are not followed, then I will take immediate and appropriate action," Hatcher said.

He added that he expects the players "all to learn from not doing right and make positive contributions to our program this season."
2008-08-22http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Suspensions - 1 GameEight Georgia Southern players, included two projected starters, were suspended for the season opener against No. 1 Georgia for undisclosed violations of school rules.

Projected starting linebacker Terrione Benefield will miss one game and defensive back Ronnie Wiggins will miss two games. Coach Chris Hatcher said in a statement Wednesday that the suspensions are the result of a "violation of institutional rules."

Benefield, Raja Andrews, Charwell Brown, Brandavious Mann, and Damon Suggs will miss the Aug. 30 game against Georgia. Wiggins, Zeke Rozier and Garryon Taylor were suspended for two games, and will miss the Sept. 6 home game against Austin Peay.

Hatcher said he is "disappointed" about the suspensions.

"When the institutionand#39;s rules are not followed, then I will take immediate and appropriate action," Hatcher said.

He added that he expects the players "all to learn from not doing right and make positive contributions to our program this season."
2008-08-22http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=FraudThe NCAA put the New Mexico program on three years of probation Wednesday and cut five scholarships as punishment for academic violations involving two former assistant coaches.

The sanctions imposed by the NCAAand#8217;s infractions committee went beyond the universityand#8217;s self-imposed penalties, which included two years of probation and fewer scholarship reductions.

New Mexicoand#8217;s head coach Rocky Long was not accused of any wrongdoing in the case.

The NCAA concluded that the former Lobos assistants in 2004 improperly helped three recruits to obtain fraudulent academic credits through correspondence courses they never completed at Fresno Pacific University, a fully accredited, four-year college in California that also offers online degrees.

In its report, the infractions committee said course registration materials at Fresno Pacific showed the home addresses for the three UNM recruits as the home address in California of a brother of one former assistant. Coachesand#8217; office or cell phone numbers were listed as the recruitsand#8217; phone numbers. The recruits admitted to NCAA investigators that they "received no course materials and did no work" but received course credit.

The recruits took courses from a Fresno Pacific instructor who was an acquaintance of one of the former UNM assistants.

At a news conference, athletic director Paul Krebs said the university fully cooperated with the NCAA during the probe.

"I do think there is some relief that comes with the filing of the report. It allows us to bring closure to what is a sad and embarassing situation for the university," Krebs said.

Long said the penalities will force his program to be more selective in its recruiting. He said he also would keep a tighter rein on his assistants.

Of the two assistants, Long said: "When theyand#8217;re out on the road themselves and doing this sort of thing, theyand#8217;re trying to recruit the best they can. Sometimes you lose sight of whatand#8217;s important. I think theyand#8217;re two great guys who made some serious mistakes."

The infractions committee pointed out that New Mexico was the third school that had major rules violations involving courses from Fresno Pacific.

"All institutions are cautioned that due diligence must be exercised prior to accepting courses from Fresno Pacific for academic credit and athletic eligibility purposes," the committee said in its report.

Sanctions also were imposed on the former assistants in their recruiting and coaching activities at any school where they work. The NCAA did not identify the assistants in the infractions committeeand#8217;s report.
2008-08-21http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Academically IneligibleThe NCAA put the New Mexico program on three years of probation Wednesday and cut five scholarships as punishment for academic violations involving two former assistant coaches.

The sanctions imposed by the NCAAand#8217;s infractions committee went beyond the universityand#8217;s self-imposed penalties, which included two years of probation and fewer scholarship reductions.

New Mexicoand#8217;s head coach Rocky Long was not accused of any wrongdoing in the case.

The NCAA concluded that the former Lobos assistants in 2004 improperly helped three recruits to obtain fraudulent academic credits through correspondence courses they never completed at Fresno Pacific University, a fully accredited, four-year college in California that also offers online degrees.

In its report, the infractions committee said course registration materials at Fresno Pacific showed the home addresses for the three UNM recruits as the home address in California of a brother of one former assistant. Coachesand#8217; office or cell phone numbers were listed as the recruitsand#8217; phone numbers. The recruits admitted to NCAA investigators that they "received no course materials and did no work" but received course credit.

The recruits took courses from a Fresno Pacific instructor who was an acquaintance of one of the former UNM assistants.

At a news conference, athletic director Paul Krebs said the university fully cooperated with the NCAA during the probe.

"I do think there is some relief that comes with the filing of the report. It allows us to bring closure to what is a sad and embarassing situation for the university," Krebs said.

Long said the penalities will force his program to be more selective in its recruiting. He said he also would keep a tighter rein on his assistants.

Of the two assistants, Long said: "When theyand#8217;re out on the road themselves and doing this sort of thing, theyand#8217;re trying to recruit the best they can. Sometimes you lose sight of whatand#8217;s important. I think theyand#8217;re two great guys who made some serious mistakes."

The infractions committee pointed out that New Mexico was the third school that had major rules violations involving courses from Fresno Pacific.

"All institutions are cautioned that due diligence must be exercised prior to accepting courses from Fresno Pacific for academic credit and athletic eligibility purposes," the committee said in its report.

Sanctions also were imposed on the former assistants in their recruiting and coaching activities at any school where they work. The NCAA did not identify the assistants in the infractions committeeand#8217;s report.
2008-08-21http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Losing Two ScholarshipsThe NCAA put the New Mexico program on three years of probation Wednesday and cut five scholarships as punishment for academic violations involving two former assistant coaches.

The sanctions imposed by the NCAAand#8217;s infractions committee went beyond the universityand#8217;s self-imposed penalties, which included two years of probation and fewer scholarship reductions.

New Mexicoand#8217;s head coach Rocky Long was not accused of any wrongdoing in the case.

The NCAA concluded that the former Lobos assistants in 2004 improperly helped three recruits to obtain fraudulent academic credits through correspondence courses they never completed at Fresno Pacific University, a fully accredited, four-year college in California that also offers online degrees.

In its report, the infractions committee said course registration materials at Fresno Pacific showed the home addresses for the three UNM recruits as the home address in California of a brother of one former assistant. Coachesand#8217; office or cell phone numbers were listed as the recruitsand#8217; phone numbers. The recruits admitted to NCAA investigators that they "received no course materials and did no work" but received course credit.

The recruits took courses from a Fresno Pacific instructor who was an acquaintance of one of the former UNM assistants.

At a news conference, athletic director Paul Krebs said the university fully cooperated with the NCAA during the probe.

"I do think there is some relief that comes with the filing of the report. It allows us to bring closure to what is a sad and embarassing situation for the university," Krebs said.

Long said the penalities will force his program to be more selective in its recruiting. He said he also would keep a tighter rein on his assistants.

Of the two assistants, Long said: "When theyand#8217;re out on the road themselves and doing this sort of thing, theyand#8217;re trying to recruit the best they can. Sometimes you lose sight of whatand#8217;s important. I think theyand#8217;re two great guys who made some serious mistakes."

The infractions committee pointed out that New Mexico was the third school that had major rules violations involving courses from Fresno Pacific.

"All institutions are cautioned that due diligence must be exercised prior to accepting courses from Fresno Pacific for academic credit and athletic eligibility purposes," the committee said in its report.

Sanctions also were imposed on the former assistants in their recruiting and coaching activities at any school where they work. The NCAA did not identify the assistants in the infractions committeeand#8217;s report.
2008-08-21http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Losing Three ScholarshipThe NCAA put the New Mexico program on three years of probation Wednesday and cut five scholarships as punishment for academic violations involving two former assistant coaches.

The sanctions imposed by the NCAAand#8217;s infractions committee went beyond the universityand#8217;s self-imposed penalties, which included two years of probation and fewer scholarship reductions.

New Mexicoand#8217;s head coach Rocky Long was not accused of any wrongdoing in the case.

The NCAA concluded that the former Lobos assistants in 2004 improperly helped three recruits to obtain fraudulent academic credits through correspondence courses they never completed at Fresno Pacific University, a fully accredited, four-year college in California that also offers online degrees.

In its report, the infractions committee said course registration materials at Fresno Pacific showed the home addresses for the three UNM recruits as the home address in California of a brother of one former assistant. Coachesand#8217; office or cell phone numbers were listed as the recruitsand#8217; phone numbers. The recruits admitted to NCAA investigators that they "received no course materials and did no work" but received course credit.

The recruits took courses from a Fresno Pacific instructor who was an acquaintance of one of the former UNM assistants.

At a news conference, athletic director Paul Krebs said the university fully cooperated with the NCAA during the probe.

"I do think there is some relief that comes with the filing of the report. It allows us to bring closure to what is a sad and embarassing situation for the university," Krebs said.

Long said the penalities will force his program to be more selective in its recruiting. He said he also would keep a tighter rein on his assistants.

Of the two assistants, Long said: "When theyand#8217;re out on the road themselves and doing this sort of thing, theyand#8217;re trying to recruit the best they can. Sometimes you lose sight of whatand#8217;s important. I think theyand#8217;re two great guys who made some serious mistakes."

The infractions committee pointed out that New Mexico was the third school that had major rules violations involving courses from Fresno Pacific.

"All institutions are cautioned that due diligence must be exercised prior to accepting courses from Fresno Pacific for academic credit and athletic eligibility purposes," the committee said in its report.

Sanctions also were imposed on the former assistants in their recruiting and coaching activities at any school where they work. The NCAA did not identify the assistants in the infractions committeeand#8217;s report.
2008-08-21http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=NCAA probations - 3YrThe NCAA put the New Mexico program on three years of probation Wednesday and cut five scholarships as punishment for academic violations involving two former assistant coaches.

The sanctions imposed by the NCAAand#39;s infractions committee went beyond the universityand#39;s self-imposed penalties, which included two years of probation and fewer scholarship reductions.

New Mexicoand#39;s head coach Rocky Long was not accused of any wrongdoing in the case.

The NCAA concluded that the former Lobos assistants in 2004 improperly helped three recruits to obtain fraudulent academic credits through correspondence courses they never completed at Fresno Pacific University, a fully accredited, four-year college in California that also offers online degrees.

In its report, the infractions committee said course registration materials at Fresno Pacific showed the home addresses for the three UNM recruits as the home address in California of a brother of one former assistant. Coachesand#39; office or cell phone numbers were listed as the recruitsand#39; phone numbers. The recruits admitted to NCAA investigators that they "received no course materials and did no work" but received course credit.

The recruits took courses from a Fresno Pacific instructor who was an acquaintance of one of the former UNM assistants.

At a news conference, athletic director Paul Krebs said the university fully cooperated with the NCAA during the probe.

"I do think there is some relief that comes with the filing of the report. It allows us to bring closure to what is a sad and embarassing situation for the university," Krebs said.

Long said the penalities will force his program to be more selective in its recruiting. He said he also would keep a tighter rein on his assistants.

Of the two assistants, Long said: "When theyand#39;re out on the road themselves and doing this sort of thing, theyand#39;re trying to recruit the best they can. Sometimes you lose sight of whatand#39;s important. I think theyand#39;re two great guys who made some serious mistakes."

The infractions committee pointed out that New Mexico was the third school that had major rules violations involving courses from Fresno Pacific.

"All institutions are cautioned that due diligence must be exercised prior to accepting courses from Fresno Pacific for academic credit and athletic eligibility purposes," the committee said in its report.

Sanctions also were imposed on the former assistants in their recruiting and coaching activities at any school where they work. The NCAA did not identify the assistants in the infractions committeeand#39;s report.
2008-08-21http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Improper BenefitsOn the eve of his first season as defensive coordinator at the University of Virginia, Bob Pruett is being accused of involvement in academic fraud and the overpayment of players at off-campus jobs while he was head football coach at Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va.
David Ridpath, a former compliance officer at Marshall, filed documents Friday with new allegations against Pruett. Theyand#8217;re part of a lawsuit Ridpath initiated against Marshall, Pruett and Marshall administrators about six years ago. The new filings were first reported Sunday on CBSSports.com.

The NCAA penalized Marshall in 2001 for several violations, including academic fraud and lack of institutional control. Pruett was not named in the original NCAA infractions report. Ridpath, now an associate athletic director at Ohio University, believes he was unfairly made a scapegoat at Marshall, the Huntington Herald-Dispatch reported.
2008-08-19http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=FraudOn the eve of his first season as defensive coordinator at the University of Virginia, Bob Pruett is being accused of involvement in academic fraud and the overpayment of players at off-campus jobs while he was head football coach at Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va.
David Ridpath, a former compliance officer at Marshall, filed documents Friday with new allegations against Pruett. Theyand#39;re part of a lawsuit Ridpath initiated against Marshall, Pruett and Marshall administrators about six years ago. The new filings were first reported Sunday on CBSSports.com.

The NCAA penalized Marshall in 2001 for several violations, including academic fraud and lack of institutional control. Pruett was not named in the original NCAA infractions report. Ridpath, now an associate athletic director at Ohio University, believes he was unfairly made a scapegoat at Marshall, the Huntington Herald-Dispatch reported.
2008-08-19http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Kicked Out of LeagueUVA kicked Laurynas Mikalauskas off of their basketball team. Coach Dave Leitao said that Mikalauskas, a 6-foot-8 native of Lithuania, is no longer a member of the team because he has not lived up to the standards set by the program. Leitao said he will not elaborate.

2008-08-19http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Moving ViolationsVirginia Tech WR Zach Luckett was arrested and charged with DUI and operating with a revoked license. It is his second DUI. He has been suspended indefinitely from the team.2008-08-18http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Drinking and DrivingVirginia Tech WR Zach Luckett was arrested and charged with DUI and operating with a revoked license. It is his second DUI. He has been suspended indefinitely from the team.2008-08-18http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Suspensions - 5+ GamesVirginia Tech WR Zach Luckett was arrested and charged with DUI and operating with a revoked license. It is his second DUI. He has been suspended indefinitely from the team.2008-08-18http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Other FeloniesChapel Hill, N.C. andndash; A University of North Carolina star tennis player charged with drunken driving in a wreck that hospitalized two fellow students will withdraw from school this semester, his attorney said Monday.

Chris Kearney, 20, veered off the road in the 200 block of North Columbia Street early Sunday, and his sport utility vehicle hit a wall before striking two female UNC students walking on the sidewalk, police said.

The two women were taken to the hospital and had serious but non-life-threatening injuries, officials said. There was no word on their conditions Monday.

Kearney was charged with two counts of inflicting personal injury, felony hit-and-run causing personal injury and possessing a fake ID and one count each of driving while impaired and consuming alcohol under the age of 21.

His blood-alcohol reading registered 0.18, more than twice the 0.08 per se limit for intoxication in North Carolina.

His parents flew in from Irvine, Calif., to attend his first court appearance Monday morning and bail him out of jail. He has withdrawn from school and will return home to California with them, said his attorney, Amos Tyndall.

"Theyand#8217;re devastated. Theyand#8217;re very sad, very concerned about the two girls who were hurt. Their thoughts and prayers are with those girls and theyand#8217;re wishing, obviously wishing, he had made better choices" Tyndall said.

Kearney was the Atlantic Coast Conference 2007 Freshman Player of the Year. He ranks second on the team for singles and doubles victories and was ranked third nationally among doubles players last fall.

2008-08-18http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Assault and BatteryChapel Hill, N.C. andndash; A University of North Carolina star tennis player charged with drunken driving in a wreck that hospitalized two fellow students will withdraw from school this semester, his attorney said Monday.

Chris Kearney, 20, veered off the road in the 200 block of North Columbia Street early Sunday, and his sport utility vehicle hit a wall before striking two female UNC students walking on the sidewalk, police said.

The two women were taken to the hospital and had serious but non-life-threatening injuries, officials said. There was no word on their conditions Monday.

Kearney was charged with two counts of inflicting personal injury, felony hit-and-run causing personal injury and possessing a fake ID and one count each of driving while impaired and consuming alcohol under the age of 21.

His blood-alcohol reading registered 0.18, more than twice the 0.08 per se limit for intoxication in North Carolina.

His parents flew in from Irvine, Calif., to attend his first court appearance Monday morning and bail him out of jail. He has withdrawn from school and will return home to California with them, said his attorney, Amos Tyndall.

"Theyand#8217;re devastated. Theyand#8217;re very sad, very concerned about the two girls who were hurt. Their thoughts and prayers are with those girls and theyand#8217;re wishing, obviously wishing, he had made better choices" Tyndall said.

Kearney was the Atlantic Coast Conference 2007 Freshman Player of the Year. He ranks second on the team for singles and doubles victories and was ranked third nationally among doubles players last fall.

2008-08-18http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=ForgeryChapel Hill, N.C. andndash; A University of North Carolina star tennis player charged with drunken driving in a wreck that hospitalized two fellow students will withdraw from school this semester, his attorney said Monday.

Chris Kearney, 20, veered off the road in the 200 block of North Columbia Street early Sunday, and his sport utility vehicle hit a wall before striking two female UNC students walking on the sidewalk, police said.

The two women were taken to the hospital and had serious but non-life-threatening injuries, officials said. There was no word on their conditions Monday.

Kearney was charged with two counts of inflicting personal injury, felony hit-and-run causing personal injury and possessing a fake ID and one count each of driving while impaired and consuming alcohol under the age of 21.

His blood-alcohol reading registered 0.18, more than twice the 0.08 per se limit for intoxication in North Carolina.

His parents flew in from Irvine, Calif., to attend his first court appearance Monday morning and bail him out of jail. He has withdrawn from school and will return home to California with them, said his attorney, Amos Tyndall.

"Theyand#8217;re devastated. Theyand#8217;re very sad, very concerned about the two girls who were hurt. Their thoughts and prayers are with those girls and theyand#8217;re wishing, obviously wishing, he had made better choices" Tyndall said.

Kearney was the Atlantic Coast Conference 2007 Freshman Player of the Year. He ranks second on the team for singles and doubles victories and was ranked third nationally among doubles players last fall.

2008-08-18http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Under Age DrinkingChapel Hill, N.C. andndash; A University of North Carolina star tennis player charged with drunken driving in a wreck that hospitalized two fellow students will withdraw from school this semester, his attorney said Monday.

Chris Kearney, 20, veered off the road in the 200 block of North Columbia Street early Sunday, and his sport utility vehicle hit a wall before striking two female UNC students walking on the sidewalk, police said.

The two women were taken to the hospital and had serious but non-life-threatening injuries, officials said. There was no word on their conditions Monday.

Kearney was charged with two counts of inflicting personal injury, felony hit-and-run causing personal injury and possessing a fake ID and one count each of driving while impaired and consuming alcohol under the age of 21.

His blood-alcohol reading registered 0.18, more than twice the 0.08 per se limit for intoxication in North Carolina.

His parents flew in from Irvine, Calif., to attend his first court appearance Monday morning and bail him out of jail. He has withdrawn from school and will return home to California with them, said his attorney, Amos Tyndall.

"Theyand#8217;re devastated. Theyand#8217;re very sad, very concerned about the two girls who were hurt. Their thoughts and prayers are with those girls and theyand#8217;re wishing, obviously wishing, he had made better choices" Tyndall said.

Kearney was the Atlantic Coast Conference 2007 Freshman Player of the Year. He ranks second on the team for singles and doubles victories and was ranked third nationally among doubles players last fall.

2008-08-18http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Drinking and DrivingChapel Hill, N.C. andndash; A University of North Carolina star tennis player charged with drunken driving in a wreck that hospitalized two fellow students will withdraw from school this semester, his attorney said Monday.

Chris Kearney, 20, veered off the road in the 200 block of North Columbia Street early Sunday, and his sport utility vehicle hit a wall before striking two female UNC students walking on the sidewalk, police said.

The two women were taken to the hospital and had serious but non-life-threatening injuries, officials said. There was no word on their conditions Monday.

Kearney was charged with two counts of inflicting personal injury, felony hit-and-run causing personal injury and possessing a fake ID and one count each of driving while impaired and consuming alcohol under the age of 21.

His blood-alcohol reading registered 0.18, more than twice the 0.08 per se limit for intoxication in North Carolina.

His parents flew in from Irvine, Calif., to attend his first court appearance Monday morning and bail him out of jail. He has withdrawn from school and will return home to California with them, said his attorney, Amos Tyndall.

"Theyand#8217;re devastated. Theyand#8217;re very sad, very concerned about the two girls who were hurt. Their thoughts and prayers are with those girls and theyand#8217;re wishing, obviously wishing, he had made better choices" Tyndall said.

Kearney was the Atlantic Coast Conference 2007 Freshman Player of the Year. He ranks second on the team for singles and doubles victories and was ranked third nationally among doubles players last fall.

2008-08-18http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Resign In ShameChapel Hill, N.C. andndash; A University of North Carolina star tennis player charged with drunken driving in a wreck that hospitalized two fellow students will withdraw from school this semester, his attorney said Monday.

Chris Kearney, 20, veered off the road in the 200 block of North Columbia Street early Sunday, and his sport utility vehicle hit a wall before striking two female UNC students walking on the sidewalk, police said.

The two women were taken to the hospital and had serious but non-life-threatening injuries, officials said. There was no word on their conditions Monday.

Kearney was charged with two counts of inflicting personal injury, felony hit-and-run causing personal injury and possessing a fake ID and one count each of driving while impaired and consuming alcohol under the age of 21.

His blood-alcohol reading registered 0.18, more than twice the 0.08 per se limit for intoxication in North Carolina.

His parents flew in from Irvine, Calif., to attend his first court appearance Monday morning and bail him out of jail. He has withdrawn from school and will return home to California with them, said his attorney, Amos Tyndall.

"Theyand#39;re devastated. Theyand#39;re very sad, very concerned about the two girls who were hurt. Their thoughts and prayers are with those girls and theyand#39;re wishing, obviously wishing, he had made better choices" Tyndall said.

Kearney was the Atlantic Coast Conference 2007 Freshman Player of the Year. He ranks second on the team for singles and doubles victories and was ranked third nationally among doubles players last fall.

2008-08-18http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Wrong Place Wrong TimeA Philadelphia man was charged with extortion by US Attorneys for pretending to be two women claiming to have had a wild sexual encounter with Giantsand#39; coach Tom Coughlin. He sent letters to Coughlin threatening to expose Coughlinand#39;s torrid escapades unless he was paid $20,000 - $30,000. Coughlin turned the letters over to the NFL, who brought in the FBI. 2008-08-15http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Drinking and DrivingHouston Rockets point guard Rafer Alston is due in court Thursday for arraignment on a misdemeanor drunken driving charge.

The 32-year-old NBA journeyman is free on $500 bond after his predawn arrest last Thursday. The arrest was first reported by KRIV-TV in Houston.

"We are aware of the situation and are in the process of gathering information regarding this incident," Rockets spokesman Nelson Luis said in a statement. "We will refrain from further comment at this time until we have all the details and have had time to brief our personnel who are traveling due to the Olympics."
2008-08-14http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Using Soft DrugsKansas City minor leaguer Victor Jorge and two players in the Arizona organization were suspended for 50 games each Tuesday after testing positive under baseballand#8217;s minor league drug program.

Jorge, a 21-year-old righty, is 0-2 with an 8.54 ERA for Burlington of the rookie Appalachian League. He tested positive for metabolites of Stanozolol.

The Diamondbacksand#8217; Winfild De La Rosa and Ramon Mariano, who play in the Dominican Summer League, tested positive for a metabolite of Boldenone. De La Rosa is a pitcher and Mariano is a first baseman.

A total of 23 minor leaguers have received 50-game penalties since July 25, and all but two tested positive in the Dominican and Venezuelan summer leagues. Prior to this year, baseball didnand#8217;t announce suspensions in those two leagues because of legal issues.
2008-08-14http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Suspensions - 5+ GamesKansas City minor leaguer Victor Jorge and two players in the Arizona organization were suspended for 50 games each Tuesday after testing positive under baseballand#39;s minor league drug program.

Jorge, a 21-year-old righty, is 0-2 with an 8.54 ERA for Burlington of the rookie Appalachian League. He tested positive for metabolites of Stanozolol.

The Diamondbacksand#39; Winfild De La Rosa and Ramon Mariano, who play in the Dominican Summer League, tested positive for a metabolite of Boldenone. De La Rosa is a pitcher and Mariano is a first baseman.

A total of 23 minor leaguers have received 50-game penalties since July 25, and all but two tested positive in the Dominican and Venezuelan summer leagues. Prior to this year, baseball didnand#39;t announce suspensions in those two leagues because of legal issues.
2008-08-14http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Using Soft DrugsKansas City Royals pitcher Juan Garcia and catcher Juan Fortuna, and Chicago Cubs pitcher Starling Peralta were suspended for 50 games each Wednesday after testing positive under baseballand#8217;s minor league drug program.

All three tested positive for a metabolite of Boldenone.

A total of 26 minor leaguers have received 50-game penalties since July 25, and all but two tested positive in the Dominican and Venezuelan summer leagues. Prior to this year, baseball didnand#8217;t announce suspensions from the Dominican league because of legal issues. MLB did not announce suspensions from the Venezuelan league in 2007 and said Wednesday there was only one that year.
2008-08-14http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Suspensions - 5+ GamesKansas City Royals pitcher Juan Garcia and catcher Juan Fortuna, and Chicago Cubs pitcher Starling Peralta were suspended for 50 games each Wednesday after testing positive under baseballand#39;s minor league drug program.

All three tested positive for a metabolite of Boldenone.

A total of 26 minor leaguers have received 50-game penalties since July 25, and all but two tested positive in the Dominican and Venezuelan summer leagues. Prior to this year, baseball didnand#39;t announce suspensions from the Dominican league because of legal issues. MLB did not announce suspensions from the Venezuelan league in 2007 and said Wednesday there was only one that year.
2008-08-14http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Fines 50K and UpPhiladelphia Eagles gurrd, Shawn Andrews, has finally reported to training camp after missing the first 17 days, and racking up over $400,000 in fines ($15,000 / day).2008-08-10http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Suspensions - 2 to 4 GamesDonald Washington didnand#39;t run and hide at yesterday Ohio Stateand#39;s picture day, even though he confirmed he wonand#39;t be in the picture for the defense the first two games.

Backup safety Jamario Oand#39;Neal also confirmed he will miss the first two games because of a suspension. They, along with Eugene Clifford, who left the team during the summer, were first disciplined for something that occurred during the spring.

2008-08-08http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Apologizing to TeamMilwaukee first baseman Prince Fielder apologized Tuesday for pushing a teammate in the dugout during a loss, saying he should have done a better job of handling frustration due in part to the Brewersand#39; losing streak.

Fielder exchanged words and twice shoved Manny Parra after the pitcher was removed for a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning of a 6-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night. The Brewersand#39; seventh loss in nine games left them with only a half-game lead in the NL wild-card standings.

The 24-year-old Fielder was pulled away from Parra by several teammates, preventing the situation from escalating. He declined to talk about it after the game.

On Tuesday, he said there is no animosity toward Parra.

"Itand#39;s not like we hate each other," Fielder said. "I donand#39;t. Itand#39;s just a little disagreement. I apologize for the way it went down, but I donand#39;t apologize for the passion and intensity. I definitely could have handled it a little better, but just at that moment, thatand#39;s how it went down. I canand#39;t take it back. The way I handled it probably could have been dealt with better."
2008-08-06http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Fines Up To 10KKansas City catcher Miguel Olivo and pitcher Zack Greinke have been suspended five games each for causing trouble in a weekend game with the Chicago White Sox.

White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen was suspended two games and Royals manager Trey Hillman was given one game Tuesday. All four penalties also included undisclosed fines.

Olivo and Greinke appealed their suspensions, which were to begin with Tuesday nightand#8217;s game against Boston. They can continue to play until the appeal process is complete.

"We are appealing it because I think that is too much for me," Olivo said. "Their pitcher (wasnand#8217;t) suspended at all, nothing."

"Iand#8217;m disappointed because Iand#8217;m hurt. I got left hand hurt and my right hand. I know Iand#8217;m going to get suspended, but not like for five days, maybe three or two games. I agree with that, but five games I think is a lot."

Guillen will sit out games Tuesday and Wednesday against Detroit. The White Sox began the day in a virtual tie with Minnesota for the AL Central lead.

"My ball club is going through a pretty tough time right now and I got to be with them 100 percent. I let my club down for two days," Guillen said. "This team can play without me, I believe in my coaches, I believe in the club. I donand#8217;t think this team will play any differently having me here or not."

Hillman will immediately serve his penalty.

"Youand#8217;re always disappointed," Hillman said. "I donand#8217;t ever look forward to being away from the competition. It is their decision. I donand#8217;t have the advantage of the appeal process, so Iand#8217;ve got to serve mine tonight."

Baseball disciplinarian Bob Watson issued the suspensions following Sundayand#8217;s game in Kansas City. Olivo was suspended four games at the beginning of this season after throwing a punch at the Metsand#8217; Jose Reyes while playing for Florida last September.

The Royals were on their way to a 14-3 win when trouble began in the fifth inning.

Olivo already had two RBI when he was hit by a pitch from White Sox reliever D.J. Carrasco and charged the mound, starting a bench-clearing brawl.

Olivo, Carrasco and Guillen were ejected when order was restored. Watson penalized Guillen for making contact with umpire Tim Timmons during the dispute and for his postgame comments, in which the manager said, "this is my 20-something year in the big leagues and I still donand#8217;t understand what common sense they have when they make those decisions."

Both teams were warned against any retaliation. In the seventh, Greinke was ejected after hitting Nick Swisher with a pitch.

"I thought I might get suspended, but I wasnand#8217;t sure for how long," Greinke said. "Five days is a long time. I was surprised it was that for that long. Still everything is in the beginning stages. Iand#8217;m not an expert on it."

Greinke said he not surprised Carrasco did not receive any punishment.

"Because at the time, teams werenand#8217;t warned," Greinke said. "He didnand#8217;t really try to fight Olivo really or anyone."
2008-08-06http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Suspensions - 1 GameKansas City catcher Miguel Olivo and pitcher Zack Greinke have been suspended five games each for causing trouble in a weekend game with the Chicago White Sox.

White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen was suspended two games and Royals manager Trey Hillman was given one game Tuesday. All four penalties also included undisclosed fines.

Olivo and Greinke appealed their suspensions, which were to begin with Tuesday nightand#8217;s game against Boston. They can continue to play until the appeal process is complete.

"We are appealing it because I think that is too much for me," Olivo said. "Their pitcher (wasnand#8217;t) suspended at all, nothing."

"Iand#8217;m disappointed because Iand#8217;m hurt. I got left hand hurt and my right hand. I know Iand#8217;m going to get suspended, but not like for five days, maybe three or two games. I agree with that, but five games I think is a lot."

Guillen will sit out games Tuesday and Wednesday against Detroit. The White Sox began the day in a virtual tie with Minnesota for the AL Central lead.

"My ball club is going through a pretty tough time right now and I got to be with them 100 percent. I let my club down for two days," Guillen said. "This team can play without me, I believe in my coaches, I believe in the club. I donand#8217;t think this team will play any differently having me here or not."

Hillman will immediately serve his penalty.

"Youand#8217;re always disappointed," Hillman said. "I donand#8217;t ever look forward to being away from the competition. It is their decision. I donand#8217;t have the advantage of the appeal process, so Iand#8217;ve got to serve mine tonight."

Baseball disciplinarian Bob Watson issued the suspensions following Sundayand#8217;s game in Kansas City. Olivo was suspended four games at the beginning of this season after throwing a punch at the Metsand#8217; Jose Reyes while playing for Florida last September.

The Royals were on their way to a 14-3 win when trouble began in the fifth inning.

Olivo already had two RBI when he was hit by a pitch from White Sox reliever D.J. Carrasco and charged the mound, starting a bench-clearing brawl.

Olivo, Carrasco and Guillen were ejected when order was restored. Watson penalized Guillen for making contact with umpire Tim Timmons during the dispute and for his postgame comments, in which the manager said, "this is my 20-something year in the big leagues and I still donand#8217;t understand what common sense they have when they make those decisions."

Both teams were warned against any retaliation. In the seventh, Greinke was ejected after hitting Nick Swisher with a pitch.

"I thought I might get suspended, but I wasnand#8217;t sure for how long," Greinke said. "Five days is a long time. I was surprised it was that for that long. Still everything is in the beginning stages. Iand#8217;m not an expert on it."

Greinke said he not surprised Carrasco did not receive any punishment.

"Because at the time, teams werenand#8217;t warned," Greinke said. "He didnand#8217;t really try to fight Olivo really or anyone."
2008-08-06http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Suspensions - 5+ GamesKansas City catcher Miguel Olivo and pitcher Zack Greinke have been suspended five games each for causing trouble in a weekend game with the Chicago White Sox.

White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen was suspended two games and Royals manager Trey Hillman was given one game Tuesday. All four penalties also included undisclosed fines.

Olivo and Greinke appealed their suspensions, which were to begin with Tuesday nightand#39;s game against Boston. They can continue to play until the appeal process is complete.

"We are appealing it because I think that is too much for me," Olivo said. "Their pitcher (wasnand#39;t) suspended at all, nothing."

"Iand#39;m disappointed because Iand#39;m hurt. I got left hand hurt and my right hand. I know Iand#39;m going to get suspended, but not like for five days, maybe three or two games. I agree with that, but five games I think is a lot."

Guillen will sit out games Tuesday and Wednesday against Detroit. The White Sox began the day in a virtual tie with Minnesota for the AL Central lead.

"My ball club is going through a pretty tough time right now and I got to be with them 100 percent. I let my club down for two days," Guillen said. "This team can play without me, I believe in my coaches, I believe in the club. I donand#39;t think this team will play any differently having me here or not."

Hillman will immediately serve his penalty.

"Youand#39;re always disappointed," Hillman said. "I donand#39;t ever look forward to being away from the competition. It is their decision. I donand#39;t have the advantage of the appeal process, so Iand#39;ve got to serve mine tonight."

Baseball disciplinarian Bob Watson issued the suspensions following Sundayand#39;s game in Kansas City. Olivo was suspended four games at the beginning of this season after throwing a punch at the Metsand#39; Jose Reyes while playing for Florida last September.

The Royals were on their way to a 14-3 win when trouble began in the fifth inning.

Olivo already had two RBI when he was hit by a pitch from White Sox reliever D.J. Carrasco and charged the mound, starting a bench-clearing brawl.

Olivo, Carrasco and Guillen were ejected when order was restored. Watson penalized Guillen for making contact with umpire Tim Timmons during the dispute and for his postgame comments, in which the manager said, "this is my 20-something year in the big leagues and I still donand#39;t understand what common sense they have when they make those decisions."

Both teams were warned against any retaliation. In the seventh, Greinke was ejected after hitting Nick Swisher with a pitch.

"I thought I might get suspended, but I wasnand#39;t sure for how long," Greinke said. "Five days is a long time. I was surprised it was that for that long. Still everything is in the beginning stages. Iand#39;m not an expert on it."

Greinke said he not surprised Carrasco did not receive any punishment.

"Because at the time, teams werenand#39;t warned," Greinke said. "He didnand#39;t really try to fight Olivo really or anyone."
2008-08-06http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Suspensions - 2 to 4 GamesThe Denver Broncos will start the season without wide receiver Brandon Marshall, who was suspended by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for three games for violating the leagueand#39;s personal conduct policy. 2008-08-06http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Fines Up To 10KBaltimoreand#8217;s Daniel Cabrera and New Yorkand#8217;s Edwar Ramirez were suspended and fined by the league for intentionally throwing at batters during a series between the teams earlier this week.

Cabrera was suspended six games and fined an undisclosed amount for throwing a pitch at Alex Rodriguezand#8217;s head in the bottom of the eighth inning on Tuesday night.

Ramirez, a reliever, was suspended for three games and fined an undisclosed amount for throwing at Kevin Millarand#8217;s head during the top of the seventh inning on Wednesday.

"Thatand#8217;s too much," Ramirez said before the Yankees played the Angels on Thursday night. "I didnand#8217;t do nothing yesterday. One pitch, one mistake ... I didnand#8217;t try to hit him."

Both pitchers were ejected from the respective games.

Ramirez has appealed the leagueand#8217;s decision. Cabrera hasnand#8217;t yet, and if he doesnand#8217;t his suspension will begin Friday night against the Seattle Mariners.
2008-08-05http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Suspensions - 2 to 4 GamesBaltimoreand#39;s Daniel Cabrera and New Yorkand#39;s Edwar Ramirez were suspended and fined by the league for intentionally throwing at batters during a series between the teams earlier this week.

Cabrera was suspended six games and fined an undisclosed amount for throwing a pitch at Alex Rodriguezand#39;s head in the bottom of the eighth inning on Tuesday night.

Ramirez, a reliever, was suspended for three games and fined an undisclosed amount for throwing at Kevin Millarand#39;s head during the top of the seventh inning on Wednesday.

"Thatand#39;s too much," Ramirez said before the Yankees played the Angels on Thursday night. "I didnand#39;t do nothing yesterday. One pitch, one mistake ... I didnand#39;t try to hit him."

Both pitchers were ejected from the respective games.

Ramirez has appealed the leagueand#39;s decision. Cabrera hasnand#39;t yet, and if he doesnand#39;t his suspension will begin Friday night against the Seattle Mariners.
2008-08-05http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Indecent ExposureCharles Haley has just written a book in which he describes his lockerroom masturbatory exploits. This link is not for the faint of heart.2008-08-05http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Sexual HarassmentCharles Haley has just written a book in which he describes his lockerroom masturbatory exploits. This link is not for the faint of heart.2008-08-05http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Crimes Against NatureCharles Haley has just written a book in which he describes his lockerroom masturbatory exploits. This link is not for the faint of heart.2008-08-05http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Off-field HumiliationsCharles Haley has just written a book in which he describes his lockerroom masturbatory exploits. This link is not for the faint of heart.2008-08-05http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Under Age DrinkingUniversity of Washington redshirt freshman, Chris Izbicki, has been charged with criminal tresspass and a minor in possession of liquor after being arrested for trying to crash a VIP area at a summer concert venue. His breathalizer test showed a reading of .241.2008-08-05http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=TrespassingUniversity of Washington redshirt freshman, Chris Izbicki, has been charged with criminal tresspass and a minor in possession of liquor after being arrested for trying to crash a VIP area at a summer concert venue. His breathalizer test showed a reading of .241.2008-08-05http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Academically IneligibleUniversity of Washington football player, E.J. Savannah was ruled academically ineligible to play football this fall.2008-08-05http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Apologizing to TeamSteve Smith apologized and talked about winning back the respect of his teammates, coaches and fans. A battered Ken Lucas accepted Smithand#39;s apology and discussed his impending surgery.2008-08-05http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Apologizing to TeamSteve Smith apologized and talked about winning back the respect of his teammates, coaches and fans. A battered Ken Lucas accepted Smithand#39;s apology and discussed his impending surgery.2008-08-05http://www.fantasycriminal.com/crimes.php?Crimes=Moving ViolationsHoward played in high school in nearby Kernersville and was a standout at Wake Forest.

Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard was arrested in his hometown after police said he was drag racing on a Winston-Salem street.

He is charged with speeding (94 mph in a 55 mph zone), careless and reckless driving, and speed competition.
2008-08-04