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Pierre Garcon hosting charity event for Boys and Girls Clubs
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- Created on Thursday, May 30, 2013 3:56 AM
WASHINGTON, D.C. (defend.ht) - Redskins Wide-receiver Pierre Garcon joined Bill Clinton for a charity event and is organizing a white party on June 6 to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington.
NFL players in Haiti, play soccer with youth, promote road safety
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- Created on Sunday, May 05, 2013 6:45 AM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Haitian-American Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Tackle Ronnie Cameron and a delegation of players from the National Football League will join The Jack Brewer Foundation and the Inter-American Development Bank for a soccer match against Haiti's youth to promote road safety.
Jonathan Vilma's Year-Long Suspension from NFL Lifted
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- Created on Saturday, September 08, 2012 7:40 PM
INDIANAPOLIS, USA (defend.ht) - 48-hours before the New Orleans Saints kickoff the NFL season, Jonathan Vilma's year long suspension from football was overturned unanimously by a three judge panel that found NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell "overstepped his authority."
Saints Linebacker Jonathan Vilma Opens School in Haiti
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- Created on Sunday, July 08, 2012 1:14 PM
MIAMI, FL, USA (defend.ht) - As New Orleans Saints linebacker, Jonathan Vilma, works to get his year long suspension lifted by the NFL, his foundation has partnered up to establish a school enrolling 500 students from 7th to 9th grade.
Jonathan Vilma Attends "Sham" Hearing with NFL Commissioner
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- Created on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 5:47 PM
NEW YORK, USA (defend.ht) - New Orleans Saints Linebacker Jonathan Vilma met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday and after an hour-long meeting was not content as the commissioner refused to show evidence of Vilma's involvement in the Saints bounty case.
Vilma Expected to Meet with Goodell on Suspension Appeal
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- Created on Monday, June 11, 2012 6:10 PM
NEW YORK, USA (defend.ht) - New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma has been granted a meeting with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for June 18 to appeal his season-long suspension for his alleged role in a 'bounty' program.
Jason Pierre-Paul Named One of NFL's Most Dominant Players
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- Created on Friday, June 08, 2012 11:11 AM
NEW YORK, USA (defend.ht) - After only 3 years as a professional, the National Football League named New York Giants Defensive End and Super Bowl Champion Jason Pierre-Paul one of the most dominant football players in the game.
USC Football Players Building Homes in Haiti
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- Created on Friday, May 25, 2012 5:49 PM
LOS ANGELES, USA (defend.ht) - Sixteen University of Southern California football players returned last week from a trip to Haiti where they built four houses for victims of the 2010 earthquake. The Trojans enter the 2012 season with high expectations with 9 starters and quarterback Matt Barkley returning as seniors.
Pierre Garçon Signs with Washington Redskins
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- Created on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:57 AM
WASHINGTON, D.C. (defend.ht) - Pierre Garçon was signed by the National Football League's Washington Redskins earlier this month as his former team, the Indianapolis Colts have taken to completely overhaul the ball club.
Haitian Jason Pierre-Paul Wins Super Bowl with NY Giants
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- Created on Wednesday, February 08, 2012 8:20 PM
NEW YORK, USA (defend.ht) - The Haitian-American Jason Pierre-Paul won the Super Bowl with the Giants of New York. The Haitian-born player nicknamed JPP was noted in the final championship of American football followed by hundreds of millions of viewers.
Barrett Jones of Alabama Awarded Wuerffel Trophy
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- Created on Wednesday, December 07, 2011 7:20 PM
TUSCALOOSA, USA (defend.ht) - University of Alabama offensive lineman Barrett Jones who has given two summers of work in Haiti was awarded the Wuerffel Trophy on Monday among two other honors.
Pierre Garçon Goes HAM in Losing Effort with Rookie QB Curtis Painter
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- Created on Tuesday, October 04, 2011 6:36 PM
TAMPA BAY, USA (defend.ht) - Maybe it was the good weather, Florida sun or perhaps because Hank Williams' Monday Night Football opening was banned by ESPN because he likened U.S. President Barack Obama to Adolf Hitler, but on Monday night Pierre Garçon, with a rookie third-string quarter back went ham.
Miami Booster Connects Jonathan Vilma and William Joseph to NCAA Violations
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- Created on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 2:06 PM
CORAL GABLES, USA (defend.ht) - A former booster for the Miami Hurricanes has exposed to the press a multitude of inappropriate benefits that he provided to student athletes at the University of Miami. The booster has connected New Orleans Middle Linebacker Jonathan Vilma and Oakland Raiders Lineman William Joseph to the misdeeds.
Ex-'Cane Jonathan Vilma Donates $450,000 to UM Athletics
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- Created on Monday, August 01, 2011 1:52 PM
MIAMI, USA - On Tuesday, New Orleans Saints Liinebacker, Jonathan Vilma, presented his Alma Mater, the University of Miami (UM), a $450,000 donation that goes toward completing the funding for an athletic center.
NFL Rookie Marcell Dareus Done Cutting Grass, Signs Contract with Buffalo Bills
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- Created on Saturday, July 30, 2011 8:25 PM
Marcell Dareus spent the summer mowing lawns to pass the time as the NFL lockout continued but now that it is over he has signed his contract and is finally a millionaire.
USF Bulls offensive lineman Danous Estenor lifts car to free trapped man
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- Created on Friday, June 24, 2011 2:43 PM
TAMPA, USA — Danous Estenor had decided he was too hungry to wait until he got home for dinner, and as he parked his car outside the Bulls Den Cafe on USF's campus, he heard a woman screaming for help.
Vilma Keeping Saints Focused During NFL Lockout
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- Created on Saturday, June 11, 2011 5:30 PM
NEW ORLEANS, USA - Super Bowls cannot be won in the off season. But they can be lost. This the mantra of New Orleans Saints Middle Linebacker Jonathan Vilma as he and co-captain Quarterback Drew Brees keep their teams in shape for the expected season.
Can Giants' Jason Pierre-Paul Develop into a Star?
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- Created on Monday, May 16, 2011 11:14 AM
NEW YORK, USA - The New York Football Giants have built a reputation for having one of the stoutest defensive lines in the National Football League. Jason Pierre-Paul was one of the newest additions last season, equipping the line with another feared weapon.
Corey Liuget's Biggest Challenge, Losing His Father
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- Created on Saturday, April 30, 2011 3:56 PM
CALIFORNIA, USA - The Chargers' first-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft met with the San Diego media for the first time Friday and said he's thrilled to join the team.
NFL Draft | QB Chris Paul-Etienne Scrambles When Necessary
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- Created on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 7:54 AM
NEW YORK - Out of Miami Edison High School in Florida, Chris Paul-Etienne was a well recruited quarterback for his strong arm and natural instincts.
