Jonathan Vilma

BCS title game: Which championship team is the best of the era?

2013-01-04 13:27:00

Writers from around the Tribune Co. offer their picks on which BCS champion team is the best ever in the 15-year history of the format. Feel free to join the conversation with a comment of your own. Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times Tough call because...

Paul Tagliabue vacates player penalties in Saints bounty case

2012-12-11 11:20:00

Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue on Tuesday overturned the case against the New Orleans Saints players involved in the bountygate scandal, vacating all discipline against them. Tagliabue, appointed to hear the latest round of player appeals,...

Who was the biggest winner and loser in Paul Tagliabue's decision?

2012-12-12 10:38:00

Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue affirmed Tuesday the "factual findings" of Commissioner Roger Goodell but vacated any penalties to the players involved in the New Orleans Saints bounty program. Writers from around the Tribune Co. will discuss who...

NFL Week 7: These moments will stick in the memory

2012-10-21 19:05:00

The most curious NFL news Sunday was that the league is investigating the San Diego Chargers for using Stick 'em, the glue-like goop that helps players hang on to the football. The Fox report said an equipment manager was concealing the substance on...

Sculptor 'tries to catch the essence of Coach' John Wooden

2012-10-23 16:27:00

John Wooden is back. Not soon enough, in this me-first, Black Mamba world riddled with ego and hubris. Wooden's glory grows with each passing year, and every time Jonathan Vilma appeals his NFL case, or Lance Armstrong insists it's all a set-up. With...

Singh files suit against the PGA Tour

2013-05-08 10:54:03

Vijay Singh has filed a lawsuit against the PGA Tour in the Supreme Court of New York for unspecified damages, a week after the Tour dropped sanctions against him for violating its Anti-Doping policy. The lawsuit was filed by New York attorney Peter...

Singh sues PGA Tour over deer-antler spray

2013-05-08 09:07:00

A week after the PGA Tour lifted sanctions against Vijay Singh for acknowledging his use of a deer-antler spray, he filed suit Wednesday against the tour. Singh was cleared last week by the PGA Tour of wrongdoing, but that didn't stop him from taking...

Phil Savage on Rolando McClain: 'It's definitely worth a try, low-risk, high-reward'

2013-04-10 10:37:00

The Ravens are in talks with former Oakland Raiders starting middle linebacker Rolando McClain, gauging the viability of potentially adding a young player who's found trouble off the field and inconsistent success on the field. If the Ravens do pull the...

'Perfect storm' carried Bushrod to Bears

2013-03-13 19:08:00

Jermon Bushrods don't just happen. Jermon Bushrods hardly ever are available in free agency. Jermon Bushrods rarely are available in the draft after the first handful of picks. So when Jermon Bushrod falls from the sky in March, and your starting...

The Go Guide Weekend Preview: Idol worship with Penn Jillette, the Super Bowl

2013-01-31 04:02:00

Penn Jillette is, famously, not a religious man, but his visit to South Florida for performances at the Hard Rock this weekend is a pilgrimage of sorts. “Without Randi, there would be no Penn & Teller,” says the magician, author and star...

Where to watch the Super Bowl

2013-01-30 11:17:00

Couldn't afford tickets to the Big Easy?� Don't worry, there's plenty of places to watch Super Bowl�XLVII and its million-dollar commercials. Whether you're a die-hard Ravens or Niners fan, Super Bowl in South Florida is the second best option come game...

Saints' Vitt denies Williams' claim

2012-12-13 13:13:00

New Orleans Saints interim coach Joe Vitt issued a stern denial regarding former defensive coordinator Gregg Williams' claim that Vitt insisted on keeping the team's bounty program in place despite an NFL investigation. “We knew the scuds were...

NFL fans enjoyed the BBQ and drinks before the Super Bowl at Brother Jimmy's BBQ restaurant. The restaurant is owned by NFL linebackers Jonathan Vilma, D.J. Williams and Jon Beason.

2013-02-03 00:00:00

Many called the penalties unfair and criticisms of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's transparency forced Goodell to appoint NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue as an independent arbitrator. Tagliabue subsequently overturned all player suspensions.

2012-12-13 15:15:26

Jonathan Vilma is suspended by the NFL for the entire 2012 season for his involvement in the Saints' bounty scandal.

2012-05-02 09:36:00