Tag: Michael Vick
Michael Vick endorses anti-dogfighting legislation – reuters.com
July 20th, 2011, Comments Off
Reuters “In prison I told myself I want to be part of the solution, not the problem,” Vick said. “These laws are not to punish people, but prevent people from getting involved.” The “Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act of 2011″ would strengthen penalties for those who finance animal fighting and close gaps in the law [...]
Nike re-signs Vick 4 years after dumping him – cbsnews.com
July 2nd, 2011, Comments Off
CBS News Nike re-signed Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick to an endorsement deal Friday, nearly four years after dropping him amid his legal troubles. “Michael acknowledges his past mistakes,” Nike said in a statement. “We do not condone those actions, but we support the positive changes he has made to better himself off the field.” [...]
Michael Vick surprises graduates with scholarships – espn.com
June 13th, 2011, Comments Off
ESPN He challenged the students to make thoughtful decisions, pursue their goals and make the most of their second chances. “I stand before you today a changed man,” Vick said. “Use me as an example at how to become an instrument of change … you can do it as well.” Click here to read more [...]
Michael Vick signs one-year deal with Eagles estimated at $20M – latimes.com
March 3rd, 2011, Comments Off
The Los Angeles Times Under rules of the collective bargaining agreement that expires at midnight Thursday, a team must pay a franchise player the average of the top five salaries at his position. Vick would make an estimated $20 million under this tag. Click here to read more BR:Top Headlines | Submit Press Release Tweet
Michael Vick wins comeback player award in landslide – nfl.com
February 7th, 2011, Comments Off
NFL After missing two seasons while serving a federal sentence for dogfighting, then spending most of the previous year as a seldom-used backup in Philadelphia, Vick was back at his best in 2010. Click here to read more BR:Top Headlines | Submit Press Release Tweet
Michael Vick is flying high again with Eagles – foxsports.com/
December 26th, 2010, Comments Off
From Fox Sports Michael Vick never wavered in his confidence that he could command an offense again after a self-destructive downfall that included prison, bankruptcy and scorn for his role in an illegal dogfighting operation. Click here to read more BR:Top Headlines | Advertise Tweet
Black Report Featured Video – October 7, 2009
October 7th, 2009, Comments Off
Michael Vick’s Fiance Kijafa Frink Speaks
Top Black News Headlines – October 2, 2009
October 2nd, 2009, Comments Off
Tiger Woods First Billion-Dollar Sportsman DOJ to Monitor Illinois Police Shooting Investigation Obama Makes 2016 Olympics Sales Pitch for Chicago Nike: There is No New Endorsement Deal with Michael Vick Potential Sale of Ebony Magazine Draws Ire Kanye West Cancels American Tour Zimbabwe Activists Sue State for $500 Million Wyclef Jean Partners with the Timberland [...]
Top Black News Headlines – October 1, 2009
October 1st, 2009, Comments Off
Documentary Charts Rise of Lebron James White House: Chicago Death of Teen ‘Chilling’ World Bank Injects $74 Million into Zimbabwe’s Agriculture Ludacris and T.I. Aid Flood Victims in Atlanta Black Women’s Health Study Receives $9.1 Million Award US Military Carries Out Joint Exercises in Africa Pastor Punctuates Sermon with ‘N-Word’ Condoleezza Rice to Serve as [...]
Black Report Featured Video – September 9, 2009
September 9th, 2009, Comments Off
Vick to Philly Students: Resist Following Crowd
