Red Hot Chili Peppers playing Bernie Sanders benefit at Ace Hotel!

Red Hot Chili Peppers playing Bernie Sanders benefit at Ace Hotel!
Mark E. Ortega
Grimygoods.com
January 27, 2016

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are playing a benefit show for Bernie Sanders as part of the Feel the Bern effort to raise money for the presidential candidate at the Theatre at the Ace Hotel on Friday, February 5. Pre-sale tickets are on sale now and are priced between $40 and $2,000.

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Tom Coughlin set to meet with Eagles on Monday

Tom Coughlin set to meet with Eagles on Monday
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
January 9, 2016

The Philadelphia Eagles are looking to cross enemy lines as they continue their search for a new head coach.

The Eagles will meet with the recently-departed Tom Coughlin on Monday, a source informed of their thinking told NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport. Rapoport classified the meeting as more of a feeling-out for both sides rather than an interview. Philly had to ask permission from the Giants because Coughlin is still technically under contract with New York. The Giants granted it.

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Detroit Lions hire Bob Quinn as general manager

Detroit Lions hire Bob Quinn as general manager
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
January 8, 2016

The Detroit Lions have found their new general manager.

Detroit will hire Patriots director of pro scouting Bob Quinn to fill the role and has an agreement in principle, Lions president Rod Wood announced Friday. The soon-to-be new GM had the support of Patriots coach Bill Belichick, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

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Pats' Edelman, McCourty, Amendola, Chung ruled out

Pats' Edelman, McCourty, Amendola, Chung ruled out
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
December 26, 2015

The Patriots have ruled out four key contributors for Sunday's game against the Jets.

New England ruled out wideouts Julian Edelman (foot) and Danny Amendola (knee), as well as safeties Devin McCourty (ankle) and Patrick Chung (foot) on Saturday. Amendola, Chung and McCourty were previously considered questionable, whereas Edelman was doubtful to play.

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Video Premiere: Watch Regrettes’ new video “Hey Now!” from their UK tour with Jack Off Jill

Video Premiere: Watch Regrettes’ new video “Hey Now!” from their UK tour with Jack Off Jill
Mark E. Ortega
GrimyGoods.com
November 9, 2015

Teenaged rockers Regrettes just recently toured with Jack Off Jill all across the UK last month and have put together an awesome music video for the song “Hey Now!” chronicling their trip more or less. The song appears on their Hey! EP and is available via iTunes, Spotify and Amazon. It was also recorded by Blank Tapes member Matt Adams.

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Jacoby Jones released by San Diego Chargers

Jacoby Jones released by San Diego Chargers
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
November 3, 2015

Jacoby Jones' time in San Diego has come to an end.

The ninth-year wideout was cut by the Chargers on Tuesday, the team announced.

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Matt Elam suspended one game for substance violation

Matt Elam suspended one game for substance violation
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
October 30, 2015

Ravens safety Matt Elam was suspended Friday for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances and Abuse.

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IK Enemkpali added to Buffalo Bills' 53-man roster

IK Enemkpali added to Buffalo Bills' 53-man roster
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
September 11, 2015

It's been a whirlwind week for outside linebacker IK Enemkpali, and it ended with a promotion to the Buffalo Bills' primary roster.

NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday that Enemkpali was signed to the 53-man roster to keep another team from stealing him off their practice squad while suspended, according to a source informed of the Bills' plans. If he was on the practice squad, someone could sign him away, and because he's suspended, he wouldn't count against that team's roster count.

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Aldon Smith charged with 3 misdemeanors, arraignment Oct. 6

Aldon Smith charged with 3 misdemeanors, arraignment Oct. 6
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
September 11, 2015

On the same day it was announced that he had signed with the Oakland Raiders, Aldon Smith was charged with three misdemeanors stemming from an arrest by Santa Clara police that occurred last month.

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Jonas Gray signs to Dolphins' practice squad

Jonas Gray signs to Dolphins' practice squad
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
September 8, 2015

Running back Jonas Gray has found a new home, but it isn't on a team's active roster.

NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday that Gray was picked up by the Miami Dolphins and added to their practice squad, per a team source. He was cut by the Patriots on Saturday as they got down to their 53-man roster.

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Jets guard Oday Aboushi suspended one game

Jets guard Oday Aboushi suspended one game
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
August 20, 2015

New York Jets guard Oday Aboushi was suspended Thursday for the first game of the season for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.

"Oday was pulled over for a traffic stop in Morris Plains, New Jersey, on Jan. 10," Aboushi's representatives said in a statement obtained by NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport. "During the stop, police recovered a very small amount of marijuana from his vehicle. Oday accepted responsibility for the traffic infraction and all other charges were dismissed."

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Tom Coughlin: Jason Pierre-Paul will return when he's ready

Tom Coughlin: Jason Pierre-Paul will return when he's ready
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
August 8, 2015

New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin said Saturday he finally spoke to star defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul.

The two had a "good conversation" on Friday according to Coughlin, who also said Pierre-Paul wouldn't return to the team until he's healthy enough to get on the field.

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Justin Cox waived by Chiefs following arrest

Justin Cox waived by Chiefs following arrest
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
July 21, 2015

Undrafted rookie cornerback Justin Cox was waived by the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday following an arrest on charges of burglary, aggravated domestic assault and trespassing on Monday.

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Courtney Barnett shares new video "Pedestrian at Best," announces debut full-length

Courtney Barnett shares new video "Pedestrian at Best," announces debut full-length
Mark E. Ortega
GrimyGoods.com
January 30, 2015

Melbourne alternative indie rocker Courtney Barnett has released a new video for her track “Pedestrian at Best,” while at the same time announcing the release of her debut full-length album Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit for Mar. 24 via Mom + Pop Music.

Barnett has blown up the last few years with her impressive live shows as well as her 2013 double EP A Sea of Split EPs. She played the festival circuit last year (including Coachella) and most recently melted faces in Los Angeles at the El Rey in November as part of Red Bull Sound Select’s #30DaysInLA.

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Foo Fighters announce show Saturday Jan. 10 at The Forum

Foo Fighters announce show Saturday Jan. 10 at The Forum
Mark E. Ortega
GrimyGoods.com
January 7, 2015

The Foo Fighters have announced that they will be playing a charity show on Jan. 10 at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif.

Arguably the No. 1 American rock band going right now, the Foo Fighters have some September dates lined up at the Honda Center and The Forum as part of their Sonic Highways world tour, but will be playing a special show this Saturday. Tickets are $50 + fees (totaling $65.30) on Ticketmaster and are on sale at 7 PM PT on Jan. 7, with some of the proceeds going to the Rock School Fund.

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Justin Blackmon pleads no contest to misdemeanor

Justin Blackmon pleads no contest to misdemeanor
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
November 21, 2014

Suspended Jacksonville Jaguars wideout Justin Blackmon pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of marijuana possession on Thursday, according to The Oklahoman.

Blackmon was arrested July 23 when police pulled over the troubled receiver for a traffic violation and found an odor of marijuana emanating from his vehicle. Blackmon admitted to smoking in the vehicle while driving.

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Trindon Holliday signs with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Trindon Holliday signs with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
October 21, 2014

Return specialist Trindon Holliday has signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport, per a source informed of the deal. Holliday was previously with the New York Giants this season, who released him on Oct. 6 without him appearing in a game.

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Bashaud Breeland cited for possession of marijuana

Bashaud Breeland cited for possession of marijuana
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
August 13, 2014


Washington Redskins rookie cornerback Bashaud Breeland was cited for misdemeanor possession of marijuana on Monday night, according to a statement obtained by NFL Media from Virginia Commonwealth University PIO Corey Byers.

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Terrell Thomas signs with Seattle Seahawks

Terrell Thomas signs with Seattle Seahawks
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
July 28, 2014


Former New York Giants cornerback Terrell Thomas signed with the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, a source informed of the move told NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport.

The signing reunites Thomas and his college coach, Pete Carroll.

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Keelan Johnson arrested for involvement in bar disturbance

Keelan Johnson arrested for involvement in bar disturbance
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
July 21, 2014


Philadelphia Eagles safety Keelan Johnson was arrested early Friday morning for his involvement in a bar scuffle in Tempe, Arizona.

Johnson is facing charges of aggravated assault of a uniformed police officer, resisting arrest (passive resistance) and disorderly conduct, according to a police report obtained by NFL Media from the Tempe Police Department.

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