All posts containing the tag: "suspended"
Posted Oct 29th 2009 3:00PM by TMZ Staff
Larry Johnson's agent claims he's appealing the KC Chiefs decision to suspend the running back for dropping a gay slur this week -- but the real story is that the agent claims he "didn't realize" the F-word was offensive in the first place.
TMZ spoke with Peter Schafer -- who is also Johnson's lawyer -- who explained:
"We know the N-word is unacceptable, that's not disputable -- but f*g? I'm learning that there's a segment of our society that finds it offensive and that it should not be used. I didn't realize that, but I do know now..."
FYI -- Johnson was suspended for conduct deemed "detrimental to the team."
Filed under: TMZ Sports, Exclusives
Tags: agent, larry johnson, LarryJohnson, lawyer, suspended
Posted May 7th 2009 12:31PM by TMZ Staff
Manny Ramirez just released the following statement regarding his 50 game suspension for violating the MLB drug policy:
"Recently I saw a physician for a personal health issue. He gave me a medication, not a steroid, which he thought was OK to give me.
Unfortunately, the medication was banned under our drug policy. Under the policy, that mistake is now my responsibility. I've been advised not to say anything more for now.
I do want to say one other thing; I've taken and passed about 15 drug tests over the past 5 seasons.
I want to apologize to Mr. McCourt, Mrs. McCourt, Mr. Torre, my teammates, the Dodger organization, and to the Dodger fans. L.A. is a special place to me and I know everybody is disappointed. So am I. I'm sorry about this whole situation."
According to the MLB Players Association, Manny has waived his right to challenge that suspension.
Los Angeles Dodgers CEO Jamie McCourt issued the following statement in reaction to today's statement: "We share the disappointment felt by our fans, our players, and every member of our organization. We support the policies of Major League Baseball, and we will welcome Manny back upon his return."
Filed under: TMZ Sports
Tags: drugs, Los Angeles Dodgers, LosAngelesDodgers, major league baseball, MajorLeagueBaseball, manny ramirez, MannyRamirez, mlb, statement, steroids, suspended, suspension
Posted May 7th 2009 11:51AM by TMZ Staff
Manny Ramirez has tested positive for performance enhancing drugs and will be suspended without pay for 50 games, the LA Times is reporting.
The Los Angeles Dodgers star is the most prolific player to be suspended by MLB since it began testing in 2003.
The paper is reporting Manny will attribute the positive test result to "medication received from a doctor for a personal medical issue."
According to the report, Manny stands to lose about $7.7 million.
The Dodgers currently have the best record in baseball.
Filed under: TMZ Sports
Tags: drugs, los angeles dodgers, LosAngelesDodgers, manny ramirez, MannyRamirez, steroids, suspended
Posted Apr 30th 2009 7:34PM by TMZ Staff
Antonio Margarito, the former WBA welterweight champ, is suing the California State Athletic Commission, claiming he was unjustly suspended for allegedly hiding plaster in the knuckle pad under his gloves in his fight against "Sugar" Shane Mosley.
On January 24, 2009, Margarito was preparing to fight Mosley -- his trainer was wrapping his hands when a rep from the Athletic Commission decided to inspect his hands, allegedly finding an "illegal material inside the knuckle pad." The knuckle pads were confiscated and his hands were re-wrapped.
Margarito then fought Mosely and got his ass kicked. But the unkindest cut of all -- after the fight, his boxing license was suspended for one year. He feels he's been denied due process and wants his license back.
He's suing to get a court order forcing the Commission to reinstate him, stat.
Filed under: TMZ Sports
Tags: antonio margarito, AntonioMargarito, california state athletic commission, CaliforniaStateAthleticCommission, gloves, lawsuit, plaster, sugar shane mosley, SugarShaneMosley, suspended
Posted Feb 9th 2009 2:45PM by TMZ Staff
Wrigley announced today they are suspending its ad campaign for Doublemint gum featuring Chris Brown.
Wrigley said in a statement, "We have made the decision to suspend the current advertising featuring Brown and any related marketing communications until the matter is resolved."
The company would not go as far as saying they are dropping him completely, saying Brown should be "afforded the same due process as any citizen."
Filed under: Music, Chris Brown
Tags: ad campaign, AdCampaign, Chris Brown, ChrisBrown, Doublemint, Spearmint gum, SpearmintGum, suspend, suspended, Wrigley
