http://www.mail.com/people/186724-mickey-loomis.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.20/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/186724-mickey-loomis.html http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1765272-saints-coach-witnesses-lied-nfl-investigation.html METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints assistant head coach Joe Vitt said Thursday witnesses in the NFL's bounty investigation of the New Orleans Saints have lied about him and the organization, and that their stories might change in federal court. Alluding to a defamation lawsuit filed by Saints linebacker Jon Vilma against NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Vitt angr... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 23:18:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1765272-saints-coach-witnesses-lied-nfl-investigation.html 2012-12-13T23:18:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1762844-vilma-advances-defamation-case-brees-blasts-nfl.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — One day after his suspension in the NFL's bounty probe was overturned, Jonathan Vilma moved forward with his defamation claims against Commissioner Roger Goodell, while Drew Brees and other teammates went on the offensive against Goodell and the league office. "What I would like to see is a level of accountability on the part of the NFL... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 04:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1762844-vilma-advances-defamation-case-brees-blasts-nfl.html 2012-12-13T04:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1762690-goodell-bounty-players-punished.html IRVING, Texas (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he "fundamentally disagrees" with former league boss Paul Tagliabue's decision not to discipline players in the New Orleans Saints' bounty scandal. Speaking Wednesday after an owners meeting in the Dallas area, Goodell said he respected his predecessor's decision, and believed it backed up the commi... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 01:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1762690-goodell-bounty-players-punished.html 2012-12-13T01:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1760474-column-tagliabue-goodell-its.html "Round up the usual suspects." Funny how that line near the end of "Casablanca" provides a fitting epitaph for Bountygate, too. Like Capt. Renault in the film classic, former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue was presented with a crime and empowered as both judge and jury. He considered the evidence, weighed the injury to the parties involved, then conclude... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 07:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1760474-column-tagliabue-goodell-its.html 2012-12-12T07:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1756910-ap-source-tagliabue-bounty-ruling-coming-tuesday.html Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue will rule Tuesday afternoon on the latest round of player appeals in the NFL's bounty probe, and any potential punishment will be delayed by a week, a person familiar with the decision said. The delay is designed to give a federal judge in New Orleans the opportunity to rule on pending motions to throw out the suspen... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 23:36:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1756910-ap-source-tagliabue-bounty-ruling-coming-tuesday.html 2012-12-10T23:36:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1683196-loomis-returns-to-saints-unsettled-times.html METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Now that New Orleans general manager Mickey Loomis has returned to work, the Saints need his crisis-management skills to be sharp. The organization continues to be rife with unsettled issues, some of which have made its fan base uneasy. So there was no time for Loomis to ease back into a routine Tuesday after serving his eight-game su... Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1683196-loomis-returns-to-saints-unsettled-times.html 2012-11-07T00:21:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1626208-4-players-file-bounty-appeals-to-nfl.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — All four players punished in the NFL's bounty investigation have filed appeals with the league. People familiar with the situation say the players have asked Commissioner Roger Goodell to remove himself as arbitrator because they do not believe he can be impartial. One of the people also says New Orleans linebacker Jonathan Vilma expect... Fri, 12 Oct 2012 21:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1626208-4-players-file-bounty-appeals-to-nfl.html 2012-10-12T21:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1614902-brees-sets-record-saints-upend-chargers-31-24.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees threw a long touchdown pass to take ownership of another prestigious NFL passing record, hit three more scoring passes in an emotional victory, and then spoke hopefully of salvaging a season that had looked lost after defeats in New Orleans' first four games. "While you never want to start 0-4, if you do, you've got the right... Mon, 08 Oct 2012 06:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1614902-brees-sets-record-saints-upend-chargers-31-24.html 2012-10-08T06:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1614518-brees-sets-mark-saints-beat-chargers-31-24.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees got suspended coach Sean Payton in the building, broke a prestigious NFL passing record and led New Orleans to a desperately needed first win of the season. For one memorable night, at least, the entire beleaguered Saints organization and its frustrated fans could celebrate a special moment in football history and recapture t... Mon, 08 Oct 2012 03:56:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1614518-brees-sets-mark-saints-beat-chargers-31-24.html 2012-10-08T03:56:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1614502-brees-sets-mark-with-td-pass-48th-straight-game.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees set an NFL record Sunday night with touchdown passes in 48 straight games, breaking a mark set by Hall of Fame quarterback Johnny Unitas a half-century ago. The record-setting scoring strike was a 40-yard pass to Devery Henderson against the San Diego Chargers. After the completion, Brees raced to the end zone to greet Hender... Sun, 07 Oct 2012 23:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1614502-brees-sets-mark-with-td-pass-48th-straight-game.html 2012-10-07T23:57:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1609084-brees-payton-vitt-loomis-td-record.html METAIRIE, La. (AP) — As far as Drew Brees is concerned, Sean Payton, Mickey Loomis and Joe Vitt all have played an important role in putting him in position to break Johnny Unitas' half-century-old record for consecutive games with a touchdown pass. So Brees thought they should at least have an opportunity to be in the Superdome if the record falls when t... Thu, 04 Oct 2012 20:31:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1609084-brees-payton-vitt-loomis-td-record.html 2012-10-04T20:31:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1547440-panel-vacates-bounty-suspensions-4-nfl-players.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jonathan Vilma, Scott Fujita and Will Smith are back in the NFL. For now. The suspensions of those players, plus unsigned free agent Anthony Hargrove, for their roles in New Orleans' pay-for-pain bounty scandal were lifted Friday by a three-member appeals panel. The league reinstated them all a few minutes later. ... Sat, 08 Sep 2012 05:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1547440-panel-vacates-bounty-suspensions-4-nfl-players.html 2012-09-08T05:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1540682-nflpa-asks-restraining-order-bounty-case.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The NFL Players Association has asked a federal judge for a temporary restraining order that would allow players suspended in connection with the NFL's bounty investigation to rejoin their teams in time to play regular season openers. The union, which filed the motion Tuesday on behalf of New Orleans defensive end Will Smith, Cleveland ... Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1540682-nflpa-asks-restraining-order-bounty-case.html 2012-09-05T11:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1515376-saints-kromer-will-interim-coach-6-games.html METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints designated offensive line coach Aaron Kromer as the interim head coach for the first six regular-season games, when assistant head coach Joe Vitt will have to serve his suspension in connection with the NFL's bounty investigation. Vitt has been overseeing head coaching duties since Sean Payton's full season susp... Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:58:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1515376-saints-kromer-will-interim-coach-6-games.html 2012-08-22T21:58:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1509810-hornets-coach-monty-williams-4-year-extension.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Monty Williams took his first NBA head coaching job with the Hornets at a time when the franchise was defined by uncertainty. Star players were looking to leave and no one knew who the next owner would be, or even if the team would remain in New Orleans long term. Williams kept his focus on coaching, and has been rewarded with a four-ye... Sun, 19 Aug 2012 19:38:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1509810-hornets-coach-monty-williams-4-year-extension.html 2012-08-19T19:38:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1507366-nflpa-challenges-goodells-bounty-case-declaration.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The NFL Players Association filed documents in federal court disputing Commissioner Roger Goodell's sworn statement that he was prepared to discipline players for their involvement in the Saints bounty pool back in March but waited until May as a courtesy to the union. Attorneys for four players suspended in the bounty investigation hav... Fri, 17 Aug 2012 18:56:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1507366-nflpa-challenges-goodells-bounty-case-declaration.html 2012-08-17T18:56:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1499224-police-evidence-saints-wiretapping.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana State Police investigators have found no evidence that the Saints or general manager Mickey Loomis rigged Superdome wiring so opposing coaches' radio communications could be intercepted. "This has been an intensive investigation, and after numerous interviews we have determined that there is no evidence that state laws have be... Mon, 13 Aug 2012 19:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1499224-police-evidence-saints-wiretapping.html 2012-08-13T19:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1430336-brees-passes-physical-signs-100m-5-year-deal.html METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Drew Brees took some time out of his Sunday to sign autographs on items ranging from a black jersey handed to him by a fan to a $100 million contract handed to him by the New Orleans Saints. The star quarterback, who had agreed verbally to his historic deal Friday, visited team headquarters to take a physical and put pen to paper on t... Sun, 15 Jul 2012 17:44:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1430336-brees-passes-physical-signs-100m-5-year-deal.html 2012-07-15T17:44:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1427194-ap-source-drew-brees-agrees-to-100-deal.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees and the Saints reached a deal on par with the quarterback's record-setting play, giving New Orleans' fans some news they can celebrate after an offseason rife with turmoil. The team announced Friday that it had agreed to a five-year contract with Brees. A person familiar with the deal said it's for $100 million, with $60 mill... Sat, 14 Jul 2012 01:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1427194-ap-source-drew-brees-agrees-to-100-deal.html 2012-07-14T01:47:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1423070-ap-source-saints-brees-apart-guaranteed-money.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints still must close a significant gap in guaranteed money if they are to agree on a five-year contract worth about $100 million by Monday's looming deadline for a long-term deal, said a person familiar with the negotiations. The sides were more than $10 million apart in the guaranteed portion of the co... Thu, 12 Jul 2012 01:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1423070-ap-source-saints-brees-apart-guaranteed-money.html 2012-07-12T01:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1409438-nflpa-vilma-legal-moves-bounty-case.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The NFL Players Association filed a lawsuit against the NFL on behalf of three players suspended in connection with the bounty investigation, calling Commissioner Roger Goodell "incurably and evidently biased." The lawsuit, filed on behalf of Will Smith, Scott Fujita and Anthony Hargrove on Thursday in federal court in New Orleans, high... Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1409438-nflpa-vilma-legal-moves-bounty-case.html 2012-07-05T18:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1406752-nfl-denies-appeals-bounty-suspensions.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has rejected the appeals of four players suspended in connection with the league's bounty investigation of the New Orleans Saints. In a ruling handed down on Tuesday, Goodell told Jonathan Vilma, Anthony Hargrove, Will Smith and Scott Fujita that each of them is still welcome to meet with him to give their... Tue, 03 Jul 2012 20:36:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1406752-nfl-denies-appeals-bounty-suspensions.html 2012-07-03T20:36:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1389012-drew-brees-hopeful-long-term-deal-with-saints.html NEW YORK (AP) — New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees is confident that he and the Saints will agree on a long-term contract. With the start of training camp about a month off, the two sides still have "a ways to go" to close the gap, the 2010 Super Bowl MVP said Tuesday. Nonetheless, he said, "I'm confident, and always have been, that we'll get a long-term ... Tue, 26 Jun 2012 17:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1389012-drew-brees-hopeful-long-term-deal-with-saints.html 2012-06-26T17:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1379622-nfl-denies-witness-retractions-bounty-probe.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The NFL denies accusations it covered up retractions made by key witnesses in its bounty investigation, or that Commissioner Roger Goodell has placed gag orders on Saints employees and others who could help punished players clear their names. Lawyer Peter Ginsberg, who represents suspended Saints player Jonathan Vilma, made the accusati... Thu, 21 Jun 2012 22:36:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1379622-nfl-denies-witness-retractions-bounty-probe.html 2012-06-21T22:36:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1370668-goodell-hears-bounty-appeals-players.html NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL went public Monday with some of its evidence against the four players suspended for their roles in the New Orleans Saints bounty program. Among the things the league revealed: a prize of $35,000 for knocking Brett Favre out of the NFC championship game in January 2010. The league also displayed a computer slide it obtained from the... Mon, 18 Jun 2012 22:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1370668-goodell-hears-bounty-appeals-players.html 2012-06-18T22:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1369674-goodell-hears-saints-appeals-bounty-case.html NEW YORK (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was hearing the appeals Monday of four players suspended for their role in the Saints bounty program. On hand at NFL headquarters were all four players: Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma, who was suspended for the 2012 season, and defensive end Will Smith, docked for four games; Green Bay defensive end Anthony... Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1369674-goodell-hears-saints-appeals-bounty-case.html 2012-06-18T13:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1368268-hargrove-agent-nfls-bounty-probe-semantics.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The agent for suspended defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove says the NFL has used semantics, but not hard evidence, as the basis for punishing current and former Saints players in its bounty investigation. In a statement emailed to The Associated Press on Sunday, on the eve of sanctioned players' appeal hearing, agent Phil Williams asked... Sun, 17 Jun 2012 18:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1368268-hargrove-agent-nfls-bounty-probe-semantics.html 2012-06-17T18:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1364878-nfl-turns-evidence-appeals.html NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL turned over some evidence to the four players suspended for the Saints bounty program, but lawyers for the players said Friday they are seeking more information. Current Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma and defensive end Will Smith, Green Bay defensive end Anthony Hargrove and Cleveland linebacker Scott Fujita will have their appea... Fri, 15 Jun 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1364878-nfl-turns-evidence-appeals.html 2012-06-15T19:30:00Z