Football

Pierre Garçon Signs with Washington Redskins

WASHINGTON, D.C. (defend.ht) - Pierre Garçon was signed by the National Football League's Washington Redskins earlier this month as his former team, the Indianapolis Colts have taken to completely overhaul the ball club.

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Haitian Jason Pierre-Paul Wins Super Bowl with NY Giants

NEW YORK, USA (defend.ht) - The Haitian-American Jason Pierre-Paul won the Super Bowl with the Giants of New York. The Haitian-born player nicknamed JPP was noted in the final championship of American football followed by hundreds of millions of viewers.

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Barrett Jones of Alabama Awarded Wuerffel Trophy

TUSCALOOSA, USA (defend.ht) - University of Alabama offensive lineman Barrett Jones who has given two summers of work in Haiti was awarded the Wuerffel Trophy on Monday among two other honors.

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Pierre Garçon Goes HAM in Losing Effort with Rookie QB Curtis Painter

TAMPA BAY, USA (defend.ht) - Maybe it was the good weather, Florida sun or perhaps because Hank Williams' Monday Night Football opening was banned by ESPN because he likened U.S. President Barack Obama to Adolf Hitler, but on Monday night Pierre Garçon, with a rookie third-string quarter back went ham.

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Miami Booster Connects Jonathan Vilma and William Joseph to NCAA Violations

CORAL GABLES, USA (defend.ht) - A former booster for the Miami Hurricanes has exposed to the press a multitude of inappropriate benefits that he provided to student athletes at the University of Miami. The booster has connected New Orleans Middle Linebacker Jonathan Vilma and Oakland Raiders Lineman William Joseph to the misdeeds.

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Ex-'Cane Jonathan Vilma Donates $450,000 to UM Athletics

MIAMI, USA - On Tuesday, New Orleans Saints Liinebacker, Jonathan Vilma, presented his Alma Mater, the University of Miami (UM), a $450,000 donation that goes toward completing the funding for an athletic center.

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NFL Rookie Marcell Dareus Done Cutting Grass, Signs Contract with Buffalo Bills

Marcell Dareus spent the summer mowing lawns to pass the time as the NFL lockout continued but now that it is over he has signed his contract and is finally a millionaire.

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USF Bulls offensive lineman Danous Estenor lifts car to free trapped man

TAMPA, USA — Danous Estenor had decided he was too hungry to wait until he got home for dinner, and as he parked his car outside the Bulls Den Cafe on USF's campus, he heard a woman screaming for help.

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Vilma Keeping Saints Focused During NFL Lockout

New Orleans saints linebacker jonathan vilma

NEW ORLEANS, USA - Super Bowls cannot be won in the off season. But they can be lost. This the mantra of New Orleans Saints Middle Linebacker Jonathan Vilma as he and co-captain Quarterback Drew Brees keep their teams in shape for the expected season.

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Can Giants' Jason Pierre-Paul Develop into a Star?

NEW YORK, USA - The New York Football Giants have built a reputation for having one of the stoutest defensive lines in the National Football League. Jason Pierre-Paul was one of the newest additions last season, equipping the line with another feared weapon.

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Corey Liuget's Biggest Challenge, Losing His Father

CALIFORNIA, USA - The Chargers' first-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft met with the San Diego media for the first time Friday and said he's thrilled to join the team.

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NFL Draft | QB Chris Paul-Etienne Scrambles When Necessary

NEW YORK - Out of Miami Edison High School in Florida, Chris Paul-Etienne was a well recruited quarterback for his strong arm and natural instincts.

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Morgan Trent Spends Time in Haiti During NFL Lockout

OHIO, USA - Cincinnati Bengals Cornerback Morgan Trent burned a few days in Haiti with a church group, as he lead revivals, rallies and visited hospitals, prisons and orphanages.

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NFL Draft | Marcell Dareus Overcame A Lot of Hardship

Alabama defensive lineman, Marcel Dareus has had to overcome a lot of hardship in his life. His father, a native of Haiti, died when Marcell was six years old. His mother Michelle Luckey raised six boys and a girl alone.

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Vladimir Ducasse to Move into Starting Lineup

It is official. Reported by NFL scouts from ESPN, Vladimir Ducasse will move into the starting lineup of the New York Jets offensive line.

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Charges Against Elvis Dumervil Dismissed as Frivolous

COLORADO, USA - A judge and prosecutors in Denver wasted no time in dropping assault and disturbing the peace charges against Broncos Linebacker Elvis Dumervil, over an altercation with a parking lot attendant.

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Barrett Jones Hopes to Make Haiti Trip a University Tradition

Normally he is protecting future NFL stars like Mark Ingrahm (RB-ALA) and Greg McElroy (QB-ALA), but on his spring break, right guard for the offensive line of the Alabama Crimson Tide, Barrett Jones, spends it in Haiti.

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Pierre Thomas, Saints Sign 4-Year Extension

Pending free-agent, Pierre Thomas of the NFL's New Orleans Saints would have been on the market next off season but the Saints front office took no chance on losing the running back and signed him to a four-year, $12 million deal.

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Book reviews

Haiti Noir

Book Review

The anthology edited by Edwidge Danticat puts a uniquely Haitian spin on the crime genre

"Danticat has succeeded in assembling a group portrait of Haitian culture and resilience that is cause for celebration." - Publishers Weekly