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This Week's Top Scrooge - When Nike's long-running ad campaign was conceived, I don't believe the company's creative types had dog fighting in mind when they came up with "Just Do It!" Apparently, Michael Vick didn't get the memo.

Michael Vick, star quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, has been accused of running an illegal dog fighting ring after more than 70 dogs, many of them injured, scarred and malnourished, were found during a drug raid on a home he owns in Virgina.

Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 months in jail by Judge Henry E. Hudson Monday morning for his involvement in dog fighting

Police conducting a raid on a home owned by Michael Vick found 60 dogs that might have been used in illegal fights.

The NFL needs to take action against Michael Vick. It does not matter what happens to him in the legal system; if Roger Goodell wants to keep his word, he will suspend Vick for a long, long time.

Michael Vick. Dog fighting. We know they are linked. A seemingly great and much publicized invention called the "Vick Dog Chew Toy" was created to capitilize on the public outrage. But does the toy live up to the hype, or is it a scam that makes the situation even worse?

Michael Vick was a respected dog-fighting trainer. However he was undone by a sordid secret life as a Falcon Quarterback.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback, Michael Vick will have some decisions to make about his future as will the Atlanta Falcons if federal authorities charge him with dogfighting on a property he owns in Virginia.

When asked about how serious they thought the crime of dog fighting, for which he has been indicted by a federal grand jury, is 82% say it is at the very least "somewhat serious"

The Michael Vick plea of guilty to the charges of dogfighting has left the Atlanta Falcons with a clear idea that he will not be back. Joey Harrington has to be smiling a little bit inside as this now means that he is in the driver's seat in Atlanta

Michael Vick, starting quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons and one of the NFL's brightest stars, has been indicted for allegedly running a dog fighting operation.

With all the allegations surrounding Michael Vick and dog fighting, everyone in their right mind knows the Atlanta Falcons badly need Vick in uniform next season. There isn't anyway possible that a potential Vick-less Falcons exactly what the team wanted. Or is it?

Falcons quarterback Michael Vick has been indicted on charges that he was involved in illegal dog fighting activities. If he is found guilty, a jail sentence is justified.

Atlanta Falcon quarterback and dog fighting operator Michael Vick is being sued for sixty-three billion dollars.

Michael Vick opted to take a PETA class in empathy and animal protection, but will it save his career?

The story of Michael Vick and his alleged role in dog fighting has raised the activity's profile. It seems to have a presence in most cities, but in Kansas City it is a real problem.

It appears Michael Vick, the supposed superstar quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons, is in the doghouse once again.

Atlanta Falcons Coach Bobby Petrino has asked the media to just move on when it comes to the water bottle confiscated from quarterback Michael Vick on January 17. But, it's hard to move on when there are so many questions unanswered.

Michael Vick and three other men were officially indicted for dog fighting activities on Tuesday, July 17th. The operation was referred to as "Bad Newz Kennels" and involved dogs being brought over state lines, including New York and Texas.

Security officials at the Miami International Airport confiscated a water bottle from Michael Vick, the star quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, yesterday and discovered a marijuana-like substance.

Michael Vick was further implicated in the dog fighting scandal that broke last month on property he owns in Virginia. According to witnesses, Vick has purchased syringes often used in dog fighting, and eyewitnesses can place him on the property during fights.

a new college coach is in town for the Falcons. Is that good news for Michael Vick?

No charges have been filed but prosecutors have named quarterback Michael Vick as a suspect in illegal dog fights in Virginia.

Two weeks after police found more than 60 dogs at a home owned by quarterback Michael Vick, two friends claim he knew about the dog fighting there.

The Michael Vick dog fighting scandal has expanded into a scandal involving a chew toy product developed to capitalize on the interest in the case. Showbiz Promotions, the maker of the Michael Vick Dog Chew Toy has been exposed.

Michael Vick was caught in a Miami airport with a bottle that is suspected to have contained marijuana.

The Star Wars movies can help us gain a better understanding of Michael Vick

Michael Vick is a talented athlete. Michael Vick is Black. Michael Vick confessed to dog fighting. So how does this all play out in the world we live in? Personally, I abhor anyone that fights animals of any kind.

Jim Mora took the fall after a 7-9 season in Atlanta. However, it should have been their franchise quarterback.

Like everyone except the small percentage of people who find sport in the abuse of animals, I was repulsed at the incidents described in the indictment of the Atlanta Falcon quarterback.

In an unconventional decision, Falcons coach Bobby Petrino decided that in addition to suspending Michael Vick from the team for one season, Vick will be forced to fight other football players in a cage fight.

Pet owners, enraged by Michael Vick's callous lack of empathy towards dogs, can now turn the tables by purchasing the chew toy at www.vickdogchewtoy.com. The toy's price tag is set at $10.99 plus shipping and handling.

They've beed referred to as "Vick Dogs" but are fast becoming America's Dogs

Now that Michael Vick has admitted dog fighting (and killing) charges in Federal court, the state brings similar charges that will, in theory, add 40 years to his sentence.

Michael Vick was arrested and punished for dog fighting. Some blame his punishment on race. Others say he deserved it. A dog lover and a Black woman who hates to see brothas with legal troubles tells her side.

Editorial on Michael Vick and the dog fighting scandal.

With the further incarceration of Michael Vick for conspiracy relating to dog fighting; what is to become of his career? Do you think that 23 months is a fair sentence?

I have been appalled by the arrest of Michael Vick since I first heard about it. Dog fighting is one of the most abhorrent activities I have ever heard of. One of my former neighbors was not only a drug dealer but was having dog fighting in his basement.

Michael Vick was sentenced today to 23 months for his role in an illegal dogfighting ring. What does this mean for dogfighters and sports figures?

There is one sports story that has been on the top of the list of news stories and that is the one involving Michael Vick and his admission to being involved in dog fighting.

Michael Vick is facing charges for dog fighting. People are split as to the seriousness of this crime. So you decide. Is he a criminal or a victim?

The indictment of Michael Vick is based on the accounts of four cooperating witnesses.

Today, Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 months in prison for his involvement in dog fighting. We must realize that this is a young man, being sent to prison in the prime of his life, yet he will still have the chance at life after jail.

Michael Vick has faced constant criticism since joining the league. After a lousy season in 2006, how will the Falcons perform in 2007?

Michael Vick will plead guilty to federal dogfighting conspiracy charges. Now, through Associated Content, you tell me what should happen to Vick next.

Why slander and make false accusations towards somebody if you have no proof? Michael Vick's problems continue to get worst when it comes to the "Dog Fighting" scandal.

An editorial on Michael Vick's career and the criticism he receives on and off the field

The bad news continues to roll in for Michael Vick. Rawlings has become the latest company to cancel their endorsement deal with the professional football star indicted for charges related to dog fighting. Rawlings is now the third sponsor to end his endorsement contract.

The Atlanta Falcons were only .500 after a playoff season in 2004. Michael Vick and Co. look to get back to the preseason and expect to do so with a continually improving defense and Vick's growing comfort in the West Coast Offense. Is that enough?

Once again Michael Vick is in the news.

Vick's attorney-penned 'mea culpe' was written with two general ideas in mind: securing a future place in the NFL and presenting mitigating factors before the judge. But is dog fighting merely a cultural sport or animal cruelty?

how Michael Vick's illegal dogfighting ring has brought dog fighting among sports players to the center of attention

Search warrant expired June 7.

Due to the recent events surrounding Michael Vick, dog fighting has once had a necessary spotlight shined upon it.

Well, apparently Michael Vick isn't planning on returning to his Georgia home after he gets out of jail in a couple years. The property is on the market. This is not the home in Virginia where the dog fighting occurred, but it still will get coverage.

This article examines the somewhat misguided support for Michael Vick and the Jena Six

Justice was served in Michael Vick case. The sentence was severe, but so was Vick's stupidity which led to it.

Michael Vick pleading guilty should have a resounding effect on the NFL or will it?

what I learned from the Michael Vick saga

If you are keeping up with the story of Michael Vick, you already know he voluntarily turned himself in to the Federal Marshals in Richmond, Virgina on November 19, 2007, almost three weeks before his sentencing.

Charles Barkley expresses his opinion on Michael Vick's "terrible situation" and debunks the myth of African American dogfighting culture and its effect.

An illegal dogfighting ring is just the adverstisment for today's NFL players

If dogfighting is such a heinous crime, why do we allow horse racing, dog racing, zoos, circuses, hunting, and Las Vegas animal acts to exist?

The Atlanta Falcons have got to feel as though they have been through 10 rounds with Mike Tyson after the off season they endured. They are determined, however, to not allow the Vick drama stop them from a great season.

Taking a look at the way guilt is passed in America, using the Mike Vick saga as an example.

On a recent sports talk show,a Pittsburgh reporter made some alarming comments about Michael Vick.

Vick can get time off his sentence for using marijuana.

What can young people learn from this ugly episode?

Can the Carolina Panthers remain consistent? Can John Gruden's Bucs top the division again? Can Michael Vick stay healthy and lead Atlanta to a championship? Will the Saints come marching back after a devastating season both on the field and off?

With the Carolina Panthers a favorite in the NFC, the rest of the South shapes up to form an impressive group. Michael Vick and the Atlanta Falcons, John Gruden's Tampa Bay Bucs, and even Reggie Bush in New Orleans make this division one to watch.

The Cinderella Saints are trying to get back to the Big Dance while the Michael Vick show continues to bedazzle fans in Atlanta. Don't forget about Steve Smith and the Carolina Panthers either.

Who has more to prove in this division - Reggie Bush or Michael Vick? According to the media hype, Bush's likeness is already chiseled on the Mt Rushmore of running backs (along Barry Sanders, Walter Payton and Teddy Roosevelt). Can't wait to see him.

Adjusting to a new animal in the house takes patience and compassion. Do it right, and your newly adopted dog will become a loving, loyal member of your family.

Dog fighting is a horrendous underground practice that is nothing but violence. Many children grow up around this fighting and are learning at a young age that violence is OK

Can the Falcons move past losing franchise quarterback Michael Vick to play winning football in 2007? The media distractions have been huge in the preparation for the regular season. Can rookie coach Bobby Petrino circle the wagons?

Michael Vick and his rapid descent into a hell of his own making was really the result of one action. What did he do that was so very wrong?

For well over 100 years the main goal of pit bull dogs has been a desire to please their owners. It is not that they are a vicious dog, it is that some people that have owned them are vicious people.

According to former NFL Coach Michael Vick is a coach killer. But is this the truth or are Michael Vick's talents being misused?

As the tale of Michael Vick continues, his endorsers and NFL trading card companies continue to pull away from the Falcons' former quarterback. Vick just pleaded not guilty to the charges in front of a judge in Richmond, Virginia on Thursday, July 26th.

Finding Michael Vick football cards this year might have gotten quite a bit tougher. Upper Deck one of the major sports card manufacturers has announced that they will be removing Michael Vick cards from this year's releases by Upper Deck.

SCLC President Charles Steele recently announced that it was looking for ways to honor Michael Vick. Under pressure, Steele recanted his statement before the 49th annual convention.

Michael Vick has obtained the dubious distinction of being a role model of how to fail.

Op-Ed on the fall of Michael Vick

It looks as though Michael Vick learned the error of his ways. The reports coming in seem to indicated he stopped participating in these illegal dog fights back in 2003. That's nearly four years ago...

There is a simple answer as to why he has gone somewhat un-noticed as a running back; he is a quarterback and his name is Michael Vick.

Authorities will likely euthanize the more than 60 dogs seized from a property owned by Michael Vick if evidence shows they had been in dog fights.

Michael Vick has been accused of some serious crimes that will not be treated lightly and his freedom is in serious jeopardy.

Why do we get so angry at Michael Vick? There must be a reason.

With the recent news of Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick, dog fighting and pit bulls are on the top of people's minds. What if you found out that in the city you live in, this goes on? What if it was even WORSE? That is what I have recently learned here in my own area.

I received an email yesterday asking me why black people seemed to be so behind Michael Vick. Here is my answer and my response to that question.

Now that Michael Vick has decided to plead guilty rather than go to trial, look for the quarterback's NFL future to be over.

Michael Vick sentenced to 23 months in federal prison. Martha Stewart serves 10 months. Is Martha Stewart half as bad as Michael Vick?

Disgraced football player Michael Vick has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection