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K-Rob arrested for DWI

Koren Robinson was arrested Tuesday night on suspicion of drunken driving.

Robinson, 26, is in his second season with the Vikings, and he faces a potential yearlong suspension from the NFL because of past substance abuse issues.

Robinson supposedly cleaned up his act in preparation for his role as Minnesota’s #1 WR. Now it looks like he may be suspended for the season.

From a fantasy football perspective, his is a golden opportunity for Troy Williamson. By most accounts, he’s had a good preseason and is poised for a breakout year. While he would have benefited from the attention K-Rob would have attracted, he will garner some extra targets if Robinson isn’t on the field.

Team USA rolls through exhibition

Team USA capped off a 5-0 run through a series of exhibition games with a 116-63 drubbing of Korea. LeBron James led the way with 23 points in 20 minutes of action, while Dwayne Wade and Elton Brand each chipped in 16.

The team has a new outlook after a miserable showing in the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Mike Krzyzewski and Jerry Colangelo have put together a team, not a collection of superstars. The team’s biggest test in the preliminary round should be Italy, but they also face Puerto Rico, China, Slovenia and Senegal before potentially advancing to the next round. The games start this Saturday (8/19) and coverage is on ESPN2. See the entire schedule here.

Not so fast! Suggs fails physical

The Jets trade for Suggs is now void because the running back failed his physical.

“In terms of trade, Lee Suggs failed his physical,” said [head coach Eric]Mangini. “Pursuant to any trade that is now void, Derrick Strait will be coming back here today and Lee will return to the Browns. It’s just one of those things that happens. We had a process in place medically to make sure that every player we bring in can be able to perform and it’s pretty standard operating procedure.

Suggs inability to get healthy has cost him a shot at the starting job in New York. The Jets’ search for a RB will continue – will they make another run at Chris Brown?

Sonics sign Wilcox

The Seattle Supersonics managed to keep Chris Wilcox, signing the talented forward/center to a three-year contract worth $24 M. Wilcox averaged 14.1 points and 8.2 rebounds after joining the team prior to the trade deadline, highlighted by a spectacular 26 point/24 rebound performance against the Houston Rockets.

This is a nice signing by both parties. A longer deal would have been better for the Sonics, but the shorter deal gives them an out in case his late season play was an aberration. Wilcox is only 23, so it makes sense that he would sign a shorter deal in the hopes of signing a bigger contract in three years.

Leinart last first round pick to sign

Arizona finally reached an agreement with their future starting quarterback Matt Leinart on Monday.

Leinart agreed to a six-year deal that could bring the rookie up to $51 million. He will get around $14 million in guaranteed money, which seemed to have been the main issue for Leinart’s hold out.

The two-week hold started to get ugly as head coach Dennis Green criticized Matt Leinart and his representatives for rejecting “a more than generous” offer from the Cardinals.

Green’s criticism focused on what the coach said was far more than a 10th pick normally would receive. A grumpy Green was upset with the perception that Cardinals owner Bill Bidwill was being cheap.

“I’ve been here two years,” Green said. “All I know is when we set out a strategy, whether it be signing Bertrand Berry or drafting Larry Fitzgerald, Bill Bidwill has helped us get that player.”

One of the real issues Green has been upset is the fact that he has to stand by and watch Kurt Warner’s backup Jon Navarre throw two interceptions in Arizona’s first preseason game.

The deal is finally done, however, and now Leinart, Green and the Cardinals to mend fences and get down to work.

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