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Rob Parker: Journalists Should 'Stick the Knife in, Turn it and Draw Blood'

Rob Parker, the former Detroit News writer who resigned from the paper in the wake of a controversial question to ex-Lions coach Rod Marinelli, appeared on ESPN Radio this morning to defend himself, and he stressed that he wasn't fired."I asked the paper for a buyout and they granted me one," Parker said.Parker was...

Rob Parker Leaves Detroit News After Question to Lions Coach Rod Marinelli

Detroit News columnist Rob Parker was harshly criticized last month after he badgered Lions coach Rod Marinelli over his daughter's marriage to his defensive coordinator. Now he's out of work because of it:"He doesn't work here any more," Managing Editor Donald Nauss said. He said Parker resigned on Friday. Asked whether...

If Lions Beat Packers, Travis Fisher Will Celebrate by Walking Back to Detroit

The now 0-15 Lions have many believing that a winless season is not only possible, but probable. This is 0for08, FanHouse's eye on the Detroit Lions and their quest for a winless season.Our unnamed resident FanHouse Packers fan is convinced that the Lions will avoid 0-16 thanks to the generosity of Green Bay's defense. I...

Rod Marinelli Won't Accept Rob Parker's Apology for Question About His Daughter

Detroit News columnist Rob Parker apologized to Detroit Lions coach Rod Marinelli for making a joke about Marinelli's daughter and her husband, who just happens to be the Lions' defensive coordinator. But Marinelli says he doesn't accept the apology, which appeared in today's paper. "I didn't read it, but I was told a...

Rob Parker Apologizes for 'Attempt at Humor' in Rod Marinelli Press Conference

Detroit News reporter Rob Parker issued an apology of sorts in his column today, saying that he was just trying to lighten the mood when he asked Lions coach Rod Marinelli a pointed question about his son-in-law, who is also his defensive coordinator. The Lions' defense is coached by Joe Barry, who is married to...

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04/24/12 Video: ESPN asks if Spurs will win the west Source: NBC - WOAI News 4 - San Antonio TX The San Antonio Spurs clinched the number one seed in the Western Conference playoffs last night by drubbing the Portland Trail Blazers (124-89) in their final home game.