Nashville Police officially announced a murder-suicide today as former NFL quarterback Steve McNair was shot and killed by his 20-year-old girlfriend, Sahel Kazemi, four days ago. Investigators believe Steve was sleeping on the sofa in the couple’s downtown Nashville condo when Ms. Kazemi shot him in the right temple, twice in the chest and then in the left temple from inches away. Then, Ms. Kazemi shot herself in the right temple and died.
This is just an incredibly sad and gruesome account of a situation gone terribly wrong. Interviews with friends revealed that a distraught Ms. Kazemi was making payments on …read more

Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair (Houston Oilers, Tennessee Titans, Baltimore Ravens) was found dead yesterday with multiple gunshot wounds, including one to his head. Police said a pistol was discovered near the body of a woman, identified as as 20-year-old Sahel Kazemi, who was also shot and killed in a downtown condominium. Steve was found on the sofa in the living room and Ms. Kazemi was very close to him on the floor.
Titans owner Bud Adams released the following statement upon hearing the news:
“We are saddened and shocked to hear the news of Steve McNair’s passing today. He was one …read more

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Baltimore Ravens QB Steve McNair announced his retirement today, ending an impressive 13-year career in which he was selected co-MVP, led the Tennessee Titans to the Super Bowl, and engineered the most successful regular season in Ravens’ history. Steve ends his career with 31,304 yards passing; 3,590 yards rushing; and a combined 211 touchdowns.
Steve was one of my favorite NFL quarterbacks because of the way he played the game — with passion and intensity. He was always as much a threat to run the ball as he was to pass it. And he …read more