Charged with reckless driving, Albert Haynesworth decided to plead no contest. As a result, Haynesworth is required to complete driving school, donate $5,000 and do 25 hours of community service.

Haynesworth was originally charged in December after a traffic incident that took place near the city of Nashville, Tennessee. According to reports, a driver was seriously injured after Haynesworth tried to pass. Haynesworth wasn’t injured in the incident.

Last season, the 6-foot-6, 350 pound Haynesworth emerged as one of the best players in the NFL while playing for the Tennessee Titans. He totaled 51 tackles, 8.5 sacks and three forced fumbles. On nearly every play, Haynesworth drew two or three blockers.

After playing his first seven years in the NFL with the Titans, Haynesworth signed with the Washington Redskins this offseason. His contract was reportedly worth a record $100 million over seven years.

“Albert is a difference maker, said Redskins head coach Jim Zorn, “and his physical presence will strengthen our defense.”

Albert Haynesworth is now with the Redskins (Image: Zuma Press)

Stanford coach and former quarterback Jim Harbaugh isnt afraid to stir things up on the field. He’ll probably go down in history for coaching the team that took down USC in that historic blowout.

But he’s more than just a coach. This summer, he showed the world that he is also a humanitarian. Harbaugh spent a week in Peru helping to buil shelters for the poor. He also helped fellow humanitarians buil a new roof for an orphanage and packed food bags that will be distributed to families who really need them. Each bag should feed a family for a month.

Jim Harbaugh, Image: Newscom

Of course, it wasn’t all hard work. Harbaugh also played football with the locals, and he says that the game turned into what he calls “Peru Ball.” He plans to return next year with the whole family.

You can read more about his trip from Mercury News.

Michael Vick is a wanted man — on the field. Earlier this month, the United Football League said they would be interested in adding Vick to their league. Today, the Minor Football League said the same.

The Minor Football League, which has teams located in states that include Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia, would be happy to allow Vick while Vick tries to get reinstated into the NFL.

As Richard Myles, the founder and president of Minor Football League, told the Associated Press: “One of the things that is important to the MFL is to showcase the quality of the players and the coaches who want to transition into the NFL, as well as give back to our communities by mentoring our youths.”

Myles went on to say that Minor Football League requires its players to perform community service and that his league would allow Vick to redeem himself.

While Vick is free to sign with Minor Football League or the United Football League, most NFL experts believe that Vick will focus on re-entering the NFL. To do that, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell reportedly wants proof that Vick is sorry for what he has done and is ready to be a role model.

Michael Vick - Minor Football League (Image: Zuma Press)

If you are a fan of the Baltimore Ravens, chances are you want the team to add a wide receiver. Fans and analysts have been surprised that the Ravens haven’t looked to upgrade their wide receiving corps much this offseason.

That said, there are some Baltimore Ravens rumors swirling that the team could be looking to add a high profile wide receiver? Who could that be? Here are some options:

Anquan Boldin
When considering everything, Boldin makes a huge amount of sense for the Ravens. He’s a great receiver and has the type of mentality that should thrive in John Harbaugh’s system.

Brandon Marshall
Although his talent is comparable to Boldin’s talent, there are a lot more character red flags with Marshall. Could he survive Harbaugh?

Plaxico Burress
Burress is a long shot due to his legal trouble — plus the fact that he may be suspended for the entire 2009 season. But on talent alone, Burress is still elite.

Marvin Harrison
Still looking for a team, this future Hall of Famer could help out the Ravens right away. The question is how much gas does Harrison still have in his NFL tank.

Marvin Harrison to the Ravens? (Image: Zuma Press)

Congress held hearings on the Bowl Championship Series today, and lots of people are talking about it. Essentially, we just saw the same old arguments rehashed again, but who knows - maybe somethng will actually get done. Here are what people are saying.

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• Team Speed Kills: A Recap of the Senate BCS Hearing (including a video link if you want to watch it too)
• The Wall Street Journal: College Football Goes Down the Hatch
• Mr College Football: It’s Time to be Honest about the BCS
• Senatus: Hatch Calls for Justice Department Investigation of BCS
• NCAA Football Fanhouse: BCS Hearing are about the Money
• Betsy’s Page: Keep Congress Out of College Football

Another good website to hit up? We Demand Playoffs, which takes the stance that fans need to be vocal about wanting playoffs for the NCAA to actually create a better system. They cover much of the playoff/BCS-related news, as well has have a healthy dose of opinion.

Got a link you want to add to this list, leave a comment below.

Jeff Fisher, the longtime coach of the Tennessee Titans franchise, recently held a press conference to publicly remember Steve McNair. During McNair’s playing days, Fisher was the only coach he knew. Watching the Jeff Fisher video, you can observe the close bond the two men shared.

Jeff Fisher and Steve McNair (Image: Newscom)

In the video, Fisher urges everyone to look past the circumstances surrounding McNair’s death and focus on the good parts of his life — his playing days, his dedication to the community and his eternal helping hand. While Fisher apologized for McNair and said that McNair probably made a mistake near the end of his life, Fisher didn’t want that to overshadow everything else.

Fisher end the press conference by asking everyone to pray for Mechelle (Steve McNair’s wife) and the family. There have been many memories shared about McNair but nothing quite as touching as watching this video of Jeff Fisher’s press conference.

Yesterday, the world lost Steve McNair. The former MVP quarterback who played for the Houston Oilers, Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens was found dead in a Nashville condo. While police won’t officially say it, it sounds like McNair’s death was a murder suicide.

Although McNair was shot at least four times, the other dead person at the scene had a lone gunshot wound to the head. Saleh Kazemi, who is reportedly McNair’s girlfriend, also had the suspected murder weapon located near her deceased body.

Police have ruled that McNair’s death was a homicide, however they haven’t ruled that Kazemi’s death is a homicide. That missing piece of information has fueled the murder-suicide speculation.

Although McNair is married, he had reportedly been dating Kazemi for three or four months. The two even went on a vacation together. Pictures of their vacation are available on TMZ.com.

Following forensic testing, the police should be able to tell whether the crime scene was indeed a murder-suicide.

No matter the outcome, R.I.P. Steve McNair.

Steve McNair - Rest in Peace (Image: Zuma Press)

Right now, everyone is talkin about Steve McNair’s death, which appears to be a murder-suicide. Although most people talk about his NFL career, he was also an outstanding player in college.

Steve McNair, Image: Newscom

Here are the highlights from his time playing NCAA Football:

• McNair played for Alcorn State after being recruited from Mount Olive High School in Mississippi.
  
• He was the third pick overall in the 1995 NFL draft.
  
• In 1992, McNair ran the ball in for a game-winning touchdown against Grambling, even though he had a leg injury.
• In his senior season, McNait had around 6,000 yards passing and rushing, as well as 53 touchdowns.
  
• McNair won the Walter Payton Award as the highest-ranked I-AA player in 1994.
  
• He broke more than a dozen records his senior year.
  
• McNair finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting in 1994.
  

He was a great player, and from all accounts I’ve heard, a great father. The circumstances may be a bit hazy right now, but no matter what, my thoughts are with his family. RIP.

The NFL lost a legend on Saturday. Steve McNair, who played for the Houston Oilers, Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens, was found dead in a Nashville condominium. Police say that they don’t have any suspects or a motive at this time.

This is obviously a tremendously sad day in the football world. Steve McNair was respected by all of his coaches and teammates. He was a quarterback who worked hard, played hurt and played to win. He will be missed.

Here are some Steve McNair pictures and Steve McNair videos to remember the 36-year-old native of Mississippi who lost his life much too soon:

Rest in Peace, Steve McNair (Image: Zuma Press)

Steve McNair - Rest in Peace (Image: Zuma Press)

The United Football League, a newly formed professional football organization that plans to begin its first season in October, has expressed interested in Michael Vick. If Vick does suit up in the UFL, his rights are owned by the franchise located in Orlando.

The UFL will have four teams in its first season. Those teams are located in San Francisco, New York, Las Vegas and Orlando. Additionally, the league plans to play games in Sacramento, Los Angeles and Hartford.

Although many people are skeptical about how long the UFL will survive, they have already landed some interesting coaches. The San Francisco team will be coached by Dennis Green, the New York Team will be coached by Ted Cottrell, the Las Vegas team will be coached by Jim Fassel and the Orlando team will be coached by Jim Haslett.

Signing Vick obviously would do wonders for the UFL. Fans would undoubtedly tune in to see Vick play on a football field once again.

That said, Vick playing in the UFL might not make much sense for him if he ever hopes to play in the NFL again. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell wants Vick to prove that he’s sorry for what he’s done and it’s unlikely that Vick playing in the NFL will help matters.

Will Michael Vick play in the UFL? (Image: Zuma Press)