Jun 21st, 2008 · Dog trainer Mathina McClay talks with Scott Simon about her work with one of the rescued pit bulls from Michael Vick's dog fighting ring. She has trained the dog, Leo, to be a cancer therapy dog.
Jan 26th, 2008 · The lives of all but 2 of the 49 dogs seized in the Michael Vick dog-fighting case are being spared, thanks to several rescue organizations. Roughly half of the 47 dogs are in foster care and could soon be available for adoption. Ten of the dogs are in Oakland, Calif., attending training sessions to socialize them.
Dec 10th, 2007 · Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is sentenced to 23 months in prison for his role in a dogfighting conspiracy that involved gambling and killing pit bulls.
Sep 26th, 2007 · This summer has seen a return of the race card in sports. Donovan McNabb declared that black quarterbacks are more scrutinized than white ones. And fans of Barry Bonds and Michael Vick said those athletes were treated unfairly because of their race.
Aug 29th, 2007 · The National Football League begins its regular season next week following a pre-season dominated by the troubles of Michael Vick, the Atlanta Falcons quarterback who pleaded guilty to a federal dogfighting charge. Stable leadership should keep leading teams in tact.
Aug 27th, 2007 · Michael Vick made a public apology Monday after formally entering a guilty plea to a dogfighting conspiracy charge. He apologized to the NFL and to his team, the Atlanta Falcons, and said he would redeem himself.
Aug 27th, 2007 · Suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick pleads guilty to a federal dogfighting conspiracy charge. Vick admitted helping kill six to eight pit bulls and supplying money for gambling on the fights. He will be sentenced on Dec. 10.
Aug 27th, 2007 · Gambling is a common thread in recent scandals involving NBA referee Tim Donaghy and NFL quarterback Michael Vick. The people who run pro sports are willing to penalize gamblers within their ranks. Are the punishments effective?