Sports Rewind: NFL Sues M.I.A. for $1.5 Million

Plus, 49ers' Aldon Smith suspended indefinitely.

NFL Sues M.I.A. for $1.5 Million - Lamar Odom charged with DUI, Floyd Mayweather apologizes to Oscar de la Hoya and more sports news. — Dominique Zonyéé  Controversial rapper M.I.A. was sued by the NFL for flipping the bird at her 2012 Super Bowl half-time show with Madonna. While the suit has not been made public until now, M.I.A.’s lawyer confirmed that the rapper “plans to launch a public war on the mega-powerful football league.”(Photo:  Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

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NFL Sues M.I.A. for $1.5 Million - Lamar Odom charged with DUI, Floyd Mayweather apologizes to Oscar de la Hoya and more sports news. — Dominique Zonyéé Controversial rapper M.I.A. was sued by the NFL for flipping the bird at her 2012 Super Bowl half-time show with Madonna. While the suit has not been made public until now, M.I.A.’s lawyer confirmed that the rapper “plans to launch a public war on the mega-powerful football league.”(Photo:  Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

Aldon Smith Faces Felony Weapons Charges - Aldon Smith just can’t seem to stay out of trouble. The San Francisco 49ers linebacker is facing three felony charges for alleged possession of assault weapons in connection to a 2012 house party at his home. Smith is currently on an indefinite leave from the team after being arrested on Sept. 20 due to suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana.(Photo: Law Enforcement)

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Alton Smith Leaves NFL Following DUI Arrest - San Francisco linebacker Aldon Smith will miss Thursday night's game and perhaps sit out longer to undergo treatment for alcohol abuse. He announced his voluntary indefinite leave from the NFL Sunday. Smith was arrested Friday on suspicion of DUI.(Photo: Law Enforcement)

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UFC Fighter Jon Jones Takes Photo From Hospital Bed After Win - UFC fighter Jon Jones defended his heavyweight title on Saturday against Alexander Gustafsson. Jones was victorious, but he was banged up and in good spirits. He posed from his hospital bed for a pic with Gustafsson with a swollen lip and eye, and a smile on his face.(Photo: Facebook via Alexander Gustafsson)

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UFC Fighter Jon Jones Takes Photo From Hospital Bed After Win - UFC fighter Jon Jones defended his heavyweight title on Saturday against Alexander Gustafsson. Jones was victorious, but he was banged up and in good spirits. He posed from his hospital bed for a pic with Gustafsson with a swollen lip and eye, and a smile on his face.(Photo: Facebook via Alexander Gustafsson)

Rumored Oscar De La Hoya Coke Binge Photos  - Oscar De La Hoya announced that he was entering rehab for alcohol addiction two weeks ago. Now, alleged photos of the boxing promoter snorting lines of coke in Vegas days prior to his rehab announcement are rumored to be shopped around to the highest bidder. De La Hoya has not commented on the validity of the photos.(Photo:  Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

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Rumored Oscar De La Hoya Coke Binge Photos - Oscar De La Hoya announced that he was entering rehab for alcohol addiction two weeks ago. Now, alleged photos of the boxing promoter snorting lines of coke in Vegas days prior to his rehab announcement are rumored to be shopped around to the highest bidder. De La Hoya has not commented on the validity of the photos.(Photo:  Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Eagles Retire Donovan McNabb’s Jersey - The Philadelphia Eagles retired Donovan McNabb’s iconic number five jersey during halftime at Thursday night’s game at Lincoln Financial Field against the Kansas City Chiefs. McNabb played 11 seasons in Philadelphia from 1999 to 2009, and led the Eagles to a Super Bowl in 2004.(Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

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Eagles Retire Donovan McNabb’s Jersey - The Philadelphia Eagles retired Donovan McNabb’s iconic number five jersey during halftime at Thursday night’s game at Lincoln Financial Field against the Kansas City Chiefs. McNabb played 11 seasons in Philadelphia from 1999 to 2009, and led the Eagles to a Super Bowl in 2004.(Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

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Former Boxing Heavyweight Champion Ken Norton Dies - American Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Ken Norton died of heart failure on Wednesday at an Arizona hospital. Norton was 70. He gained notoriety in 1973 when he became the second man to defeat Muhammad Ali.(Photo: AP Photo/File)

Mayweather-Alvarez Judge Takes Leave - After catching backlash for calling a draw for the Mayweather-Alvarez fight on Sept. 14, 22-year veteran boxing judge C.J. Ross took indefinite leave from her position. Ross scored Mayweather-Alvarez 114-114 while judges Craig Metcalfe and Dave Moretti scored it 117-111 and 116-112, respectively. This was her second suspect scorecard in 15 months. (Photo: AP Photo/Eric Jamison)

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Mayweather-Alvarez Judge Takes Leave - After catching backlash for calling a draw for the Mayweather-Alvarez fight on Sept. 14, 22-year veteran boxing judge C.J. Ross took indefinite leave from her position. Ross scored Mayweather-Alvarez 114-114 while judges Craig Metcalfe and Dave Moretti scored it 117-111 and 116-112, respectively. This was her second suspect scorecard in 15 months. (Photo: AP Photo/Eric Jamison)

Former NFL Star Brian Holloway Home Trashed - Former Patriots star Brian Holloway’s vacant upstate home was allegedly trashed by partying teens last week.  Holloway claimed the teens left his home with more than $20,000 in damages. But new reports indicate that the home is in foreclosure, and there was pre-existing damage prior to last week’s party.

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Former NFL Star Brian Holloway Home Trashed - Former Patriots star Brian Holloway’s vacant upstate home was allegedly trashed by partying teens last week.  Holloway claimed the teens left his home with more than $20,000 in damages. But new reports indicate that the home is in foreclosure, and there was pre-existing damage prior to last week’s party.

Sports Illustrated Exposes Oklahoma State - In a five-part expose released Tuesday, Sports Illustrated went inside Oklahoma State, with its “The Dirty Game” series to reveal decades of wrongdoings including fraud and fraternization between students and staff. SI is receiving backlash for several inaccuracies found by ESPN and other news outlets.(Photo: Bob Levey/Getty Images)

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Sports Illustrated Exposes Oklahoma State - In a five-part expose released Tuesday, Sports Illustrated went inside Oklahoma State, with its “The Dirty Game” series to reveal decades of wrongdoings including fraud and fraternization between students and staff. SI is receiving backlash for several inaccuracies found by ESPN and other news outlets.(Photo: Bob Levey/Getty Images)

LeBron James Gets Married - Miami Heat guard LeBron James wed his high school sweetheart and mother of his two children Savannah Brinson on Saturday at a lavish wedding in San Diego, California. The couple celebrated their nuptials with a performance of “Crazy in Love” by Jay Z and Beyoncé.  The Jameses continued their lovefest on their honeymoon in Rome. (Photo: AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

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LeBron James Gets Married - Miami Heat guard LeBron James wed his high school sweetheart and mother of his two children Savannah Brinson on Saturday at a lavish wedding in San Diego, California. The couple celebrated their nuptials with a performance of “Crazy in Love” by Jay Z and Beyoncé.  The Jameses continued their lovefest on their honeymoon in Rome. (Photo: AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

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Trent Richardson Traded - In a shocking move just two games into the season, on Wednesday the Cleveland Browns traded its star running back, Trent Richardson, to the Indianapolis Colts for a first-round pick next year. While fans and insiders have mixed feelings, Richardson was also surprised. He allegedly found out listening to the radio.(Photo: Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Trent Richardson Traded - In a shocking move just two games into the season, on Wednesday the Cleveland Browns traded its star running back, Trent Richardson, to the Indianapolis Colts for a first-round pick next year. While fans and insiders have mixed feelings, Richardson was also surprised. He allegedly found out listening to the radio.(Photo: Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Mayweather Apologizes to Oscar De La Hoya - Oscar de la Hoya announced he was entering rehab again last week, and not too long after Floyd Mayweather’s Instagram account featured an image mocking de la Hoya’s struggle with addiction. Mayweather issued a formal apology on Monday stating that the post was not authorized or posted by him.(Photos from left: Ethan Miller/Getty Images, Instagram via Floyd Mayweather)

Arrest Warrant Issued for Former Jets Player Joe McKnight - Former Jets running back Joe McKnight was arrested in July for failing to pay traffic citation fines. Another arrest warrant was issued Monday because McKnight failed to appear in court. He was released from the Jets in August and is now a free agent.(Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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Arrest Warrant Issued for Former Jets Player Joe McKnight - Former Jets running back Joe McKnight was arrested in July for failing to pay traffic citation fines. Another arrest warrant was issued Monday because McKnight failed to appear in court. He was released from the Jets in August and is now a free agent.(Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Michael Jordan’s Daughter Addresses Gay Rumors - NBA legend Magic Johnson’s son came out earlier this year, and now gossip sites are reporting that Michael Jordan’s daughter Jasmine is a lesbian. Jasmine took to her Instagram account to address rumors with an open letter which states she will not announce her “sexual preference.”(Photo: Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

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Michael Jordan’s Daughter Addresses Gay Rumors - NBA legend Magic Johnson’s son came out earlier this year, and now gossip sites are reporting that Michael Jordan’s daughter Jasmine is a lesbian. Jasmine took to her Instagram account to address rumors with an open letter which states she will not announce her “sexual preference.”(Photo: Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Willis McGahee Signs With the Browns - The Cleveland Browns are making some power moves. A day after trading Trent Richardson to the Colts, the Browns signed running back Willis McGahee. McGahee was the Denver Broncos' starting running back the last two seasons but was released by the team in June.(Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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Willis McGahee Signs With the Browns - The Cleveland Browns are making some power moves. A day after trading Trent Richardson to the Colts, the Browns signed running back Willis McGahee. McGahee was the Denver Broncos' starting running back the last two seasons but was released by the team in June.(Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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Lamar Odom Charged With DUI - Almost two weeks after he was arrested for driving under the influence, on Aug. 30, troubled NBA star Lamar Odom was charged with a misdemeanor count of DUI. Odom could face six months in jail and a $1,000 fine if convicted. (Photo: FameFlynet, Inc)