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McNair shot dead in Nashville: Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair was shot to death in Nashville.

Stunning news Saturday afternoon in the world of sports as former Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair was shot to death in Nashville.....an unidentified woman was also found dead at the scene in a downtown condominium.

Gun violence -- and all violence -- are difficult problems in this country and McNair's death, at age 36, is another sad reminder.

It is ominous to recall now that McNair was arrested for illegal gun possession in May of 2003 when a 9-mm handgun was found in his car when he was pulled over for a drunk-driving arrest.

McNair will be best remembered for leading the Titans to their only Super Bowl in 2000 when his final pass of the game wound up coming inches short of a game-winning touchdown against the Rams when Kevin Dyson was tackled at the goal line as time expired.