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Aug 31 2009
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Favre, All Day lead Vikes in Houston
Adrian Peterson scored on the game's first play from scrimmage, Brett Favre played three quarters despite saying he might have a cracked rib, and the Minnesota Vikings beat the Houston Texans 17-10 in a pre-season game Monday night.
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Eagles to go Kolb, then Vick vs. Jets
Kevin Kolb is getting a start at quarterback in the Eagles' final pre-season game.
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Chiefs mum on QB Cassel's status
Brodie Croyle kept getting hurt and Tyler Thigpen seemed ill-suited for an NFL offence, so the Kansas City Chiefs traded for Matt Cassel and gave him a guaranteed US$28 million contract before the first snap.
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Umenyiora AWOL at Giants practice
Two-time Pro Bowl defensive end Osi Umenyiora missed practice Monday without giving New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin an explanation.
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Report: Favre may have cracked rib
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre says he might have a cracked rib. Favre told ESPN before Monday night's game at Houston he hasn't received an official diagnosis but that taking a deep breath caused him some discomfort.
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Injuries hit Lions QBs in pre-season
For one day, there was no question that Matt Stafford was the Detroit Lions' first-string quarterback.
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No in-game tweets for players
The NFL will allow players to use social media networks this season before and after games, but not during them.
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Texans trade Johnson to Chargers
The Houston Texans traded defensive tackle Travis Johnson to the San Diego Chargers on Monday
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NFL Preview: AFC South
Sportsnet's Jim Lang previews each of the NFL's divisions leading up to the opening kickoff on Thursday, Sept. 10. In this installment, he says remember the Titans and their 13-3 season in 2008.
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Bengals put Utecht on injured list
The Cincinnati Bengals placed tight end Ben Utecht on the injured reserve list Monday, ending his season.
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Patriots release Brady's backup
Quarterback Kevin O'Connell, projected to be Tom Brady's backup, was cut Monday by the New England Patriots.
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Samari Rolle's career may be over
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Samari Rolle will spend at least the opening six weeks of the season on the physically unable to perform list with a neck injury that could mean the end of his career.
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T.O. resumes practising with Bills
After missing three weeks nursing a sprained toe, Terrell Owens returned to practice Monday, raising hopes his presence might spark a lifeless offence.
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Gailey out as Chiefs' co-ordinator
Rookie coach Todd Haley fired Chan Gailey as Kansas City's offensive co-ordinator on Monday and assumed the role himself, 13 days ahead of the season opener at Baltimore.
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Owens resumes practising with Bills
After missing three weeks with a sprained toe, Terrell Owens returned to practice on Monday and declared he'll be ready to play in two weeks for the regular-season opener against New England.
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Bucs cut underachieving WR Jackson
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers released underachieving wide receiver Dexter Jackson on Monday.
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After 13 years, Pats' Bruschi retires
Tedy Bruschi retired Monday after a 13-year NFL career in which he won three Super Bowl titles with the New England Patriots and made a gallant return from a stroke.
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Favre, All Day lead Vikes in Houston
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Aug 30 2009
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Bears' Cutler wins in Denver return
Jay Cutler got the last laugh. The Pro Bowl passer eturned to Invesco Field on Sunday night and led his new team to a 27-17 pre-season win over the Broncos.
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Patriots veteran LB Bruschi to retire
Tedy Bruschi is retiring after a 13-year career marked by an inspiring return to the New England Patriots as a starting linebacker eight months after a stroke.
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Eagles coach: Vick won't disrupt 'O'
Eagles offensive co-ordinator Marty Mornhinweg doesn't think the addition of Michael Vick will disrupt the rhythm of Philadelphia's offence.
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Bengals sign 2009 top pick Smith
Offensive tackle Andre Smith signed a contract Sunday with the Cincinnati Bengals, ending an impasse that dragged on a month into the pre-season.
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Cowboys have plenty to work on
The Cowboys turned a winnable performance into a loss Saturday night by making the kind of mistakes they've spent all pre-season trying to avoid -- basic stuff, too, like drive-ending penalties on offence and drive-extending penalties on defence, turnovers and poor decisions.
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Logan's running well for Steelers
In the CFL, there's no place for a kick returner to hide. No fair catches, no kickoffs downed in the end zone. It's run with the football when it's kicked, or else.
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Bears' Cutler wins in Denver return
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Aug 29 2009
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Hasselbeck picks apart Chiefs in win
Matt Hasselbeck threw for 216 yards and two touchdowns with newly signed Edgerrin James watching on the sideline, leading the Seattle Seahawks to a 14-10 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday night.
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Big Ben, Steelers' D dominate Bills
Ben Roethlisberger played a nearly flawless first half in his first game since injuring his right foot, James Farrior had a 22-yard interception for a touchdown and Buffalo's starting offence struggled yet again as the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Bills 17-0 in a pre-season game Saturday night.
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Chiefs Cassel leaves with leg injury
Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel has left the field favouring his left leg after being sacked on the third play of Kansas City's game against Seattle.
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Belichick: Brady not pulled for injury
Patriots coach Bill Belichick says Tom Brady left Friday night's exhibition game so the coaches could look at the backup -- not because of injury.
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Cutler, McDaniels meet in preseason
Jay Cutler and Josh McDaniels aren't exactly eager to see each other Sunday night when the Chicago Bears visit the Denver Broncos in the summer's most anticipated pre-season game.
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Eagles' Andrews practicing again
Shawn Andrews will practise for the first time since reinjuring his surgically repaired back during the first day of training camp.
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OT Marvel Smith retires from Niners
Former Pro Bowl offensive tackle Marvel Smith has retired from the San Francisco 49ers after being plagued by back problems during training camp.
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Bucs hand starting job to Leftwich
Byron Leftwich has won Tampa Bay's prolonged quarterback derby by beating out Luke McCown. Leftwich will start the team's regular-season opener against the Dallas Cowboys.
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Skins' Sellers sory for U.S. flag toss
Washington Redskins fullback Mike Sellers apologized Saturday for throwing the American flag to the ground during lineup introductions before an exhibition game against the New England Patriots.
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Vick to play in final preseason game
Michael Vick will play in the Eagles' final pre-season game against the New York Jets at the Meadowlands.
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Hasselbeck picks apart Chiefs in win
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Aug 28 2009
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Brady takes a beating vs. 'Skins
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has a sore throwing shoulder, the result of a crushing hit by Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth.
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Bears lose DT Dvoracek for year
Chicago Bears defensive tackle Dusty Dvoracek is going on injured reserve with a torn ACL in his right knee.
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NFL: 'Boys can keep video boards
Jerry Jones can keep his video boards right where they are, at least for this season.
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NFL Preview: AFC East
Sportsnet's Jim Lang previews each of the NFL's divisions leading up to the opening kickoff on Thursday, Sept. 10. Today he explains why the Patriots are still the class of the AFC East.
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Maybin eager to make Bills debut
His first four days of practice behind him, Bills rookie defensive end Aaron Maybin wiped his brow and dismissed a question about how far behind he might be.
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Culpepper to start against Colts
Lions coach Jim Schwartz insisted the competition is "wide open" to see who will take the first snaps for Detroit on Sept. 13 at New Orleans even though he is starting Daunte Culpepper in the third pre-season game.
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Cowboys' Williams escapes break
Cowboys receiver Roy Williams has only a bruised shoulder from a hard collision with a teammate, yet still may not play against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night.
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Bills' McKelvin gradually developing
Fast as he might be, Buffalo Bills cornerback Leodis McKelvin is discovering there are things even he can't beat just yet. Terrell Owens on a quick slant, for one.
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Marshall suspended by Broncos
Pro Bowl receiver Brandon Marshall, openly unhappy with the Denver Broncos, was suspended by the team through Sept. 5 for what Coach Josh McDaniels called "detrimental" conduct.
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Bucs QB Leftwich solid in loss
Given roughly the same amount of playing time to make their final cases during a 10-6 loss to the Miami Dolphins, Byron Leftwich outperformed Luke McCown to likely create the separation Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris sought to make a decision.
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Brady takes a beating vs. 'Skins
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Aug 27 2009
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Seahawks run game given new tool
Greg Knapp has always been able to run the football. But Knapp is facing a challenge this season, revitalizing a struggling ground game while fitting the league's 11th all-time leading rusher into the fold.
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Positive vibes for returning Vick
Boos? There weren't any. Protests? No banners decrying Michael Vick's dogfighting pursuits that sent him to prison for 18 months.
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T.O. getting closer to return
Buffalo Bills receiver Terrell Owens took a step closer in recovering from a sprained toe after working out and catching passes in individuals drills during practice.
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Vick gets standing ovation in return
Michael Vick received a standing ovation, zipped a few passes, ran around a bit and even lined up at wide receiver. In his first action in nearly 32 months, Vick has a new role: do-it-all quarterback.
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Favre-Vikings 'a work in progress'
Brett Favre has been in Minnesota for only 10 days, so he's still getting acquainted with his new Vikings teammates.
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Ex-Randy Moss agent pleads guilty
The former agent to New England Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of providing a false statement to a bank.
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49ers QB Hill returns to the field
Quarterback Shaun Hill returned to practice for the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday and deemed himself healthy to play Saturday night at Dallas.
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Judge approves Vick bankruptcy plan
A judge approved Michael Vick's plan Thursday to repay creditors who are owed US$20 million and emerge from bankruptcy on the same day he was scheduled to return to the playing field with the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Seahawks run game given new tool
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Aug 26 2009
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Big Ben accuser wrote spoof e-mail
Court documents say a woman who's accusing Ben Roethlisberger of raping her at a Lake Tahoe hotel last year drafted her own resignation letter in an email as a spoof after having sex with the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback.
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PETA set for Vick protest
Philadelphia Eagles tailgaters will be out in force long before Michael Vick takes the field on Thursday. So will animal advocates -- on the other side of town.
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Romo dousing celebrity QB status
Tony Romo is ruining his reputation as a celebrity quarterback. Since training camp opened, Romo has avoided the sloppy mistakes that trigger debates about his recklessness and leadership.
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'Scary' mishap worried Big Ben
Ben Roethlisberger says he feared he was seriously injured after he heard a popping sound when teammate Max Starks accidentally stepped on his right foot during practice last week.
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Colts not willing to rush Sanders
The Indianapolis Colts are in no hurry to push the return of oft-injured strong safety Bob Sanders. Sanders is on the Colts' physically unable to perform list after undergoing surgery on his right knee in the spring.
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Niners' Hill strains back at practice
Shaun Hill left the San Francisco 49ers' practice after throwing one pass Wednesday morning but said he is fine and will be ready to play in this weekend's exhibition game against the Dallas Cowboys.
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Anderson waiting on Browns role
Derek Anderson doesn't mind waiting. He doesn't have an alternative.
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Bills RB Jackson has sprained wrist
Bills running back Fred Jackson has a sprained left wrist, though the injury is not expected to prevent him from being ready for the start of the regular season.
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Sanchez wins Jets starting job
New York Jets coach Rex Ryan has made it official: Mark Sanchez is his starting quarterback.
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Big Ben accuser wrote spoof e-mail
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Aug 25 2009
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Seahawks sign Edge to 1-year deal
Edgerrin James is Seattle's latest aging star running back, less than a year and half after Shaun Alexander was unceremoniously booted out of town. The league's leading active rusher signed a one-year contract with the Seahawks on Tuesday night.
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Serena, Venus buy Dolphins share
Serena and Venus Williams enjoyed a firsthand look at their favourite NFL team Tuesday.
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Big Ben to face Bills on Saturday
Ben Roethlisberger is practising for the first time since injuring his right foot during the team's final training camp practice.
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Bills' T.O. not ready, Jackson hurt
Terrell Owens still isn't ready to play, and the Buffalo Bills have another concern after running back Fred Jackson aggravated a left thumb injury in practice.
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Brady not worrying over contract
Tom Brady isn't focusing on his contract after quarterback Philip Rivers signed a lucrative deal with the San Diego Chargers.
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Cut by Fins, Jags give Wilford a look
The Jacksonville Jaguars have re-signed Ernest Wilford, giving him a chance to make the roster as a tight end.
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Vick to make NFL return Thursday
Michael Vick will make his pre-season debut for the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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'Boys employees sue over collapse
Two Dallas Cowboys employees seriously injured in the collapse of the team's indoor practice facility filed lawsuits Tuesday against the company that designed the structure and others linked to its construction and repair.
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Eagles sign TE Curtis, LB Gatewood
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed tight end Tony Curtis and linebacker Curtis Gatewood.
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Tomlinson feels good; '08 behind him
LaDainian Tomlinson is happy he's not stuck on the sideline this August.
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Seahawks sign Edge to 1-year deal
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Aug 24 2009
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Hill gets nod at QB for 49ers opener
Shaun Hill has gone from undrafted rookie free agent to starting quarterback in his eight-year NFL journey.
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Ravens frustrate Sanchez, edge Jets
Vying to become the Jets starting quarterback, Mark Sanchez got off to a wretched start and finished with a flourish in a 24-23 pre-season loss Monday night.
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Burress: Security knew he had gun
Plaxico Burress said in a television interview he didn't realize he'd accidentally shot himself until he saw the blood dripping onto his sneaker.
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Titans cut Davis after DUI arrest
The Tennessee Titans have released receiver Chris Davis on Monday, just four days after he was arrested on a drunken driving charge.
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Seahawks mum on adding Edge
The Seahawks are mum for now on talk they are about to add running back Edgerrin James.
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Chargers give Rivers 6-yr extension
Quarterback Philip Rivers signed a six-year contract extension Monday with the San Diego Chargers worth US$93 million, with $38 million guaranteed.
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Pierce talks football, not Plaxico
The Plaxico Burress case is seemingly decided, and Antonio Pierce still isn't saying much about it.
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Favre to play first half vs. Houston
Brett Favre's crash course in all things Viking ramps up this week, with coach Brad Childress saying Monday he expects the 39-year-old quarterback to play the entire first half of Minnesota's next exhibition game at Houston.
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Cards' 2nd-round pick out for year
Arizona Cardinals second-round draft pick Cody Brown is out for the season with a dislocated left wrist.
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Seahawks lose Spencer for a month
Seahawks centre Chris Spencer is out at least a month for a torn thigh muscle.
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Bucs put Crowell on injured reserve
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed linebacker Angelo Crowell on injured reserve and signed cornerback Darrell Hunter and linebacker Bo Ruud.
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Eagles' Shawn Andrews on the mend
Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Shawn Andrews says his injured back is improving and he expects to play the team's season opener.
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Broken hand sidelines Panthers FS
Carolina starting free safety Charles Godfrey has undergone surgery for a broken right hand, further depleting the defence.
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Dolphins trade pair for Chiefs pick
The Miami Dolphins have traded offensive linemen Andy Alleman and Ikechuku Ndukwe to the Kansas City Chiefs for an undisclosed 2010 draft choice.
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Bills Schobel nursing elbow injury
Bills defensive end Aaron Schobel will miss at least a week with an injured left elbow.
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Teammates say Vick ready to play
Michael Vick's teammates say the quarterback looks ready to play as the Philadelphia Eagles prepare to host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday.
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Bengals QB Palmer to miss another
Carson Palmer is expected to miss another pre-season game because of a sprained left ankle, leaving the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback with little playing time before the season opener.
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Raven charged with assaulting cop
Baltimore Ravens undrafted rookie linebacker Tony Fein was arrested and charged Sunday with assaulting a police officer at a restaurant, authorities said.
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Hill gets nod at QB for 49ers opener
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Aug 23 2009
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Franchise tag motivates Atogwe
Being saddled with the franchise tag did not rub St. Louis Rams free safety O.J. Atogwe the wrong way.
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Cutler gives Bears' offence a lift
Jay Cutler gave a glimpse of why he was a Pro Bowl quarterback last season, and how he can transform the Chicago Bears' offence by his mere presence.
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Franchise tag motivates Atogwe
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Aug 22 2009
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Room for improvement, says Favre
On Brett Favre's last of eight plays in his pre-season debut with Minnesota, the blitz came hard.
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Burress hires consultant for prison
Plaxico Burress' lawyer says a prison consultant is preparing the former New York Giants star for life behind bars.
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'Boys rookie Williams out for season
Cowboys rookie linebacker Brandon Williams has a torn knee ligament and is likely headed for season-ending surgery.
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Eagles OL Andrews to be ready WK1
Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid is preparing to open the regular season without injured two-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman Shawn Andrews.
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Vick's Eagles debut just days away
Eagles coach Andy Reid says Michael Vick will make his debut Thursday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars if all goes well over the next three days of practice.
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Room for improvement, says Favre
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Aug 21 2009
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Romo, Cowboys dazzle in new digs
Tony Romo looked right at home in the first football game at the nearly US$1.2 billion Cowboys Stadium, going 18-of-24 for 192 yards and sending Dallas on its way to a 30-10 victory over the Tennessee Titans in a pre-season game Friday.
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Favre off target in debut for Vikings
Brett Favre's debut was a dud in terms of on-field action, a predictably brief pre-season performance in the 17-13 victory by the Vikings on Friday over the Kansas City Chiefs preserved by a goal-line stand by the third-stringers.
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Big Ben accuser: Defence 'bullying'
A lawyer for the Canadian woman who claims Ben Roethlisberger raped her at Lake Tahoe last summer is asking a judge to sanction the Steelers quarterback's legal team, saying they tried to "bully" her into dropping her civil lawsuit.
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Police re-open Raider investigation
The Napa police department says it is re-opening its investigation into an attack that left Oakland Raiders assistant coach Randy Hanson with a broken bone in his face from an alleged fight with another member of the coaching staff.
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Roethlisberger traveling with team
Ben Roethlisberger has travelled with the Pittsburgh Steelers for this weekend's exhibition game in Washington, a further sign the quarterback's right foot injury is not serious.
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Titans WR Davis booked on DUI
Police in Nashville have charged Tennessee Titans receiver Chris Davis with DUI.
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Bills finally reach deal with Maybin
Buffalo Bills rookie first-round draft pick Aaron Maybin has signed a five-year contract.
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Romo, Cowboys dazzle in new digs
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Aug 20 2009
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Calf injury still slowing down Garcia
Four days of practice haven't been enough to convince Oakland Raiders quarterback Jeff Garcia that he's fully recovered from the calf injury that sidelined him for two weeks.
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Ochocinco puts boot to Pats in win
Chad Ochocinco showed he can kick as well as catch. Cincinnati's career leader in catches, yards receiving and name changes, booted an extra point late in the first half -- a point that gave the Bengals a 7-6 win over the New England Patriots on Thursday.
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Seahawk Jones' knee op a success
The second knee surgery in eight months for Seahawks nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle Walter Jones has removed loose fragments, including scar tissue from the original surgery.
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Bucs CB arrested for cabbie battery
Tampa Bay cornerback Aqib Talib was held out of practice Thursday after police say he punched a taxi driver and was jailed on charges of simple battery and resisting arrest without violence.
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Big Ben hurts ankle at training camp
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has injured his right ankle. Roethlisberger had an ice pack on the back of the ankle when he was carted off at the end of Thursday's practice on Pittsburgh's final day of training camp.
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Plaxico agrees to 2-year prison term
Facing the prospect of spending at least 3 1/2 years behind bars, one-time Super Bowl star Plaxico Burress on Thursday accepted a plea bargain with a two-year prison sentence for accidentally shooting himself in the thigh at a Manhattan nightclub.
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Seahawks LB Hill awaits punishment
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill expects to hear from the NFL now that he has been charged in Georgia with misdemeanor marijuana possession stemming from a January traffic stop.
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Seahawks LT Jones to have knee op
Nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle Walter Jones of the Seattle Seahawks will have his second knee operation in eight months.
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Calf injury still slowing down Garcia
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Aug 19 2009
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Fisher: Titans not pursuing Harrison
Coach Jeff Fisher says the Tennessee Titans are not pursuing veteran wide receiver Marvin Harrison.
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Williamses to own part of Dolphins
Venus and Serena Williams will become the latest celebrities to own a stake in the Miami Dolphins, a person familiar with the deal said Wednesday.
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Lawyer: E-mails absolve Big Ben
A former Nevada casino worker who accused Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of rape in a civil lawsuit should drop the case because her own e-mails and text messages prove she wasn't assaulted, his attorney said.
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Marshall: Trust issues with Broncos
Brandon Marshall has no problem working with the scout team while he plays his way back into Pro Bowl form. What is bothering him is the way the Denver Broncos handled his acquittal on misdemeanour battery charges last week.
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Vikings tickets being snatched up
The Vikings have sold more than 3,000 season tickets since news broke that Brett Favre was coming to Minnesota. That's in approximately a 24-hour span.
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Owens to sit out game at Green Bay
A sprained toe will prevent Terrell Owens from practising until next week, meaning he'll miss Buffalo's pre-season game at Green Bay on Saturday.
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Fisher: Titans not pursuing Harrison
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Aug 18 2009
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QBs begrudgingly accept Favre
When Brett Favre arrived at training camp for the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday, third-string quarterback John David Booty graciously gave him his jersey number.
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Talks stalled with Bills' top pick
Contract talks between the Buffalo Bills and first-round draft pick Aaron Maybin are stalled, and neither side is offering positive signs a deal is close.
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Sore toe keeps T.O. from practice
Buffalo Bills receiver Terrell Owens missed practice a day after testing his sprained toe during a 20-minute workout.
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Cards coach sends team to movies
It was back to the movies for the Arizona Cardinals on Tuesday.
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Bucs safety suspended four games
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will open the season without safety Tanard Jackson, who apologized Tuesday for his four-game suspension for violating the NFL's substances of abuse policy.
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Winless Lions already facing injuries
One important veteran returned to the Detroit Lions practice, sort of. Another left indefinitely.
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NFL asks court to allow suspensions
The NFL asked a federal appeals court Tuesday to let it finally suspend Minnesota Vikings Pat Williams and Kevin Williams for violating the league's policy against performance enhancing drugs last year.
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Packers LB: 'Can't wait to hit Favre'
Green Bay Packers linebacker Nick Barnett has a warning for Brett Favre: He will be looking for him.
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NFL looking into Raiders coach fight
Tom Cable went on the defensive Tuesday and the NFL said it would investigate reports the Oakland Raiders head coach got into a fight that sent one of his assistants to the hospital.
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Boating survivor wonders 'Why me?'
The sole survivor of a February boating accident that killed two NFL players and a former U.S. college player said he's still haunted daily by "survivor's guilt" and wonders why he was the one who lived.
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Favre, Vikings agree on new deal
Brett Favre decided against retirement for the second time in as many years, agreeing Tuesday to play for the Minnesota Vikings. He was already practising with the club at their training camp Tuesday, wearing a No. 4 jersey.
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No exhib travel for new Eagle Vick
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick will not travel with the team for its preseason game at Indianapolis.
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QBs begrudgingly accept Favre
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Aug 17 2009
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Healthy T.O. returns to Bills practice
Terrell Owens made a brief return to practice on Monday night to test his sprained toe that is getting better but not fully healed.
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Rams' Bulger out at least 2 weeks
St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger has fractured the pinkie finger of his throwing hand and could be out for at least two weeks.
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Saints waive Canadian cornerback
The New Orleans Saints cut Jason David on Monday, letting go of a former starting cornerback who made his share of big plays, but gave up even more.
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Bills' Byrd finally cleared for practice
While Buffalo Bills rookie safety Jairus Byrd finally made his training camp debut Monday, the team was minus two veteran defensive backs who are nursing knee injuries.
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Broncos acquire DE from Patriots
The Denver Broncos needed more muscle and hustle in their defensive line, and they knew right where to go to get it, acquiring versatile end Le Kevin Smith from New England for a fifth-round pick on Monday.
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McNabb may share field with Vick
Here's a scenario that must have defensive co-ordinators scrambling to their chalkboards: Donovan McNabb and Michael Vick on the field together.
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Colts' Brock out for pre-season
Colts defensive end Raheem Brock is expected to miss the rest of the pre-season after breaking his left hand Friday night.
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NFLers advised over looming lockout
The head of the NFL Players Association is bracing players for a possible 2011 lockout.
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Kansas City signs Ashley Lelie
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed free agent wide receiver Ashley Lelie.
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Jets' Ellis suspended for one game
New York Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis has been suspended without pay for the team's regular-season opener and fined US$100,000 by the NFL for violating the league's substance abuse policy.
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Healthy T.O. returns to Bills practice
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Aug 16 2009
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Vick says guilt led to tears in prison
Michael Vick says he cried in prison because of the guilt he felt about being involved in dogfighting, and was disgusted with himself for allowing it to happen.
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Cowboys WR Williams injures wrist
Dallas Cowboys receiver Roy Williams missed the team's second practice Sunday because of a sprained left wrist sustained when he came down hard earlier in the day.
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Texans QB Grossman out 4-5 weeks
Houston's Rex Grossman is expected to miss about a month with a hamstring injury and the Texans are looking to sign another quarterback to fill in until he's healthy.
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Sanchez to start next game for Jets
New York Jets rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez will get his first career start against Ray Lewis and the Baltimore Ravens in a pre-season Monday Night Football game on Aug. 24.
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Vick says guilt led to tears in prison
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Aug 15 2009
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Cutler inconsistent in loss to Bills
Those expecting Jay Cutler to immediately transform the Chicago Bears into a pass-happy offence had better be patient.
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Lions rookie QB Stafford wins debut
Matthew Stafford threw a touchdown, an interception and had some passes dropped in his debut with the Detroit Lions. Jason Hanson's 47-yard field goal as time expired lifted Detroit to a 27-26 win over the Atlanta Falcons in the pre-season opener for both teams.
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Westbrook back following surgery
Brian Westbrook returned to practice with the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday for the first time since off-season ankle surgery.
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Vick practises for first time since jail
Michael Vick was back on an NFL practice field Saturday for the first time since completing his prison sentence.
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Cutler inconsistent in loss to Bills
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Aug 14 2009
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Solid cameo for Sanchez in Jets loss
Mark Sanchez completed a 48-yard pass to David Clowney on his first NFL play, and the Jets rookie engineered an early scoring drive in New York's 23-20 loss to the St. Louis Rams on Friday night.
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Bills' no-huddle O coming together
Langston Walker has grown so accustomed to the Buffalo's no-huddle attack, the left tackle thinks the Bills offence should use it exclusively.
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Marshall found not guilty of battery
A jury in Atlanta found Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall not guilty of misdemeanour battery against his former girlfriend, announcing its verdict Friday after about an hour of deliberations.
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Lions await NFL ruling on Jackson
Detroit general manager Martin Mayhew says he hopes to know soon what commissioner Roger Goodell decides to do about Grady Jackson's playing status.
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Panthers get surprise Smith return
Four days after kicking his helmet in disgust and climbing into a golf cart thinking his shoulder was broken, Carolina receiver Steve Smith was smiling and throwing tight spirals.
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Culpepper gets Lions call Saturday
Daunte Culpepper will start at quarterback in Detroit's pre-season opener against Atlanta on Saturday.
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Vick looks ahead to second chance
Michael Vick picked a tough place for a second chance. But a remorseful Michael Vick wants a second chance and a fresh start with the Philadelphia Eagles -- and knows he won't be easily forgiven by fans.
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Eli Manning signs six-year extension
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is officially the NFL's highest paid player.
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Solid cameo for Sanchez in Jets loss
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Aug 13 2009
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Brady looks sharp as Pats top Philly
Tom Brady threw two touchdown passes in his first game since tearing ligaments in his left knee in Week 1 last year, leading the New England Patriots to a 27-25 victory over the Eagles in the pre-season opener Thursday night.
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OT Jones rejoins Seahawks practice
Aaron Curry kept the Seattle Seahawks waiting for more than a week before showing up at training camp. But the team isn't going to delay the professional debut of the No. 4 overall pick.
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T.O. expects to be back next week
Terrell Owens will miss the Buffalo Bills' pre-season game against Chicago this weekend because of a sprained toe that has prevented him from practising all week.
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49ers to start Hill against Broncos
Shaun Hill is a big reason Mike Singletary became San Francisco's head coach and shed the interim tag from his title. Not that it matters much now.
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Man indicted in McNair gun sale
A convicted felon accused of selling the gun used to kill ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair has been indicted on a firearm charge.
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Brotherly love: Eagles sign Vick
Michael Vick is back in the NFL, landing a job with the Philadelphia Eagles, who gave the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback a one-year deal with an option for a second year.
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It's Henne's busy season in Miami
Traffic can get heavy around the Miami Dolphins complex, which is an annoyance for Chad Henne as he comes and goes at training camp.
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Brady ready to get back on field
He married a supermodel, spent quality time with his two-year-old son and appeared on the television show "Entourage," which joked about his knee surgery in a way Bill Belichick would never let him talk about for real.
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Ex-girlfriend testifies in Marshall trial
An ex-girlfriend of Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall told a jury on Thursday that the player shoved her, threw her around and gave her a bloody lip after she received a text message from a male friend.
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One-year without pay for Stallworth
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth has been suspended without pay for the 2009 season after pleading guilty to DUI manslaughter.
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Brady looks sharp as Pats top Philly
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Aug 12 2009
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Dungy: Vick's choices limited
Tony Dungy thinks Michael Vick will be back in the NFL this season, maybe even this week.
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Slot Machine stars in Broncos offence
Sure enough, a flashy receiver named Brandon with a knack for making tough catches and evading tacklers is turning heads at the Denver Broncos' training camp.
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Dungy: Vick's choices limited
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Aug 11 2009
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Ex-CFLer Phillips guilty of assault
Former NFL and CFL running back Lawrence Phillips has been convicted of assault and other felony charges in San Diego.
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Vick 'example' for hoops campers
Michael Vick's advice to basketball campers at Hampton University: Use his own story as an example as they work to follow their dreams.
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Dolphins' coach praises conditioning
The Miami Dolphins are in better shape than a year ago -- in more ways than one.
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Singletary gets physical with 49ers
The key statistics for the 49ers so far in training camp: 19 practices, 18 in pads, three "nutcracker" drills and seven injuries lasting a week or longer.
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Lions get help from surprising source
The Detroit Lions' search for a defensive tackle got some help from an unexpected source -- disgruntled former player Shaun Rogers.
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Bills/Maybin talks tied to 49er rookie
The slow pace of Buffalo Bills rookie defensive end Aaron Maybin's contract talks are partly the result of another unsigned first-round pick: San Francisco wide receiver Michael Crabtree.
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Saints to work out Derrick Brooks
At last, an NFL team is showing some genuine interest in 36-year-old, 11-time Pro Bowl linebacker Derrick Brooks.
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'Hawks Tatupu out of practice again
Lofa Tatupu did not participate in practice for the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday morning. It was the second time in three days Tatupu missed practice.
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T.O. day-to-day with strained toe
Buffalo Bills receiver Terrell Owens missed practice Tuesday and is day-to-day because of a sprained toe.
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Colts hoping that bigger is better
Larry Coyer has the Indianapolis Colts thinking big this season. They like the new defensive co-ordinator's attacking style, his concept of moving players around and the philosophy that size suddenly matters on the defensive line -- even in Indianapolis.
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49ers Gore geared up for big season
Frank Gore walked around shirtless after practice the other day showing off his sculpted physique, confident as ever.
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Giants' Super Bowl hero frustrated
David Tyree's helmet helped him make "The Catch" during the New York Giants' Super Bowl upset of the New England Patriots in 2008 -- It's not always his friend.
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Stallworth can leave house to train
Suspended Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth will be allowed to leave home confinement to train with a strength and conditioning coach, a judge ruled Tuesday.
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Agent: 'No chance' Vick joins Skins
Michael Vick's agent says there's "no chance" his client will sign with the Washington Redskins.
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Ex-CFLer Phillips guilty of assault
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Aug 10 2009
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Lions sign veteran d-lineman Smith
The Detroit Lions acted quickly to bolster their injury-depleted defensive line. Veteran defensive lineman Shaun Smith signed a US$1-million, one-year deal Monday soon after the Lions lost Jared Devries for the season.
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Bucs WR Bryant to miss preseason
Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Antonio Bryant has a torn meniscus in his left knee that will sideline him for the remainder of training camp.
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Beanie still not in the Cards
Arizona running back Beanie Wells missed another workout with a sprained right ankle on Monday, raising doubts that he'll play in the Cardinals' pre-season opener.
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Dolphins sign Argos castoff Robinson
The Miami Dolphins have signed a receiver who couldn't cut it with the Toronto Argonauts.
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Brees returns after mother's death
Drew Brees returned to Saints training camp for a pair of practices on Monday after leaving the team over the weekend due to the death of his mother, Mina Brees, in Colorado.
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Bengals cut veteran running back
The Cincinnati Bengals have cut veteran running back Kenny Watson.
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Lions DE DeVries carted off field
Detroit Lions defensive end Jared DeVries left the practice field on a cart Monday after suffering an apparent ankle injury.
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Pair of Eagles wounded in practice
Two more Philadelphia Eagles have gone down during an injury-filled training camp.
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Saints, Jenkins agree on 5-yr deal
Rookie cornerback Malcolm Jenkins and the New Orleans Saints agreed to terms Sunday night on a five year contract, opening the way for the former Ohio State standout to report to training camp.
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Titans put damper on T.O.'s debut
For a pre-season opener, Kerry Collins felt like he was already picking up from where he was last season in leading Tennessee to the playoffs. As for Vince Young, it's one step at a time before he feels capable of regaining his dominant form.
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Dungy says there's interest in Vick
Tony Dungy says he's spoken to "quite a few" NFL coaches about Michael Vick.
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Lions sign veteran d-lineman Smith
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Aug 8 2009
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Bills dominate Pro Football HoF
All that was missing were the chicken wings, because the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony had a distinct Buffalo flavour.
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Falcons, White agree on $50M deal
After holding out for the first week of training camp, receiver Roddy White agreed to a new US$50 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday night.
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Seahawks sign top pick Curry
The Seattle Seahawks have signed first-round draft choice Aaron Curry eight days into training camp.
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Eagles' Ingram likely done for year
Philadelphia Eagles rookie tight end Cornelius Ingram has a torn ligament in his left knee and is likely out for the season.
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Big Ben accuser allegedly bragged
The Canadian woman suing quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for alleged sexual assault has been accused of bragging about having consensual sex with him to a co-worker.
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Vick meets with inner-city youth
Michael Vick returned to the area that once celebrated his brilliant play on the football field, this time for the first of what he vows will be dozens of appearances around the country to urge low-income youths to avoid the tragic trail left by dogfighting.
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Jets QB Sanchez turning heads
Mark Sanchez reared back and lofted a pretty pass downfield that landed in Jerricho Cotchery's hands for a touchdown.
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Jackson injured in Eagles practice
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson has hyperextended his right knee in practice. Jackson fell awkwardly Saturday after getting tangled up with cornerback Asante Samuel during a full-squad drill.
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Giants GM: Eli yet to sign new deal
A number of details in Eli Manning's new contract still need to be ironed out before the New York Giants quarterback signs the US$97-million, six-year extension that will make him the NFL's highest-paid player based on annual salary.
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Owens to make Bills debut Sunday
When Terrell Owens makes his debut in a Buffalo Bills uniform Sunday, little does he realize how much influence a certain newly inducted member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame had in getting him to Buffalo.
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Bills dominate Pro Football HoF
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Aug 7 2009
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Steelers' Stapleton out two weeks
Darnell Stapleton had surgery on his left knee Friday morning and coach Mike Tomlin said the Pittsburgh Steelers right guard will be out at least two weeks.
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Big Ben gets more time for suit
The lawyer for a woman suing quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for alleged sexual assault has given the two-time Super Bowl winner more time to respond to the lawsuit.
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T.O.: Twitter food fine 'ridiculous'
Terrell Owens says if the food is bad at the Chargers' training camp, Antonio Cromartie should be allowed to tweet his mind.
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Broncos agree to terms with Moreno
The Denver Broncos have agreed to terms with top pick Knowshon Moreno, the first running back selected in the NFL draft.
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Hall induction becoming Bills bash
Practically giddy with excitement over his upcoming induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Ralph Wilson greeted Bruce Smith in the middle of a hotel ballroom to pose for a picture Friday afternoon.
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Niners move on without Crabtree
Mike Singletary is sticking to the company line: San Francisco's coach remains focused on the players who are in camp for the 49ers and isn't busy worrying when top draft pick Michael Crabtree will end his holdout and finally show up for practice.
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Chiefs sign 1st round pick Jackson
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed defensive end Tyson Jackson, the team's first-round draft pick.
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Court date set for Giants Burress
Former New York Giants star Plaxico Burress will be arraigned later this month on a weapons charge for shooting himself in the thigh at a New York City nightclub.
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Steelers' Stapleton out two weeks
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Aug 6 2009
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Rpt: Crabtree willing to skip season
The San Francisco 49ers won't comment on an online report Thursday that top draft choice Michael Crabtree is willing to hold out the entire season.
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Falcons' receiver lost for season
The Atlanta Falcons' depth chart at wide receiver doesn't look much like coach Mike Smith planned.
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Steelers' Stapleton needs surgery
Pittsburgh Steelers right guard Darnell Stapleton will arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Friday and the team has no timetable set for his return.
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Chiefs add another ex-Patriot to mix
The Kansas City Chiefs have claimed quarterback Matt Gutierrez off waivers from New England.
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Pats acquire Burgess from Raiders
The New England Patriots obtained defensive end Derrick Burgess on Thursday after the two-time Pro Bowl player held out of the Oakland Raiders training camp in hopes of being traded.
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Falcons rookie out 2 to 4 weeks
Rookie safety William Moore, the Atlanta Falcons' second-round pick from Missouri, is expected to miss two to four weeks following arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.
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Orton refuses to fire back at Cutler
New Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton isn't going to make this a long-distance dissing match between him and Pro Bowl passer Jay Cutler in Chicago.
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Big Ben accuser getting harrassed
The woman who has accused Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of raping her at a Lake Tahoe hotel-casino where she worked told authorities she has received dozens of threatening and harassing phone calls.
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Bills' Edwards OK with T.O.-mania
Trent Edwards shakes his head and slumps his shoulders. He knows what's coming: Another question about Terrell Owens.
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Titans to wear McNair's number 9
The Tennessee Titans will honour slain former quarterback Steve McNair by wearing a No. 9 decal on their helmets this season, starting with this weekend's Hall of Fame Game against the Buffalo Bill.
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Stallworth tells Goodell he is sorry
Suspended Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth feels he has done "irreparable harm" to the family of the man he killed while driving drunk and said he is ready to accept whatever ruling NFL commissioner Roger Goodell makes on his future.
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Fo-shizzle: Snoop visits Ravens
Snoop Dogg was in da house at the Baltimore Ravens training camp Thursday, watching from the sideline before helping the team end practice with a chant he borrowed from linebacker Ray Lewis.
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Rpt: Crabtree willing to skip season
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Aug 5 2009
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Chargers' Rivers optimistic for deal
News of Eli Manning's US$97.5-million, six-year contract extension was duly noted in San Diego, where Philip Rivers is in the last year of his deal.
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Romo-to-Roy starting to click
Tony Romo and Roy Williams are starting to get their timing down.
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Bengals' Kelly season already ended
Reggie Kelly went on injured reserve Wednesday after having surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles' tendon in his left leg.
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Falcons' Douglas suffers leg injury
An injury to Harry Douglas and the continued contract holdout by Roddy White have combined to make wide receiver a position of rising concern for the Atlanta Falcons.
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Raiola: No one safe in Lions' camp
Dominic Raiola has played for the Detroit Lions since 2001, giving him a unique perspective on the worst eight-season stretch by an NFL team since World War II.
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Rpts: Stallworth meets with Goodell
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth, suspended indefinitely for killing a pedestrian while driving drunk, met in New York with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell about a possible reinstatement, according to media reports.
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Some teams clamp down on Twitter
The only tweets during the Miami Dolphins scrimmage Saturday will come from the officials' whistles.
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Goodell calms retirees on benefits
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is reassuring retired players that their pensions and benefits would not be reduced in a labour dispute, refuting statements made by the NFL Players Association.
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Saints' Bush OK after knee scare
After Reggie Bush left the New Orleans Saints' practice on Tuesday morning to ice his surgically repaired left knee, the running back said that he wasn't worried.
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Eagles' Parker busted with marijuana
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Juqua Parker has been arrested on a marijuana possession charge in northeast Pennsylvania.
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Giants give Eli a $97M extension
Eli Manning has agreed to a new six-year, US$97-million contract extension with the New York Giants that will make him the highest paid player in the NFL with an average salary of roughly $15.3 million.
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Receiver Edwards back with Browns
Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards practised Wednesday after missing Cleveland's first four days of training camp with an undisclosed injury.
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Chargers' Rivers optimistic for deal
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Aug 4 2009
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Bills' Lynch preps for suspension
A day after the NFL denied his appeal of a three-game suspension, Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch said he was ready to assume a new, temporary role on the team.
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Nolan's turn to fix Denver 'D'
Like a mad scientist holed up in his lab, Mike Nolan has spent the last six months quietly trying to repair the Denver Broncos' dismal defence that produced a measly half-dozen interceptions last season and ushered Mike Shanahan out of his job-for-life.
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Leinart fighting for backup QB job
A year ago in training camp, Matt Leinart was trying, and ultimately failing, to keep the Arizona Cardinals' starting quarterback job. Now he's in a fight to remain No. 2.
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Batch worries about labour strife
Charlie Batch wonders if NFL players realize they could lose their family's health insurance next spring, plus their retirement plan matches and nearly every other league-provided benefit.
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Colts making defensive changes
When Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis emerged as a tag-team menace for quarterbacks, Indianapolis opponents foiled them with extra blockers. All the time.
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Charger fined over food cri-'tweet'
The agent for cornerback Antonio Cromartie says that the San Diego Chargers have fined his client US$2,500 for using Twitter to complain about the food at training camp.
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Bills' Wilson set to enter Canton
Ralph Wilson settles into a chair at his long dining room table, ready to dig into a salad. The main course soon follows: the American Football League.
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Pierce: no regrets in Burress case
New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce has no regrets about helping Plaxico Burress after his former teammate accidentally shot himself in the leg last November.
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Chiefs sign vet receiver Toomer
The Kansas City Chiefs signed veteran Amani Toomer to a one-year deal Tuesday, adding experience to a young receiving corps.
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Packers won't rule out Vick interest
Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson isn't ruling out potential interest in Michael Vick.
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Pats sign former Raider QB Walter
The New England Patriots have signed quarterback Andrew Walter and released quarterback Matt Gutierrez.
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Bills' Lynch preps for suspension
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Aug 3 2009
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Panthers' Kemoeatu tears tendon
Carolina Panthers starting defensive tackle Maake Kemoeatu is likely lost for the season due to a torn right Achilles' tendon.
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Bengals TE Kelly ruptures tendon
The Bengals sustained their first significant injury of training camp Monday when tight end Reggie Kelly ruptured his Achilles' tendon, a notable setback to an offence that finished last in the NFL.
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Bradley injured, Eagles not talking
Upset by press reports that starting middle linebacker Stewart Bradley could miss the season with a knee injury, Eagles coach Andy Reid said Monday he's not talking about it.
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Vikes' Jackson still rehabbing knee
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson missed both practices again on Monday while doing rehab work on his injured left knee.
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NFL: Lynch's suspension will stand
Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch's three-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy will stand.
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Vick's hometown party postponed
Michael Vick's hometown celebration was postponed Monday because of a conflict, an organizer said.
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'Boys Williams set to replace T.O.
Day by day, kid by kid, Roy Williams is doing his best to replace Terrell Owens as the most popular receiver on the Dallas Cowboys.
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Burress indicted in weapons charge
Former New York Giants star Plaxico Burress was indicted by a grand jury on weapons charges for shooting himself in the thigh at a Manhattan nightclub and faces a minimum prison sentence of 3 1/2 years if convicted, prosecutors announced Monday.
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Hall to induct late linebacker Thomas
On Saturday, the late Derrick Thomas, one of greatest pass rushers in NFL history, will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
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Suisham trying to get back on target
Sitting in an ice tub after practice, the NFL's most off-target kicker in 2008 was keeping his usual cool. The topics of conversation: his reputation as the quietest player on the Washington Redskins roster and his new Hollywood nickname.
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Panthers' Kemoeatu tears tendon
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Aug 2 2009
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Hasselbeck leaner, meaner in '09
Seems Matt Hasselbeck had a pretty good idea Brett Favre would stay retired before his old friend let the rest of the world know.
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Broncos Marshall tweaks hamstring
Disgruntled Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall missed the last hour of practice Sunday after pulling up with an apparent hamstring injury while running a deep sideline route.
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Vikings sign Harvin to 5-year deal
While many rookies who hold out of training camp fall dangerously behind as their teams practice without them, Percy Harvin took advantage of a luxury that few others enjoy: his friendship with Tim Tebow.
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Patriots owner closes door on Vick
Patriots owner Robert Kraft suggests that New England has little interest in signing Michael Vick. Kraft spoke about Vick during a Sirius NFL Radio show broadcast from Gillette Stadium on Saturday.
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Hasselbeck leaner, meaner in '09
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Aug 1 2009
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Moss leaves Broncos camp
Jarvis Moss, the Denver Broncos' top draft pick in 2007, left camp Saturday amid reports he's contemplating retirement.
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Texans reach deal with Cushing
The Houston Texans agreed to a deal with first-round pick linebacker Brian Cushing on Saturday, but he arrived in town too late to make the team's afternoon practice.
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Titans' Britt agrees to contract
Receiver Kenny Britt agreed to terms Saturday night on a contract with the Tennessee Titans, getting him into training camp a week before the team's first pre-season game.
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Peppers gives boost to Panthers
Thanks to Julius Peppers changing his mind, the Carolina Panthers return all but one starter from last season's 12-4 team.
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Cards sign Beanie then he gets hurt
Running back Beanie Wells didn't quite make it through his first practice with the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday.
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Giants get top pick under contract
The New York Giants will be reporting to training camp Sunday with all their draft picks, including the one they hope fills the void left by the release of troubled Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress.
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Browns' Edwards out with injury
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards missed the team's first training camp practice with an injury no one wants to talk about.
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Pats' Wilfork: No control of future
New England Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork said Saturday he won't let his contract dispute with the team affect his play on the field.
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Bailey returns to Broncos practice
Cornerback Champ Bailey is back on the football field along with safety Renaldo Hill and Marcus Thomas.
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Browns have no interest in Vick
Scratch the Cleveland Browns off the list of possible suitors for Michael Vick.
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New-look Seahawks running away
The motto for this all-new Seahawks training camp -- and season -- echoes off the walls of the team's opulent headquarters. It bounces off the ripples in Lake Washington that lap up to the edge of the practice fields.
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Browns still in a QB quandary
As Eric Mangini pulled from the parking lot at Cleveland's training facility on Friday night, the eve before his first camp practice with the Browns, he did a double take when he spotted something strange outside the gates.
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Schobel's return bolsters Bills 'D'
Buffalo Bills defensive end Aaron Schobel admits he's getting old, but the Bills would love to just have the old Schobel back.
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Team: Big Ben apology not needed
Ben Roethlisberger quickly moved to make sure his problems don't become those of the Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Ravens' Mason un-retires, at camp
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason emerged from retirement Saturday, less than three weeks after abruptly announcing the end to his 12-year career.
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Vikes QB Jackson sprains MCL
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson sprained the MCL in his left knee after getting tangled with a defensive lineman in practice on Saturday, according to a person with knowledge of the injury.
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Henry makes most of 5th chance
Tattoos tell the story of Chris Henry's troubled, turned-around life in football.
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Steelers put SB win in the past
The Steelers reported to training camp Friday one day short of the six-month anniversary of their victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the Super Bowl. If they didn't have their championship rings to prove it, it would almost seem like the game wasn't played.
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Goofball Bennett key for 'Boys
Martellus Bennett loves Cap'n Crunch, cartoon superheroes, tattoos and, most of all, being the class clown. He offers up daily musings on Twitter, does live chats every night on uStream and occasionally posts improv videos on his YouTube channel, Marty B TV.
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Falcons' White a camp no-show
Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith hardly seemed irritated that Pro Bowl receiver Roddy White skipped the first two sessions of training camp Saturday in a contract holdout.
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Moss leaves Broncos camp
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