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Dolphins to appear on 'Hard Knocks' this summer
NEW YORK — The Miami Dolphins will appear on "Hard Knocks" this summer.
Date: 05/29/2012 | Sports
Owens released by Indoor Football League team
ALLEN, Texas — Terrell Owens has been released by the Allen Wranglers and lost his ownership stake in the Indoor Football League team.
Date: 05/29/2012 | Sports
Broncos' receivers building rapport with Manning
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Peyton Manning's two biggest targets are a pair of promising young receivers who have already made their mark in the NFL despite spending lots of time on the sideline.
Date: 05/23/2012 | Sports
Union files suit against NFL over 2010 cap
The players union claimed Wednesday that the NFL imposed a secret salary cap during the uncapped 2010 season that cost the players at least $1 billion.
Date: 05/23/2012 | Sports
Schiano: Winslow trade not about sending message
TAMPA, Fla. — New Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano insists he wasn't sending a message by trading tight end Kellen Winslow, just improving the football team.Tampa Bay dealt Winslow to Seattle for a draft pick on Monday night and signed former Colts tight end Dallas Clark.
Date: 05/22/2012 | Sports
Browns' Fujita says bounty charges "not true"
BEREA, Ohio — Forced to fight for his name in a "public trial" against the NFL, Browns linebacker Scott Fujita vowed he did not participate in the New Orleans Saints' bounty program.
Date: 05/22/2012 | Sports
NFL passes new pad rules
ATLANTA — The NFL made thigh and knee pads mandatory equipment for the 2013 season, something the players' union was not pleased with.
Date: 05/22/2012 | Sports
Hall of Famer Dickerson joins concussion suit
HOUSTON -- Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson is the latest former player to sue the National Football League and seek compensation for head injuries.
Date: 05/22/2012 | Sports
NFL wins salary cap fight with Redskins, Cowboys
ATLANTA -- An NFL official says that an arbitrator has decided to let the league's salary cap reductions against the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins stand.
Date: 05/22/2012 | Sports
Seahawks acquire Winslow
Seattle trades conditional draft pick to Buccaneers for tight end
Date: 05/21/2012 | Sports
Player safety on agenda for NFL owners' meeting
With the Saints bounty case moving to grievance hearings and court, NFL owners will talk about player safety when they meet on Tuesday.
Date: 05/21/2012 | Sports
Jets' Ellis pleads guilty to assault, could serve 45 days
HAMPTON, Va. — New York Jets defensive lineman Kenrick Ellis pleaded guilty Monday to assault and battery stemming from a 2010 fight while attending college in Virginia.
Date: 05/21/2012 | Sports
Manning looks good in Broncos' first OTA workout
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — His passes were hitting receivers in stride and right between the numbers, not skipping off the ground or whizzing behind their heads like so many of Tim Tebow's.
Date: 05/21/2012 | Sports
Jolly gets 'shock' probation, released from prison
HOUSTON — Former NFL defensive end Johnny Jolly has been given 10 years of 'shock' probation by a judge, just six months after he was sentenced to prison for violating terms of his probation for a drug conviction.
Date: 05/16/2012 | Sports
Tebow makes a believer of Jets' Revis
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Here's some food for thought: Tim Tebow has unmatched passion — even in the cafeteria.At least that's what Darrelle Revis thinks.
Date: 05/16/2012 | Sports
Patriots' Welker signs $9.5 million tender offer
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots receiver Wes Welker said Tuesday he has signed the $9.5 million tender offer that came along with being designated the team's franchise player.
Date: 05/15/2012 | Sports
And then there were three
Rookie Wilson to compete for Seahawks' starting QB job
Date: 05/14/2012 | Sports
NFL Notes: Minnesota senate approves stadium bill
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Minnesota state senate on Thursday approved a plan to build a $975 million stadium for the Vikings on the site of the old Metrodome in downtown Minneapolis. Gov. Mark Dayton has promised to sign the bill, which calls for just over half the cost to be paid with public...
Date: 05/10/2012 | Sports
NFL looking at possible replacement referees
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The NFL is looking for potential replacement officials while it negotiates with the officials' association on a new contract.
Date: 05/10/2012 | Sports
Hargrove disappointed NFL discussed his statement
NEW ORLEANS — Suspended former Saints defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove says he is disappointed his sworn statement regarding the NFL's bounty investigation was leaked and also that the league has "grossly mischaracterized" his words.
Date: 05/09/2012 | Sports
NFL: Study says former players live longer
NEW YORK — The NFL is telling retirees about a medical study that says former players live longer than men in the general population.
Date: 05/08/2012 | Sports
Chargers sign first-round pick Ingram
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Chargers have signed draft picks Melvin Ingram, Kendall Reyes and David Molk to four-year contracts.Financial terms weren't immediately available.
Date: 05/08/2012 | Sports
Plea agreement for Leaf
Former WSU star pleads guilty to burglary, drug possession
Date: 05/08/2012 | Sports
Ex-Coug Leaf pleads guilty to stealing painkillers
GREAT FALLS, Mont. -- Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges that he broke into a house and possessed prescription painkillers as part of a plea agreement that recommends he spend nine months in inpatient drug treatment.
Date: 05/07/2012 | Sports
Players in Saints bounty case appeal suspensions
All four players suspended by the NFL for their alleged involvement in the New Orleans Saints' bounty scandal appealed their penalties to the league in time for Monday's deadline.
Date: 05/07/2012 | Sports
Broncos, GM Xanders part ways
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Brian Xanders is out as general manager of the Denver Broncos after three years in that role.Broncos boss John Elway said the decision to part ways with a year left on Xanders' contract was made in a meeting between the two men Monday.
Date: 05/07/2012 | Sports
Bountygate: Ex-player says he was told 'to play dumb'
NEW ORLEANS — Former Saints defensive lineman Anthony Hargove describes in a sworn statement how he was told by ex-defensive coordinator Gregg Williams and current New Orleans assistant head coach Joe Vitt to deny the existence of a bounty program to NFL investigators.
Date: 05/07/2012 | Sports
Chaplain: Seau's brain donated for research
SAN DIEGO -- The family of former NFL star Junior Seau will donate his brain for research into repetitive head injuries.San Diego Chargers chaplain Shawn Mitchell said the family made the decision Thursday.
Date: 05/04/2012 | Sports
NFL players union files grievance in bounty case
NEW YORK -- The NFL Players Association filed a grievance challenging NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's authority to suspend four current and former New Orleans players who took part in the Saints' bounty program from 2009-11.
Date: 05/04/2012 | Sports
NFL's Bucs sign paralyzed DT
Former Rutgers lineman reunited with his college coach
Date: 05/02/2012 | Sports
Free-agent quarterback Young works out for Bills
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills receiver David Nelson described free agent quarterback Vince Young as looking in great shape during his workout for the team on Wednesday.
Date: 05/02/2012 | Sports
Bounty hunters suspended
Four players penalized; Vilma suspended for the season
Date: 05/02/2012 | Sports
Raiders sign Leinart to be backup QB
ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders have signed quarterback Matt Leinart to a contract to back up Carson Palmer.Leinart and Jim Sorgi worked out for the Raiders on Tuesday and the team announced later in the day it had reached a deal with Leinart.
Date: 05/01/2012 | Sports
Wide receiver Moss joins 49ers workouts
After spurning their overtures a year ago, wide receiver Randy Moss made his 49ers debut Monday in a red, No. 84 jersey at the team's offseason workouts. It was closed to the media, but Moss did speak to the team's website.
Date: 04/30/2012 | Sports
Manning thanks Helton and Rockies for hospitality
DENVER — Peyton Manning felt right at home with Todd Helton and the Colorado Rockies.Manning dropped by Coors Field on Sunday morning to visit his pal before the Rockies played the New York Mets.
Date: 04/29/2012 | Sports
Huskies' Polk signs free-agent deal with Eagles
SEATTLE — Patience was the key for two University of Washington football players — defensive tackle Alameda Ta’amu and offensive lineman Senio Kelemete — who finally heard their names called on Saturday on the final day of the NFL draft.
Date: 04/28/2012 | Sports
Cardinals draft Huskies' Kelemete in 5th round
TEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals have chosen offensive lineman Senio Kelemete (SENN-ee-o KEL-uh-MET-tay) of Washington in the fifth round of the NFL draft.,
Date: 04/28/2012 | Sports
Steelers trade up to draft Huskies' Ta'amu
PITTSBURGH — Playing nose tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers is pretty simple according to veteran Casey Hampton. Push the guy in front of you left. Push him right. Push him backward.The Steelers think Alameda Ta'amu can do all three.
Date: 04/28/2012 | Sports
As expected Luck top pick in draft
NEW YORK -- Six weeks after saying goodbye to Peyton Manning, the Indianapolis Colts handed Andrew Luck a blue and white jersey and the daunting task of leading a rebuilding team as its quarterback for the next decade.
Date: 04/27/2012 | Sports
NFL considering suspending the Pro Bowl
NEW YORK -- The NFL has made no decisions on where or when the 2013 Pro Bowl will be played.ESPN reported Thursday that commissioner Roger Goodell is "strongly considering" suspending the game for the upcoming season.
Date: 04/26/2012 | Sports
Texas issues fugitive warrants for Ryan Leaf
GREAT FALLS, Mont. -- Authorities in Texas have issued two arrest warrants for Ryan Leaf, declaring the former NFL quarterback a fugitive from justice.
Date: 04/26/2012 | Sports
QBs drafted in first round don't always succeed in NFL
NEW YORK — Quarterback has become the overwhelmingly essential position in pro football. Simply look at the guys behind center for recent Super Bowl winners.
Date: 04/25/2012 | Sports
Falcons acquire Samuel from Eagles
ATLANTA — Asante Samuel was willing to restructure his contract to play for the Atlanta Falcons."I wanted to be a Falcon, so we made it work," Samuel said.
Date: 04/25/2012 | Sports
Lions' Johnson wins vote to appear on Madden cover
NEW YORK — Megatron is a mega hit with Madden fans.Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson was selected Wednesday to appear on the cover of Madden NFL '13, the popular video game, in a vote by fans.
Date: 04/25/2012 | Sports
Bayern advances to Champions League final
MADRID — Bastian Schweinsteiger sent his penalty kick slicing straight down the middle, and then ripped off his shirt with a roar of triumph.No way Bayern Munich was going to miss the big party at its own house.
Date: 04/25/2012 | Sports
'There is something there'
How Ryan Tannehill quietly became a first-round prospect
Date: 04/25/2012 | Sports
GM makes it official, Colts will take Luck
INDIANAPOLIS — It's official: Andrew Luck will be the No. 1 choice in Thursday night's NFL draft.
Date: 04/24/2012 | Sports
State, feds probing Saints' alleged wiretapping
NEW ORLEANS -- A joint Louisiana state police and FBI task force is investigating allegations that the New Orleans Saints set up general manager Mickey Loomis' booth in the Superdome so he could listen in on opposing coaches.
Date: 04/24/2012 | Sports
Packers release veteran offensive tackle Clifton
MILWAUKEE — The Green Bay Packers released veteran left tackle Chad Clifton on Monday, saying goodbye to a player who anchored their pass protection for more than a decade.
Date: 04/23/2012 | Sports
Broncos' Dawkins retire after 16 seasons in NFL
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Brian Dawkins says his head told him to retire, not his neck.The veteran safety called Denver Broncos coach John Fox on Monday morning to tell him that after plenty of prayer and reflection, he'd decided that 16 seasons in the NFL was enough.
Date: 04/23/2012 | Sports
Saints deny ESPN report alleging eavesdropping
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints denied an anonymously sourced ESPN report on Monday which alleges that general manager Mickey Loomis' booth in the Superdome was wired so he could listen to opposing coaches' radio communications during games.
Date: 04/23/2012 | Sports
NFL teams fear picking "busts" in the draft
CLEVELAND — The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton is filled with the busts of the game's greatest players, their images preserved in bronze.Up the road in Cleveland, there are other busts.
Date: 04/21/2012 | Sports
What if Dolphins don't draft Tannehill?
MIAMI -- Maybe the Miami Dolphins don't pick Ryan Tannehill.
Date: 04/22/2012 | Sports
Is Wisconsin's Wilson too short to play QB in NFL?
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- In the micro-managed world of the NFL draft, where players are evaluated in extreme detail, there is a mold for every position.Height. Weight. Speed. Jumping ability. Strength. Arm length.
Date: 04/22/2012 | Sports
Former Falcon Easterling dead at 62
ATLANTA (AP) — Former Atlanta Falcons safety Ray Easterling, who helped lead the team's vaunted defense in the 1970s and later filed a high-profile lawsuit against the NFL targeting the league's handling of concussion-related injuries, has died. He was 62.
Date: 04/21/2012 | Sports
Nebraska's Dennard arrested on assault charge
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska's outgoing star cornerback Alfonzo Dennard was arrested Saturday on suspicion of assaulting a police officer, possibly hurting his status in next weekend's NFL draft.
Date: 04/21/2012 | Sports
Leaf to be arraigned in Montana May 3
HELENA, Mont. -- Former Washington State and NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf is scheduled to be arraigned May 3 in Great Falls, Mont., on burglary and drug possession charges.
Date: 04/20/2012 | Sports
AP source: Colts picking Luck
INDIANAPOLIS -- A person with direct knowledge of the situation says the Indianapolis Colts are taking Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck with the No. 1 pick in next week's NFL draft.
Date: 04/19/2012 | Sports
What bankrupt pro athletes can teach us about business
Looking at former NFL star Warren Sapp's bankruptcy filing, it's hard not to focus on the Florida mansion he owns (18,000 square feet, according to property records) or the number of pricey athletic shoes he's purchased (240 pairs, many still in the box unworn).
Date: 04/19/2012 | Business
Manning, Broncos open against Steelers
NEW YORK — The nation won't have to wait long to see Peyton Manning in a Broncos uniform.
Date: 04/17/2012 | Sports
WR Stokley signs one-year deal with Broncos
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Brandon Stokley, who made one of the most famous catches in Broncos history, is returning to Denver to play with old friend Peyton Manning.
Date: 04/16/2012 | Sports
Manning goes to work with Broncos
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Peyton Manning is back in his element, barking out calls, throwing passes and working out with his new teammates. It sure beats watching, wondering and worrying.
Date: 04/16/2012 | Sports
Eli Manning to host Saturday Night Live in May
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning is picking up a late-night television job.The New York Giants' quarterback will be the host for Saturday Night Live on May 5.
Date: 04/16/2012 | Sports
DA seeks to revoke Ryan Leaf's probation
LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Texas prosecutor who brokered a plea deal with former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf filed a motion Monday to revoke his probation and will press for prison time.
Date: 04/16/2012 | Sports
Te-Boo! Jets' backup QB booed at Yankee Stadium
NEW YORK — Tim Tebow has work to do if he's going to win over New York sports fans.The new backup quarterback for the Jets was booed at Yankee Stadium on Sunday night when he was shown on the giant video board — even though he was wearing a Yankees cap.
Date: 04/15/2012 | Sports
Panthers' WR Smith agrees to 3-year extension
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers' wide receiver Steve Smith expects to finish his career where it began — just like he predicted 11 years ago.
Date: 04/10/2012 | Sports
Parcells not likely to coach Saints
NEW ORLEANS -- Bill Parcells is unlikely to become the New Orleans Saints' interim coach, according to multiple reports.
Date: 04/10/2012 | Sports
Goodell upholds penalties in Saints bounty case
NEW YORK — Roger Goodell sent a message to every coach and player in the NFL: safety first. The league commissioner stuck with his punishments for New Orleans' pay-for-pain bounties on Monday, rejecting Saints coach Sean Payton's appeal of a season-long suspension.
Date: 04/09/2012 | Sports
Goodell upholds penalties in Saints bounty case
NEW YORK -- Sean Payton now knows for certain he won't be coaching in 2012.And the New Orleans Saints must figure out whether Bill Parcells or someone else is best suited to take over a team seeking its fourth straight trip to the playoffs.
Date: 04/08/2012 | Sports
Tebow draws crowd of 15,000 to Easter service
GEORGETOWN, Texas — Tim Tebow drew a crowd of about 15,000 to an outdoor Easter church service Sunday, telling the gathering it's important to be outspoken about faith while admonishing athletes about not being better role models.
Date: 04/08/2012 | Sports
Sapp files for bankruptcy, owes more than $6.7 million
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Former NFL star Warren Sapp owes more than $6.7 million to creditors and back child support and alimony, according to a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing in South Florida.
Date: 04/07/2012 | Sports
Gleason upset over release of Williams recording
NEW ORLEANS — A recording of then-New Orleans defensive coordinator Gregg Williams urging players to deliver punishing hits on specific San Francisco players was released without approval from retired special teams standout Steve Gleason, who had helped a documentary film maker gain...
Date: 04/06/2012 | Sports
49ers sign RB Jacobs to 1-year deal
SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco 49ers have officially announced the signing of running back Brandon Jacobs to a one-year contract.
Date: 04/06/2012 | Sports
Lions' Fairley arrested for marijuana possession
A third member of the Detroit Lions' 2011 draft class is facing drug charges, after defensive tackle Nick Fairley was arrested on Tuesday in Mobile, Ala.
Date: 04/03/2012 | Sports
Ex-Seahawk LB Hawthorne signs with Saints
METAIRIE, La. — The Seattle Seahawks’ defense, which emerged as the team’s strength last season, will have a new man in the middle in 2012.
Date: 04/03/2012 | Sports
NFL unveils new uniforms for all 32 teams
NEW YORK — For fans worried that Nike was going to give their favorite NFL team's uniform an extreme makeover, full-blown Oregon style, no need to fret.
Date: 04/03/2012 | Sports
NFL to unveil Nike uniforms on Tuesday
PORTLAND, Ore. — Back in 1998, Oregon and Nike teamed together to tinker with the Ducks' traditional but tired uniforms. Out went emerald green and lemon yellow, in came spruce, mallard and a little something called "lightning."
Date: 04/02/2012 | Sports
Jets may be in mix for HBO's 'Hard Knocks'
NEW YORK — Fasten your seat belts, coach Rex Ryan, Tim Tebow and the New York Jets might be ready for a sequel on HBO's "Hard Knocks."
Date: 04/02/2012 | Sports
Source: NFL players could face criminal charges
The NFL Players Association told players involved in the New Orleans Saints' bounty case that there is a chance they could face criminal charges and it hired outside counsel to represent them if needed.
Date: 04/01/2012 | Sports
NFL to hold Saints appeal hearings this week
NEW ORLEANS — The NFL expects to hold hearings this week on appeals filed in connection with the investigation of the Saints' bounty system, a league spokesman said.
Date: 04/01/2012 | Sports
AP Source: Saints' Payton to appeal suspension
NEW ORLEANS -- Sean Payton is seeking some relief from the NFL.The Saints coach has decided to file an appeal on Friday with the league on his season-long suspension for his involvement in New Orleans' bounty system, a person familiar with the decision said.
Date: 03/30/2012 | Sports
N.Y. judge blocks sales of Jets-Tebow apparel
NEW YORK -- New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow has already been introduced to fans, but they'll have to wait until Tuesday to meet his official NFL jersey.
Date: 03/30/2012 | Business
Nike sues Reebok over Tebow apparel
NEW YORK — Nike went to court Wednesday to prove that Reebok is no shoo-in to promote New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow on apparel.
Date: 03/28/2012 | Sports
NFL adopts postseason overtime for regular season
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Even though the NFL's new rule for postseason overtime has never come into play, it's being expanded for the regular season, too.
Date: 03/28/2012 | Sports
Source: RB Jacobs agrees to deal with with 49ers
SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco 49ers added another member of last season's Super Bowl-champion New York Giants on Wednesday, agreeing to terms with veteran running back Brandon Jacobs on a one-year contract.
Date: 03/28/2012 | Sports
Payton talks to Parcells about Saints' season
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Sean Payton has planned the New Orleans Saints' offseason, done some work on the upcoming draft and jotted down ideas for the start of training camp.
Date: 03/27/2012 | Sports
NFL owners approve salary cap reductions
PALM BEACH, Fla. — NFL owners ratified the agreement between the league and players' union that takes away $36 million in salary cap space from the Redskins and $10 million from the Cowboys.
Date: 03/27/2012 | Sports
More than 200 media members greet Jets' Tebow
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Tim Tebow laughed a few times, smiled steadily and stayed polite and composed.If being surrounded by dozens of cameras and scores of media people made him nervous, the New York Jets' new backup quarterback didn't show it.
Date: 03/26/2012 | Sports
Sanchez not threatened by Jets adding Tebow
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Mark Sanchez understands all the hoopla surrounding Tim Tebow. None of it worries the New York Jets quarterback.
Date: 03/26/2012 | Sports
NFL kickoff rule reduced concussions
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Moving kickoffs up 5 yards last season did exactly what the NFL sought, reducing concussions.
Date: 03/26/2012 | High School Schedules and Scores
Rams sign free-agent WR Smith
ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Rams signed free agent wide receiver Steve Smith, filling a pressing need.Smith, who had 107 receptions for the New York Giants in 2009, will be entering his sixth season. Last year he caught nine passes in 11 games before being sidelined by a knee injury.
Date: 03/26/2012 | Sports
Browns get 4 compensatory picks in NFL draft
CLEVELAND — The Browns have holes all over the field. On Monday, they got four more draft picks to help plug them.
Date: 03/26/2012 | Sports
Goodell might let Saints' Payton coach during appeal
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell might allow Sean Payton to coach the Saints while he appeals his season-long suspension for his role in the team's bounties program.
Date: 03/26/2012 | Sports
Redskins, Cowboys seek arbitration on salary cap
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Redskins and Cowboys have sought arbitration after the NFL reduced their salary caps for the next two seasons.
Date: 03/25/2012 | Sports
Rules changes focus of NFL meetings
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Instant replay and injured reserve — the NFL's IRs — will be main topics as the owners consider several rules changes at their spring meetings this week.
Date: 03/25/2012 | Sports
In sports or finance, there should be no bonus for harm done
I'm not a huge football fan, but I have been following the bounty scandal that has hit the New Orleans Saints.
Date: 03/25/2012 | Business
Source: Broncos sign free-agent QB Hanie
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — A person familiar with the negotiations says the Denver Broncos have signed former Chicago Bears backup quarterback Caleb Hanie to a two-year deal to back up Peyton Manning.
Date: 03/24/2012 | Sports
Quarterback controversy looms with Jets
It was two days before Thanksgiving last year, and Mark Sanchez was in no mood to talk turkey.
Date: 03/24/2012 | Sports
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