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Buyer poised to take control of Pittsburgh Steelers from Rooney family
A deal could be reached within days to sell a majority interest in the Pittsburgh Steelers to the…
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VICK BANKRUPTCY: Imprisoned quarterback Michael Vick filed for bankruptcy protection while serving time for federal dogfighting charges, saying…
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Michael Vick files for bankruptcy protection
RICHMOND, Va. — Imprisoned quarterback Michael Vick filed for bankruptcy protection while serving time for federal dogfighting charges,…
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NFL NOTEBOOK
STEELERS: Pittsburgh chairman Dan Rooney and his son, team president Art Rooney II, want to buy other family…
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Tony Gonzalez: Pro Bowl TE and, now, lifesaver
A California man says Pro Bowl tight end Tony Gonzalez of the Kansas City Chiefs kept him from…
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Seahawks LB Tatupu pleads guilty to DUI
KIRKLAND — Seattle Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu pleaded guilty Monday to drunken driving and was sentenced to a…
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Ex-Charger Kiel dies in auto accident
SAN DIEGO — Former San Diego Chargers safety Terrence Kiel was killed after he was thrown from a…
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Georgia suspends DE Lemon
ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia defensive end Michael Lemon was suspended from the team Thursday after he was charged…
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Bills, Williams agree to contract extension
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Defensive tackle Kyle Williams signed a three-year contract extension with the Buffalo Bills on Thursday…
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Favre says ESPN report is ‘all rumor’
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Brett Favre dismissed an ESPN report that he’s considering coming out of retirement as…
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Favre reportedly considering a return to football
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Brett Favre is considering coming out of retirement, according to an ESPN report.
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NFL NOTEBOOK: Chris Henry trial declared a mistrial
A judge has declared a mistrial in the assault case of former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry.…
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NFL NOTES: Titans sign RT Stewart to multi-year deal
TITANS: The Tennessee Titans signed starting right tackle David Stewart to a multiyear contract extension Monday. Stewart has…
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Hasty, Murchison won’t return to Washington’s football team
SEATTLE — Junior running back J.R. Hasty and senior cornerback Jordan Murchison have been told by University of…
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4 NFL teams watch Jones’ workout
Kevin Jones went through a workout Saturday while four NFL teams watched the running back sprint and cut…
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Steelers cut Davenport
PITTSBURGH — Running back Najeh Davenport was released by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday after the team couldn’t…
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WSU backup QB Morgan transferring to W. Washington
PULLMAN — Washington State University coach Paul Wulff is losing backup quarterback Cole Morgan.
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Goodell says NFL rookie pay is ‘ridiculous’
CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said it’s “ridiculous” to reward untested rookies with lucrative contracts, and…
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NFL NOTEBOOK
LAS VEGAS — One man was arrested and a second was sought Tuesday in a robbery and beating…