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Top picks not worth the money
There was a time when the first overall pick in the NFL draft was coveted. Now, it’s almost…
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49ers waive Jackson
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers waived receiver Darrell Jackson on Saturday after one unproductive season…
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49ers release Dilfer
49ERS: San Francisco terminated quarterback Trent Dilfer’s contract Thursday, possibly signaling the end of the 14-year veteran’s career.
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Monroe names Telford its new football coach
The Monroe community’s enthusiasm always impressed Dave Telford.
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REDSKINS: Free agent wide receiver D.J. Hackett, a four-year veteran who caught 32 passes last season for Seattle,…
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Monroe High School names head football coach
MONROE — Dave Telford is Monroe High School’s new head football coach.
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Seahawks hire new running backs coach
The Seattle Seahawks hired veteran college assistant Kasey Dunn as their new running backs coach Tuesday.
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RB Warrick Dunn returns to Buccaneers
TAMPA, Fla. — Six years after leaving the franchise he helped turn into a Super Bowl contender, running…
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Shaun Alexander to Seahawks: What’s going on?
TUCSON, Ariz. — Now that the Seattle Seahawks have signed Julius Jones, Shaun Alexander wants to know what’s…
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Walsh, league close to agreement
NEW YORK — Matt Walsh, the former New England Patriots employee said to have tapes of illegal spying…
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Coach in Nevada hoax case takes job in Oregon
FERNLEY, Nev. — A Nevada high school football coach is leaving to take a similar job in Oregon,…
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All signs point to the end for Shaun Alexander in Seattle
You have to wonder what’s going through Shaun Alexander’s mind right about now.
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Coughlin gets raise from Giants
GIANTS: Tom Coughlin cashed in on New York’s improbable run to a Super Bowl title, signing a four-year,…
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McElrathbey won’t play for Clemson
CLEMSON: Running back Ray Ray McElrathbey, who gained national attention two years ago for taking custody of his…
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Seahawks on verge of deal with running back Julius Jones
And you thought the Seattle Seahawks were kidding when they said they planned on upgrading their running game.
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Kearse signs with Titans
TITANS: Tennessee agreed to terms on a multiyear contract with Jevon Kearse on Thursday, and coach Jeff Fisher…
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Marinovich’s brother arrested
SYRACUSE: Two players — including the younger brother of troubled former NFL quarterback Todd Marinovich — have been…
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New pro football league may scrap season
ATLANTA — The new All American Football League will have to postpone its 2008 season unless it finds…
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RB Jones visits with Seahawks
Even though the Seattle Seahawks recently signed running back T.J. Duckett to a five-year contract, general manager Tim…
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Tearful Favre says ‘it’s over’
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Sitting by himself on an airplane ride up to Green Bay on Thursday morning,…