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New United Football League will consider Micheal Vick

Associated Press — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:28:45 PDT

When the United Football League debuts in October, Michael Vick could be one of its players.

Calvin Pace of New York Jets suspended four games for violating NFL performance-enhancing drug policy

ESPN.com news services — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 13:35:00 PDT

New York Jets linebacker Calvin Pace has been suspended for the first four games of the 2009 NFL regular season for violating the league's performance-enhancing substance policy.

Video in Donte Stallworth DUI accident remains sealed

Associated Press — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:52:34 PDT

A Miami judge is refusing to release surveillance video of a fatal drunk-driving crash involving Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth.

Fugitive action against Ryan Leaf dismissed in Washington state

Associated Press — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 20:16:20 PDT

A lawyer for Ryan Leaf says a fugitive action filed against the former NFL quarterback in Washington state has been dismissed.

Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney sworn in as ambassador to Ireland

Associated Press — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 13:39:46 PDT

Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney is making his first official trip as U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, one day after being sworn in by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

New England Patriots' Tedy Bruschi unsure of future beyond 2009

Associated Press — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:00:59 PDT

Tedy Bruschi isn't looking beyond the upcoming season.

Jacksonville Jaguars trade Dennis Northcutt to Detroit Lions for Gerald Alexander

Associated Press — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:35:17 PDT

The Jaguars have traded receiver Dennis Northcutt to the Lions for safety Gerald Alexander.

Former Kansas City Chiefs lineman Richard Baldinger won't face charges after accident

Associated Press — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:15:28 PDT

Former Chiefs offensive lineman Rich Baldinger will not face charges in a traffic accident that left a 61-year-old woman dead.

Supreme Court takes case over NFL apparel licensing

Associated Press — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:33:05 PDT

The Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide whether the National Football League and its 32 teams can enter an exclusive licensing deal with a maker of team jerseys and other gear without violating federal antitrust law.

Part-owner Troy Aikman throws out first pitch at San Diego Padres game

Associated Press — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 14:52:08 PDT

Twenty-five years after drawing interest from the Mets coming out of high school, Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman is dabbling in baseball again.

Philadelphia Eagles, LeSean McCoy agree to 4-year deal

Associated Press — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:18:08 PDT

The Eaglesagreed to terms on a four-year deal with second-round draft choice LeSean McCoy on Monday.

Chris Mortensen: Roger Goodell initiating a review of incidents involving Plaxico Burress under the personal conduct policy

Chris Mortensen — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:54:30 PDT

Commissioner Roger Goodell today notified Plaxico Burress that his office is initiating a review of incidents involving Burress under the personal conduct policy, league spokesman Brian McCarthy confirmed.

Former Cleveland Browns receiver Joe Jurevicius sues team over staph infection

Associated Press — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:07:00 PDT

Former Cleveland Browns receiver Joe Jurevicius is suing the team and the Cleveland Clinic, accusing doctors of negligence over a staph infection in his right knee that kept him off the field last year.

Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson in no hurry to add games in Toronto

Associated Press — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:16:08 PDT

Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson is in no hurry to have his team play more than one regular-season game in Toronto.

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson trusts coach to make decision on Brett Favre

Associated Press — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:54:44 PDT

All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson would welcome Brett Favre to Minnesota with open arms if the quarterback decides to come out of retirement for the second straight year and sign with the Vikings.

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ESPN.com — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 15:11:32 PDT

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