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NFL coaches visit troops in Iraq in first USO trip
AP Sports Writer

Updated: 07/03/09 12:50 PM

The soldiers expressed their gratitude over and over to the NFL coaches who made the trip to Iraq.

Wash. state Ryan Leaf case dismissed
The Associated Press

Updated: 07/02/09 11:01 PM

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

Jury awards Jason Taylor and partners $1.5 million
The Associated Press

Updated: 07/02/09 7:00 PM

A jury in the U.S. Virgin Islands has awarded Miami Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor and two partners the return of a $1.5 million deposit from the botched sale of a private island.

Vick files revised bankruptcy plan in Va. court
Associated Press Writer

Updated: 07/02/09 7:20 PM

Suspended NFL star Michael Vick would keep one vehicle, one home and a large assortment of furniture and personal items if his creditors and the judge who rejected his previous bankruptcy plan approve a revised one filed Thursday.

Jets' Pace suspended by NFL for 4 games
AP Sports Writer

Updated: 07/03/09 3:05 AM

The NFL suspended Jets linebacker Calvin Pace for four games without pay Thursday for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.

Steelers owner Dan Rooney sworn as ambassador
The Associated Press

Updated: 07/02/09 1:36 PM

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.

Fla. judge won't release Stallworth crash video
AP Legal Affairs Writer

Updated: 07/02/09 12:46 PM

A judge refused Thursday to release surveillance video depicting the moment a car driven by Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth struck and killed a pedestrian in a drunk-driving crash.

Stallworth 911 call released

Updated: 07/01/09 7:05 AM

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte’ Stallworth said on a 911 call that the man he struck and killed while driving drunk came out of nowhere.

2009 NFL Free Agent Signings List
The Associated Press

Updated: 06/30/09 11:36 PM

ARIZONA CARDINALS-Signed Dominque Byrd, TE; Anthony Becht, TE; Mike Leach, LS; Rodney Leisle, DT; Keith Lewis, S; Bryant McFadden, CB; Donovan Raiola, C; Oliver Ross, OT; and Jason Wright, RB. Re-signed Bertrand Berry, DE; Elton Brown, OL; Ben Graham, P; Clark Haggans, LB; Dan Kreider, FB; Brian St. Pierre, QB and Kurt Warner, QB. Agreed to terms with Ralph Brown, CB.

2009 Remaining Unrestricted Free Agents
The Associated Press

Updated: 06/30/09 11:36 PM

Unsigned free agents with more than four years of NFL experience:

Jaguars trade Northcutt to Lions for Alexander
The Associated Press

Updated: 06/30/09 6:26 PM

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

Chiefs sign 5th-round pick Colin Brown
The Associated Press

Updated: 06/30/09 4:06 PM

The Kansas City Chiefs have signed their fifth-round draft pick, offensive tackle Colin Brown.

Stallworth's 911 call released in Fla. DUI crash
The Associated Press

Updated: 06/30/09 11:06 PM

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth said on a 911 call that the man he struck with his car while driving drunk "came out of nowhere" before the crash.

Ex-Chief Baldinger won't be charged in fatal crash
The Associated Press

Updated: 06/30/09 10:16 AM

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

Eagles sign second-rounder McCoy
ASSOCIATED PRESS

Updated: 06/30/09 6:55 AM

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles agreed to terms on a four-year deal with second-round draft choice LeSean McCoy on Monday.

Giants sign Beckum

Updated: 06/30/09 6:55 AM

EAST RUTHERFORD, N. J. — The New York Giants have signed tight end Travis Beckum, the second of their two third-round draft picks.


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