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Tenn. police rule ex-QB McNair's death a homicide
AP Sports Writer

Updated: 07/05/09 10:30 PM

Shot twice in the head and two more times in the chest, former NFL quarterback Steve McNair was the victim of a homicide, police declared Sunday. But authorities wouldn't say it was a murder-suicide - even with his 20-year-old girlfriend dead at his feet from a single bullet.

McNair's toughness, durability are what stood out

Updated: 07/05/09 5:04 PM

Toughness is defined by the ability to withstand great strain without tearing or breaking, to be strong and resilient, rugged and resolute.

Sabres and Bills draft tough to fill needs

Updated: 07/05/09 4:52 PM

Like someone who just realized on the Fourth of July that he had forgotten to mail his Christmas cards, both the Sabres and the Bills find themselves in similar pickles as they prepare for their oncoming seasons.

Tenn. police rule McNair's death a homicide
Associated Press Writer

Updated: 07/05/09 4:36 PM

Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair's shooting death was a homicide, police said Sunday, but authorities stopped short of saying it was a murder-suicide committed by the 20-year-old girlfriend found dead by his side.

Wilson request stunned Berman

Updated: 07/04/09 7:20 AM

If anyone was more stunned than many Buffalo Bills fans when Chris Berman was named by Bills owner Ralph Wilson to present him at the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, it was the ESPN anchor himself.

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.


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