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Vick must repay bank: Updated: 05/09/08 6:33 AM; A federal judge in Virginia ordered imprisoned quarterback Michael Vick to repay more than $2.4 million to a Canadian bank for defaulting on a loan.

McGinest to play final season: Updated: 05/09/08 6:33 AM; Browns linebacker Willie McGinest says the 2008 season will be his last.

Tickets for Bills games in Toronto hit stratosphere: By Mark GaughanNEWS SPORTS REPORTER
Updated: 05/08/08 10:45 AM; The power of the Toronto marketplace was illustrated Wednesday as sky-high prices were announced for the Buffalo Bills’ series of games there.

Running back Dominic Rhodes signs deal to return to Colts: By MICHAEL MAROT - AP Sports Writer
Updated: 05/08/08 7:43 AM; The Colts have put their tag-team runners - Joseph Addai and Dominic Rhodes - back together.

Walsh sends NFL 8 tapes that don't include Rams' walkthrough: The Associated Press
Updated: 05/08/08 7:38 AM; Former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh sent the NFL eight videotapes that show New England violated league rules by recording opposing coaches' playcalling signals.

Prices for Bills' games in Toronto will be pricey: By Mark Gaughan - News Sports Reporter
Updated: 05/07/08 5:17 PM; Ticket prices -- as expected -- are through the proverbial roof of the domed Rogers Centre for the Buffalo Bills' series of games in Toronto.

Bills ticket prices in Toronto through the roof: By Mark Gaughan -- News Sports Reporter
Updated: 05/07/08 3:44 PM; Ticket prices … as expected … are through the proverbial roof of the domed Rogers Centre for the Buffalo Bills' series of games in Toronto.

Bills cut free agent LB: Updated: 05/07/08 6:40 AM; Linebacker Joe Brockington was released by the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday, less than a week after signing with the team as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Notre Dame.

Bills season-ticket sales show fans keeping faith: By Gene Warner
Updated: 05/07/08 8:46 AM; The Buffalo Bills haven’t been in the playoffs since 1999. And many Bills fans fear the franchise has one foot out the door — possibly moving to Toronto — once owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. passes from the scene.

Bills release LB Brockington: Updated: 05/06/08 3:24 PM; The Buffalo Bills announced today they have released undrafted college free agent linebacker Joe Brockington. He played collegiately at Notre Dame.

Benson to fight charges: Updated: 05/06/08 6:36 AM; Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson believes officers used excessive force against him and plans to fight charges he operated a boat while intoxicated and resisted arrest on a Texas lake over the weekend.

Basics prep rookies for when vets report: By Allen Wilson - NEWS SPORTS REPORTER
Updated: 05/05/08 7:00 AM; After five practices over three days, the Buffalo Bills completed their rookie minicamp, satisfied the first-year players soaked up a lot of knowledge that they will apply toward challenging for a roster spot this summer.

Boat DUI charge for Benson: Updated: 05/05/08 6:38 AM; Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson was charged with failing a sobriety test while operating a 30-foot boat, then resisting arrest before being hit with pepper spray and dragged ashore by officers.

Fine-tuning of new role is rookie tight end’s focus: By Allen Wilson NEWS SPORTS REPORTER
Updated: 05/05/08 6:38 AM; Derek Fine’s receiving numbers at the University of Kansas weren’t jaw-dropping last season. But his 46 catches for 394 yards and four touchdowns weren’t that bad for a tight end playing in a spread offense that used multiple wide receivers and moved him all over the field.

Toronto windfall could go to a good cause — Evans: Jerry Sullivan
Updated: 05/04/08 6:46 AM; Ralph Wilson knows what you’re thinking: Last week, financial statements revealed that Rogers Communications will pay the Bills $78 million for the right to host eight games in Canada over the next five years. That averages out to a tidy $9.75 million a game, or roughly twice what the Bills collect in gross revenues for a typical home game at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

Defensive outlook brightens for Bills: Updated: 05/04/08 6:46 AM; Who was it that first said “it all starts with defense?” George Allen Sr.? Buddy Ryan? Donald Rumsfeld?

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