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Redskins receiver Randle El has knee surgery
2008-05-07 03:05:00 Washington Redskins receiver Antwaan Randle El had arthroscopic knee surgery Tuesday and is expected to recover in time for training camp. Read More: Associated Press More About: Surgery , Receiver
Ex-Viking Scott charged with abusing toddler son
2008-05-07 00:05:00 Former Minnesota Viking s defensive lineman Darrion Scott was charged with assault and accused of holding a plastic dry cleaning bag over the head of his 2-year-old son. Read More: Associated Press More About: Toddler
NFL Network files FCC complaint against Comcast
2008-05-06 23:59:00 NFL Network filed its complaint Tuesday with the Federal Communications Commission against cable TV giant Comcast . Read More: Associated Press More About: Files , Complaint
Deep at safety, Bears release veteran Archuleta
2008-05-06 23:55:00 In a surprising move, the Bears released safety Adam Archuleta, a little more than a year after they acquired him in a trade. Read More: John Clayton More About: Safety , Veteran , Release , Deep
Jets re-sign cornerback Poteat to one-year deal
2008-05-06 22:51:00 The New York Jets re-signed veteran cornerback Hank Poteat to a one-year deal Tuesday. Read More: Associated Press More About: Deal , Sign , Year
Protecting Eli pays: Giants? Diehl gets new contract
2008-05-06 20:17:00 Replacing Luke Petitgout as the Giants left tackle, David Diehl proved he was the real deal and helped the Giants win Super Bowl XLII. Diehl’s reward is a new deal that compensates him for the importance of protecting Eli Manning’s blindside. Read More: John Clayton More About: Contract , Pays
Judge rules ex-Bengal Henry can travel for tryouts
2008-05-06 20:15:00 Chris Henry was in court for a pre-trial hearing Tuesday, and the judge ruled that the former Bengals wide receiver can travel for tryouts with other NFL teams. Read More: ESPN.com news services More About: Travel , Judge , Rules
Walker: Parker happy to have Mendenhall in the fold
2008-05-06 17:31:00 Instead of feeling threatened by RB Rashard Mendenhall, the Steelers’ Willie Parker is excited about the duo’s potential as a lethal one-two punch, writes James Walker . Read More: James Walker More About: Happy , Fold
Police: Benson appeared drunk, was ?combative?
2008-05-06 17:04:00 Cedric Benson had bloodshot eyes, a “strong” alcohol odor and slurred speech when stopped by authorities while boating last weekend on Lake Travis near Austin, Texas, according to a police report. Read More: ESPN.com news services More About: Police , Drunk
Boy finally sheds Favre jersey after over 4 years
2008-05-06 06:57:00 A Connecticut boy finally took off his Brett Favre jersey after over four years. Read More: Associated Press More About: Finally , Years , Jersey
Steelers? draft pick Mendenhall robbed at gunpoint
2008-05-06 02:17:00 Steelers draft pick Rashard Mendenhall was reportedly robbed at gunpoint on Monday. Read More: ESPN.com news services More About: Draft , Draft pick , Pick , Steelers , Robbed
Seahawks guard Sims to have right knee surgery
2008-05-06 01:28:00 The Seattle Seahawks announced Monday starting guard Rob Sims will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. Read More: Associated Press More About: Surgery , Guard
Report: Steelers? Mendenhall robbed at gunpoint
2008-05-06 00:36:00 Steelers draft pick Rashard Mendenhall was reportedly robbed at gunpoint on Monday. Read More: ESPN.com news services More About: Report , Steelers , Robbed
Sources: Bullet casings came from Harrison?s gun
2008-05-05 23:36:00 Six of the bullet casings found after an April 29 shooting across from Marvin Harrison ’s car wash and garage came from a gun that belongs to the Colts wide receiver, Philadelphia police sources told ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio. Read More: ESPN.com news services More About: Bullet , Sources
Ex-Lion Porcher sentenced to community service
2008-05-05 22:43:00 Former Detroit Lion s defensive end Robert Porcher has been sentenced to 50 hours of community service for an assault on his ex-wife. Read More: Associated Press More About: Community , Service , Community Service , Sentenced
Clayton: Five things we learned from first minicamps
2008-05-05 21:04:00 Is Cedric Benson’s latest brush with the law the last straw for him in Chicago? Who will emerge as the 49ers’ starting quarterback? After the NFL’s first weekend of minicamps, John Clayton answers those questions and more. Read More: John Clayton More About: Things , Learned
Manhunt for cop killer puts Harrison case on hold
2008-05-05 17:51:00 There are no new developments in the investigation of a shooting near Marvin Harrison’s bar, although the case is on the back burner as police search for a bank robbery suspect who allegedly killed a police officer in Philadelphia this weekend. Read More: ESPN.com news services More About: Killer , Case , Manhunt , Hold , Cop Killer
Falcons linebacker Boley charged with battery
2008-05-05 15:58:00 Falcons linebacker Michael Boley, who was one of Atlanta’s leading tacklers in 2007, was charged with battery on Saturday, police told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Read More: ESPN.com news services More About: Battery , Falcons
Bears? Benson has differing account of boat arrest
2008-05-05 14:57:00 Bears running back Cedric Benson , the fourth overall pick in the 2005 NFL draft, was charged with boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest Saturday night near Austin, Texas, according to a published report. Read More: ESPN.com news services More About: Arrest , Bears , Boat , Account
Pacman puts Nashville house on market for $1.8M
2008-05-05 00:35:00 The 30-acre spread owned by suspended cornerback Adam “Pacman ” Jones’ was put on the market Thursday for $1.8 million by real estate agent Brad Pilz. Read More: Associated Press More About: House , Market , Nashville
Skins 2nd-round pick oversleeps, misses practice
2008-05-04 23:07:00 Washington Redskins second-round draft pick Fred Davis did not show up for minicamp practice Sunday, having overslept on just his third day in the NFL. Read More: Associated Press More About: Practice , Pick , Round , Skins
Brothers Palmer looking to make history in Cincy
2008-05-04 21:50:00 They’re the same height and almost the same weight. They have many of the same facial features. They use some of the same expressions. They play the same position. And, for the first time, Carson and Jordan Palmer play on the same NFL team. Read More: Associated Press More About: History , Brothers , Make
Redskins searching for second-round pick Davis
2008-05-04 21:06:00 Washington Redskins second-round draft pick Fred Davis did not show up for minicamp practice Sunday, prompting the team to send security officials to find the tight end. Read More: Associated Press More About: Searching , Pick , Round
Bears halfback Benson pepper sprayed, charged
2008-05-04 18:22:00 Bears running back Cedric Benson , the fourth overall pick in the 2005 NFL draft, was charged with boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest Saturday night near Austin, Texas, according to a published report. Read More: ESPN.com news services More About: Bears , Pepper
Emmitt?s advice to Pacman: Make better choices
2008-05-03 23:40:00 Emmitt Smith has some advice for suspended cornerback Adam “Pacman ” Jones: Stay out of trouble. Read More: Associated Press More About: Advice , Make , Choices
Nolan, Smith bury the hatchet at 49ers minicamp
2008-05-03 17:46:00 Everything seems cool between former No. 1 overall pick Alex Smith and 49ers head coach MikeNolan , who shared an ostentatious hug in their first public appearance since the two exchanged bitter words through the media. Read More: Associated Press
WR Boldin says he wants to stay with Cardinals
2008-05-03 09:12:00 Anquan Boldin says it’s news to him that he’s unhappy and wants out of Arizona. Read More: Associated Press More About: Stay , Cardinals
Redskins open 1st minicamp with new coach Zorn
2008-05-03 01:52:00 Shawn Springs thought he would have a little fun when he intercepted a pass, so he lateraled the ball to Fred Smoot. Smoot tipped the ball around like a volleyball before it fell to the ground. Read More: Associated Press More About: Open , Coach , Redskins
Eagles? Sheppard reports to mandatory minicamp
2008-05-03 01:44:00 Lito Sheppard reported for a mandatory minicamp Friday night, ending speculation that he might hold out until the Philadelphia Eagles trade him or give him a new contract. Read More: Associated Press
VG new LT? LB Gholston will wear No. 56 for Jets
More articles from this author:2008-05-03 01:10:00 Vernon Gholston insists it’s only a coincidence that he’s wearing the No. 56 for the New York Jets Read More: Associated Press More About: Wear 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |



