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Falcons GM says he?s had offers for No. 3 pick
2008-04-21 21:47:00 Thomas Dimitroff faces a crucial decision Saturday with the Falcons holding the third pick in the NFL draft. Read More: Associated Press More About: Offers , Pick
Clayton: Five compelling pre-draft story lines
2008-04-21 19:23:00 Potential trades and lingering questions regarding Darren McFadden’s character have created a lot of uncertainty at the top of the draft, writes John Clayton. Read More: John Clayton More About: Story , Draft , Lines
Colts? Keith arrested for refusing to leave club?s lot
2008-04-21 15:29:00 Colts running back Kenton Keith was out of jail Monday after being arrested for refusing to leave a nightclub parking lot and yelling at officers that he was a Colts player who had done nothing wrong, police said. Read More: Associated Press More About: Arrested , Leave , Club , Colts
Eli marries college sweetheart at Mexican resort
2008-04-20 21:47:00 A Super Bowl championship isn’t the only big event this year for New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning. Read More: Associated Press More About: College , Mexican , Resort
Report: Giants? Manning ties the knot in Mexico
2008-04-20 06:33:00 Giants quarterback Eli Manning married Abby McGrew Saturday, The New York Daily News reported. Read More: ESPN.com news services More About: Mexico , Report , Giants , Knot
Steelers re-sign tackle Starks to 1-year contract
2008-04-19 23:23:00 Steelers tackle Max Starks cleared up any uncertainty about his feelings about playing for the Steelers in 2008 by signing his transition tender. Read More: John Clayton More About: Contract , Sign , Year , Steelers
Man awaits extradition to Vegas in Pacman case
2008-04-19 22:40:00 A 29-year-old man awaited extradition to Nevada on Saturday for attempted murder charges stemming from the Las Vegas strip club melee and triple shooting that resulted in the suspension of Titans cornerback Adam “Pacman ” Jones. Read More: Associated Press More About: Case , Extradition
Minor league team drops prison-themed Vick night
2008-04-19 07:52:00 A minor league baseball team has dropped plans to hold a welcome party for Michael Vick . Read More: Associated Press More About: Night , Team , League , Prison
Police make arrest in Pacman strip-club shooting
2008-04-19 05:26:00 A Washington man was arrested Friday in the triple shooting at a Las Vegas strip club that led to the suspension of NFL cornerback Adam “Pacman ” Jones. Read More: Associated Press More About: Arrest , Police , Club , Shooting
Vikings DE Udeze making recovery from leukemia
2008-04-19 03:33:00 His head shaved bald and his face a bit thinner than before, Kenechi Udeze otherwise looked fit and strong Friday as he proudly announced a pair of remarkable developments in his three-month fight against leukemia. Read More: Associated Press More About: Recovery , Leukemia , Vikings
Allen may be large piece in Chiefs? rebuilding plan
2008-04-18 23:51:00 As improbable as it might have sounded at the end of last season when he led the NFL in sacks, the Kansas City Chiefs could be willing to part with All-Pro defensive end Jared Allen while he’s in the prime of his career. Read More: Associated Press More About: Plan , Piece , Large
Report: Urlacher denies he threatened to retire
2008-04-18 20:56:00 Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher is disputing a published report which, citing anonymous sources, said he threatened to retire if his contract is not renegotiated. Read More: ESPN.com news services More About: Report , Retire
Pope?s blessing of daughter brings Jets QB to tears
2008-04-18 05:59:00 There’s no playbook that could’ve prepared Kellen Clemens for this. The Jets quarterback was moved to tears Thursday after Pope Benedict XVI blessed and kissed his newborn daughter, Kate Elizabeth, following Benedict’s two-hour Mass at Nationals Park. Read More: Associated Press More About: Daughter , Blessing
Houshmandzadeh sees ?problem? if Chad not dealt
2008-04-18 03:24:00 Wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh said Thursday it would be best if the Cincinnati Bengals and disgruntled receiver Chad Johnson parted ways. Read More: ESPN.com news services More About: Problem , Sees
Jets QB cries after Pope blesses baby daughter
2008-04-18 02:22:00 There’s no playbook that could’ve prepared Kellen Clemens for this. The Jets quarterback was moved to tears Thursday after Pope Benedict XVI blessed and kissed his newborn daughter, Kate Elizabeth, following Benedict’s two-hour Mass at Nationals Park. Read More: Associated Press More About: Baby , Daughter
NFL Network to file complaint against Comcast
2008-04-18 00:21:00 NFL Network is filing a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission against cable TV giant Comcast in the latest legal wrangling between the two. Read More: Associated Press More About: File , Complaint
Pack to retire Favre?s No. 4 during season opener
2008-04-17 23:06:00 The Green Bay Pack ers will retire Brett Favre ’s No. 4 during the season opener against the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 8. Read More: ESPN.com news services More About: Season , Retire
Developer unveils L.A. stadium plans to lure team
2008-04-17 22:55:00 Billionaire developer Edward P. Roski Jr. has made a commitment to build the kind of stadium an NFL team needs to thrive in Los Angeles. Now, he’s hoping one will commit to play there. Read More: Associated Press More About: Developer , Team , Plans , Stadium , Lure
Dolphins GM?s slip may be hint to draft plan, or not
2008-04-17 22:55:00 At a news conference to discuss the draft, GM Jeff Ireland said he wouldn’t talk about the Dolphins ’ strategy, and he didn’t discuss specific players. But one comment he made was surprisingly specific. Read More: Associated Press More About: Draft , Plan , Slip
Giants patiently await Strahan?s decision on future
2008-04-17 22:22:00 The Super Bowl champion New York Giants are not going to push seven-time Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Strahan for a decision on retirement. Read More: Associated Press More About: Future , Decision
Mind willing but body not: Ravens? McNair retires
2008-04-17 21:39:00 The news that Steve McNair decided to retire Thursday came as a little bit of a surprise. Read More: Associated Press More About: Body , Mind , Ravens
A welcome surprise: Suggs at Ravens minicamp
2008-04-17 14:27:00 Terrell Suggs, the Ravens designated franchise player, wanted to surprise his new head coach, John Harbaugh, with a goodwill gesture. Even though he is unsigned, Suggs stunned Harbaugh Thursday by walking unannounced into Harbaugh’s first minicamp. Read More: John Clayton
Part Lakers, Kings owner to hawk LA NFL stadium
2008-04-17 05:03:00 A part Kings and Lakers owner plans an announcement concerning the NFL. Read More: Associated Press More About: Hawk , Stadium , Part , Owner
Part Lakers, Kings owner plans NFL announcement
2008-04-17 03:10:00 A part Kings and Lakers owner plans an announcement concerning the NFL. Read More: Associated Press More About: Announcement , Plans , Part , Owner
Cards sign free-agent LB Stewart to one-year deal
2008-04-17 02:41:00 Linebacker Matt Stewart , an unrestricted free agent from the Browns, signed a one-year contract with the Cardinals. Read More: John Clayton More About: Agent , Free , Deal , Sign
Goodell: Trade won’t affect Pacman reinstatement
2008-04-16 23:52:00 NFL commissioner said Wednesday that a potential trade to the Dallas Cowboys will not affect the suspension or reinstatement efforts of Pacman Jones. Read More: Associated Press More About: Trade , Reinstatement
Broncos, veteran receiver Jackson agree to deal
2008-04-16 22:38:00 Veteran receiver Darrell Jackson has reached agreement on a contract with the Denver Broncos , his agent confirmed today. Read More: Mike Sando More About: Veteran , Receiver , Deal
Losman likely to stay with Bills despite trade hope
2008-04-16 21:53:00 Quarterback J.P. Losman doesn’t appear to be going anywhere despite his request that the Bills trade him. Read More: Associated Press More About: Trade , Hope , Stay
Johnson leaves no room for doubt, demands trade
2008-04-16 20:37:00 Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson left no room for doubt Wednesday: He wants out of Cincinnati as fast as possible and he doesn’t plan on reporting for any future Bengal function — mandatory or voluntary. Read More: John Clayton More About: Demands , Trade , Room , Doubt
Cards’ Watson slips on treadmill, breaks kneecap
More articles from this author:2008-04-16 19:24:00 Arizona Cardinals nose tackle Gabe Watson will miss offseason practices after he fell off a treadmill last week and fractured his kneecap. Read More: ESPN.com news services More About: Cards , Breaks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |



