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Paolantonio: Goodell?s Spygate responsibility
2008-05-12 20:29:00 As much as many people would like to dismiss Spygate , several questions remain. It’s Roger Goodell’s job to seek answers to those questions when he meets with Matt Walsh on Tuesday, writes Sal Paolantonio. Read More: Sal Paolantonio
Report: Raiders to add pass-rusher Spires to D
2008-05-12 15:45:00 The Oakland Raiders reportedly have found their replacement for Chris Clemons at defensive end. Read More: ESPN.com news services More About: Report , Pass
Redskins? Taylor slaying suspects won?t face death
2008-05-12 15:02:00 The four men who are charged with the first-degree murder and armed burglary of former Redskins star Sean Taylor won’t face the death penalty, according to multiple media reports. Read More: ESPN.com news services More About: Death , Face , Suspects
Cocaine case dropped against Broncos DT Thomas
2008-05-10 23:45:00 The Florida state attorney’s office has dropped its case against starting Denver Broncos defensive tackle Marcus Thomas . Read More: Bill Williamson More About: Case , Cocaine
New coach Harbaugh?s Ravens brawl at minicamp
2008-05-10 23:11:00 The Baltimore Ravens are doing more than merely fighting for jobs at their first mandatory minicamp under new coach John Harbaugh. Read More: Associated Press More About: Coach , Brawl
Rookies Manningham, Woodson hurt in minicamp
2008-05-10 20:42:00 Receiver Mario Manningham and quarterback Andre’ Woodson were sidelined by injuries Saturday during the New York Giants’ minicamp for rookies and free agents. Read More: Associated Press More About: Rookies , Hurt
Cocaine charge dropped against Broncos? Thomas
2008-05-10 15:13:00 The Florida state attorney’s office has dropped its case against starting Denver Broncos defensive tackle Marcus Thomas . Read More: Bill Williamson More About: Charge , Cocaine
Ex-Pro Bowl lineman Sharpe gets 6 years in prison
2008-05-10 15:07:00 Former NFL lineman Luis Sharpe was sentenced Friday to six years in prison and four years’ probation for a series of drug offenses. Read More: Associated Press More About: Prison , Years , Bowl , Pro Bowl
Jets safety Elam loses third sibling to gunfire
2008-05-10 05:37:00 The older brother of New York Jets safety Abram Elam was fatally shot, the third sibling in the family to die by gunfire since 1987. Read More: Associated Press More About: Safety
Spencer (broken leg) makes return with Texans
2008-05-10 00:58:00 Charles Spencer took the field with his team for the first time since breaking his left leg nearly two years ago, a severe injury that doctors thought could end his career. Read More: Associated Press More About: Texans , Return , Broken
Packers cut receiver Robinson?s comeback short
2008-05-10 00:41:00 The Green Bay Packers released Koren Robinson on Friday, the latest setback for the veteran wide receiver trying to resurrect his career after serving an NFL suspension and jail time. Read More: Associated Press More About: Receiver , Short , Comeback
Pats cornerback Andrews pleads to drug offense
2008-05-10 00:22:00 New England Patriots defensive back Willie Andrews entered a plea to a marijuana possession charge, but won’t face any prison time. Read More: Associated Press More About: Drug
Tapes reveal Patriots also stole offensive signals
2008-05-09 22:39:00 NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and staff members began viewing the eight tapes within hours of their long-awaited delivery, in anticipation of a scheduled interview next Tuesday with former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh. Read More: Mike Fish More About: Tapes
Ravens? Sypniewski out for year with knee injury
2008-05-09 22:08:00 Baltimore Ravens tight end Quinn Sypniewski will miss the entire 2008 season following a serious knee he suffered during a pre-draft minicamp, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said today. Read More: James Walker More About: Injury , Year
Merrill: Inside the first week of a rookie
2008-05-09 19:57:00 Xavier Omon falls to his knees. Soon, he’ll cry. The man on the other end of the phone is a Buffalo Bills executive. Omon has just been drafted. What happens next? Elizabeth Merrill takes you inside the life of an NFL rookie in his first week on the job. Read More: Elizabeth Merrill More About: Week , Inside , Rookie
Report: New witness account backs Benson?s claim
2008-05-09 17:44:00 Bears running back Cedric Benson has hired a prominent defense attorney to help him fight charges of drunken boating and resisting arrest in Texas. Read More: ESPN.com news services More About: Report , Witness , Account
Report: Benson hires prominent Austin attorney
2008-05-09 16:57:00 Bears running back Cedric Benson has hired a prominent defense attorney to help him fight charges of drunken boating and resisting arrest in Texas. Read More: ESPN.com news services More About: Report , Attorney , Austin
Browns? McGinest plans to retire after 2008 season
2008-05-08 23:28:00 Browns linebacker Willie McGinest says the 2008 season will be his last. Read More: Associated Press More About: Season , Plans , Retire , Browns
Judge orders Vick to pay Canadian bank $2.4M
2008-05-08 19:35:00 A federal judge in Virginia has ordered imprisoned quarterback Michael Vick to repay more than $2.4 million to a Canadian bank for defaulting on a loan. Read More: Associated Press More About: Judge , Bank , Orders
RB Rhodes signs one-year deal to return to Colts
2008-05-08 04:33:00 The Colts have put their tag-team runners — Joseph Addai and Dominic Rhodes — back together. Read More: Associated Press More About: Signs , Deal , Return , Year
Former Pats employee sends 8 tapes to league
2008-05-08 04:32:00 Former Patriots employee Matt Walsh has handed over videotapes to the NFL. Read More: ESPN.com news services More About: League , Employee , Tapes
Haynesworth won?t be attending Titans? minicamp
2008-05-08 01:28:00 The Tennessee Titans will be holding a minicamp without defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth. Read More: Associated Press
Source: Chiefs get $8M rookie pool to pay picks
2008-05-08 00:38:00 The Chiefs received the largest rookie pool to pay draft choices. Read More: John Clayton More About: Source , Pool , Rookie
Dallas re-run: HBO to tackle Cowboys? camp again
2008-05-08 00:25:00 T.O. and maybe Pacman, Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson and, of course, smiling billionaire Jerry Jones. Put ‘em all together in a hotel an hour outside Los Angeles and you could have quite a soap opera. Read More: Associated Press More About: Dallas , Cowboys , Camp
WR Henry ?willing to visit whoever is interested?
2008-05-07 22:42:00 In his first public comments since being released by the Bengals, Chris Henry said he is excited about Monday’s court ruling that he will be allowed to visit other NFL teams. Read More: James Walker More About: Visit
Reid?s son pleads guilty to drug smuggling charges
2008-05-07 21:29:00 A son of Eagles coach Andy Reid is heading to state prison after admitting he smuggled narcotics into the Montgomery County Jail. Read More: Associated Press More About: Drug , Smuggling , Guilty
Randle El hopes to return to practice next month
2008-05-07 20:54:00 Redskins receiver Antwaan Randle El, with crutches under both arms, said the surgery on his right knee went as expected and that he hopes to return to the field for offseason practices next month. Read More: Associated Press More About: Hopes , Practice , Return , Month
Raiders sign former Falcons linebacker Hartwell
2008-05-07 20:47:00 The Raiders signed free-agent linebacker Edgerton Hartwell, hoping he can revive a career beset by injuries in recent seasons. Read More: Associated Press More About: Sign , Falcons
Report: Benson?s friend says he didn?t resist cops
2008-05-07 16:56:00 A woman who was a passenger in Cedric Benson ’s boat when he was pepper-sprayed and arrested Saturday night said the Bears running back did not seem intoxicated and did not resist arrest. Read More: ESPN.com news services More About: Report , Friend , Cops
Third and Short: Revisiting the draft
More articles from this author:2008-05-07 16:49:00 In this installment of Third and Short , our experts revisit the 2008 draft to determine why the big-name deals never happened and other matters. Third and Short Read More: ESPN.com More About: Draft 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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