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Tiger moves into lead at Congressional 7.3.2009 : 7:27 pm
BETHESDA, Md. -- The best of Tiger Woods came Friday when his game was falling apart.

Former Hawaii QB Chang arrested 7.3.2009 : 7:02 pm
HONOLULU -- Former Hawaii quarterback Timmy Chang, one of the most prolific passers in college football history, has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and released without charges pending further investigation.

New league will consider signing Vick 7.3.2009 : 2:42 pm
NEW YORK -- When the United Football League debuts in October, Michael Vick could be one of its players.

NFL coaches visit troops in Iraq in first USO trip 7.3.2009 : 12:44 pm
the soldiers wanted to know about their favorite NFL teams. The coaches began the day meeting for about an hour with Gen. Ray Odierno, the top U.S. commander in Iraq. They all talked about the similarities between football and the military.

Saints lose money in tax credit investment 7.2.2009 : 8:17 pm
NEW ORLEANS -- At least 16 people associated with the New Orleans Saints, including coach Sean Payton, quarterback Drew Brees and Hall of Famer Archie Manning, are among investors who lost $1.9 million.

Vick files revised bankruptcy plan in Va. court 7.2.2009 : 7:15 pm
RICHMOND, Va. -- 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.

Jury awards Jason Taylor and partners $1.5 million 7.2.2009 : 6:52 pm
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- 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.

CFL fines player for TD tribute to Michael Jackson 7.2.2009 : 6:16 pm
TORONTO -- The Canadian Football League fined Toronto Argonauts receiver Arland Bruce for "excessive actions" during his tribute to Michael Jackson after scoring a touchdown.

Padres part-owner Aikman throws out first pitch 7.2.2009 : 5:47 pm
SAN DIEGO -- Twenty-five years after drawing interest from the New York Mets coming out of high school, Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman is dabbling in baseball again.

'Fridge' improving with help from family, friends 7.2.2009 : 4:38 pm
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Michael Dean Perry knows the day is coming when his good-natured, gap-toothed older brother nicknamed "The Fridge" will be back to his old, affable self.

Jets LB Pace suspended by NFL for 4 games 7.2.2009 : 4:28 pm
NEW YORK -- The NFL suspended Jets linebacker Calvin Pace for four games without pay Thursday for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.

2009 NFL Team Schedules 7.2.2009 : 3:59 pm
3 San Francisco, 4:15 p.m.

2009 NFL Schedule 7.2.2009 : 3:58 pm
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Steelers owner Dan Rooney sworn as ambassador 7.2.2009 : 1:27 pm
PITTSBURGH -- 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 7.2.2009 : 12:39 pm
MIAMI -- 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.

A-Rod's homer lifts Pettitte, Yankees over Seattle 7.1.2009 : 10:57 pm
NEW YORK -- A little rest here and there has done wonders for Alex Rodriguez.

Forbes Field Glance 6.29.2009 : 5:33 pm
PITTSBURGH -- Facts about Forbes Field, which opened 100 years ago Tuesday:

Court takes case over licensing of NFL apparel 6.29.2009 : 5:05 pm
WASHINGTON -- In taking a case involving the National Football League's exclusive licensing deal for sports merchandise, the Supreme Court could go beyond caps and give leagues more leeway in areas such as team relocation, legal scholars said Monday.

Thousands attend funeral for Iowa football coach 6.29.2009 : 3:29 pm
PARKERSBURG, Iowa -- Thousands of mourners gathered Monday to remember a slain high school football coach as a man of faith who believed in leading by example.

NFL players put the heavy in metal 6.29.2009 : 7:54 am
DALLAS -- Marc Colombo lowers his bald head and leans his sweaty, 6-foot-8, 318-pound frame toward the microphone, growling to the crowd that the next song will "rip your face off."

Liriano, Morneau help Twins beat Cardinals 6-2 6.28.2009 : 6:45 pm
ST. LOUIS -- Francisco Liriano pitched so well, his unsightly stats coming into the game must have been a typing mistake.

Bills owner in no hurry to add games in Toronto 6.28.2009 : 6:14 pm
GROSSE POINTE SHORES, Mich. -- Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson is in no hurry to have his team play more than one annual regular-season game in Toronto.

Former Chiefs lineman in accident that kills 1 6.28.2009 : 12:25 am
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Richard Baldinger, a former lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs, was involved in a traffic accident that left a woman dead.

Brewers rally with three in ninth to edge Giants 6.27.2009 : 11:58 pm
MILWAUKEE -- Down by two runs in the ninth, Milwaukee refused to give in to the San Francisco Giants.

Welker, Cassel reunite at camp for kids 6.27.2009 : 2:28 pm
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Now that they're no longer teammates with the New England Patriots, receiver Wes Welker admits his friendship with Matt Cassel has changed.

2009 NFL Training Camp Dates 6.27.2009 : 2:32 am
7; July 29.

Pontiac Silverdome may be headed for auction block 6.26.2009 : 9:48 pm
PONTIAC, Mich. -- The former home of the Detroit Lions may be headed to the auction block.

Chiefs sign 7th-rounder TE O'Connell 6.26.2009 : 8:15 pm
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to terms with tight end Jake O'Connell, one of the team's three seventh-round draft picks.

NFL reviewing Plaxico Burress shooting incident 6.26.2009 : 7:35 pm
NEW YORK -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has started his review of the Plaxico Burress shooting incident under the league's personal conduct policy.

Suspect in slaying of Broncos player in court 6.26.2009 : 6:57 pm
DENVER -- A suspect in the slaying of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams has appeared in court in a separate homicide case.

Goodell's boots better be made for climbing 6.26.2009 : 4:43 pm
ATOP MOUNT RAINIER, Wash. -- So, Roger Goodell, you say you're ready to climb Mount Rainier after training harder than most 50-year-olds ever do.

Peterson covets Leinart's Heisman Trophy 6.26.2009 : 4:33 pm
NORMAN, Okla. -- During a visit to Reggie Bush's house in Los Angeles, there was a certain piece of memorabilia that caught the eye of All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson.

Jets claim WR Mario Urrutia off waivers 6.26.2009 : 3:18 pm
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The New York Jets have claimed wide receiver Mario Urrutia off waivers from the Cincinnati Bengals.

Public money driving slow New Orleans downtown 6.26.2009 : 2:14 pm
NEW ORLEANS -- A deal approved this week to fill up an empty skyscraper and keep the city's pro football team raises the bill of taxpayer funded redevelopment projects in downtown New Orleans to $300 million.

Fee for tours at new $1.15 billion Cowboys Stadium 6.26.2009 : 8:30 am
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Fans concerned about affording to see a game or a show at the new $1.15 billion Cowboys Stadium in Arlington can still check out the place. For a fee.

Tomlinson not feeling like 'ancient old man' at 30 6.26.2009 : 4:07 am
FORT WORTH, Texas -- LaDainian Tomlinson laughs about the phone call he got on his 30th birthday this week from his younger brother, who referred to the Chargers' running back as an "ancient old man."

Saints deal to stay gets Louisiana legislative OK 6.25.2009 : 9:27 pm
BATON ROUGE, La. -- Gov. Bobby Jindal's deal to keep the New Orleans Saints in Louisiana throughout 2025 gained legislative approval Thursday and is close to completion.

Steelers owner Rooney now ambassador to Ireland 6.25.2009 : 9:13 pm
WASHINGTON -- Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday as U.S. ambassador to Ireland.

Iowa town struggles to understand slaying of coach 6.25.2009 : 8:40 pm
PARKERSBURG, Iowa -- In the years after Mark Becker graduated from high school, friends say he drifted from the community where he played football for the town's beloved coach.

Lions sign C Raiola to 4-year contract extension 6.25.2009 : 8:06 pm
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- The Detroit Lions signed center Dominic Raiola to a four-year contract extension Thursday, putting the 6-foot-1, 295-pound starter under contract through the 2013 season.

Goodell starts to focus on Vick's future 6.25.2009 : 6:19 pm
SEATTLE -- Commissioner Roger Goodell is beginning to focus on evaluating Michael Vick's future in the NFL.

Jets awarded CB Barksdale off waivers 6.25.2009 : 5:13 pm
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The New York Jets have been awarded cornerback Rashad Barksdale off waivers from the New York Giants.

TO bids Dallas farewell on his terms 6.25.2009 : 4:42 pm
DUNCANVILLE, Texas -- Terrell Owens was too busy to stop and give the little kid a high-five. Instead, the boy with his hand up was told to get with the other kids his age.

Chiefs sign Pro Bowl S Mike Brown 6.25.2009 : 3:45 pm
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs added depth to the defensive backfield, signing former Pro Bowl safety Mike Brown.




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