Archive for June, 2008
Ravens CB Martin cited on drug charge (AP)
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Derrick Martin was cited on a charge of drug abuse after police say he was found in possession of suspected marijuana at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Police Lt. Thomas Stacho said on Monday he confirmed with Ravens director of security Darren Sanders that Martin was the individual arrested.
Posted: June 30th, 2008 under Yahoo Sports.
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Titans RT Stewart sidelined by surgery (AP)
The Tennessee Titans signed starting right tackle David Stewart to a multiyear contract extension Monday. Stewart has started 30 games at tackle during his three-year career, including all 16 games last season. Contract details were not released. He had signed a one-year tender earlier this offseason as a restricted free agent.
Posted: June 30th, 2008 under Yahoo Sports.
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At 31, Williams Chases Lost Time
Ricky Williams believes he has a few years left to establish a positive N.F.L. legacy before he pursues his next career: as an osteopathic doctor.
Posted: June 29th, 2008 under Miami Dolphins, miami dolphins.
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RB Kevin Jones works out for 4 teams (AP)
Kevin Jones went through a workout Saturday while four NFL teams watched the running back sprint and cut just five months after he had major knee surgery. Dr. D.S. Ping, who has been helping Jones rehabilitate his right knee, said Miami, Green Bay, Pittsburgh and Detroit sent representatives to the workout in Saline, Mich.
Posted: June 28th, 2008 under Yahoo Sports.
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Bail set for man held in Raiders’ Walker case
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A man charged with kidnapping, beating and robbing Javon Walker this month after the Oakland wide receiver spent a night club-hopping was held Friday on bail totaling $86,000.
Posted: June 28th, 2008 under oakland raiders.
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Goodell confident Bills are staying put (AP)
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell dismissed fears the Buffalo Bills will relocate to Toronto, adding he believes the franchise’s future is more secure with the additional revenue it generates from playing an annual game north of the border. “The Buffalo Bills are doing terrific,” he said Friday. “I think their step to Toronto has helped strengthen that.
Posted: June 27th, 2008 under Yahoo Sports.
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Baltimore Ravens training real ravens as mascots
BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore Ravens fans could see real ravens this season.
Posted: June 27th, 2008 under baltimore ravens.
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Goodell: Rookie pay scale ‘ridiculous’ (AP)
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said its “ridiculous” to reward untested rookies with lucrative contracts and wants the issue addressed in contract talks. “There’s something wrong about the system,” Goodell said Friday. “The money should go to people who perform.” Goodell referred to Michigan tackle Jake Long’s five-year, $57.75 million contract — with $30 million guaranteed.
Posted: June 27th, 2008 under Yahoo Sports.
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Second set of London tickets sell out (AP)
The 15,000 tickets available in the second general admission sale for the NFL regular-season game at Wembley Stadium sold out Friday in 30 minutes. Last month, the first 40,000 tickets for the Oct. 26 game between the San Diego Chargers and New Orleans Saints were sold in 90 minutes. “Once again this demonstrates the huge interest in the sport in the UK,” said Alistair Kirkwood, managing director of…
Posted: June 27th, 2008 under Yahoo Sports.
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Now 31, Ricky Williams looks forward (AP)
Ricky Williams needed just 11 yards for the record book when he ran for 60, taking a handoff, bouncing off a defender and bolting to the end zone. For Texas fans, it seems like yesterday that Williams’ long run against rival Texas A&M broke the NCAA career record for rushing yards, propelling him to the Heisman Trophy.
Posted: June 27th, 2008 under Yahoo Sports.
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Giants to Charge Seat License Fees for New Stadium
The Giants will charge season-ticket holders a one-time fee ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 for seats in the new stadium the team is building with the N.Y. Jets.
Posted: June 27th, 2008 under new york giants.
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Giants Sign Snee to $43.5 Million Extension
The Giants guaranteed that their offensive line will stay together for the foreseeable future, signing guard Chris Snee on Wednesday to a six-year, $43.5 million contract extension.
Posted: June 26th, 2008 under new york giants.
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San Francisco 49ers Sign Up Offensive Tackle Sims
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The San Francisco 49ers have signed offensive tackle Barry Sims, the NFL team said on Thursday.
Posted: June 26th, 2008 under sanfrancisco 49ers.
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Snee?s Contract Extended
The Giants guaranteed that their offensive line will stay together for the foreseeable future, signing right guard Chris Snee on Wednesday to a six-year, $43.5 million contract extension. Snee, 26, will earn nearly $24 million in the first three years of the deal, the agent Tony Agnone said. The extension will keep Snee under contract with the Giants through 2014. Since beating the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl, the Giants have locked up three starters on the offensive line Snee, left…
Posted: June 26th, 2008 under new york giants.
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Broncos WR Marshall gets 3 - game suspension
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Posted: June 25th, 2008 under denver broncos.
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Giants sign QB Woodson, LBs Kehl, Goff (AP)
Quarterback Andre Woodson and linebackers Bryan Kehl and Jonathan Goff were signed by the New York Giants on Tuesday, leaving the Super Bowl champions with only three draft picks to sign before the opening of training camp next month. Safety Kenny Phillips, cornerback Terrell Thomas and receiver Mario Manningham, the Giants’ top three draft picks, remain unsigned.
Posted: June 24th, 2008 under Yahoo Sports.
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