Colts re-sign DL Johnson after 2008 arrest, suspensionINDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts have re-signed defensive tackle Ed Johnson after they waived him last season following an arrest on a drug possession charge. Report: Brett Favre to meet with Vikings coach Brad Childress about possible comebackMINNEAPOLIS — Just when Brett Favre looked to finally be out, the Minnesota Vikings could be pulling him back in. Citing an anonymous source “with direct knowledge of the discussions between the two parties,” ESPN reported Tuesday that Favre is scheduled to meet with Vikings coach Brad Childress later this week about a possible comeback with Minnesota. NFL schedules 16 legacy games to honor history of American Football LeagueNEW YORK — The NFL will stage 16 games this season to honor the American Football League, which turns 50 in 2010. Ronaldo to buy a red double-decker bus to impress relatives!LONDON - Football ace striker Cristiano Ronaldo is buying a red double-decker bus to impress his nieces and nephews. Cards outfielder Rick Ankiel has frightening crash after Phillies’ Ryan Howard hits slamST. LOUIS — Running full speed after chasing down a deep liner in the gap, Rick Ankiel had no time to slow down. Seattle Seahawks sign FB David KirtmanRENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks have signed fullback David Kirtman to a one-year contract. Patriots sign 3 players from Navy among 8 free agentsFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots have signed eight players, including three from Navy will likely won’t be available immediately. In anticipated move, Steelers release LB Larry FootePITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers released starting inside linebacker Larry Foote on Monday, a move expected since Foote asked to be traded or cut. Inspectors sort through Cowboys’ flattened practice facility; assistant coach set for surgeryIRVING, Texas — Government inspectors sorted through the Dallas Cowboys’ flattened practice facility Monday, trying to figure out why fierce winds sent the tentlike structure crashing during a rookie workout session. Company that built Cowboys’ practice facility says roof was replaced in 2008IRVING, Texas — The company that built the Dallas Cowboys’ training facility says the roof that collapsed over the weekend had been replaced last year. Nuggets star Chauncey Billups introduced at Game 1 by Hall of Fame QB John ElwayDENVER — Nuggets point guard Chauncey Billups was introduced Sunday before Denver’s win over Dallas by one of his childhood heroes, Hall of Famer John Elway. Cowboys special teams coach set for surgery Monday after practice facility collapseIRVING, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys’ special teams coach was set for surgery Monday on his fractured cervical vertebrae after the team’s tentlike practice facility collapsed in fierce wind. Gazza rolls back the clock, plays first footie match in two yearsLONDON - Former England football star Paul Gascoigne defied doctors to play his first footie match in two years on Sunday. Dodgers set club record with 10-0 start at home, sweep 4-game set against Padres with 7-3 winLOS ANGELES — The Dodgers are a perfect 10 — at home, anyway. Tomlinson happy to be healthy and running around againSAN DIEGO — LaDainian Tomlinson was back where he wanted to be: Chargers Park. Rookie RB Knowshon Moreno trying to quickly absorb Broncos’ intricate offenseENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The complexity of the Denver Broncos’ offense is confounding Knowshon Moreno. Cowboys staffer permanently paralyzed after practice structure collapsesIRVING, Texas — A Dallas Cowboys scouting assistant was permanently paralyzed from the waist down after his spine was severed during the collapse of the team’s tent-like practice structure in a severe storm. Dodgers set club record with 10-0 start at home, beat Padres 7-3 to finish 4-game sweepLOS ANGELES — Chad Billingsley completed seven innings for the third straight start, Orlando Hudson drove in three runs with a pair of doubles and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 7-3 on Sunday to set a franchise record for the best home winning streak to begin a season. Red Sox executive Michael Dee hired as Miami Dolphins’ chief executive officerDAVIE, Fla. — Boston Red Sox executive Michael Dee has been hired as chief executive officer of the Miami Dolphins and Dolphin Stadium. Cardinals’ Warner practices, says he’s ahead of schedule in hip surgery recoveryTEMPE, Ariz. — Kurt Warner says he’s ahead of schedule in his recovery from surgery to repair a hip injury that bothered him much of last season. New Orleans Saints WR Biren Ealy, tight end Kolomona Kapanui face lewd behavior chargesRIVER RIDGE, La. — New Orleans Saints wide receiver Biren Ealy and tight end Kolomona Kapanui were charged Sunday with obscenity, disturbing the peace and lewd conduct for allegedly being drunk, urinating in public and exposing themselves. Heavy lifting: Jets rookie RB Greene assembled furniture before realizing NFL dreamFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Shonn Greene’s mind drifted a few times while he unloaded trucks and assembled furniture in a store warehouse in Iowa. Jack Kemp, star quarterback, politician and tax crusader, dies at age 73WASHINGTON — Jack Kemp, the former pro quarterback who turned fame on the gridiron into a career in national politics and a crusade for lower taxes, has died of cancer at age 73. Jack Kemp, star quarterback, politician and tax crusader, dies at age 73WASHINGTON — Jack Kemp, the former pro quarterback who turned fame on the gridiron into a career in national politics and a crusade for lower taxes, has died of cancer at age 73. Canadian rugby convert Pyke makes credible start to Australian Rules football careerSYDNEY — Former Canadian rugby union international Mike Pyke made a credible impression Sunday in his regular-season Australian Rules football debut for the Sydney Swans. Jack Kemp, former football star, politician and tax crusader, dies; he was 73WASHINGTON — Jack Kemp, the former pro quarterback who turned fame on the gridiron into a career in national politics and a crusade for lower taxes, has died of cancer at age 73. Spokeswoman: Jack Kemp, former quarterback, one-time vice presidential nominee, dies at 73WASHINGTON — Jack Kemp, the ex-quarterback, congressman, one-time vice-presidential nominee and self-described “bleeding-heart conservative,” died Saturday. He was 73. Special teams coach breaks back, 11 others hurt in roof collapse at Cowboys’ practice facilityIRVING, Texas — Whenever a storm hits while the Dallas Cowboys are inside their practice facility, the sound of rain pelting the tent-like structure can drown out conversation. No matter the noise, safety rarely was an issue — until Saturday. Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson coaches during cancer treatment, says he feels ‘good’PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson has continued to perform his duties while undergoing treatment for skin cancer and says he’s feeling “good” and enjoying his work. Special teams coach among at least 5 hurt in roof collapse at Cowboys’ practice facilityIRVING, Texas — Dallas Cowboys special teams coach Joe DeCamillis was among at least five people injured Saturday when the roof of the team’s practice facility collapsed during a storm. |