Redskins owner Snyder says team won’t trade next year’s No. 1 draft choiceASHBURN, Va. — Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder says his team will not trade its first-round pick in 2010 in an attempt to move up Saturday in the NFL draft. Redskins sign OT Mike Williams, release P Dirk JohnsonASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Redskins signed offensive tackle Mike Williams and released punter Dirk Johnson on Friday. Vikings fan from Hawaii gets to announce Minnesota’s draft pick as part of contest victoryNEW YORK — The offer popped into Rainier “Onyx” Herrera’s inbox: You’ve won a trip to New York to compete for a chance to attend the Super Bowl and receive $100,000! Josh McDaniels says Broncos won’t trade both first-round picks to move up in NFL draftENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The private workout that general manager Brian Xanders and offensive coordinator Mike McCoy had with USC quarterback Mark Sanchez in Los Angeles will likely be the last time the strong-armed passer practices for the Denver Broncos. NFL to look into teams announcing draft picks on Web sites and TwitterNEW YORK — The NFL will look into teams revealing their draft picks on their Web sites and through Twitter even before commissioner Roger Goodell might have announced the selections. Cassel preparing for chance as starter after ‘weird’ offseason tangled up with Broncos dramaNEW YORK — Matt Cassel’s meteoric rise landed him a seat next to established stars Ray Lewis and Larry Fitzgerald at an event Friday promoting the “Madden NFL” video game. Giants RB Brandon Jacobs hopes fresh start is what friend/ex-teammate Burress needsNEW YORK — New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs hopes a fresh start will be just what his good friend Plaxico Burress needs. Bengals sign FB Jeremi Johnson, who sat out 2008 season with injuryCINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals have signed fullback Jeremi Johnson, a regular for five seasons before sitting out last season with an injury. Ex-Jaguars wide receiver Jimmy Smith apologizes following drug arrest, claims he is addictedJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jimmy Smith said Friday he was “ashamed and humiliated” by an arrest on drug charges and that will fight to overcome his addiction. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell outlines possible lengthened seasonNEW YORK — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell can envision a Super Bowl played in mid-February if the league expands its regular-season schedule to 17 or 18 games. Inter Milan cancel Adriano’s contractMILAN - Inter Milan Friday rescinded the contract of Adriano after the Brazil striker recently failed to return from international duty. Authorities say ex-Toledo player recruited teammates in point shaving scheme, bet on gamesTOLEDO, Ohio — A former University of Toledo football player recruited his teammates and basketball players at the school to take part in a point-shaving scheme during a three-year period, according to documents filed in federal court. ‘Madden NFL 10′ cover to feature Steelers’ Troy Polamalu, Cardinals’ Larry FitzgeraldWASHINGTON — For the first time in its storied (some say cursed) history, the cover of EA Sports’ “Madden NFL” video game will feature two cover athletes: Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu and Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald. Ex-Colts P Hunter Smith reaches terms with RedskinsINDIANAPOLIS — Longtime Indianapolis Colts punter Hunter Smith will join the Washington Redskins next season, his agent said Thursday. After winning big gamble on Ryan last year, Atlanta doubles down with Gonzalez tradeThe NFL draft hasn’t even begun, but we already know who won. Contract released for Clemson football coach Swinney; guarantees $800,000COLUMBIA, S.C. — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney will earn at least $800,000 a year as the football coach. Gators at the White House: Obama congratulates Florida players on football championshipWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama welcomed the Florida Gators to the White House and congratulated them on winning a second national championship in football in three years. Cowboys sign final 3 free agents, including WR Miles Austin after brief courtship by JetsIRVING, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have signed their final three free agents: receiver Miles Austin, running back Alonzo Coleman and tight end Rodney Hannah. 2009 NFL Free Agent Signings ListARIZONA CARDINALS_Signed Dominque Byrd, TE; Oliver Ross, OT; Anthony Becht, TE; Mike Leach, LS; Rodney Leisle, DT; Keith Lewis, S; Bryant McFadden, CB; and Donovan Raiola, C. Re-signed Ben Graham, P; Clark Haggans, LB; Brian St. Pierre, QB; Kurt Warner, QB; and Dan Kreider, FB. Agreed to terms with Bertrand Berry, DE; Elton Brown, OL; Ralph Brown, CB; and Jason Wright, RB. Eagles sign restricted free agent WR Baskett to 1-year deal, also add undrafted TE from PurduePHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles signed restricted free agent receiver Hank Baskett to a one-year contract on Thursday. Wisconsin-Whitewater coach apologizes for crude language after scathing campus editorialMILWAUKEE — The coach of one of the nation’s top Division III football teams has apologized for his expletive-laced remarks and decision to bar reporters after a scathing campus editorial in the student newspaper. Louisville QB Tyler Wolfe to transfer, making battle for starting job 2-man competitionLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville quarterback Tyler Wolfe is leaving the team. NFL DRAFT: ‘All those massive critics shut up’ _ ESPN, hyper Kiper reach silver anniversaryBALTIMORE — For a guy who makes a living critiquing others — created a cottage industry out of it, even — Mel Kiper Jr. sounds a little thin-skinned when it comes to how others perceived him way back when. A sampling of Mel Kiper’s NFL draft hits and misses over the yearsA small sampling of some hits and misses for Mel Kiper Jr., who began analyzing college football players and NFL drafts in the 1970s and made his ESPN draft-day debut in 1984: Florida State appealing NCAA sanctions that would cost victories in cheating scandalTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State has appealed to the NCAA to reduce sanctions in a cheating scandal so the school won’t have to forfeit victories in 10 sports, including up to 14 in football. Panthers sign QB Jake Delhomme to 5-year extension through 2014CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After the worst game of Jake Delhomme’s career came in an ugly playoff loss, the Carolina Panthers never wavered that he was still their quarterback for the long-term. Falcons acquire 10-time Pro Bowl TE Tony Gonzalez from Chiefs for 2010 pickATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons boosted their hopes for another trip to the playoffs by acquiring tight end Tony Gonzalez from the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday for a draft pick next year. EagleBank Bowl gets post-Christmas slot for 2009, will pit Army vs No. 8 team from ACCWASHINGTON — The second edition of the EagleBank Bowl will get a better time slot than the first. Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth set to be arraigned on DUI-manslaughter charges in MiamiMIAMI — Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth is set to be arraigned on DUI-manslaughter charges. Class System: NCAA basketball champs show wins will not take backseat to academicsINDIANAPOLIS — Scott Drew had a simple plan to fix the Baylor men’s basketball program. |