Former Patriots running back John N, Stephens killed in crash near ShreveportSHREVEPORT, La. — John M. Stephens, the 1988 Offensive Rookie of the Year for the New England Patriots, has been killed after his pickup truck ran off a highway and struck some trees, authorities said Wednesday. IRS alleges retired Hall of Fame Steeler Mel Blount owes more than $631K in back taxesPITTSBURGH — The Internal Revenue Service is alleging that a Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer owes more than half-a-million dollars in back income taxes. Federal appeals court says Delaware sports betting must be limited to parlay bets on NFL gamesDOVER, Del. — A federal appeals court on Monday dealt another body blow to Delaware’s plans for a new sports betting lottery, saying it must be limited to parlay bets on professional football games. Kennedy lived life on a big stage, but constituents say he never forgot the little guyBOSTON — The world remembers Sen. Edward Kennedy for his passionate liberalism, legislative skill and stewardship of a political dynasty. As Vick nears Eagles debut, animal advocates want spotlight on dogs, not the dogfighterPHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Eagles tailgaters will be out in force long before Michael Vick takes the field on Thursday. So will animal advocates — on the other side of town. Cowboys coach, scouting assistant sue companies that built failed practice facilityDALLAS — Two Dallas Cowboys employees seriously injured in the collapse of the team’s indoor practice facility filed lawsuits Tuesday against the company that designed the structure and others linked to its construction and repair. Delaware gov. looks at ways to preserve sports betting plan after court rules it violates lawPHILADELPHIA — Delaware’s governor is looking at ways his state can preserve its plan to balance the books by offering sports wagering now that a court has ruled its proposal violates a 1992 federal ban on such bets. Cowboys practicing at Valley Ranch for 1st time since roof collapse nearly 4 months agoIRVING, Texas — A screened chain-link field separates the cleared-out spot where the Dallas Cowboys’ indoor facility used to be from two resodded and reconfigured outdoor practice fields. Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger hurts right foot or ankle near end of practiceLATROBE, Pa. — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger injured his right ankle or foot during the last half-hour of the team’s final training camp practice. It was not immediately certain how badly he was hurt or how long he would be out. Interview: Sole survivor of boat tragedy that killed 2 NFL players still wonders why he livedTAMPA, Fla. — The sole survivor of a February boating accident that killed two NFL players and a former college player said he’s still haunted daily by “survivor’s guilt” and wonders why he was the one who lived. NFL to ask federal court to allow suspensions of Minnesota Vikings Kevin and Pat WilliamsMINNEAPOLIS — The NFL will ask a federal appeals court Tuesday to uphold the suspensions of Minnesota Vikings defensive linemen Kevin Williams and Pat Williams for violating the league’s anti-doping policy. Excerpts from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell’s letter suspending Donte’ StallworthNEW YORK — Excerpts from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell’s letter suspending Cleveland Browns receiver Donte’ Stallworth for the season. Vick returns to suburban Atlanta to discuss error of his ways, but few allowed to hear talkDECATUR, Ga. —Michael Vick returned to the area that once celebrated his brilliant play on the football field, this time for the first of what he hopes will be dozens of appearances around the country to urge low-income youths to avoid the tragic trail left by dogfighting. La. movie studio involved in dispute with some Saints and other investors put under overseerNEW ORLEANS — A judge decided Friday to place a movie studio involved in an investment dispute with some members of the New Orleans Saints under a special overseer after the studio’s head ignored her order to appear at a hearing. Twitter intolerance: Some NFL teams wage clampdown on tweets, even by fansDAVIE, Fla. — The only tweets during the Miami Dolphins scrimmage Saturday will come from the officials’ whistles. Minn. judge halts state action in Vikings suspension case pending federal rulingST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings linemen Kevin and Pat Williams still don’t know if they’ll be suspended by the NFL in their dispute over its anti-doping policy, but the fight won’t be in state court any time soon — if at all. Minn. judge halts state court action on Williams case pending federal hearingST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings linemen Kevin and Pat Williams can play this season unless a federal court gets involved and backs the NFL’s bid to suspend them for violating anti-doping rules. Saints players Grant, Shockey say movie studio in dispute with teammates owes them $510,000NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Saints defensive end Charles Grant and tight end Jeremy Shockey claim they’re owed $510,000 by a movie studio at the center of an investment dispute involving current and former teammates. SF mayor proposes building UN Climate Center at polluted shipyard as part of green tech areaSAN FRANCISCO — Mayor Gavin Newsom and the United Nations are eyeing a former naval shipyard contaminated by radiation, heavy metals and other industrial toxins as the future site of a sprawling new green technology complex and climate change think tank. Judge freezes most assets of La. film studio where Saints players invested in tax creditsNEW ORLEANS — A judge Friday froze most of the assets of a movie studio at the heart of a $1.9 million investment dispute involving members of the New Orleans Saints. Future of ex-NFL QB McNair’s work helping at-risk teens, hurricane victims is questionableNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair trained thousands of kids at youth football camps and collected truckloads of donations for hurricane relief before he was killed, and it’s unknown whether his foundation can continue similar charity work after his death. Studio head who took $1.9M from Saints players, others settled failed investment for $450kNEW ORLEANS — A film studio executive who never repaid $1.9 million he took from New Orleans Saints players and others paid $452,000 to settle a dispute over another failed investment, court records show. Pro sports leagues, NCAA seek injunction against Delaware betting planWASHINGTON — The four major pro sports leagues and the NCAA asked a federal judge Tuesday for a preliminary injunction to prevent Delaware from implementing its sports betting plan. Delaware legislator calls betting lawsuit by NFL, other leagues hypocriticalWASHINGTON — Delaware’s House majority leader said Tuesday that the NFL and other leagues were engaging in “blatant hypocrisy” by suing to block sports betting in the state. Texas grand jury declines to indict father of Packers WR Donald DriverHOUSTON — A Harris County grand jury has declined to indict the father of Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver, who said three Houston police officers beat him during a traffic stop. Current, former Saints sue movie studio over money from investments they claim never madeNEW ORLEANS — A New Orleans Saints linebacker and two former players sued a film studio Thursday to try to get their money back from investments they say were never made. NFL players’ union helps Obama promote White House public service initiativeWASHINGTON — The NFL players’ union is joining President Barack Obama’s national service initiative. Nevada law enforcement has no plans to investigate rape claim against RoethlisbergerRENO, Nev. — Law enforcement officials in Nevada have no intention of opening a criminal investigation into allegations Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger raped a woman at a Lake Tahoe hotel-casino a year ago, the sheriff’s department said Wednesday. Judge expected to rule by Aug. 7 in NFL drug policy case against 2 Vikings linemenMINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings linemen Kevin Williams and Pat Williams will have to wait a bit longer to find out if they will be going to trial before the season begins. Former quarterback Michael Vick ends federal dogfighting term, free to lobby for NFL returnHAMPTON, Va. — Suspended NFL star Michael Vick ended his federal dogfighting sentence Monday, freeing him to lobby for a return to the field. |
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