Feds arrest convicted murderer for selling gun in Steve McNair killingNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Federal prosecutors announced gun charges Friday against a convicted murderer who admitted he sold the pistol that was used to kill ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair. Niners’ plan for $937 million stadium south of San Francisco includes green roof, solar panelsSAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco 49ers have unveiled design details on their proposed $937 million stadium south of San Francisco that would seat 68,500 and include solar panels and a green roof, as they move forward with plans to relocate to the South Bay city of Santa Clara. Ex-NFL running back Travis Henry gets 3 years in federal prison for cocaine traffickingBILLINGS, Mont. — A federal judge Wednesday sentenced former NFL player Travis Henry to three years in prison for financing a drug ring that moved cocaine between Colorado and Montana. THE INFLUENCE GAME: Amid looming lockout threat, NFL players hope for victory on Capitol HillWASHINGTON — Pro football players swept across Capitol Hill on Wednesday and asked lawmakers to take a tough look at owners’ profits as the two sides prepare to decide how to divide their big pot of TV money and other revenues. THE INFLUENCE GAME: With threat of lockout looming, NFL players to lobby Capitol HillWASHINGTON — NFL players are blitzing Capitol Hill, meeting with about a dozen members of Congress, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, to build political support in a possible labor showdown with team owners. THE INFLUENCE GAME: With threat of lockout looming, NFL players lobby Capitol HillWASHINGTON — NFL players swarmed Capitol Hill Wednesday, asking key lawmakers to take a tough look at team owners’ profits as delicate talks begin over how the two sides will divide millions in television revenue. With threat of lockout looming, NFL players to make union’s case on Capitol HillWASHINGTON — As NFL owners and players resume talks on a new collective bargaining agreement, the new union chief and 20 current and retired players plan to meet with members of Congress Wednesday in hopes of building political support to head off a lockout. Suspended NFL star Vick meets deadline for filing revised bankruptcy plan in Va. courtRICHMOND, 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. Former KC Chiefs player Rich Baldinger won’t be charged in Mo. car collision that killed womanKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Rich Baldinger will not face charges in a traffic accident that left a 61-year-old woman dead. Supreme Court will referee antitrust dispute involving NFL and sale of team jerseys, gearWASHINGTON — 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. NFL goes to Supreme Court for bigger legal victory in antitrust case involving merchandiseWASHINGTON — In the legal equivalent of running up the score, the National Football League is going to the Supreme Court in search of a bigger victory in an antitrust tussle over team merchandise than it already won from a lower court. NFL wants court to grant it wider latitude in antitrust matters concerning league merchandiseWASHINGTON — In the legal equivalent of running up the score, the National Football League is going to the Supreme Court in search of a bigger victory in an antitrust tussle over team merchandise than it already won from a lower court. Public, not private money driving slow New Orleans downtownNEW 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. Louisiana governor’s deal to keep New Orleans Saints through 2025 wins legislative approvalBATON 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. La. governor’s proposed deal with the New Orleans Saints wins approval from state legislatureBATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal’s deal to keep the New Orleans Saints from moving through 2025 has won final legislative approval. La. state government would lease office space from Saints owner in deal to keep team in stateBATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana’s government would lease office space from the owner of the New Orleans Saints as part of a deal to keep the team in the state. Mo. board approves deal to move Chiefs training camp from Wis. to Missouri for 10 yearsJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri officials have approved a deal to bring the Kansas City Chiefs training camp back to Missouri for at least 10 years. Official: Cowboys knew of earlier collapse before hiring company to build practice facilityDALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys knew when they hired Summit Structures LLC to build their now-ruined practice facility that a similar fabric structure built by the company for the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority had collapsed in a storm, according to a port official. Former Wolverines, Bills player Riemersma files paperwork for Michigan congressional seatGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Former Michigan and Buffalo Bills tight end Jay Riemersma (REE’-muhrz-muh) has designs on Congress. Judge focuses on potential relocation fee as key to solving Coyotes bankruptcy casePHOENIX — A relocation fee imposed by the NHL could ruin Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie’s bid to buy the bankrupt Phoenix Coyotes and move them to Hamilton, Ontario. Suspended NFL star Michael Vick back in Virginia court for hearing on bankruptcy statusNORFOLK, Va. — Suspended NFL star Michael Vick is back in bankruptcy court in Virginia. Suspended NFL star Michael Vick returning to Virginia court for hearing on bankruptcy statusNORFOLK, Va. — Suspended NFL star Michael Vick is returning to bankruptcy court in Virginia. MLB, NHL, NBA say adverse ruling in Coyotes case would set dangerous precedentPHOENIX — The other three major professional sports leagues warned in a court document Friday that a ruling against the NHL in its attempt to block the sale and move of the Phoenix Coyotes would set a dangerous precedent. New NFL union head, Ravens’ player meet with lawmakers to build support for preventing lockoutWASHINGTON — The new head of the NFL players union and Baltimore Ravens cornerback Domonique Foxworth met with key players on another field Thursday — Congress — to build support on Capitol Hill for preventing an owners’ lockout. Britt Reid, son of Philadelphia Eagles coach, graduates from court-ordered drug rehab programNORRISTOWN, Pa. — Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid’s 24-year-old son, Britt Reid, has graduated from a drug court program. AP News in BriefObama says he’ll accept Nobel Peace Prize as ‘call to action’ toward peace and prosperity Santa Clara city leaders approve deal for new 49ers stadiumSANTA CLARA, Calif. — A move by the San Francisco 49ers to Santa Clara is a step closer to reality after an early morning vote by the Santa Clara City Council. Lawsuit challenging suspensions of Vikings Kevin and Pat Williams moves back to state courtMINNEAPOLIS — A judge says he’ll move quickly but carefully as he takes up a lawsuit by Minnesota Vikings Kevin Williams and Pat Williams, who are fighting their four-game suspensions for their use of a banned substance. AP News in BriefIran test fires missiles amid global flap over its nuclear ambitions Judges denies NFLPA request to hold off suspensions of Vikings, Saints players during appealMINNEAPOLIS — A federal judge denied on Friday a request by the NFL Players Association to put the suspensions of five players on hold while the case over use of a banned substance is being appealed. |
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