Raiders top picks Heyward-Bey, Mitchell get introduction to NFL in first minicampALAMEDA, Calif. — Darrius Heyward-Bey ran an inside route against Nnamdi Asomugha only to see the pass from JaMarcus Russell broken up by the Raiders’ All-Pro cornerback. QB Ryan excited to work with 10-time Pro Bowl tight end Tony GonzalezFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Matt Ryan isn’t trying to hide his excitement about the arrival of Tony Gonzalez. Rams release six-year veteran linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa, the team’s leading tackler in ‘08ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Rams have released veteran linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa, the team’s leading tackler last season. Builder of Cowboys’ collapsed training facility had 3 other buildings fall in heavy weatherDALLAS — Court records show the company that built the Dallas Cowboys’ collapsed training facility also manufactured at least three other buildings that have fallen in heavy weather since 2002. Bengals get RB Brian Leonard from Rams for DT Orien HarrisCINCINNATI — Looking to add depth at running back, the Cincinnati Bengals acquired Brian Leonard in a trade with the St. Louis Rams on Thursday. Ex-Lions executive Matt Millen joins ESPN as college football and NFL analystBRISTOL, Conn. — Matt Millen is a lot more popular as a broadcaster than he was as an NFL executive. Bengals sign former Cowboys safety Roy WilliamsCINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals have signed veteran safety Roy Williams, a five-time Pro Bowl player for the Dallas Cowboys. Knee injury sidelines Patriots third-round pick Tyrone McKenzie for 2009 seasonBOSTON — New England Patriots third-round draft pick Tyrone McKenzie will miss the 2009 season with a torn ligament in his right knee. Former Pro Bowl safety Roy Williams signs with Cincinnati BengalsCINCINNATI — Safety Roy Williams hopes that a reunion with his defensive coordinator from Dallas will get his career turned around. Potential Favre return may be Vikes’ missing link, but has spite supplanted his love of game?MILWAUKEE — For most of his career, he was celebrated as a tough guy playing a man’s game with the joy of a little boy. Now Brett Favre stands on the verge of plunging the sports world into yet another offseason’s worth of waffling on his retirement. Former NFL player Sam Rayburn facing drug charges in Oklahoma hometownCHICKASHA, Okla. — Former NFL player Sam Rayburn is facing drug-related charges in his Oklahoma hometown. Former Red Sox great Dom DiMaggio, younger brother of Yankees legend Joe, dies at 92BOSTON — Dominic DiMaggio, the bespectacled Boston Red Sox center fielder who made his own mark on the major leagues despite playing in the shadow of Hall of Fame brother Joe and teammate Ted Williams, died early Friday at his Massachusetts home. He was 92. Athletes finding it hard to have something to really tweet aboutThe morning after his Yankees dropped yet another game to the hated Red Sox, Nick Swisher said there was no quit in his team and vowed to get the Bostonians that night. Despite report of trip to visit Favre, Childress shows up for work at Vikings headquartersEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress has been spotted at team headquarters despite reports that he would be out of town meeting with retired quarterback Brett Favre. Bengals get running back Brian Leonard from Rams for defensive tackle Orien HarrisCINCINNATI — Looking to add depth at running back, the Cincinnati Bengals acquired Brian Leonard in a trade with the St. Louis Rams on Thursday. Report: Favre tells Childress he’s still retired; coach still in MinnesotaEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings’ dalliance with Brett Favre has yet to reach the stage of face-to-face, close-the-deal talks. Dallas Cowboys staffer hurt in collapse of practice facility discharged, 2 remain hospitalizedIRVING, Texas — A Dallas Cowboys assistant athletic trainer who sustained a broken leg in the collapse of the team’s practice facility has been released from the hospital. NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL commissioners focus on economy when they gather for panel discussionNEW YORK — Major league baseball attendance is down 7 percent and the average crowd for 19 of the 30 clubs has dropped from a year ago. The NFL, NBA and NHL are nervously monitoring the recession but hopeful they will weather the downturn. Bengals cut ties with OT Jones, terminating contract of former first-round pickCINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals have parted ways with Levi Jones, terminating the contract of their starting offensive tackle and former first-round pick. NFL free agent linebacker Larry Foote signs 1-year deal with hometown Detroit LionsALLEN PARK, MICH. — Larry Foote had other offers in other cities and from teams who weren’t coming off one of the worst seasons in NFL history. Engineer listed as responsible for design of Cowboys’ facility says he had limited involvementDALLAS — An engineer said he had limited involvement with the Dallas Cowboys’ training facility that collapsed during a thunderstorm and left a team employee paralyzed. NFL free agent linebacker Larry Foote says he’s close to 1-year deal with hometown LionsDETROIT — Larry Foote says he is close to agreeing to a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions. NFL free agent linebacker Larry Foote says he agreed to 1-year deal with hometown LionsDETROIT — Larry Foote says he has agreed to a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions. Patriots sign former Chicago safety Brandon McGowan, cut punter Tom MaloneFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots have signed safety Brandon McGowan, who became an unrestricted free agent after four seasons with the Chicago Bears. Trust fund established for family of Cowboys scouting assistant paralyzed in canopy collapseIRVING, Texas — A trust fund has been established for the family of Dallas Cowboys scouting assistant Rich Behm, who was paralyzed from the waist down when the team’s indoor practice facility collapsed during a thunderstorm. NFL free agent linebacker Larry Foote says Lions offered him a contract during his visitDETROIT — Larry Foote says the Detroit Lions have made him a contract offer and the linebacker’s first choice is to sign with his hometown team. 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. 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. |
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