Ravens LB Suggs agrees to protective in domestic violence case, denies wrongdoing
Protective order granted against Ravens LB Suggs Football’s undefeated Saints lift spirits in woeful New Orleans; no more ‘Poor us’
The undefeated Saints lift spirits in New Orleans Rejuvenated Kellen Winslow excited to be part of Buccaneers’ future
Bucs’ Winslow striving to be the best TAMPA, Fla. — A bright spot in an otherwise dismal season for the struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers, one-time Pro Bowl tight end Kellen Winslow is making the most of a fresh start with his new team. NFL, union contributing $50,000 to aid victims of tsunami that struck American Samoa
NFL, union contributing $50,000 to tsunami victims Mass. governor says Patriots owner getting stimulus funding on merits, not campaign donations
Mass. gov.: No quid pro quo in Kraft donations Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath forced to muzzle yellow Lab that’s declared dangerous
Joe Namath’s yellow Labrador declared dangerous Federal appeals court backs judge who ruled against NFL in Vick $16M bonus case
Appeals court agrees Vick can keep $16M in bonuses Ex-New York Giants great Lawrence Taylor arrested, freed on bond after Miami-area crash
NFL star Lawrence Taylor arrested in Fla. crash AP News in Brief at 5:58 p.m. ESTBob McDonnell’s upbringing shaped his political career as social, fiscal conservative
Bob McDonnell: Catholic family formed life views NFL commissioner asks Congress to help protect sports leagues’ drug programs from state law
Goodell asks Congress for help on anti-doping Waxman says court decisions threaten progress on curtailing drug use in sports
Waxman: Decisions threaten progress on steroids NFL commissioner seeks change in labor law in response to blocked players’ suspensions
NFL commissioner seeks change in labor law APNewsBreak: Goodell to seek change in labor law in response to blocked players’ suspensions
APNewsBreak: Goodell to seek change in labor law Browns fans organizing stadium protest to meet with team owner Randy Lerner
Angry Browns fans to meet with team owner CLEVELAND — Two longtime Cleveland Browns season ticket-holders organizing a protest to show their disgust with a decade of losing will meet with team owner Randy Lerner. NFL’s Goodell, player union’s Smith, to testify before Congress on Vikings suspension case
NFL’s Goodell to testify on Vikings suspensions Down on Browns: Fans organizing protest, plan to walk in late to Nov. 16 Monday night game
Browns fans planning Monday night game protest NFL’s Roger Goodell denies link between head injuries and brain diseases before Congress
Goodell denies head injury-brain disease link Before Congress, NFL’s Goodell won’t acknowledge link between head injuries, brain diseases
Goodell defends NFL’s handling of head injuries Conyers seeks independent review of football head injuries, calls it ‘life and death’ issue
Conyers wants review of football head injury data NFL commissioner: League to offer medical follow-up to ex-players who reported mental problems
NFL to aid ex-players who reported mental problems Goodell: NFL will offer free follow-up medical work to players who self-reported dementia
Goodell: NFL to offer free medical follow-up work Governor signs bill allowing Los Angeles-area football venue; developers hope to lure NFL teamINDUSTRY, Calif. — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Thursday he has signed a bill allowing the construction of a 75,000-seat stadium that developers hope will lure an NFL team back to the Los Angeles area. Gov. signs bill permitting LA-area football venue; developers hope project will lure NFL teamINDUSTRY, Calif. — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Thursday he had signed a bill allowing the construction of a 75,000-seat stadium that developers hope will lure an NFL team back to the Los Angeles area. Cheeseheads debate ways to welcome Vikings quarterback Brett Favre back to Green BayOK, so the mayor of Green Bay wants a Top 4 list of ways to welcome Brett Favre back to town. Should be lots of fun, especially since most politicians have a great sense of humor. Small group of animal rights activists protests Vick outside Coliseum, others show supportOAKLAND, Calif. — Michael Vick heard it all in his first road game, from supporters to animal rights activists and protesters eager to boo him. Or bark at him for that matter. NFL’s Goodell and union head Smith to testify at Congressional hearing on head injuriesWASHINGTON — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith will both testify at a Congressional hearing on head injuries among NFL players. State senate vote moves Southern California stadium forwardLOS ANGELES — The California Senate has voted to allow developers of a proposed 75,000-seat football stadium in the Southern California city of Industry an environmental exemption that allows construction to move forward. Bay Area pit bull advocacy group says Vick declined invitation to visit his former dogsOAKLAND, Calif. — A Bay Area pit bull advocacy group says Michael Vick has declined an invitation to visit eight of his former dogs this weekend when the Philadelphia Eagles are in town to play the Oakland Raiders. Today in History - Oct. 12Today is Monday, Oct. 12, the 285th day of 2009. There are 80 days left in the year. This is Columbus Day in the United States, as well as Thanksgiving Day in Canada. |