Archive for June 25th, 2009
Lions sign C Raiola to 4-year extension (AP)
The Detroit Lions signed center Dominic Raiola to a four-year contract extension Thursday, putting the 6-foot-1, 295-pound starter under contract through the 2013 season. "He's everything that's right about the NFL," Lions coach Jim Schwartz said. "He's a guy that embraces the city he lives in.
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Posted: June 25th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
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Seahawks FB Schmitt arrested for DUI (AP)
Seahawks fullback Owen Schmitt has apologized for "poor judgment" after getting arrested in a Seattle suburb for investigation of drunken driving. Schmitt issued a statement Thursday apologizing "to the team, the NFL, the fans and my family and friends for my actions and poor judgment." Schmitt was arrested Saturday night in Black Diamond, southeast of [...]
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Goodell starts to focus on Vick’s future (AP)
Commissioner Roger Goodell says he is beginning to focus on evaluating Michael Vick's future in the NFL. But Goodell said Thursday his decision on the former Atlanta Falcons star quarterback will come "in due time" and not necessarily before the season begins. "I haven't given a timeline," on a decision about reinstatement, Goodell told The [...]
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Saints deal gets state legislature’s OK (AP)
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal's deal to keep the New Orleans Saints from moving through 2025 has won final legislative approval. Two pieces of the deal needed votes from the House and Senate: a plan for the state to lease office space from Saints owner Tom Benson and $85 million in surplus spending on Superdome improvements.
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TO bids farewell to Dallas on his terms (AP)
Terrell Owens was too busy to stop and give the little kid a high-five. Instead, the boy with his hand up was told to get with the other kids his age. It was time to work. "Don't ask me any personal questions — not how old I am, not what do I drive," Owens barked [...]
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Chiefs sign veteran S Mike Brown (AP)
The Kansas City Chiefs added depth to the defensive backfield, signing former Pro Bowl safety Mike Brown. Terms of the deal announced Thursday were not disclosed. Brown played nine seasons with the Chicago Bears, earning a trip to the Pro Bowl in 2005. He holds team records with seven defensive touchdowns and three fumble return [...]
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Iowa town struggles with coach’s killing (AP)
When a fatal tornado ripped through the rural Iowa town Ed Thomas called home, the local football coach became the driving force behind rebuilding. As a trusted and active church member, he encouraged the tiny community to have faith. Parkersburg needed it Wednesday as they struggled with news of the longtime high school football coach's [...]
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Estefans buying stake in Dolphins (AP)
Singer Gloria Estefan and her husband, producer Emilio Estefan, are bringing the Miami Sound Machine to the Miami Dolphins. Dolphins owner Stephen Ross announced at a news conference Thursday that the Estefans are joining the NFL franchise as minority owners. Gloria Estefan says she is a "hard core" sports fan and is happy to be [...]
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Estefans set to buy stake in Dolphins (AP)
Singer Gloria Estefan and her husband, producer Emilio Estefan, appear set to take on a new role with the Miami Dolphins. In a press conference Thursday, Dolphins owner Stephen Ross is expected to announce that the Estefans are buying a small ownership stake in the NFL team. News of the deal was first reported Monday, [...]
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