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Rooney named Steelers’ chairman emeritus (AP) This may be as close as Dan Rooney comes to retiring from pro football. Rooney, named the U.S. ambassador to Ireland earlier this year by President Barack Obama, is now listed as the Pittsburgh Steelers' chairman emeritus — a title commonly given to […]

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Buccaneers sign first-round pick Freeman Rookie quarterback Josh Freeman has signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and will be given an opportunity to compete for the starting job. Freeman was the 17th player selected in the draft following a standout career at Kansas State. He agreed to a five-year contract on Friday, the day […]

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New England Patriots place defensive end Ty Warren, four others on active physically unable to perform list Patriots defensive end Ty Warren is starting training camp on the active physically unable to perform list.

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Green Bay Packers agree to five-year contract with linebacker Clay Matthews The Packers reached an agreement with one of their two first-round draft choices when linebacker Clay Matthews came to terms on a five-year deal.

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Vikings Coach Says Favre Not Coming Back Coach Brad Childress confirmed to The Associated Press in a text message Tuesday that the three-time M.V.P. quarterback for the Green Bay Packers would not join his team.

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Ten Questions About the Seahawks Heading Into Camp Football fans, these truly are the long days of summer. After what was a loooooooong season last year and an even LONGER offseason, training camp is days away. Rookies report to the VMAC in Renton on Thursday, July 30 and veterans report the following day. With […]

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Arizona Cardinals agree to deal with second-round pick Cody Brown The Cardinals have agreed on a contract with second-round draft pick Cody Brown of Connecticut.

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ESPN.com has launched many new football widgets that offer scores, stats, and news

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Report: DA wants two years of prison for Plaxico NEW YORK (AP) — Manhattan’s district attorney says he wants Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress to serve time in prison, the New York Post reported.

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Owens: Vick should be reinstated immediately PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Terrell Owens wants Michael Vick to be reinstated by the NFL immediately, and suggested that any thought of extending the quarterback’s suspension would be similar to “kicking a dead horse.”

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