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'Fridge' improving with help from family, friends

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:09:30 EDT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Michael Dean Perry knows the day is coming when his good-natured, gap-toothed older brother nicknamed "The Fridge" will be back to his old, affable self.

Vick files revised bankruptcy plan; no ruling yet

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:45:00 EDT

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Suspended NFL star Michael Vick has submitted a revised bankruptcy plan that funnels more of his future earnings to creditors, though a judge did not immediately rule on the proposal.

NFL suspends Jets' Pace for first 4 games of '09

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:58:01 EDT

NEW YORK (AP) -- The NFL has suspended Jets linebacker Calvin Pace for four games without pay for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.

Ross Tucker: Eagles, Pats, Falcons produce best offseasons of '09

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:51:00 EDT

With training camp only a few weeks away, Ross Tucker reflects back on the last five months to determine which teams had the best and worst offseasons.

Judge refuses to release Stallworth crash video

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:11:39 EDT

MIAMI (AP) -- A judge in Miami is being asked to publicly release surveillance video of the drunk-driving crash in which Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth struck and killed a pedestrian.

Pats' Bruschi mulling retirement after '09 season

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:40:05 EDT

There were 67 young Tedy Bruschis playing football on the New England Patriots field on Tuesday.

Taylor cleared in lawsuit over plan to buy island

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:44:22 EDT

Miami Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor and two partners were cleared Tuesday in a civil suit of reneging on a deal to buy a private island with sandy shoals and wind-swept grasses.

Jaguars deal Northcutt to Lions for S Alexander

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:26:18 EDT

The Jacksonville Jaguars have traded receiver Dennis Northcutt to the Detroit Lions for safety Gerald Alexander.

Newly signed draftees: Giants' 3rd

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:30:28 EDT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -The New York Giants have signed running back Andre Brown, their fourth-round selection from North Carolina State.

Supreme Court takes case on NFL licensing deal

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:18:55 EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Supreme Court will decide whether the National Football League and its 32 teams can enter an exclusive licensing deal with a maker of team jerseys and other gear without violating federal antitrust law.