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Frazier plays Vikings' interest in Bishop coy

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:53:25 -0400

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota - Soon after the Green Bay Packers released Desmond Bishop, the seventh-year veteran linebacker was telling Wisconsin reporters about his next step.

Conceptual design for new Falcons stadium approved

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:42:51 -0400

ATLANTA - The board overseeing planning for a new Falcons stadium in downtown Atlanta gave the thumbs-up Tuesday to a design that invokes the giant bird's wings and would feature enormous windows showcasing views of the city.

St. Louis CVC pays $2M to Rams for legal fees

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:03:00 -0400

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission said Tuesday it has paid $2 million to the St. Louis Rams to cover the team's legal fees for the dispute over upgrades to the Edward Jones Dome that resulted in arbitration.

Tony Gonzalez wins PFWA Good Guy Award

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:39:04 -0400

ATLANTA - Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez has won the 2013 Good Guy Award from the Professional Football Writers of America.

Ga. radio hosts fired; mocked ex-player with ALS

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:09:08 -0400

ATLANTA - The cast of an Atlanta sports radio show has been fired after mocking a former NFL player who has Lou Gehrig's disease, a station official said Monday.

Packers release linebacker Desmond Bishop

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:24:05 -0400

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin - The Green Bay Packers have released linebacker Desmond Bishop.

Lions sign TE Matt Veldman, cut TE Dominique Curry

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:45:04 -0400

DETROIT - The Detroit Lions have signed tight end Matt Veldman and released tight end Dominique Curry.

Driver says he'll be ready if Packers call

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:36:07 -0400

APPLETON, Wisconsin - Donald Driver will be ready to go if the Green Bay Packers call and say they needed his help.

Driver draws big crowd for charity softball game

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:49:05 -0400

APPLETON, Wisconsin - Former Packers receiver Donald Driver drew a sellout crowd of more than 9,000 fans Sunday for his annual charity softball game.

Green Bay officially unveils Donald Driver Way

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:55:04 -0400

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin - Another street in Green Bay is now renamed after a Packers player or coach.

Manning, Harbaugh learn from sons, too

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:25:02 -0400

NEW YORK - The patriarchs of the NFL's first families of quarterbacks and coaches are anything but interfering dads. In fact, Archie Manning and Jack Harbaugh are just as influenced by their successful sons as their boys are by them.

Falcons sign second-round pick Robert Alford

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:40:04 -0400

FLOWERY BRANCH, Georgia - The Atlanta Falcons have signed cornerback Robert Alford, a second-round pick from Southeastern Louisiana.

AP Sources: WR Cruz signs contract tender

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:47:11 -0400

NEW YORK - Wide receiver Victor Cruz has signed his $2.879 million tender with the New York Giants.

Bills DE Williams clarifies 'kill' comment

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:05:53 -0400

BUFFALO, New York - Mario Williams is back-tracking on attributing "kill" as a word Buffalo Bills coordinator Mike Pettine has used in describing defensive philosophy with his players.

USD coach selected for minority fellowship

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:50:07 -0400

VERMILLION, South Dakota - A University of South Dakota assistant football coach will spend part of the summer at the Chicago Bears' training camp.

Panthers GM Gettleman feels good about offseason

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:30:25 -0400

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - Dave Gettleman isn't sure how good the Carolina Panthers will be this season.

Seahawks agree to terms with QB Jackson

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:03:05 -0400

RENTON, Washington - The Seattle Seahawks are bringing back a familiar face to compete for their backup quarterback job.

NFL policy limits size, bag types at Cards' games

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:43:41 -0400

GLENDALE, Arizona - The Arizona Cardinals say a new NFL policy will limit the size and type of bags that will be allowed into University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale.

49ers RB Frank Gore inspired by critics

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:32:22 -0400

SANTA CLARA, California - Frank Gore doesn't see turning 30 as a bad thing, even if it's the age when most NFL running backs start to decline.

Cowboys wrap up offseason with revamped defense

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:15:30 -0400

IRVING, Texas - DeMarcus Ware and Anthony Spencer have much simpler job descriptions in the new Dallas defense: Go get the quarterback.

Fitzgerald learning to play 3 spots in new offense

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:30:19 -0400

TEMPE, Arizona - In his record-breaking decade in the NFL, Larry Fitzgerald has grown comfortable in one position.

Minn. tour touts struggling e-gambling venture

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:08:06 -0400

MANKATO, Minnesota - As gambling managers for about 50 Minnesota charities dined on complimentary cheeseburgers and fries, boosters of the state's electronic pull-tab games struggled to make a case that the games are about more than just paying for the new Vikings stadium.

Lions have big plans for Reggie Bush

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:24:25 -0400

ALLEN PARK, Michigan - The Detroit Lions plan to put Reggie Bush in the backfield to take toss sweeps around the outside and to hit holes between the tackles.

Eagles' Kelly has to tackle many issues in NFL

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:53:45 -0400

PHILADELPHIA - Chip Kelly's transition to the NFL involves more than turning the Philadelphia Eagles into a winner.

Rams rookie LB Ogletree eager to focus on football

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:44:38 -0400

ST. LOUIS - Rookie linebacker Alec Ogletree's biggest scare in his first few months with the St. Louis Rams did not come on the field.