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Harbaugh: 'I just don't want to screw it up'

Sat, 25 May 2013 12:21:14 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - Jim Harbaugh is finally going to get to see a yellow flag.

Contracting deal reached for new Falcons stadium

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:34:06 -0400

ATLANTA - The Atlanta Falcons, the state and city officials agreed on a deal Friday to ensure that at least 31 percent of construction awards for the team's new stadium are awarded to minority- or women-owned firms.

Ex-Lions WR Titus Young faces 4 felonies

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:01:05 -0400

NEWPORT BEACH, California - Southern California prosecutors have charged former Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young with three new charges for allegedly trying to burglarize a San Clemente home.

NYC lawsuit alleging Favre sent racy texts settled

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:27:10 -0400

NEW YORK - A lawsuit filed by two massage therapists who sued retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre over claims he sent racy text messages has been settled, a lawyer for the women said Friday.

Bengals sign RB Bernard, only 1 pick left unsigned

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:53:04 -0400

CINCINNATI - The Bengals have signed running back Giovani Bernard of North Carolina, leaving only one of their 10 draft picks without a deal.

Former Bears tackle Dick Evey dies at 72

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:00:06 -0400

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee - Dick Evey (EE'-vee), a tackle who played most of his eight seasons in the NFL with the Chicago Bears, has died at age 72.

Seattle TE McCoy sustains Achilles injury

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:29:45 -0400

RENTON, Washington - The Seattle Seahawks have lost backup tight end Anthony McCoy for possibly the entire 2013 season after he sustained a torn Achilles during an organized team activity earlier this week.

AP Source: Jets RB Goodson to practice Tuesday

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:27:08 -0400

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey - A person familiar with the situation tells the Associated Press that Jets running back Mike Goodson is expected to return to practice Tuesday despite his legal troubles.

Bears to retire Ditka's No. 89

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:21:07 -0400

CHICAGO - Hall of Famer Mike Ditka will have his No. 89 retired by the Chicago Bears next season.

10 things to know about the Indianapolis 500

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:18:39 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - The 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 is Sunday with a wide-open field and a pair of drivers trying to join the elite list of four-time winners. Two Americans start on the front row, along with Carlos Munoz, an unknown Indy 500 newcomer who grew up idolizing Juan Pablo Montoya - a fellow Colombian who won "The Greatest Spectacle In Racing" as a rookie.

Browns sign rookie OL Gilkey to 4-year contract

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:10:49 -0400

CLEVELAND - The Browns have signed rookie offensive lineman Garrett Gilkey to a four-year contract.

Judge orders more monitoring for Cowboys DT

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:53:08 -0400

DALLAS - Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent will remain free while he awaits trial for intoxication manslaughter, as a judge on Friday denied a request by prosecutors to revoke his bond due to problems with alcohol monitoring.

Hillman bulks up for second season with Broncos

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:51:33 -0400

ENGLEWOOD, Colorado - Coach John Fox declared in the aftermath of Denver's playoff loss to Baltimore that the Broncos needed to bulk up their backfield.

Redskins sign 3rd-round draft pick Jordan Reed

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:03:03 -0400

ASHBURN, Virginia - The Washington Redskins have signed third-round pick Jordan Reed, putting all of their draft selections under contract for the 2013 season.

Schaub, Texans begin preparation for season

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:20:41 -0400

HOUSTON - Matt Schaub has gotten good at tuning out criticism from those outside the organization.

Cardinals sign DB-KR Mathieu

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:50:33 -0400

PHOENIX - Former LSU defensive back Tyrann Mathieu has signed a four-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals.

Former NFL kicker accused of damage and theft

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:44:07 -0400

TUCSON, Arizona - Former NFL and University of Arizona kicker Max Zendejas has been indicted on damage and theft charges in connection with his recently closed Tucson restaurant.

Ex-UA, NFL kicker accused of damage and theft

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:23:07 -0400

TUCSON, Arizona - Former University of Arizona and NFL kicker Max Zendejas has been indicted on damage and theft charges in connection with his recently closed Tucson restaurant.

Arena Football League set to touch down in China

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:21:22 -0400

PHILADELPHIA - The AFL is set to go long - really long - and touch down in China.

Ryan: Hurt feelings bringing him, Saints together

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:12:53 -0400

METAIRIE, Louisiana - Rob Ryan figures his firing in Dallas will only help him relate to a Saints defense humbled by a historically bad season.

Chiefs' McCluster tweaks hamstring in workouts

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:03:06 -0400

KANSAS CITY, Missouri - Chiefs wide receiver Dexter McCluster hurt his hamstring early in Thursday's voluntary workout, while defensive back Neiko Thorpe and linebacker Mike Catapano also picked up minor injuries.

Chiefs sign fifth-round pick Sanders Commings

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:58:04 -0400

KANSAS CITY, Missouri - The Kansas City Chiefs have signed safety Sanders Commings, the fifth of their eight draft choices to agree to terms on a contract.

Nalen says he tried to hurt Olshansky in '06

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:26:30 -0400

ENGLEWOOD, Colorado - One of the quietest players in NFL history sure had a lot to say Thursday.

Committee hits stretch run for NY-NJ Super Bowl

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:24:29 -0400

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey - The NFL draft is history. Organized team activities are under way. Minicamps will follow next month, and training camps will open a month after that.

Panthers: All 5 draft picks under contract

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:17:26 -0400

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - The Panthers have signed all five of their draft picks.