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NFLPA executive director Gene Upshaw dead at 63 of pancreatic cancer; led union for decades
NEW YORK (AP) -- Gene Upshaw, a towering lineman on the football field who went on to win untold millions of dollars for NFL players as their union leader, has died at age 63. Upshaw had a Hall of Fame career as a guard for the Oakland Raiders - a team that won two of the three Super Bowls it reached during his 15 years in a black and silver jersey....
Rams RB Steven Jackson back to work after signing a 6-year, $44 million deal
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Steven Jackson signed a six-year, $44 million contract, ended a 27-day holdout, and was on the field for practice with the St. Louis Rams on Thursday....
Return from wounded knees: Rogers, McIntosh rehab their way back to Redskins lineup
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- They were two Washington Redskins defensive starters with wrecked knees, spending long days together in rehab in the offseason. They supported each other and pushed each other, yet they were also subtly trying to beat each other in the race back to football health....
Bengals players hope WR Chris Henry can stay out of trouble in latest chance to salvage career
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Chris Henry's return hasn't made much of an impact on his Cincinnati Bengals teammates, who have tried many times already to help the troubled receiver change his life. Now, they say it's entirely up to Henry to make good on his latest, unexpected chance....
Seahawks QB Hasselbeck misses practice again with stiff back, may miss another preseason game
RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck did not practice again because of a stiff back on Wednesday, and he may also miss his second consecutive preseason game against San Diego....
Falcons release veteran receiver Joe Horn, stuck with paying $2.5 million salary
Joe Horn, released by the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday after the team couldn't trade the veteran receiver, said he is relieved he can pursue a job with another team....
Eli Manning throws 2 TDs, Domenik Hixons has 3 more for Giants in 37-34 win over Browns
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Eli Manning was in Super Bowl form for the New York Giants and Domenik Hixon was even better....
Vikings QB Jackson hopes to play third preseason game despite sprained right knee
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- Before Tarvaris Jackson could prove that he is ready to lead the Minnesota Vikings, he had to show that he can stay healthy for an entire season....
Falcons rookie quarterback Matt Ryan to receive 1st preseason start against Titans
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) -- Matt Ryan's next shot at winning the starting quarterback job for the Atlanta Falcons will come in his first preseason start. Falcons coach Mike Smith said Monday that Ryan will start Friday night's game against Tennessee at the Georgia Dome....
Kyle Orton names Bears' opening day quarterback, beating out error-prone Rex Grossman
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) -- Kyle Orton was selected to be the Chicago Bears starting quarterback by coach Lovie Smith on Monday. Orton won the competition with Rex Grossman for the starting job.... |
