Rookies reach out
K.C. ALFRED / Union-Tribune
For a while yesterday, Andrew Hayslip stood together with Atlanta Falcons rookie Keith Zinger on a golf course turned gridiron in Carlsbad.
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Favre considers return to NFL or does he?
GREEN BAY, Wis., 5:10 p.m. July 2 (AP)
Brett Favre dismissed an ESPN report that he's considering coming out of retirement as “all rumor.”
Favre responded Wednesday to the ESPN report by telling his hometown newspaper Web site, SunHerald.com in Gulfport, Miss., that “it's all rumor.”
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., 11:26 a.m. July 3 (AP)
Moss buys 50 percent of truck team: All-Pro receiver Randy Moss is now a NASCAR team owner, announcing Thursday he's purchased 50 percent of a Truck Series team.
CARLSBAD, July 2 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Some rookies already have NFL work ethic: At 5 one morning, a visitor to the gym at the La Costa Resort and Spa became aware that a football player he would learn was Arman Shields was already there working out.
5:40 p.m. July 1 (AP)
Ryan respects Goodell's point on rookie contracts: Matt Ryan isn't apologizing for benefiting from a system that allows top NFL draft picks to receive massive contracts. Even so, he appreciates where Roger Goodell was coming from last week when the commissioner questioned paying millions in guaranteed salary to rookies who have yet to play a down in the league.
CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y., 10:37 a.m. June 27 (AP)
Goodell: NFL rookie pay-scale 'ridiculous': NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said its “ridiculous” to reward untested rookies with lucrative contracts and wants the issue addressed in contract talks.
June 29 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Goodell: Rookie contracts absurd:
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said it's “ridiculous” to reward untested rookies with lucrative contracts, and wants the issue addressed in contract talks.
CINCINNATI, 4:39 p.m. June 27 (AP)
Charge dismissed against former Bengals player: The trial of former Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry will continue Monday, but the wide receiver will be facing one less charge.
BUFFALO, N.Y., 11:15 a.m. June 27 (AP)
Bills' Lynch says he was behind wheel in accident: The Bills' Marshawn Lynch has admitted he was behind the wheel of his SUV when he hit a woman and left the scene a month ago.
AUSTIN, Texas, 4:01 p.m. June 26 (AP)
10 years later, Ricky Williams looks forward: Ricky Williams needed just 11 yards for the record book when he ran for 60, taking a handoff, bouncing off a defender and bolting to the end zone.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., 1:16 a.m. June 25 (AP)
Crumpler likes connection with Vince Young: Tight end Alge Crumpler, who knows the importance of a good relationship with a quarterback, thinks he has found something splendid working with Tennessee's Vince Young.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y., 11:42 a.m. June 25 (AP)
Bills sign OL Butler to contract extension: Offensive lineman Brad Butler signed a contract extension with the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday, following a season in which he took over the starting right guard spot.
LAS VEGAS, 2:35 p.m. June 24 (AP)
Police: Walker went 'willingly' with Vegas robbers: One man was arrested and a second was sought Tuesday in a robbery and beating that left Oakland Raiders receiver Javon Walker unconscious on a side street after a long night of partying at Las Vegas nightclubs.
NEW YORK, 1:01 p.m. June 24 (AP)
Recently retired Strahan joins Fox pregame show: Within minutes of his introduction as the newest member of Fox's NFL pregame show, Michael Strahan was spouting his opinion on Plaxico Burress' contract dispute, debating the issue with Jimmy Johnson, and trading barbs with Terry Bradshaw about their respective divorces.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., 12:27 p.m. June 24 (AP)
Titans' Kearse won't talk about DUI charges: The Titans' Jevon Kearse wouldn't talk Tuesday about being charged with drunken driving, saying instead that he is trying to concentrate on practice.
AUSTIN, Texas, 1:34 p.m. June 23 (AP)
Cedric Benson ordered to get alcohol car lock: Former Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson was ordered Monday to install an ignition-lock breath tester in his car after he was charged with drunken driving.
FORT WORTH, Texas, 9:31 a.m. June 22 (AP)
No more Pacman? Jones wants to drop nickname: No more “Pacman”? That would be the preference of Adam Jones, the suspended Dallas Cowboys cornerback who has been known by the nickname throughout his life. He'd like to be called by his given name and make “Pacman” a thing of the past.
NEW YORK, 5:23 p.m. June 20 (AP)
Person familiar with talks: NFL Network, ESPN negotiating: The NFL Network and Walt Disney Co.'s ESPN are in talks about a partnership, a person familiar with the talks told The Associated Press.
ATLANTA, 5:03 p.m. June 20 (AP)
Falcons agree to terms with rookie Douglas: The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms on a four-year deal with third-round draft pick Harry Douglas, a wide receiver from Louisville.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., 4:28 p.m. June 20 (AP)
Giants sign 6th-rounder Henderson: The New York Giants got the first of their draft picks under contract on Friday, signing defensive end Robert Henderson of Southern Mississippi.
DALLAS, 3:46 p.m. June 20 (AP)
Broadcaster Pat Summerall recovering from surgery: Sports broadcaster Pat Summerall was recovering Friday from emergency surgery to stop internal bleeding, his wife said.
BUFFALO, N.Y., 2:39 p.m. June 20 (AP)
DA: Bills' Lynch will plead guilty in hit and run: Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch is expected to plead guilty next week to an unspecified charge stemming from a hit-and-run accident involving his SUV, Erie County District Attorney Frank Clark said Friday.
FRANKLIN, Tenn., 12:47 p.m. June 20 (AP)
Home of 'Pacman' Jones up for foreclosure sale: A foreclosure sale has been published involving the home of former Tennessee Titan Adam “Pacman” Jones.
LAKE FOREST, Ill., 11:28 a.m. June 20 (AP)
Harris says 'classy' talks led to deal with Bears: Tommie Harris says the talks that led to his four-year, $40 million contract with the Chicago Bears were businesslike and “classy.”
IRVING, Texas, 2:28 p.m. June 19 (AP)
Pacman knows he has to prove himself: Adam “Pacman” Jones had to wait more than a year to get back on the field. So when the suspended cornerback was finally cleared this month to practice with the Dallas Cowboys, he was ready.
GREEN BAY, Wis., 4:18 p.m. June 18 (AP)
Packers' 'KGB' says he'll be ready for camp: Green Bay Packers defensive end Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila hasn't had much experience with surgery, and it's probably just as well.
ALAMEDA, 2:26 p.m. June 18 (AP)
Raiders expect Walker to be ready for training camp: The Oakland Raiders expect new receiver Javon Walker to be ready for training camp when he recovers from injuries incurred during a robbery in Las Vegas last weekend.
SANTA CLARA, 2:47 a.m. June 18 (AP)
Niners still cramming offense with no QB starter: After Shaun Hill wraps up the San Francisco 49ers' final offseason workouts this week, he'll still be wondering whether he's finally going to be a starting NFL quarterback this season.
CINCINNATI, 11:10 a.m. June 18 (AP)
Bengals WR Chad Johnson has minor ankle surgery: Receiver Chad Johnson is expected to be fully recovered from ankle surgery when the Cincinnati Bengals open training camp next month.
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C., 10:34 a.m. June 18 (AP)
Cardinals RB Arrington arrested after fight in NC: Arizona Cardinals running back J.J. Arrington was among five people arrested after a fight at a nightclub in North Carolina.
LAS VEGAS, 8:21 a.m. June 18 (AP)
Agent: NFL's Javon Walker recovering after robbery: Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker was “quickly recovering” following hospitalization for a concussion and facial injuries after a Las Vegas robbery, Walker's agent said Wednesday.
LAS VEGAS, 5:49 p.m. June 17 (AP)
Police: Cash taken from Javon Walker in robbery: Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker remained hospitalized with a concussion and a battered face Tuesday, one day after he was beaten, robbed and left unconscious on a Las Vegas street after a night of partying.
IRVING, Texas, 1:15 p.m. June 17 (AP)
TO missing as Cowboys start mandatory 3-day camp: Terrell Owens wasn't on the field for the start of the Dallas Cowboys' mandatory offseason minicamp Tuesday, and the Pro Bowl receiver isn't expected to be around the rest of the week.
WASHINGTON, 1:18 p.m. June 17 (AP)
Specter says he won't call for hearings on Spygate: Sen. Arlen Specter said he won't call for congressional hearings on the NFL's investigation of the Spygate scandal after previously threatening to do so.
NEW YORK, 12:45 p.m. June 17 (AP)
Cross leaves post as Jets president: Jay Cross resigned as president of the New York Jets on Tuesday after eight years with the team to accept a position as president of Related Hudson Yards.
TAMPA, Fla., 11:49 a.m. June 17 (AP)
Disgruntled Simms a no-show for Bucs minicamp: Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden insists his differences with disgruntled reserve quarterback Chris Simms are not personal.
KIRKLAND, Wash., 11:36 a.m. June 17 (AP)
Seahawks' Tatupu enters not guilty plea to DUI charge: Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu entered a plea of not guilty Tuesday to charges of driving under the influence of alcohol.
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