July 05, 2009
Michael Jackson tribute off the wall
TORONTO - The Canadian Football League fined Toronto Argonauts receiver Arland Bruce for “excessive actions” during his tribute to Michael...
Ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair shot, killed
Steve McNair led the Titans to within a yard of the tying TD in Super Bowl XXXIV. NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair, whose most...
July 04, 2009
Former NFL quarterback McNair killed in Tennessee
Former NFL MVP Steve McNair has been shot and killed. Titans owner Bud Adams confirmed the quarterback’s death in a brief statement released Saturday....
Is Vick UFL-bound?
NEW YORK—When the United Football League debuts in October, Michael Vick could be one of its players. Michael Huyghue, the commissioner of the new...
Arena football team accepting ideas for nicknames
Richmond’s newest sports franchise is looking for a name. The AIFA, an indoor football league that plans to move into the Richmond Coliseum next...
July 03, 2009
New football league will consider signing Vick
The commissioner of the four-team United Football League said he will monitor the Vick situation closely and “if he is free and clear of legal issues,...
NFL Notes: Jets linebacker suspended for drug use
NEW YORK—The NFL suspended Jets linebacker Calvin Pace for four games without pay yesterday for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing...
July 01, 2009
NFL notes
The Jacksonville Jaguars traded receiver Dennis Northcutt to the Detroit Lions for safety Gerald Alexander. Northcutt gives rookie quarterback Matthew...
June 30, 2009
Vick leaving construction job to work with youth
Suspended NFL star Michael Vick will work with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula on health and fitness activities, a clubs official says....
Another Vick bankruptcy hearing today
NORFOLK—Lawyers for suspended NFL star Michael Vick are headed back to bankruptcy court. Vick is not expected to attend today’s hearing in...
A whirlwind offseason for NFL
Buffalo is the smallest market to date for the T.O. Show; wide receiver Terrell Owens (top) signed with the Bills after being released by the Cowboys....
June 26, 2009
Wanna tour the Dallas Cowboys’ new stadium? Pay up
ARLINGTON, Texas—Fans concerned about affording to see a game or a show at the new $1.15 billion Cowboys Stadium in Arlington can still check out...
June 24, 2009
Indoor Football League plans for team in Richmond
The Indoor Football League plans to have a team in Richmond for the 2011 season, and possibly as early as 2010. SportsQuest has signed a letter of intent...
Tomlinson at a glance
Height : 5-10 Weight : 221 Position : Running back Team : San Diego Chargers College : TCU NFL career stats: Rushing—2,657...
Starks signs four-year deal with Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH - Offensive tackle Max Starks has signed a four-year contract that keeps him with the Pittsburgh Steelers through the 2012 season and frees...
Tomlinson to battle age, wear in bid to reach rushing milestone
WILLIAMSBURG The young football players gathered at midfield, took a seat on the artificial turf and began singing “Happy Birthday” to LaDainian...
June 20, 2009
Coughlin using playoff loss to stir Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.—After blowing the final whistle to end a three-day minicamp on Thursday, New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin gathered his team...
Vikings cut Glennon
The Minnesota Vikings yesterday waived former Virginia Tech quarterback Sean Glennon, offensive lineman Bobby Lepori and tight end Nick Walker . All three...
June 19, 2009
NFL Notes: Stallworth suspended indefinitely
NEW YORK—Cleveland Browns receiver Donte’ Stallworth was indefinitely suspended by the NFL yesterday for driving drunk and killing a pedestrian...
June 17, 2009
Stallworth given 30-day sentence, settles with victim’s family
Donte’ Stallworth began serving a 30-day jail sentence yesterday for killing a pedestrian while driving drunk in Florida, a punishment made possible...
June 16, 2009
NFL receiver Stallworth to plead guilty to DUI manslaughter
MIAMI—Attorneys say Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte’ Stallworth has agreed to plead guilty to a DUI manslaughter charge in Florida and...
With case put off, Burress back in NFL market
Former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress is negotiating with several NFL teams to return to pro football this season after a judge delayed...
June 13, 2009
Falcons ‘clean slate,‘ release Vick
ATLANTA - Less than five years after the Atlanta Falcons signed Michael Vick to a $130 million contract, the suspended quarterback was released in a 98-word...
NFL Notes: Redskins release Thrash
Veteran receiver James Thrash was released by the Washington Redskins yesterday after failing a physical. Thrash has been unable to practice during the...
June 12, 2009
UPDATE: Plea hearing delayed in Sean Taylor slaying case
MIAMI—A decision has been delayed on a suspect’s request to withdraw his guilty plea in the slaying of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor....
Vick era officially comes to a close in Atlanta
Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said the team relinquished its contractual rights to Michael Vick today.
Sean Taylor slaying suspect wants to change plea
MIAMI—One of the five men charged in the slaying of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor is seeking to withdraw his guilty plea. A hearing is scheduled...
June 11, 2009
NFL Notes: Coach says Vick should play
RENTON, Wash.—Seahawks coach Jim Mora says Michael Vick deserves to be reinstated to the NFL, though that second chance apparently wouldn’t...
June 10, 2009
Seahawks coach: Vick deserves to play in NFL
RENTON, Wash. (AP)—Seahawks coach Jim Mora says Michael Vick deserves to be reinstated to the NFL, though that second chance apparently wouldn’t...
June 09, 2009
Deadline set for Vick to detail bankruptcy plan
Suspended NFL star Michael Vick has a deadline of July 2 to tell a bankruptcy judge how he plans to pay back his creditors.
Read the latest updates from the Redskins on Times-Dispatch staff writer Michael Phillips. |


