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| Lelie a no-show at camp; Cutler signs deal |
NFL Football |
07/27/2006 |
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DENVER (AP) -The Denver Broncos reported to training camp Thursday minus Ashley Lelie, but with rookie Jay Cutler agreeing to a last-hour deal. Cutler, the 11th pick in the NFL draft, agreed to a package worth up to $48 million over six years, agent Bus Cook said. The deal was expected to be signed in time for the Broncos' first workout Friday. ``We got it done,'' Cook said of the deal that includes a team option for the sixth year. While Cutler cashed in, Lelie will be subject to $14,000 in daily fi |
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| Former Ohio State tailback hires 2 attorneys |
Division I College Football |
07/27/2006 |
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| out the 2003 season after being charged with misdemeanor falsification on a police report, then dropped out of school. He sued to be included in the 2004 NFL draft and lost in court. A surprise third-round pick in the 2005 draft, he was cut by the Denver Broncos during the preseason. Clarett plans to play for the Mahoning Valley Hitmen, one of five teams in the Eastern Indoor Football League. The team, based in Clarett's hometown of Youngstown, begins play in January 2007. Hitmen coach Jim Terry said Th |
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| Broncos punter loses appeal of four-game suspension |
NFL Football |
07/27/2006 |
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DENVER (AP) -Todd Sauerbrun says he's the victim of bad timing and his own foolishness. The Denver Broncos' punter lost his appeal this week of his four-game suspension for using the banned dietary supplement ephedra in a misguided attempt to lose weight and gain gusto for his workouts. ``I told him that I was very disappointed in him,'' coach Mike Shanahan said Thursday as the Broncos gathered for training camp. ``We took a chance on him. Of all the things, ephedra! What it does is make you lose weigh |
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| Former Ohio State tailback hires two attorneys |
Division I College Football |
07/27/2006 |
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| out the 2003 season after being charged with misdemeanor falsification on a police report, then dropped out of school. He sued to be included in the 2004 NFL draft and lost in court. A surprise third-round pick in the 2005 draft, he was cut by the Denver Broncos during the preseason. Clarett plans to play for the Mahoning Valley Hitmen, one of five teams in the Eastern Indoor Football League. The team, based in Clarett's hometown of Youngstown, begins play in January 2007. Copyright © 2005 The As |
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| Wednesday's NFL Transactions |
NFL Football |
07/26/2006 |
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NFL-Suspended Cincinnati LB Odell Thurman for the first four games of the season for violating the league's substance abuse policy. CAROLINA PANTHERS-Agreed to terms with CB Richard Marshall on a four-year contract. DENVER BRONCOS-Signed WR Brandon Marshall, DL Elvis Dumervil and C Greg Eslinger. GREEN BAY PACKERS-Agreed to terms with OL Jason Spitz. Released QB Tom Arth and RB Chaz Williams. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS-Agreed to terms with S Jarrad Page on a three-year contract. MIAMI DOLPHINS-Signed DT |
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| Notes from Wednesday's games |
MLB Baseball |
07/26/2006 |
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| day off,'' manager Tony La Russa said. ``I thought today was a good day.'' ... OF Jim Edmonds matched a season high with his third three-hit game of the year. ... The Cardinals took the season series with Colorado 7-2. ... La Russa is a favorite of Denver Broncos coach Mike Shanahan. ``I didn't think he knew who I was,'' La Russa said. ``I know of him.'' ... RHP Jeff Suppan has two earned runs in 20 innings over his past three starts. ... 2B Aaron Miles hit his first home run since Aug. 25 last year and the |
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| Rams ready to get physical |
NFL Football |
07/26/2006 |
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| ave a lot of great guys behind me and a lot of great guys competing with me. ``It's going to be an interesting camp for all of us.'' Jackson would use another word. He figures it'll be a grind leading up to the season opener Sept. 10 against the Denver Broncos. ``To be honest, I dread it, I truly do,'' Jackson said. ``But it allows the coaching staff and the team to get to know each other, to go through kind of a bonding situation where you're all going through a tough process. ``And it allows one to |
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| Clarett fires attorneys two weeks before court date |
Division I College Football |
07/26/2006 |
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| t the 2003 season after being charged with misdemeanor falsification on a police report. After dropping out of school, he sued to be included in the 2004 NFL draft and lost in court. A surprise third-round pick in the 2005 draft, he was cut by the Denver Broncos during the preseason. He has been free on a recognizance bond since his indictment on Feb. 10. He is charged with two counts of aggravated robbery, four counts of robbery and one count of carrying a concealed weapon.Copyright © 2005 The Assoc |
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| 2006 NFL Training Camp Dates |
NFL Football |
07/21/2006 |
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| minster, Md., both July 27. BUFFALO BILLS-St. John Fisher College, Pittsford, N.Y., both July 28. CINCINNATI BENGALS-Georgetown College, Georgetown, Ky., both July 29. CLEVELAND BROWNS-Browns Training Facility, Berea, Ohio, July 23; July 26. DENVER BRONCOS-Paul D. Bowlen Memorial Centre, Englewood, Colo., both July 28. HOUSTON TEXANS-Texans Practice Facility, Houston, July 23; July 27. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS-Rose-Hulman Institute, Terre Haute, Ind., both July 30. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS-ALLTEL Stadium, |
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| Judge revokes bond for hedge fund manager accused in fraud scheme |
NFL Football |
07/13/2006 |
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| e Clarence Cooper said no amount of bail could guarantee that Kirk Wright would appear in court to face fraud charges. The decision reverses a magistrate judge's ruling in Florida to allow Wright to remain free if he posted $1 million bond. Former Denver Broncos safety Steve Atwater and former Philadelphia Eagles safety Blaine Bishop, who say they were victims in the fraud scheme, were part of a group that clapped and cheered when Cooper announced his ruling. ``That's why I came. I wanted to see him,'' Bi |
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