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February 12, 2012

DES MOINES, Iowa - For Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff, the support of his teammates and the lessons learned from his Midwestern upbringing have helped keep the biggest miss of his career in perspective.

Paton spurns Rams to stay with Vikings

February 11, 2012

MINNEAPOLIS - George Paton has withdrawn his name from consideration for the St. Louis Rams' general manager job to remain with the Minnesota Vikings.

Ward would restructure deal with Steelers

February 11, 2012

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - Receiver Hines Ward wants to retire with the Pittsburgh Steelers and is offering to restructure his contract to do it.

Bucs hire Mike Sullivan as offensive co-ordinator

February 10, 2012

TAMPA, Fla. - New York Giants quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan is leaving the Super Bowl champions to become the offensive co-ordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

49ers reward GM Trent Baalke with extension

February 10, 2012

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The San Francisco 49ers have confidence in Trent Baalke leading them for the long haul.

Dorrell hired as Texans QB coach

February 10, 2012

HOUSTON - Karl Dorrell has joined the Houston Texans as quarterbacks coach.

Packers' Walden reaches deal to resolve charge

February 10, 2012

MILWAUKEE - Erik Walden's lawyer says the Green Bay Packers linebacker has reached a deferred judgment agreement to resolve a disorderly conduct-domestic abuse charge.

Report: Patriots' Gronkowski has ankle surgery

February 10, 2012

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski had arthroscopic surgery Friday on the left ankle that hampered him in the Super Bowl, according to the Sports Business Journal.

Bengals Maualuga charged with assault in Ohio

February 10, 2012

CINCINNATI - Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga (mow-uh-LOO'-guh) has been charged with assault stemming from a downtown Cincinnati bar incident.

Seattle signs Giacomini to 2-year deal

February 10, 2012

RENTON, Wash. - The Seahawks and free agent offensive lineman Breno Giacomini have agreed to a two-year contract extension after Giacomini proved to be a valuable backup on Seattle's offensive line.

Eskimos re-sign veteran receiver Nowacki

February 10, 2012

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Eskimos re-signed veteran receiver Andrew Nowacki on Friday.

Titans agree to terms with Lavelle Hawkins

February 10, 2012

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms on a multi-year contract with receiver Lavelle Hawkins on Friday.

Belichick wanted Giants to pass to Manningham

February 10, 2012

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The New England Patriots got exactly what they wanted when the Giants threw to Mario Manningham on New York's last Super Bowl drive.

Super Bowl champs plan return to Albany for camp

February 10, 2012

ALBANY, N.Y. - The Super Bowl champion New York Giants say they're planning to return their training camp to Albany this summer.

Manning takes workout regimen to Duke

February 09, 2012

DURHAM, N.C. - Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and Rockies first baseman Todd Helton have been working out at Duke this week, an athletic department spokesman says Thursday.

Argos president unfazed about lease issue

February 09, 2012

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays are investigating natural grass at Rogers Centre but a club spokesman says suggestions of a move away from artificial turf are premature.

49ers wideout Joshua Morgan eager to get back

February 09, 2012

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Joshua Morgan is running, and even sprinting, again on the surgically repaired right leg that limited him to only five games in 2011 for the NFC West champions.

Raiders release cornerback Stanford Routt

February 09, 2012

ALAMEDA, Calif. - Less than one year ago, Al Davis made Stanford Routt one of the cornerstones of the Oakland Raiders defence with a lavish contract that kept him from free agency.

Hall of Fame still sinking in for Doleman

February 09, 2012

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - When Chris Doleman got the news that he was headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, he said he went numb and didn't hear the names of the players who were called after him.

New York Giants GM Reese expects some changes

February 09, 2012

The New York Giants already started preparing to defend their Super Bowl title, just days after winning their second NFL title in five seasons.

Packers raise prices between $3 and $5 per ticket

February 09, 2012

GREEN BAY, Wis. - The Green Bay Packers are raising prices between $3 and $5 per ticket for the 2012 season.

Tomlin, Steelers welcome Haley as new co-ordinator

February 09, 2012

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - Throughout the 16 minutes that followed him glowingly introducing former Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley as his new offensive co-ordinator, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin stood proudly in the corner of the second-floor media room at the team's facility.

Pols: 9-11 deserves license plate before NY Giants

February 09, 2012

ALBANY, N.Y. - A commemorative license plate for the New York Giants was unveiled hours after their Super Bowl victory.

Grizzlies end skid, beat Timberwolves 85-80

February 08, 2012

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Rudy Gay had 19 points and nine rebounds, and Quincy Pondexter added a career-high 17 points as the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a three-game losing streak with a 85-80 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

Holmes stays with Jets after clause kicks in

February 08, 2012

NEW YORK, N.Y. - It appears Santonio Holmes is sticking around — just as the New York Jets said he would.


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