Chelsea’s Ancelotti says he can’t stand ’surly’ CapelloLONDON - New Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that he cannot stand England football coach Fabio Capello, whom he describes as “surly” Super Bowl champion Steelers to open training camp July 31PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers will open training camp in Latrobe, Pa., on July 31 and will work out at Saint Vincent College through Aug. 20. Bills’ owner Wilson to get ‘Booming’ introduction into Hall of Fame by selecting ESPN’s BermanORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson has picked ESPN football broadcaster Chris Berman to introduce him at the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony in August. Arizona Cardinals sign safety Wilson to 5-year contract that runs through 2013TEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals took care of their top offseason priority on Thursday by signing two-time Pro Bowl safety Adrian Wilson to a new five-year, $39 million contract, with $18.5 million guaranteed. Niners give OT Joe Staley gets 6-year contract extension through 2017SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers signed left tackle Joe Staley to a six-year contract extension Thursday, securing their durable young lineman through 2017. Vikings CB Winfield continues to stay away from team after extension negotiations stallEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield is not participating in the team’s offseason practices this week, a decision coinciding with stalled negotiations on a contract extension. 2009 Remaining Unrestricted Free AgentsUnsigned free agents with more than four years of NFL experience: Santosh Trophy: Manipur rally to hold BengalCHENNAI - Tenacious Manipur fought back from a goal down to force a 1-1 draw with Bengal in a Group A quarter-final league match and maintain their unbeaten run in the 63rd National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy, here Thursday. Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth to enter plea in Fla. DUI manslaughter caseMIAMI — An arraignment hearing is set in Miami for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth on DUI manslaughter charges stemming from a March car crash in which a pedestrian died. Premier League clubs pay their stars over a billion in wagesLONDON - England’s Premier League clubs now pay their stars over a billion in wages, it has been revealed. Gazza back to his boozing waysLONDON - Troubled former football star Paul Gascoigne, who swore off the booze six months ago because he was drinking himself to death, stumbled out of first class so plastered, that he could barely walk. Ancelotti begs Kaka not to join Real MadridLONDON - New Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti made a dramatic phone call to Brazilian football star Kaka, begging him not to join Spanish club Real Madrid. Man U bags football’s biggest shirt sponsor dealLONDON - English Premier League champions and one of the richest football clubs in the world, Manchester United, has clinched game’s biggest shirt sponsor deal worth 80 million pounds with Aon Corporation. Developer scraps plans to replace Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego’s Mission ValleySAN DIEGO — A developer scrapped a plan to build a $1 billion stadium as part of a redevelopment of the land surrounding Qualcomm Stadium. Yahoo sues NFL Players Association for free access to data for its fantasy football gameMINNEAPOLIS — Yahoo Inc. is suing the NFL Players Association to try to ensure it won’t be sued for using player statistics, photos and other data for its popular online fantasy football game. Jets’ Jenkins supporting Ryan after previously saying Mangini deserved another year as coachFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Kris Jenkins sat on a stool in front of his locker a few months ago, his shoulders slumped and his words barely above a whisper. Labor talks begin with the NFL and union starting with preliminariesNEW YORK — The NFL and its players’ union opened talks Wednesday in a bid to avoid a work stoppage in 2011, when the current labor contract expires. ‘Drama’ cited as reason after Owens claims he’s snubbed during house-hunting searchORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Here’s a potential first to add to the “Not In My Backyard” homeowner’s list of complaints: Terrell Owens. Steelers’ Roethlisberger limps off practice field, apparently not hurtPITTSBURGH — Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was limping due to left knee discomfort during an optional team practice Wednesday, but did not appear to be injured. To boost luxury suite sales, NFL’s Browns and MLB’s Indians form joint venture in ClevelandCLEVELAND — The city’s pro baseball and football franchises are teaming up to jointly sell luxury suite packages, a new sales tactic in a tough economy. 4 Florida teens charged as adults with sex assault on middle-school flag-football teammateTAMPA, Fla. — Four middle-school students in the Tampa, Fla., area have been charged as adults with sexually assaulting a younger flag-football teammate in a locker room. Tony Dungy and Rodney Harrison join NBC’s Sunday night NFL studio showNEW YORK — Tony Dungy and Rodney Harrison are joining NBC’s Sunday night NFL studio show. Agent says QB Young does not want to be traded from Titans, despite ‘career change’ commentNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Vince Young’s agent says the quarterback does not want the Tennessee Titans to trade him, downplaying comments Young made to a Baltimore television station. Santosh Trophy: Services win, Goa held by Karnataka (Lead)CHENNAI - Goa and Karnataka did everything but score while settling for a goalless draw in their Group B quarter-final league match of the 63rd National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy here Wednesday. Services eke out slender win in Santosh TrophyCHENNAI - Services scraped through to a 1-0 win against Maharashtra to pick up three points from their Group B quarter-final league outing in the 63rd National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy here Wednesday. New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison says he is retiringFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Two-time Pro Bowl safety Rodney Harrison announced his retirement on Wednesday, saying he is through hitting quarterbacks after a 15-year career for the New England Patriots and San Diego Chargers. Manchester City close to signing Tevez for 32 m poundsLONDON - Manchester City are close to signing Argentine football star Carlos Tevez for 32 million pounds. Real Madrid still wants RonaldoLONDON - Spanish football giants Real Madrid are still hopeful about securing the services of Manchester United and Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo, despite their world-record 62 million pound splash on Brazilian star Kaka. Spencer Larsen busiest player at Broncos headquarters as he adapts to 2 new systemsENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Spencer “Leatherhead” Larsen is easily the busiest player at Dove Valley. Adriano misses Flamengo practiceRIO DE JANERIO - Flamengo’s latest football star Adriano skipped Tuesday’s morning practice and his absence caused the administration to worry, fearing that the problems he had in Italy were repeating at Flamengo. Kaka joins Real Madrid for record 62 m poundsLONDON - Chelsea failed to land Brazilian football star Kaka last night, as he joined Real Madrid for a world record payout of 62 million pounds. Maths used to predict outcome of football matchWASHINGTON - Scientists have used a mathematical model to predict the outcome of a football match, taking into account the importance of the first goal scored in the match. No hard feelings: S Mark Roman happy to return to Niners after losing job, seeking tradeSANTA CLARA, Calif. — When safety Mark Roman shopped his services around the NFL over the last several weeks, he found nothing more appealing than his sketchy situation with the San Francisco 49ers. Arkansas QB Mallett injures finger on throwing hand, doesn’t need surgeryFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett has an injured finger on his throwing hand. Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Sheldon Brown skips team workoutPHILADELPHIA — Disgruntled Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Sheldon Brown didn’t attend the voluntary team workout on Tuesday. |