Person familiar with deal: McNabb gets $5.3 million raise in final 2 years of current contractPHILADELPHIA — Donovan McNabb got a big raise instead of a longer contract. Obituaries in the newsBill “The Big Whistle” Chadwick CUTCHOGUE, N.Y. (AP) — Bill “The Big Whistle” Chadwick, the first U.S.-born official in NHL history who was later a popular broadcaster for the New York Rangers, died Saturday. He was 94. Richard Petty Motorsports lays off 9, cuts salaries, byproduct of Chrysler’s bankruptcy filingCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Richard Petty Motorsports laid off nine employees Monday and reduced salaries throughout the organization, a byproduct of Chrysler’s bankruptcy filing. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has no timetable for new labor talks, just wants fair agreementEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Headed into contract talks with the players’ union, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says there is no timetable to reach a new agreement. NFLPA is trying to woo support of retired players to strengthen its hand for labor talksPALM SPRINGS, Calif. — The NFL Players Association wants the support of various groups of retired players in its upcoming contract talks with the league. Penn State records show Hall of Famer Paterno makes more than $1 million a yearSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State coach Joe Paterno is a millionaire. |