Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair shot and killedNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair, who led the famous Tennessee Titans’ drive that came a yard short of forcing overtime in the 2000 Super Bowl, was found dead Saturday with multiple gunshot wounds, including one to the head. Police said a pistol was discovered near the body of a woman also shot dead in a downtown condominium. Northern Iowa football player Austin Steichen among 3 men charged with assaultARNOLDS PARK, Iowa — Northern Iowa offensive lineman Austin Steichen and two other men have been arrested in connection with an alleged assault. Florida State’s appeal says giving up wins by Bobby Bowden and others is unfair penaltyTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State is arguing it’s unfair to make football coach Bobby Bowden and others they say played no role in an academic cheating scandal give up wins. Razorbacks’ Khiry Battle arrested for DUI, dismissed from teamFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas linebacker Khiry Battle has been dismissed from the team after a weekend arrest on a charge of driving under the influence. Thousands attend funeral for Iowa football coach shot and killed during a team workout
PARKERSBURG, Iowa — Thousands of mourners gathered Monday to remember a slain high school football coach as a man of faith who believed in leading by example. Family, friends and former players packed into a church, community center and parking lot for the funeral for Ed Thomas, the 58-year-old longtime coach at Aplington-Parkersburg High School who was gunned down Wednesday in the school weight room. Family of slain Iowa football coach grapples with loss, visitation heldPARKERSBURG, Iowa — The sons of a high school coach in Iowa who was gunned down last week say they mourned their father privately at the football fields where he held practice. Alabama appeals NCAA ruling that forced the football program to vacate 21 winsTUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama said Thursday it has taken the first step toward appealing a ruling by the NCAA that forced the Crimson Tide football program to vacate 21 wins. Friends: Before violent death, ‘Coach’ helped rebuild, console Iowa town ravaged by tornadoPARKERSBURG, Iowa — When a fatal tornado ripped through the rural Iowa town Ed Thomas called home, the local football coach became the driving force behind rebuilding. As a trusted and active church member, he encouraged the tiny community to have faith. Hundreds of players, friends gather to pray at vigil for slain Iowa high school football coachPARKERSBURG, Iowa — Hundreds of mourners prayed and embraced at a stadium in rural Iowa to remember a longtime high school football coach who authorities say was gunned down by one of his former players. BCS presidents reject Mountain West’s playoff proposalBowl Championship Series presidents have rejected the Mountain West Conference’s playoff plan. Former player charged in fatal shooting of Iowa football coach who helped launch NFL careersPARKERSBURG, Iowa — Several hundred mourners gathered Wednesday at a rural Iowa stadium named for a popular high school football coach who authorities said was gunned down by a former player who was to have been taken to a psychiatric ward days before. Prominent Iowa football coach shot in high school weight room dies; suspect detainedPARKERSBURG, Iowa — A gunman shot and killed a prominent Iowa high school football coach in the school’s weight room early Wednesday and was taken into custody shortly afterward, authorities said. Iowa high school football coach, former NFL high school coach of year, shot in weight roomDES MOINES, Iowa — A gunman opened fire Wednesday morning on a prominent high school football coach in the central Iowa school’s weight room and was taken into custody shortly afterward, authorities said. Northwestern to keep Fitzgerald as head football coach through 2015 seasonEVANSTON, Ill. — Northwestern University has extended the contract of football coach Pat Fitzgerald through the 2015 season. Draft picks Kyle Moore and E.J. Biggers agree to deals with BuccaneersTAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reached contract agreements with two more draft picks, signing fourth-round selection Kyle Moore and seventh-rounder E.J. Biggers to four-year deals. Iowa lineman Kyle Calloway arrested and charged with operating moped while intoxicatedDES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa offensive lineman Kyle Calloway has been arrested and charged with operating a mo-ped while intoxicated. Ryan Leaf’s attorney says former NFL quarterback will face Texas burglary, drug charges FridayDALLAS — Ryan Leaf’s attorney says the former NFL quarterback is back in West Texas and plans to surrender Friday on burglary and drug-related charges. Ohio prosecutor opposes former football star Clarett’s request for early prison releaseCOLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio prosecutor is opposing former Ohio State football star Maurice Clarett’s request for early release from prison to pursue an NFL career. Bush says he hopes Obama plan to close Guantanamo detention camp won’t risk national securityERIE, Pa. — Former President George W. Bush said Wednesday that he hopes that his successor’s plans to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, will not compromise domestic security. In Pa. speech, George W. Bush says private sector, not government, will lead economic comebackERIE, Pa. — The country will emerge from the recession on the backs of businesses — not the government, and the private sector will thrive as long as the United States continues to promote free-market expansion, former President George W. Bush said Wednesday night in one of his rare appearances since leaving office. NCAA infractions committee intends to uphold penalty taking away Florida State victoriesTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The NCAA infractions committee intends to uphold sanctions against Florida State that would take away wins in 10 sports, including as many as 14 by football coach Bobby Bowden. Broncos holdout wide receiver Brandon Marshall back on the football field, sort ofAURORA, Colo. — Holdout wide receiver Brandon Marshall reported to camp — his own. Ohio prosecutor opposes ex-football star Maurice Clarett’s request for early prison releaseCOLUMBUS, Ohio — A prosecutor is opposing former Ohio State football star Maurice Clarett’s request for early release from prison. Former USC, NFL player George Belotti dies at 74LOS ANGELES — George Belotti, a three-year football letterman at Southern California in the mid-1950s who was a member of the American Football League’s first championship team, has died. He was 74. Cardinals sign sixth-round pick linebacker Will DavisTEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals have signed sixth-round draft pick Will Davis. NCAA allows Florida State to release its response to sanctions in academic cheating scandalTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The NCAA is allowing Florida State to release a version of its letter to the school on a disciplinary case resulting from an academic cheating scandal, officials said Tuesday. Arizona tight end Patrick suspended 4 games for use of amphetaminePHOENIX — Arizona Cardinals tight end Ben Patrick has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. ESPN gets Rose Bowl in 2011, giving the cable network all BCS gamesBRISTOL, Conn. — The Rose Bowl will be televised on ESPN beginning in January 2011, giving the network broadcast rights to all Bowl Championship Series games. USC officials go online to discuss twin NCAA investigations involving football, basketballLOS ANGELES — Southern California athletic director Mike Garrett and another senior administrator have gone online to discuss twin NCAA investigations involving the Trojans’ football and basketball programs. NCAA places 16 Alabama programs on probation, football team will forfeit winsTUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The NCAA placed Alabama’s football program and 15 other of the school’s athletic teams on three years’ probation for major violations due to misue of free textbooks. Jets sign rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez to 5-year deal with $28 million guaranteedFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Mark Sanchez’s right hand was plenty warmed up after his second minicamp practice of the day. After all, the New York Jets’ rookie quarterback needed to sign all six copies — 47 pages each — of his new, eye-popping contract. New York Jets, rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez agree to 5-year dealFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Mark Sanchez wanted no contract squabbles or training camp headaches. The New York Jets’ rookie quarterback got his big deal — and a huge sense of relief — before minicamp was even completed, signing a five-year deal Wednesday that could be worth up to $60 million, including $28 million guaranteed. Alabama attorney general closes investigation into Andre Smith case involving sports agentMONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Attorney General Troy King has closed the investigation into former Alabama star Andre Smith’s alleged dealings with a sports agent. New York Jets, rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez agree to multiyear dealFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets and quarterback Mark Sanchez reached an agreement on a multiyear contract Wednesday. Jets reach agreement with quarterback Mark SanchezFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets have reached a contract agreement with quarterback Mark Sanchez. |
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