Wednesday, July 31, 2013

TCU's Pachall humbled, matured by time away (Yahoo! Sports)

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- TCU senior quarterback Casey Pachall said he has matured and been ''really humbled'' after his time away from school last season to participate in a substance-abuse program.



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LB Barnett agrees to 1-year deal with Redskins (Yahoo! Sports)

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Veteran linebacker Nick Barnett has agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Redskins.



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Chargers sign free agent QB Enderle (Yahoo! Sports)

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- The San Diego Chargers have signed free agent quarterback Nathan Enderle.



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Broncos agree to terms with OL Ryan Lilja (Yahoo! Sports)

Kansas City Chiefs guard Ryan Lilja (65) during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 34-14. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)


ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- The Denver Broncos have lured Ryan Lilja out of retirement, agreeing to terms with the offensive lineman Wednesday.








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RG3 getting more snaps at Redskins practice (Yahoo! Sports)

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) runs down a line of outstretched hands of fans during the afternoon practice at the NFL football teams training camp in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, July 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)


RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Robert Griffin III is getting more work at Washington Redskins training camp.








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Former CSU player Porter joins football staff (Yahoo! Sports)

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) -- Former Colorado State and NFL standout Joey Porter will join the Rams' coaching staff this season as he finishes up his degree.



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Tennessee's Jones understands challenges ahead (Yahoo! Sports)

Tennessee football coach Butch Jones talks to reporters Wednesday, July 31, 2013, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee opens preseason camp Friday. (AP Photo/Amy Smotherman Burgess, Knoxville News Sentinel)


KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee coach Butch Jones has enjoyed an extended honeymoon period in which he has re-energized the fan base and excited recruits since his December arrival.








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Lambert anxious to get football going in Charlotte (Yahoo! Sports)

FILE - In this April 20, 2013 file photo, Charlotte quarterback Patrick O'Brien (19) runs away from Nico Alcalde (34) during the fourth quarter of their spring NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C. The Charlotte 49ers are one month away from opening their inuagural football season.(AP Photo/ The Charlotte Observer, Todd Sumlin)


CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Coach Brad Lambert isn't making any predictions on the Charlotte 49ers inaugural football season which kicks off Aug. 31 at home against Campbell.








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Toler leaves Colts practice with concussion (Yahoo! Sports)

ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) -- Colts cornerback Greg Toler finished the afternoon practice on the sideline Wednesday after being diagnosed with a concussion.



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Cowboys sign DE Toby Jackson, release 2nd-year DT (Yahoo! Sports)

OXNARD, Calif. (AP) -- The Dallas Cowboys have signed rookie free-agent defensive end Toby Jackson and released defensive tackle Ikponmwosa Igbinosun.



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Butch Davis' son leaves North Carolina for JUCO (Yahoo! Sports)

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) -- North Carolina has announced that the son of former Tar Heels football coach Butch Davis is transferring to a junior college.



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MTSU coach dismisses 3 charged in taped incident (Yahoo! Sports)

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) -- Middle Tennessee coach Rick Stockstill has dismissed three players facing charges in connection with an incident caught on videotape showing one choking a woman while two teammates watched and narrated.



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Riley Cooper apologizes for racial slur (Yahoo! Sports)

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Riley Cooper stretches for a pass but comes up short as he runs through drills at NFL football training camp in Philadelphia, Friday, July 26, 2013. (AP Photo/The News Journal, Suchat Pederson)


PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Eagles wide receiver Riley Cooper has been fined by the team for making a racial slur at a Kenny Chesney concert that was caught on video, leading him to say he's ''ashamed and disgusted'' with himself.








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Rodgers-Cromartie leaves field with ankle injury (Yahoo! Sports)

Denver Broncos cornerback Dominigue Rodgers-Cromartie walks onto the field during training camp, Friday, July 26, 2013, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)


ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- Denver Broncos cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie was helped off the field after hurting his left ankle in a drill Wednesday at training camp.








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Seahawks move on after learning of Harvin surgery (Yahoo! Sports)

RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- Because Percy Harvin never played a game for the Seattle Seahawks, the news he'll need surgery on his hip and could miss a significant chunk of the 2013 season doesn't have the same sting that it might have.



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PSU reaches milestone with end of transfer rule (Yahoo! Sports)

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- The NCAA rule connected to Penn State's sanctions that had the earliest impact on the football program is set to expire Thursday.



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Court: College athletes can sue EA over images (Yahoo! Sports)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that video game maker Electronic Arts must face legal claims by college players that it unfairly used their images without compensation.



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TCU's Pachall humbled, matured by time away (Yahoo! Sports)

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- TCU senior quarterback Casey Pachall (PAW-hall) says he has matured and been really humbled after his time away from school last season to participate in a substance-abuse program.



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NFL Pro Bowl rosters to be determined by draft (Yahoo! Sports)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, left,, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, center, and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) share a laugh before the NFC team photo at the NFL Football Pro Bowl in Kapolei, Hawaii, Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)


NEW YORK (AP) -- The NFL Pro Bowl rosters for next year will be selected in a draft by team captains, with Deion Sanders and Jerry Rice assisting as alumni captains.








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Vanderdoes wins appeal; can play for UCLA in '13 (Yahoo! Sports)

UCLA head coach Jim Mora talks to the media during the NCAA college football Pac-12 media day on Friday, July 26, 2013, in Culver City, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)


Blue chip recruit Eddie Vanderdoes has won his appeal to the NCAA and will be eligible to play this season for UCLA after first signing a national letter of intent with Notre Dame.








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Bills DE Williams needs rest to heal sore foot (Yahoo! Sports)

Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams (94), center, watches a defensive drill during their NFL football training camp in Pittsford, N.Y., Wednesday, July 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)


PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) -- Mario Williams requires rest and treatment to allow his sore left foot time to heal, Buffalo Bills coach Doug Marrone says after the defensive end returned to training camp following a two-day absence.








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Jags QB Gabbert back at practice (Yahoo! Sports)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert is back at practice, two days after spraining his right ankle.



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Responses, many angry, flood Ohio St after remarks (Yahoo! Sports)

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Outraged priests. Furious alumni. Offended Roman Catholics.



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Sandusky scandal headed for another trial (Yahoo! Sports)

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- The Jerry Sandusky scandal appears headed for another court battle that is sure to prolong the media spotlight and relive the testimony of how the former Penn State football icon molested boys, sometimes in the school's facilities.



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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Chargers sign S Burnett, waive QB Hermann (Yahoo! Sports)

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- The San Diego Chargers have signed rookie free-agent safety Tony Burnett of Southern California and waived rookie quarterback Mark Hermann.



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Romo working way back, even in 'light' practice (Yahoo! Sports)

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, left, talks with head coach Jason Garrett during NFL football training camp on Saturday, July 27, 2013, in Oxnard, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)


OXNARD, Calif. (AP) -- Tony Romo didn't look like somebody taking the day off.








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Texans sign free-agent LB Joe Mays (Yahoo! Sports)

HOUSTON (AP) -- Houston has signed free agent Joe Mays after the linebacker was suspended and fined last season for a hit on Texans quarterback Matt Schaub.



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Redskins' Hall has sprained ligaments in ankle (Yahoo! Sports)

Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall talks to reporters after the afternoon practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, July 30, 2013. Hall sprained his ankle during Monday's practice. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)


RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall has sprained ligaments in his right ankle and could miss the rest of training camp.








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Colts put DT Brandon McKinney on injured reserve (Yahoo! Sports)

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Josh McNary walks to the sideline during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Anderson, Ind., Tuesday, July 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)


ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) -- Colts tackle Brandon McKinney was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, costing the team one big piece of its rebuilt defensive line.








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Florida QB Jeff Driskel has appendectomy (Yahoo! Sports)

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2012 file photo, Florida head coach Will Muschamp holds up his arms as fans cheer as he walks off the field after defeating LSU 14-6 in an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla.Florida has given Muschamp a raise after an 11-win season. School president Bernie Machen and athletic director Jeremy Foley upped Muschamp's salary $250,000 annually, making him the seventh-highest-paid coach in the Southeastern Conference. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)


GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida quarterback Jeff Driskel could miss the first two weeks of fall practice while recovering from an appendectomy.








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Nothing new on Seahawks WR Harvin (Yahoo! Sports)

RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says the team does not have any new information yet on the second examination on the hip of injured wide receiver Percy Harvin.



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Bills coach Marrone weary of Williams' questions (Yahoo! Sports)

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) -- Buffalo Bills coach Doug Marrone has grown frustrated answering questions regarding defensive end Mario Williams' continued absence from practice due to a sore foot.



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Rutgers to retire LeGrand's No. 52 (Yahoo! Sports)

NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) -- Rutgers will retire the jersey number of parlayzed former player Eric LeGrand.



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Police: Ohio State back's case officially closed (Yahoo! Sports)

Ohio State running back Carlos Hyde loosens up prior to their annual spring NCAA college football game, Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)


COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- The Columbus police department says it has closed the case against Ohio State running back and leading-scorer Carlos Hyde because the alleged female assault victim did not wish to pursue charges.








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New Texan Reed hopes to play in opener (Yahoo! Sports)

Houston Texans' Ed Reed reaches to make a catch during NFL football training camp Friday, July 26, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)


HOUSTON (AP) -- Texans safety Ed Reed isn't making any promises that he'll be ready to go Sept. 9 against San Diego.








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Louisville picked to win American before it leaves (Yahoo! Sports)

NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) -- Louisville is the overwhelming favorite to win the American Athletic Conference in its last season as a member of the league formerly known as the Big East.



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Police back at lake in Hernandez's Conn. hometown (Yahoo! Sports)

Former New England Patriots football tight end Aaron Hernandez stands during a bail hearing in Fall River Superior Court Thursday, June 27, 2013 in Fall River, Mass. Hernandez, charged with murdering Odin Lloyd, a 27-year-old semi-pro football player, was denied bail. (AP Photo/Boston Herald, Ted Fitzgerald, Pool)


BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) -- Police divers have returned for a second day of searching in a lake in the Connecticut hometown of Aaron Hernandez, the former New England Patriots player who is charged with murder.








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Day 2 of hearing on alleged Sandusky cover-up (Yahoo! Sports)

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Lawyers will regroup for a second day of testimony in a hearing for three former Penn State officials ensnared in the Jerry Sandusky child sex-abuse scandal, a day after a star witness testified that football coach Joe Paterno had been critical of how the university handled it.



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Monday, July 29, 2013

Texas QB Brewer transferring to Arizona (Yahoo! Sports)

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- Former Texas quarterback Connor Brewer is headed to Arizona.



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Pats DT Armstead in good condition after surgery (Yahoo! Sports)

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- New England Patriots defensive tackle Armond Armstead is in good condition after surgery to treat an infection.



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Charges against Maryland RB Brown being dropped (Yahoo! Sports)

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Prince George's County prosecutors are dropping charges against Maryland running back Wes Brown, weeks after he was accused of assaulting a police officer who was trying to question him about a shooting, a spokesman said Monday.



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Browns WR Josh Gordon slowed by sore knee (Yahoo! Sports)

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon (12) makes a catch during training camp at the NFL football team's facility in Berea, Ohio, Sunday, July 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)


CLEVELAND (AP) -- Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon was held out for part of practice on Monday because of patella tendinitis in his knee.








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Crawford-Tufts chooses Gophers track over football (Yahoo! Sports)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Minnesota wide receiver Devin Crawford-Tufts won't play for the football team this season, to focus on track and field instead.



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Ravens sign FB Leach after releasing him in June (Yahoo! Sports)

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- Vonta Leach is back with the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens.



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Bills DE Williams has sore foot evaluated (Yahoo! Sports)

Buffalo Bills' Mario Williams during NFL football minicamp in Orchard Park, N.Y., Thursday, June 13, 2013. (AP Photo/David Duprey)


PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) -- Buffalo Bills star defensive end Mario Williams missed his second straight practice to have his sore foot evaluated by team doctors.








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Eagles LB Jason Phillips tears right ACL (Yahoo! Sports)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Eagles linebacker Jason Phillips tore his right ACL in Monday's practice.



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Prosecutors drop case against Maryland RB Brown (Yahoo! Sports)

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Prince George's County prosecutors are dropping charges against Maryland running back Wes Brown, weeks after he was accused of assaulting a police officer who was questioning him about a shooting, a spokesman said Monday.



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Ohio St reaches $5.8M deal with retired president (Yahoo! Sports)

FILE - This Jan. 28, 2010, file photo shows Ohio State president E. Gordon Gee during an interview, in Columbus, Ohio. Gee says the university must


COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Former Ohio State University president Gordon Gee, who retired under a cloud after remarks jabbing Roman Catholics and Southeastern Conference schools, will receive a $5.8 million package over the next five years, along with an office, a secretary and a premium parking pass, the university said Monday.








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Cal opens fall camp with QB questions (Yahoo! Sports)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- When California opens its first fall camp under new coach Sonny Dykes, the top priority will be identifying the starting quarterback.



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Police search lake in Hernandez's Conn. hometown (Yahoo! Sports)

Former New England Patriots football tight end Aaron Hernandez stands during a bail hearing in Fall River Superior Court Thursday, June 27, 2013 in Fall River, Mass. Hernandez, charged with murdering Odin Lloyd, a 27-year-old semi-pro football player, was denied bail. (AP Photo/Boston Herald, Ted Fitzgerald, Pool)


BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) -- Connecticut and Massachusetts authorities on Monday searched in and around a lake in the hometown of Aaron Hernandez, the former New England Patriots player who is charged with murder.








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Jets: Milliner doesn't need to be Revis (Yahoo! Sports)

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan speaks to the media at their NFL football training camp Monday, July 29, 2013, in Cortland, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)


CORTLAND, N.Y. (AP) -- Rex Ryan says newly signed first-round draft pick Dee Milliner is ''never'' going to be like Darrelle Revis. The New York Jets just want the former Alabama star to be as good a cornerback as they expect.








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Titans reach deal with first-round pick Warmack (Yahoo! Sports)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with offensive guard Chance Warmack, who had been the last remaining unsigned first-round draft pick.



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Eagles will retire McNabb's No. 5 (Yahoo! Sports)

Former Philadelphia Eagles football player Brian Dawkins speaks during a news conference in Philadelphia, on Monday July 29, 2013, where it was announced that six-time Pro Bowl quarterback Donovan McNabb will officially retire a member of the Eagles. McNabb played 11 of his 13 seasons with the Eagles, leading them to eight playoff appearances, five NFC East titles, five conference championship games and one Super Bowl loss. (AP Photo/ Joseph Kaczmarek)


PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Donovan McNabb's No. 5 will be retired by the Philadelphia Eagles, becoming the ninth player in franchise history to receive that honor.








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RG3 endures 'Operation Patience' at Redskins camp (Yahoo! Sports)

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) answers questions during press conference at the NFL football teams training camp in Richmond, Va. Monday, July 29, 2013. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)


RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- During a 7-on-7 drill in shorts at Washington Redskins training camp, Robert Griffin III rolled left and couldn't find an open receiver. He started to scramble, saw a lane and ran for 15 yards.








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Giants' backfield preps for life without Bradshaw (Yahoo! Sports)

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- With Eli Manning running the show and Victor Cruz and Hakeem Nicks on the outside, the New York Giants' passing game is potent.



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Jaguars QB Gabbert sprains ankle in practice (Yahoo! Sports)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert throws a pass during NFL football training camp, Monday, July 29, 2013, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert sprained his right ankle in practice, but the team believes he could return later this week.








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Brazill admits 'mistakes' after failing drug test (Yahoo! Sports)

ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) -- Colts receiver LaVon Brazill admitted Monday that his own "mistakes" led to a failed drug test and an NFL-mandated four-game suspension.



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3 ex-Penn State officials set to go before judge (Yahoo! Sports)

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2012, file photo, Former Penn State president Graham Spanier arrives before entering a judge's office in Harrisburg, Pa. Spanier initiated a libel and defamation case Thursday, July 11, 2013, against Louis Freeh, the former FBI director who a year ago produced a report for the school that was highly critical of Spanier's role in the child sex abuse scandal involving longtime assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky. (AP Photo/Jason Minick, File)


HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- It was late at night on Feb. 27, 2001, and Penn State's then-president, Graham Spanier, one of academia's most prominent administrators, typed a brief email to two other top administrators as they debated how to respond to a thorny situation.








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Sunday, July 28, 2013

Jets, Milliner agree on 4-year deal (Yahoo! Sports)

CORTLAND, N.Y. (AP) -- After a short holdout, Dee Milliner can focus on becoming the New York Jets' next shutdown cornerback.



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Bills DE Williams misses practice with sore foot (Yahoo! Sports)

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) -- Mario Williams was held out of the Buffalo Bills' first training camp practice Sunday night after complaining of a sore foot.



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Browns lineman Miller recovering from concussion (Yahoo! Sports)

Cleveland Browns linebacker Barkevious Mingo, right, signs autographs for fans after training camp practice at the NFL football team's facility in Berea, Ohio, Sunday, July 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)


CLEVELAND (AP) -- Browns offensive lineman Ryan Miller returned to the team's training facility on Sunday and began the NFL's concussion protocol after being knocked unconscious during practice.








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Former Jets, Tennessee Vols QB arrested for DUI (Yahoo! Sports)

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Former New York Jets quarterback Erik Ainge has been arrested for driving under the influence after police spotted him allegedly swerving while driving on an interstate.



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Maclin prepares for 2nd comeback from ACL injury (Yahoo! Sports)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Jeremy Maclin heard the pop before he hit the ground and knew right away it was serious.



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Colts ready for 2nd round with Pagano, Luck (Yahoo! Sports)

Indianapolis Colts safety Sergio Brown, left, greets head coach Chuck Pagano as he arrives at the team's NFL football training camp in Anderson, Ind., Saturday, July 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)


ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) -- Andrew Luck and Chuck Pagano walked onto the practice field Sunday with new perspectives about training camp.








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Broncos lose center Dan Koppen to knee injury (Yahoo! Sports)

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- Center Dan Koppen appeared to seriously injure his left knee Sunday in 9-on-7 drills, just five weeks after rejoining the Denver Broncos following J.D. Walton's setback in his comeback from ankle surgery.



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Ravens TE Pitta undergoes surgery, status unclear (Yahoo! Sports)

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh speaks at a news conference to announce that tight end Dennis Pitta dislocated his hip after colliding with safety James Ihedigbo at NFL football training camp in Owings Mills, Md., Saturday, July 27, 2013. The team announced that he is expected to miss their season-opening game in Denver on Sept. 5. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)


OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta could miss the entire season after having surgery on his fractured and dislocated hip.








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Rex: QB decision flap 'mountain out of molehill' (Yahoo! Sports)

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan leaves the field after practice was suspended due to severe weather at their NFL football training camp Sunday, July 28, 2013, in Cortland, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)


CORTLAND, N.Y. (AP) -- Rex Ryan is on board with general manager John Idzik's comments that it will be a ''collaborative decision'' on who the New York Jets' starting quarterback will be.








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Giants' Hill says suspension was for marijuana (Yahoo! Sports)

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- The stress of coping with life led Will Hill to use marijuana, the New York Giants safety said Sunday in his first comments after being hit by the NFL with his second four-game suspension.



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Arizona 1st-round pick Cooper agrees to contract (Yahoo! Sports)

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- The Arizona Cardinals have reached a contract agreement with first-round draft pick Jonathan Cooper.



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Dolphins continue to mix and match on O-line (Yahoo! Sports)

Miami Dolphins tackle Tyson Clabo (77) does drills with the offensive line during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, July 24, 2013, in Davie, Fla. The offensive line looks different in training camp, with changes at both tackle spots. Jonathan Martin is now on the left side, and No. 77 is no longer Jake Long. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)


DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -- The Miami Dolphins continue to mix and match in the middle of their offensive line.








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3 ex-Penn State officials set to go before judge (Yahoo! Sports)

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2012, file photo, Former Penn State president Graham Spanier arrives before entering a judge's office in Harrisburg, Pa. Spanier initiated a libel and defamation case Thursday, July 11, 2013, against Louis Freeh, the former FBI director who a year ago produced a report for the school that was highly critical of Spanier's role in the child sex abuse scandal involving longtime assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky. (AP Photo/Jason Minick, File)


HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- It was late at night on Feb. 27, 2001, and Penn State's then-president, Graham Spanier, one of academia's most prominent administrators, typed a brief email to two other top administrators as they debated how to respond to a thorny situation.








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Bills QB competition based on who can win now (Yahoo! Sports)

FILE - In this June 11, 2013, file photo, Buffalo Bills quarterbacks Kevin Kolb (4) and EJ Manuel (3) run a drill during NFL football minicamp in Orchard Park, N.Y. Coach Doug Marrone has set no preconditions in determining whether rookie first-round draft pick EJ Manuel or veteran Kevin Kolb win the Buffalo Bills starting quarterback job. He's taking the


PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) -- Rookie first-round draft pick EJ Manuel has the raw potential. Veteran free-agent addition Kevin Kolb has the benefit of six seasons of NFL experience.








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Eagles WR Maclin tears ACL, could miss season (Yahoo! Sports)

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson, right, and Jeremy Maclin take a break between drills at NFL football training camp in Philadelphia, Friday, July 26, 2013. (AP Photo/The News Journal, Suchat Pederson)


PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin tore the ACL in his right knee during practice and could miss the season.








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Donovan McNabb to retire as an Eagle (Yahoo! Sports)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Six-time Pro Bowl quarterback Donovan McNabb will officially retire a member of the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday.



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Saturday, July 27, 2013

Raiders WR Andre Holmes suspended (Yahoo! Sports)

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Andre Holmes takes part in a drill during their NFL football training camp on Saturday, July 27, 2013, in Napa, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)


NAPA, Calif. (AP) -- Oakland Raiders receiver Andre Holmes was suspended Saturday for the first four games of the season for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances.








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Ravens TE Pitta dislocates hip, out for opener (Yahoo! Sports)

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh speaks at a news conference to announce that tight end Dennis Pitta dislocated his hip after colliding with safety James Ihedigbo at NFL football training camp in Owings Mills, Md., Saturday, July 27, 2013. The team announced that he is expected to miss their season-opening game in Denver on Sept. 5. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)


OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta dislocated his hip in practice Saturday and is expected to remain sidelined through the Sept. 5 regular season opener.








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Browns OL Ryan Miller taken to hospital (Yahoo! Sports)

BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Browns offensive tackle Ryan Miller was being treated at a hospital after being carted off the field during practice.



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Colts put 2 more players on PUP list (Yahoo! Sports)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Indianapolis put Pat Angerer and defensive end Fili Moala on the physically unable to perform list Saturday.



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Harvin's 2nd opinion to come next week in New York (Yahoo! Sports)

RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- Seahawks wide receiver Percy Harvin will get a second opinion on his sore hip next week in New York, and Seattle coach Pete Carroll said Saturday all options remain for how the injury is handled.



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Garrett: No decision on Romo for preseason opener (Yahoo! Sports)

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, back right, reacts to teammate wide receiver Miles Austin (19) after a pass during NFL football training camp, Wednesday, July 24, 2013, in Oxnard, Calif. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)


OXNARD, Calif. (AP) -- Jason Garrett says the Dallas Cowboys haven't decided whether Tony Romo will play in the preseason opener after the team's flagship radio station quoted the coach as saying it was ''not going to be Tony's game.''








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Suh says getting new deal from Lions not on mind (Yahoo! Sports)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Chaz Schilens (19) makes a catch against cornerback Ross Weaver, right, during NFL football training camp Saturday, July 27, 2013, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)


ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- The Detroit Lions took advantage of being bad enough to have one of the top three picks in recent NFL drafts by selecting Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford and Ndamukong Suh.








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Idzik: Final call on Jets QB will be 'collective' (Yahoo! Sports)

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan, left, poses with defensive assistant Jeff Weeks at NFL football training camp on Friday, July 26, 2013, in Cortland, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)


CORTLAND, N.Y. (AP) -- New York Jets general manager John Idzik says the final call on the team's starting quarterback this season will be a ''collective effort,'' adding that he'll have ''a pretty big role.''








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Eagles WR Maclin carted off after injuring knee (Yahoo! Sports)

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson, right, and Jeremy Maclin take a break between drills at NFL football training camp in Philadelphia, Friday, July 26, 2013. (AP Photo/The News Journal, Suchat Pederson)


PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Mackin has been carted off the field during practice after injuring his right knee.








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DE Jason Pierre-Paul played in pain last season (Yahoo! Sports)

New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)


EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Driving a car for more than 30 minutes, standing up straight for extended periods and getting into his football stance all had the same effect on New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul last season.








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Texans RB Foster recovering from calf strain (Yahoo! Sports)

Houston Texans' Arian Foster tosses a football at NFL football training camp Saturday, July 27, 2013, in Houston. The star running back started training camp on the physically unable to perform list with a calf injury received at the beginning of organized training activities. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)


HOUSTON (AP) -- Houston running back Arian Foster is still recovering from a right calf strain, but says he feels good and shouldn't be out of camp much longer.








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Ex-Mont. coach defends record following penalties (Yahoo! Sports)

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) -- Penalties to the University of Montana football program following an investigation are the result of the NCAA being ''extremely technical,'' former head coach Robin Pflugrad said.



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Panthers stars among those in favor of HGH testing (Yahoo! Sports)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws a pass during practice at NFL football training camp in Spartanburg, S.C., Friday, July 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)


SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) -- Panthers quarterback Cam Newton said he has nothing to hide when it comes to testing for the human growth hormone.








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Bills set to open training camp minus S Byrd (Yahoo! Sports)

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) -- The Buffalo Bills are preparing to open training camp without Jairus Byrd, and without any indication when the two-time Pro Bowl safety plans to report.



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Ex-Montana coach defends record after sanctions (Yahoo! Sports)

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) -- Former University of Montana football coach Robin Pflugrad says penalties to the program following an investigation are the result of the NCAA being what he calls ''extremely technical.''



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Friday, July 26, 2013

Tebow's future could depend on versatility (Yahoo! Sports)

New England Patriots quarterbacks Tim Tebow, right, and Tom Brady talk with fans and sign autographs following practice at NFL football training camp in Foxborough, Mass., Friday, July 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)


FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Tim Tebow had a rough day throwing the ball in his first training camp practice. But he caught a short toss during a screen-passing drill.








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Jets QB showdown kicks off between Sanchez, Smith (Yahoo! Sports)

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez throws a pass at NFL football training camp Friday, July 26, 2013, in Cortland, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)


CORTLAND, N.Y. (AP) -- Mark Sanchez and Geno Smith both had solid performances on the first day of training camp as they compete to be the New York Jets' starting quarterback.








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Jets CB Berry suffers season-ending knee injury (Yahoo! Sports)

CORTLAND, N.Y. (AP) -- New York Jets cornerback Aaron Berry will miss the season after injuring a knee on the first day of practice at training camp.



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Redskins' Jenkins suspended 4 games, failed test (Yahoo! Sports)

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Washington Redskins defensive end Jarvis Jenkins has been suspended for four games without pay for violating the NFL's policy on performance enhancing substances.



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Jets' Holmes uncertain if he'll be back this year (Yahoo! Sports)

CORTLAND, N.Y. (AP) -- Santonio Holmes says he ''can't answer'' whether he will be able to return to the field for the New York Jets this season as he recovers from a serious foot injury.



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Florida gives Muschamp $250,000 raise annually (Yahoo! Sports)

Jul 16, 2013; Hoover, AL, USA; Florida Gators head coach Will Muschamp talks with the media during the 2013 SEC football media days at the Hyatt Regency. (Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports)


GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida has given coach Will Muschamp a raise after an 11-win season.








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Adrian Peterson: 'I'm all natural. I work hard.' (Yahoo! Sports)

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson catches the ball during NFL football training camp, Friday, July 26, 2013, in Mankato, Minn. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)


MANKATO, Minn. (AP) -- Embracing the challenge has always been a part of Adrian Peterson's persona.








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Rodgers says he was 'lied to' by Braun (Yahoo! Sports)

In this Feb. 29, 2012, photo, Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun, right, and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers chat during a spring training baseball workout in Phoenix. One NFL fan is having a little fun with Rodgers over his vociferous support of Braun. It all started when Todd Sutton tweeted last year that Rodgers was delusional over his insistence that Braun had not used performance-enhancing drugs. Rodgers then responded that he would bet a year's salary that his friend was clean, including the hashtags ponyup and exonerated. Now that Braun has accepted a season-ending 65-game suspension rather than fight Major League Baseball over evidence he used PEDs, Sutton tells USA Today he would settle for a game check. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)


GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he was ''shocked'' when his friend Ryan Braun admitted he violated baseball's rules against using performance-enhancing substances.








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Tebow: Hernandez murder case is "heartbreaking" (Yahoo! Sports)

New England Patriots quarterbacks Tim Tebow, right, and Tom Brady talk with fans and sign autographs following practice at NFL football training camp in Foxborough, Mass., Friday, July 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)


FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Tim Tebow says the case in which Aaron Hernandez is charged with murder is heartbreaking and sad.








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Cornerback Hayward misses first Packers practice (Yahoo! Sports)

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Green Bay Packers cornerback Casey Hayward, who led NFL rookies last season with a team-high six interceptions, may miss two weeks of training camp because of a hamstring injury.



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AP Source: Chiefs agree to 5-year deal with Fisher (Yahoo! Sports)

This is a 2013 photo of Eric Fisher of the Kansas City Chiefs NFL football team. This image reflects the Kansas City Chiefs active roster as of Wednesday, May 22, 2013 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)


KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to terms with No. 1 overall pick Eric Fisher on Friday, ensuring that the big right tackle out of Central Michigan will be in training camp with plenty of time to prepare for the season.








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Bengals WR A.J. Green has bruised knee (Yahoo! Sports)

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green grabs his knee after injuring it trying to catch a pass during practice at the NFL football team's training camp on Thursday, July 25, 2013, in Cincinnati. Team officials said Green seemed alright after practice but were performing more tests. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)


CINCINNATI (AP) -- Bengals All-Pro receiver A.J. Green has a bruised knee at will miss several days of practice.








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