Articles filed under Football
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Ala. player Brandon Deaderick shot, wounded in armAug 31, 2009 11:00 pm - TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- University of Alabama defensive lineman Brandon Deaderick was taken to a hospital after being shot in the arm during an apparent robbery attempt in T...
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Ogunleye at a loss to explain Orton's injuryAug 31, 2009 11:00 pm - Adewale Ogunleye had a difficult time explaining Kyle Orton's injury to his right index finger, even though it occurred when the two players' hands struck each other dur...
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Numbers suggest Bears can steal a sloppy NFCAug 31, 2009 11:00 pm - Three practice games down, one to go, and NFL teams are supposed to be ready for the real season. So do you know where your defense is? If the Bears can find one, they'v...
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With Packers in mind, Bears grateful for all the commotion in DenverAug 31, 2009 11:00 pm - The Bears say the circus atmosphere Sunday night in Denver wasn't an inconvenience but rather ideal preparation for their regular-season opener at Green Bay. Asked if he...
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Panthers acquire DT Leonard from BrownsAug 31, 2009 11:00 pm - CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers addressed their biggest need Tuesday by acquiring defensive tackle Louis Leonard from the Cleveland Browns for a 2010 late-round...
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Former Fremd QB gets call to direct Wisconsin's offenseAug 31, 2009 11:00 pm - MADISON, Wis. - Fourth-year junior Scott Tolzien of Rolling Meadows will get his first career start at quarterback when Wisconsin opens the season Saturday against North...
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Sore-ribbed Favre leads Vikings to win over TexansAug 31, 2009 11:00 pm - HOUSTON - Brett Favre's ribs appear to be just fine. He took plenty of hits and even delivered one. Adrian Peterson scored on the game's first play, Favre played three q...
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Pacman close to deal to play in CFLAug 31, 2009 11:00 pm - Adam "Pacman" Jones is close to returning to pro football -- north of the border. Jones' attorney, Worrick Robinson, said Tuesday he has been in "consistent negotiations...
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Illini RB Dufrene questionable for openerAug 31, 2009 11:00 pm - CHAMPAIGN -- Illinois football coach Ron Zook says Daniel Dufrene is questionable for Saturday's season-opener against Missouri with an ankle injury. Dufrene didn't prac...
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Bears sign a cornerback, waive a wide receiverAug 31, 2009 11:00 pm - To help bolster their pass defense, the Bears signed six-year NFL veteran cornerback Rod Hood to a one-year contract Tuesday. Hood was cut by the Cleveland Browns on Mon...