Articles filed under Football
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Forte says he's ready to run with No. 1 roleJun 10, 2008 11:00 pm - With the sudden exit of Cedric Benson, rookie Matt Forte will go to training camp as the team's de facto featured running back. And that's just fine with the second-roun...
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Burress won't practice without a new contractJun 10, 2008 11:00 pm - EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress is refusing to practice because the Super Bowl champions haven't renegotiated his contract. Burres...
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Bears release Cedric BensonJun 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Another No. 1 bites the dust. Despite his lofty draft status and the $13 million he received in guaranteed bonus money, the Bears decided Monday afternoon that running b...
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T.O. misses random drug testJun 09, 2008 11:00 pm - IRVING, Texas -- Terrell Owens acknowledged Monday having missed a random drug test several weeks ago, blaming it on a "communication problem involving cell phone number...
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Benson too clueless to even take advantage of 2nd chanceJun 09, 2008 11:00 pm - The only one who didn't see this coming was Cedric Benson -- and he might have, too, had he just opened his eyes. After the controversial early May boating arrest, Bears...
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McNabb sits out with shoulder tendinitisJun 09, 2008 11:00 pm - PHILADELPHIA -- Donovan McNabb is sitting out the Philadelphia Eagles' passing camp Tuesday with shoulder tendinitis. The five-time Pro Bowl quarterback likely will miss...
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Giants' Michael Strahan retiresJun 09, 2008 11:00 pm - EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Michael Strahan had what he wanted -- a Super Bowl championship to add to a resume featuring seven Pro Bowls and two sack records. Now it was ti...
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Angelo taking Benson DUI situation 'very seriously'Jun 07, 2008 11:00 pm - Cedric Benson's DUI arrest early Saturday in Austin, Texas, seems to indicate that he has failed to learn an important lesson, according to Bears' general manager Jerry ...
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Now at Booth 32: 'Proper etiquette for refusing to take a Breathalyzer'Jun 07, 2008 11:00 pm - Another month, another Cedric Benson arrest. Either this is the most persecuted man in Texas or the most irresponsible man on the Bears. As you know by now, Benson suffe...
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Phillips says Urlacher can help case by showing upJun 07, 2008 11:00 pm - Bears president and CEO Ted Phillips indicated Brian Urlacher might help speed negotiations on a contract extension by showing up to practice with his teammates at organ...