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Former NFL quarterback McNair killed in Tennessee (AP)

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:51:59 PDT

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.

Patriots Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:15:34 PDT

Over the years, the New England Patriots have had to deal with the loss of several key veterans who played important roles in their Super Bowl dynasty.

Ty Law, Lawyer Milloy, Mike Vrabel, Troy Brown, Drew Bledsoe - all have either found new homes or ultimately retired to cap long, successful careers.

Tedy Bruschi is one of the rare exceptions. Often considered the heart and soul of New England's Super Bowl defense through the years, Bruschi has been a member of the Patriots his entire career and is one of only a small handful of players who've been on all three of New England's championship teams.

As he enters his 14th season and the final year of his current contract, Bruschi is keeping his options open.

Bruschi hasn't decided future beyond 2009 (PA SportsTicker)

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:10:51 PDT

By HOWARD ULMAN AP Sports Writer

How Michael Jackson helped start the Patriots dynasty (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:33:22 PDT

Without Adam Vinateri, the New England Patriots wouldn't have won three Super Bowl titles.

Welker, Cassel reunite at camp for kids (AP)

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:31:54 PDT

Now that they're no longer teammates with the New England Patriots, receiver Wes Welker admits his friendship with Matt Cassel has changed. After spending years as a backup in college and the NFL, Cassel finally got his moment in the sun last season after Patriots starter Tom Brady was injured in the season opener.

NFL reviewing Plaxico Burress shooting incident (AP)

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:38:48 PDT

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has started his review of the Plaxico Burress shooting incident under the league's personal conduct policy. The league confirmed Friday that Goodell was examining the incident in which Burress shot himself in the thigh in late November in a New York City nightclub. The commissioner could suspend him if he finds that the receiver violated the NFL policy on personal...

Pats' Bruschi undecided about retirement (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:20:05 PDT

Entering his 14th NFL season, New England Patriots lineback Tedy Bruschi admits it could be his final...

For Dolphins rebuilding secondary was primary focus (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:30:04 PDT

Bill Parcells has a plan in Miami. In year two of his tenture running the Dolphins, Parcells has overhauled the...

Report: Supermodel Bundchen is pregnant (AP)

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:45:40 PDT

Is she or isn't she? People.com is reporting Gisele Bundchen is pregnant. Citing two anonymous sources, the report says Tom Brady's wife is due early next year. Brady's mother, Galynn, told the Associated Press on Friday that she had no comment on the report. The supermodel's agent at IMG, Anne Nelson, told the AP that she doesn't comment on the personal lives of her clients.

Report: Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen expecting a little miracle (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:36:35 PDT

If the sources of the Boston Herald's Inside Track are correct, Gisele Bundchen's womb currently houses...

Q&A: Giants' Reese discusses WRs, injury info (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:04:00 PDT

GM Jerry Reese explains the team's approach at receiver and why true No. 1 WRs are overrated.

Patriots sign fourth-round pick Ohrnberger (AP)

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:38:40 PDT

The New England Patriots have signed Penn State offensive linemen Rich Ohrnberger, their fourth-round draft pick. His signing Tuesday made him the first of the team's 12 picks to finalize his contract. The Patriots took Ohrnberger with the 123rd choice in the draft after he started 34 consecutive games in college.

Chargers' Smith doesn't like new competition in AFC West (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:55:11 PDT

San Diego Chargers general manager A.J. Smith doesn't like the new look of the AFC West.

Brady comeback as much mental as physical (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:30:00 PDT

Among Pats QB Tom Brady's challenges: he will have to conquer the fear of someone hitting his knee.

Pats' Thomas shies away from Rex Ryan's remarks (AP)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:41:03 PDT

Adalius Thomas loves to joke around, just like the brash defensive coordinator he played for with the Ravens. Unlike Rex Ryan, though, the Patriots linebacker isn't shooting barbs at other members of the AFC East. Ryan, the new coach of the New York Jets, already has tweaked New England coach Bill Belichick and Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder.

Lack of coordination? Not for Patriots' offense (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:15:50 PDT

Under the watchful eye of hoodie-wearing Bill Belichick, Bill O'Brien is getting cutting his teeth as Patriots offensive coordinator. He's not the only new man in that job.

Former NFL player pleads not guilty to 1994 murder (AP)

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:25:40 PDT

A former NFL linebacker has pleaded not guilty to killing a wealthy Southern California businessman 14 years ago. Orange County district attorney's spokeswoman Farrah Emami says Eric Naposki entered the plea Thursday in Superior Court in Newport Beach. Naposki, who played in the late 1980s for the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts, is charged with one count of murder in the December...

Patriots release RB Patrick Pass (AP)

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:33:50 PDT

The New England Patriots have released running back Patrick Pass a week after signing him. Pass was cut Thursday, ending his bid to stick with the team he played for from 2000-2006 as a backup. He was released after the 2006 season, played one game with the New York Giants in 2007 and then dropped out of football.

Pats' owner Kraft on Wilfork: 'It's business' (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:30:44 PDT

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft addressed the Vince Wilfork contract situation Wednesday, according to...

Patriots tackle Vince Wilfork returns to practice (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:16:38 PDT

By HOWARD ULMAN AP Sports Writer

Belichick won't fire back at Rex Ryan (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:04:07 PDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick refused to be lured into a war of words with New York Jets coach...

Wilfork expected to be at Pats' minicamp Wednesday (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:07:10 PDT

Unhappy about his current contract situation, New England Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork was a no-show for...

Mangini brought secrets, Ryan brings swagger to Jets (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:06:21 PDT

The New York Daily News noted it probably would have been a good idea for Rex Ryan to win a couple of games...