Ravens lock up Reed with a 6 year extension:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2502163
Updated: June 27, 2006, 9:14 PM ET
NFL adds amphetamines to banned substances list
By Len Pasquarelli
ESPN.com
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2501680
Updated: June 27, 2006, 1:39 PM ET
Openly gay ex-player talks to NFL rookies on diversity
By Len Pasquarelli
ESPN.com
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2501916
Raiders gamble on d tackle:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2502440
Updated: June 27, 2006, 11:43 PM ET
Cuban, Marino join financier's bid to buy Penguins
Associated Press
http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2502308
pdated: June 27, 2006, 9:58 PM ET
Vikings' Offord pleads guilty to drunken driving
charge
Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Vikings safety Willie Offord
pleaded guilty to drunken driving Tuesday in Hennepin
County District Court.
Willie Offord
Offord
District Judge Bruce Peterson ordered Offord to pay a
$600 fine and perform 32 hours of community service.
Offord pleaded guilty to misdemeanor fourth-degree
drunken driving.
Offord was stopped by the State Patrol April 18 on
Interstate 394 in Golden Valley. His blood-alcohol
level was not available at that time. His attorney,
David Valenti, said Offord challenged the legality of
the stop, but Peterson rejected it.
Offord, the Vikings' special teams captain last
season, signed a two-year contract extension earlier
this year. He is rehabilitating a torn anterior
cruciate ligament in his left knee but is expected to
be ready for training camp.
Tues. Huddle:
http://nfl.com/news/story/9529064
¶ 9:46 AM
Ricky W. impressive in debut:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2492391
Big Ben Holmes pay visit to Steelers front office:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2492702
Vasher returns to practice:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2492388
Updated: June 20, 2006, 5:22 PM ET
Titans rookie RB White says hamstring is healed
Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Titans rookie running back LenDale
White said the hamstring injury that has bothered him
since the spring has healed, and he is now working on
conditioning.
"It feels a lot better getting in there with the team
and coming along," said White, who participated in
team drills for a second consecutive minicamp practice
Tuesday. "It definitely feels good to finally be
running the football, instead of rehabbing all day."
Tennessee picked the Southern California standout in
the second round of the NFL draft last April. White
dropped out of the first round in large part because
of the injury.
Titans coach Jeff Fisher said he likes what he's seen
so far from White, who will compete with veterans
Chris Brown and Travis Henry for playing time.
"It was good to see him out there," Fisher said. "I
think we see a little more each day."
White, who has lost 11 pounds since playing in the
Rose Bowl at 250 pounds, has a personal trainer who
will help get him in shape for camp.
"I'll work out for the whole month, and hopefully come
back and win a spot and get ready to play football
games," White said.
P. Harelson signs 4 year deal:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2494232
Bucs back up qb has knee surgery:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2492864
Rams hire player personel director:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2492896
Bengals trade qb to Rams:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2492402
Updated: June 21, 2006, 1:41 AM ET
Bengals' pick Rucker faces battery, vandalism charges
ESPN.com news services
The Los Angeles City attorney's office has filed
charges against former USC defensive end Frostee
Rucker for two counts of spousal battery and two
counts of vandalism, ESPN's Justine Gubar reports.
Both charges are misdemeanors. Each count of spousal
battery, which includes parties who have dated, is
punishable by one year maximum in county jail or
community service. There is a mandatory $400 fine.
Vandalism is punishable by up to six months in jail.
If convicted Rucker, who was drafted by the Bengals in
the third round of April's NFL draft, could face up to
three years in county jail.
The charges stem from one incident in early August
2005 that took place at Rucker's Los Angeles
apartment.
An arraignment date has been set for July 13.
There is no warrant for Rucker's arrest. He will
receive a voluntary appearance letter regarding his
arraignment. If he misses his arraignment, then a
warrant will be issued.
The complaining witness has requested confidentiality.
John Clayton few players falling through the cracks:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&id=2492348
Cubin the man for L.A. team?
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/5714172
¶ 12:23 PM
Eagles extend guard:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2480638
Marcus Vick catching on at receiver for Fins:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2479349
Turley poised for comeback with Cheifs:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2479785
Updated: June 10, 2006, 10:02 PM ET
Report: NFLPA against blood testing for HGH
ESPN.com news services
The NFL Players Association doubts the validity of
current testing methods for human growth hormone and
says the league does not intend to implement blood
testing of its players for HGH, The Washington Post
reported Saturday.
NFLPA executive director Gene Upshaw told the
newspaper that he and other league leaders doubt the
reliability of blood testing first used at the 2004
Athens Olympics.
"What we're doing at this point is reviewing to see
about the performance of the test," Upshaw told The
Post. "We're not so sure the test works. There's no
urine test, and even the blood test is not reliable."
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Jason Grimsley admitted
to federal investigators that he took human growth
hormone, steroids and amphetamines, according to court
documents.
According to The Post, growth hormone is on the
league's list of banned substances, but there is no
reliable urine test for it. Upshaw said he would
oppose blood testing of players.
"When you start talking about coming in to take a
person's blood, that's different than taking someone's
urine," Upshaw told the NFLPA. "I know personally I
would have a problem with someone coming in and trying
to take the players' blood. I'm not ready to make that
leap."
Former Viking Smith in limbo after being cut from CFL
team:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2479009
¶ 11:40 AM
Updated: June 9, 2006
Spellman returns to football after addressing disorder
By Greg Garber
ESPN.com
LAS VEGAS -- Alonzo Spellman has lived the dazzling
high of being an NFL first-round draft choice. He also
knows the lows; he once spent six months in the depths
of a depression in a darkened bedroom.
Today, Spellman will tell you the only place he can
function with success is somewhere in between: the
murky shadows of the gray area.
Spellman, sitting in a quiet hotel suite 27 floors
above the circus that is the Mandalay Bay Casino,
exhales deeply. There is an undeniable wisdom in his
weary brown eyes. His face, creased and framed by
sparse coils of unnaturally yellow hair, seems far
older than 34 years.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2474007
Updated: June 10, 2006, 2:32 PM ET
Report: NFLPA against blood testing for HGH
ESPN.com news services
The NFL Players Association doubts the validity of
current testing methods for human growth hormone and
says the league does not intend to implement blood
testing of its players for HGH, The Washington Post
reported Saturday.
NFLPA executive director Gene Upshaw told the
newspaper that he and other league leaders doubt the
reliability of blood testing first used at the 2004
Athens Olympics.
"What we're doing at this point is reviewing to see
about the performance of the test," Upshaw told The
Post. "We're not so sure the test works. There's no
urine test, and even the blood test is not reliable."
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Jason Grimsley admitted
to federal investigators that he took human growth
hormone, steroids and amphetamines, according to court
documents.
According to The Post, growth hormone is on the
league's list of banned substances, but there is no
reliable urine test for it. Upshaw said he would
oppose blood testing of players.
"When you start talking about coming in to take a
person's blood, that's different than taking someone's
urine," Upshaw told the NFLPA. "I know personally I
would have a problem with someone coming in and trying
to take the players' blood. I'm not ready to make that
leap."
McNair's contract:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2478265
Miami interrested in Big Daddy W.??
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2478356
Updated: June 10, 2006, 2:34 AM ET
Williams runs for 46 yards in Argos' final exhibition
Associated Press
HAMILTON, Ontario -- Argonauts running back Ricky
Williams ran for 46 yards on 11 carries but had a
critical fumble as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats defeated
Toronto 21-11 on Friday night in the final CFL
exhibition game for both teams.
Williams, who joined the CFL after he was suspended
for a year by the NFL for a fourth violation of the
league's drug policy, was more productive than his
exhibition debut last weekend, when he had 7 yards on
three carries.
The former Miami Dolphins back started in this game
and played three quarters before giving way to John
Avery. His fumble in the second quarter set up Jason
Maas' 34-yard touchdown pass to D.J. Flick on the
final play of the first half, giving Hamilton a 10-0
lead.
Williams' longest run of the night went for 8 yards.
Toronto and Hamilton open the regular season next
Saturday.
Faulk considering retirement:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2477434
Culpepper looks good:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2477250
Bills release vet. guard:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2477971
Packers released draft bust:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2477751
¶ 3:59 PM
Jamal Lewis ready for fresh start:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2473988
Updated: June 6, 2006, 7:03 PM ET
Favre returns to practice after being held out Monday
Associated Press
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Brett Favre was back on the field
Tuesday, a day after being held out of a voluntary
practice.
Brett Favre
Favre
Packers coach Mike McCarthy said he planned to hold
the quarterback out of Monday's practice all along --
despite comments last week that led many to believe
Favre would take part in all four practices this week.
Favre worked out Monday but didn't practice with the
team.
"I never said he would practice all four days. Him
practicing all four days was never the intention,
ever," McCarthy said.
McCarthy seemed slightly agitated by persistent
questions about players who haven't taken part in
voluntary workouts -- a group that again included
starting cornerbacks, Al Harris and Charles Woodson,
on Tuesday.
"Brett has hit every target that we've asked,"
McCarthy said. "The plan for him has been laid out for
months and frankly, I'm not going to get into going
through this every day. He worked out here [Monday],
he did what's asked of him. I've said it over and
over, we're just being smart with Brett. So he did
what was on his schedule to do [Monday]."
Favre is scheduled to speak to the media Thursday and
will host his annual charity softball tournament
Sunday.
The 36-year-old quarterback decided last month he
would return for one more season. Favre threw a
career-worst 29 interceptions last season and the
Packers went 4-12, the team's first losing season
since he became its quarterback.
Titans need to make a decision:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2473340
Saints deal line-backer:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2473398
Updated: June 6, 2006, 2:24 PM ET
Patriots sign OL Hochstein to extension
By Len Pasquarelli
ESPN.com
Versatile offensive lineman Russ Hochstein, who
started the final seven games of the 2005 season at
center for the New England Patriots, has signed a
two-year contract extension, ESPN.com has learned.
Russ Hochstein
Hochstein
A five-year veteran, Hochstein was entering the final
season of his contract in 2006, and would have been
eligible for unrestricted free agency next spring
without the extension. The two additional years are
worth about $1.8 million and include a $400,000
signing bonus.
Hochstein, 28, will earn base salaries of $600,000 in
2007 and $730,000 in 2008 under the extension. His
scheduled base salary for this season, of $600,000, is
unchanged. He could earn an additional $800,000 in the
extension part of the contract, based on a number of
variables.
A former Nebraska standout, and a veteran who can play
all three interior line positions, Hochstein took over
at center in '05 when starter Dan Koppen suffered a
season-ending shoulder injury in mid-November. The
seven starts represented a career high.
In five seasons, the last four with the Patriots,
Hochstein has appeared in 48 games and has eight
starts. Of his regular-season appearances, 46 have
been over the past three seasons. Hochstein has also
played in six postseason contests, with three starts.
He started in the 2003 AFC championship game and in
Super Bowl XXXVIII. In 2004, he started the AFC title
game at tight end and played fullback in Super Bowl
XXXIX, throwing a key block on tailback Corey Dillon's
two-yard touchdown run.
Hochstein is typical of the New England offensive line
contingent, a versatile and self-made player who has
gotten the most from his skills under the tutelage of
longtime offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia. At
6-feet-4 and 305 pounds, he has sufficient size to
play guard and is still quick enough to play the
center spot. He likely will be a top backup at the
guard and center positions in 2006.
Originally chosen by Tampa Bay in the fifth round of
the 2001 draft, Hochstein spent much of his rookie
season the Bucs' practice squad. He was signed to New
England practice squad in 2002 after Tampa Bay
released him.
Len Pasquarelli is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com.
Dawkins won't let contract status effect play:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2473266
Chiefs hire ex Falcon Farmer:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2473655
Updated: June 6, 2006, 1:01 PM ET
Titans change stadium name to LP Field
Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Titans' stadium,
known as The Coliseum since 2002, will now be called
LP Field.
The 10-year, $30 million naming rights deal was
announced at the stadium Tuesday by Titans owner Bud
Adams and Rick Frost, chief executive officer for
Louisiana-Pacific Corp.
"Our relationship is going to be ... a very great
one," Adam said.
Adelphia Business Solutions, whose name was on the
stadium since it opened in 1999, filed for bankruptcy
and stopped payments on its 15-year, $30 million deal.
Louisiana Pacific, a building products company,
relocated its headquarters to Nashville in 2004. The
naming rights are part of the company's plan to
promote itself and its brand as LP. The company and
the Titans also said they will build a Habitat for
Humanity house in Nashville.
Tuesday Huddle:
http://nfl.com/news/story/9482648
NFL News Click here to find out more!
Trade, not cut, is the new trend through 2008
Click here to find out more!
Pat Kirwan By Pat Kirwan
NFL.com Senior Analyst
(June 6, 2006) -- Anyone who follows the business of
football can recall the reality of what June 1
traditionally brought to the NFL. Teams all around the
league cut high-priced veterans on or after June 1 and
took the salary cap hit for the player in the
following year.
http://nfl.com/news/story/9482175
Adam Shefter around the league:
http://nfl.com/nflnetwork/story/9482866
¶ 12:08 PM
In touch with the Silver & Black
Raiders head coach Art Shell sounds off on several
topics, including Randy Moss and how the game has
changed
By Trent Modglin
June 1, 2006
For those who dont believe you can ever truly come
home again, meet Art Shell. After a stellar playing
career that saw him win two Super Bowls and be named
to eight Pro Bowls as an offensive tackle for the
Raiders, Shell would eventually be named head coach of
the franchise in 1989, becoming only the second
African American to hold such a title in league
history. He compiled a 56-41 overall record and was
named Coach of the Year in 1990 after going 12-4 and
reaching the AFC title game. But after a 9-7 mark in
1994, owner Al Davis let Shell go, a move Davis has
always regretted.
http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/NFL/AFC/AFC+West/Oakland/Features/2006/modglin060106.htm
¶ 6:22 PM
Updated: June 1, 2006, 9:46 AM ET
Redskins safety Taylor has deal in assault case
Associated Press
MIAMI -- Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor has
reached an agreement with prosecutors to drop felony
charges against him and plead no contest to two
misdemeanors in his assault case, avoiding jail time
and the possibility of missing any of the upcoming NFL
season.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2466163
Texans lose Mathis until October:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2466292
Arbiter rules in McNabb's favor:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2464731
Pennington throws at camp:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2464296
Updated: May 31, 2006, 1:58 PM ET
Bengals pick Nicholson, Rouse charged in alleged theft
By Joe Schad
Special to ESPN.com
Two former Florida State football players have been
charged with stealing electronic equipment worth
approximately $1,700 from the home of a current
player, Tallahassee Police told ESPN on Wednesday.
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker A.J. Nicholson and
former wide receiver Fred Rouse, who was dismissed by
coach Bobby Bowden at the end of last season for
detrimental conduct, are charged with burglarizing the
Tallahassee home of current Florida State running back
Lorenzo Booker on May 20 or 21.
Rouse confessed his involvement to authorities on May
28, according to police. Rouse was arrested and
charged with three felonies: burglary of a dwelling,
grand theft and unrelated possessions of a controlled
substance without a prescription, which was ecstasy.
Rouse has been released on bond.
A warrant is out for the arrest of Nicholson, who
faces felony charges of burglary of a dwelling and
grand theft and criminal mischief, which is a
misdemeanor.
"Obviously, Lorenzo's not really happy that his former
teammates, Rouse and Nicholson, did this," Tallahassee
Police Public Information Officer John Newland said.
"This incident occurred May 20 and A.J. was drafted in
April. You knew you were leaving. Why would you put
yourself through this? It's just really unfortunate."
A police source said that among the items
investigators found at Booker's home was a wide
receivers glove with "1," Rouse's former jersey
number, stitched into the inside of it. The glove had
been left under a color television that had been
thrown onto the floor.
Entrance to the home, police said, was made by
breaking a rear window. In gaining entry, the suspects
appeared to cut themselves as they left blood there
and on one of Bookers' roommate's sheets. Police later
found drops of blood at the exterior of the home of
Nicholson's girlfriend.
In a sworn, taped interview on May 28, Rouse said
Nicholson entered the home and carried out two
portable stereos, a DVD player and a pair of
headphones. Rouse also said Nicholson had sustained a
substantial cut on a finger.
Nicholson, who was accused of a sexual assault in
Miami and sent home from the Orange Bowl, was selected
by the Bengals in the fifth round. Nicholson, who has
pleaded no contest to a DUI arrest and had another
incident with Tallahassee police that led to dropped
charges of resisting arrest, has not been charged in
the sexual assault case.
Rouse, one of the nation's top freshman prospects last
season, and a native of Tallahassee, had only six
catches for 114 yards and one touchdown. Rouse also
returned 11 punts for 97 yards and six kickoffs for
107 yards.
Joe Schad is ESPN's college football reporter.
Lions sign Verba:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2464724
W. Chrebet will retire Friday:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2464583
Updated: May 31, 2006, 11:17 PM ET
Harlan hands Packers presidency to Jones
Associated Press
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Bob Harlan handed the title of
Green Bay Packers team president to eventual successor
John Jones on Wednesday.
Jones becomes the 10th president in team history, and
will remain the team's chief operating officer until
Harlan retires next May.
The title switch puts a formal stamp on a process that
began in 1999, when Harlan hired Jones away from the
NFL management council.
Harlan, who joined the Packers' front office in 1971
and has been president since 1989, will remain the
team's chief executive officer until he hands it over
to Jones next year. Harlan also adds the title of
chairman, though the new title doesn't necessarily
bring new responsibilities.
Harlan said there was still too much work to be done
to get nostalgic about his career with Green Bay.
"I think that'll probably come in a year, because
there's still things I'd like to see done this next
year," Harlan said. "You'd certainly like to get
better on the football field in a hurry. But I think
the next year is going to be very similar to what
we've just gone through and what we've been going
through for the past few years. Next year, it may be a
little more, 'Now it's over."'
The move was formally approved in a meeting of the
Packers' board of directors on Wednesday.
"No one is going to replace Bob Harlan," Jones said.
"His shoes aren't going to be filled. Bob is in a
special class in all of football, and I'm the first
guy to recognize that. What I will do is to work very
hard to be my own man, to continue the tradition
that's important to us, and to make sure that fans
know that we do everything we can to win -- that
nothing is more important than winning to the Green
Bay Packers."
The 54-year-old Jones left a job as a sportswriter
with the New Orleans Times-Picayune to work for the
NFL management council during the 1987 players'
strike.
The idea of succeeding Harlan was discussed even
before Jones joined the Packers in 1999.
"Through the years it's always been Ron Wolf or Mike
Sherman or Ted Thompson who would come in my office
and we'd sit down and talk about football decisions,"
Harlan said. "I'm trying to get John more involved in
that so that a year from now, it's easier for him."
Jones said he already is stepping into that role.
"I think it's important that Ted Thompson and (coach)
Mike McCarthy know that this organization, as it is
today and will be in the future, they have the
resources to make us a better ballclub," Jones said.
"And that will be no different in the future than it
has in the past under Bob Harlan."
Harlan and Jones both will represent the Packers at
NFL owners meetings in the upcoming year, but other
team owners have asked that only Harlan sit in on
meetings related to the search for a successor to
commissioner Paul Tagliabue.
Player rankings:
http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/playerrankings/regularseason/QB
¶ 1:26 PM
Joe T. calls Ricky W. a disgrace to the game:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2463035
Troubled Smith not faring much better in CFL:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2461538
This week doesn't mark the conclusion to Bob Harlan's
3½-decade career in the Green Bay Packers' front
office. It does, though, signal the beginning of the
end to his long and prosperous tenure with a team over
which he has presided as president and chief operating
officer since 1989, and which he has maintained as a
model franchise.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2462107
Updated: May 29, 2006, 7:44 PM ET
Former player Sardisco dies after heart attack
Associated Press
SHREVEPORT, La. -- Former pro football player Tony
Sardisco, who was captain of the Boston Patriots in
the early 1960s, has died at age 73.
Sardisco died of a massive heart attack at his home in
Shreveport on Sunday, said Madeleine Bergeron, his
daughter.
"Everyone is going to miss him greatly. He was the
most wonderful friend, coach, uncle, husband, father,
teacher, mentor anyone could ever have," Bergeron
said. "He was an inspiration to many."
Sardisco was a Tulane University All-American and an
AFL All-Pro lineman with the Patriots in 1961. He was
inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in
2004.
Bergeron said her mother, Juliana Tutko Sardisco,
suffered a mild heart attack, apparently from the
stress resulting from her husband's death. Juliana
Sardisco, 69, is recovering, Bergeron said.
Sardisco's professional football career lasted four
years, and it was interrupted by military service.
It included short stints with both the San Francisco
49ers and Washington Redskins in 1956, his rookie
season. He then served in the Air Force for two years
before returning to pro football with Calgary in the
Canadian Football League in 1959. He joined the
Patriots in the fledgling AFL the following season.
"He loved football to the day he died," Bergeron said.
Funeral arrangements were not complete Monday night.
Updated: May 29, 2006, 7:01 PM ET
Steelers WR helps mixed-race children in South Korea
Associated Press
SEOUL, South Korea -- Pittsburgh Steelers receiver
Hines Ward has established a foundation to help
mixed-race children like himself in South Korea.
Hines Ward
Ward
Ward pledged an initial $1 million to the Hines Ward
Helping Hands Foundation, a portion of which will be
given in his mother's name to express his gratitude
for her sacrifice working three jobs at a time while
he was growing up.
"I know what it's like to endure teasing and to be
treated differently because of the color of your skin
or looks of your eyes," Ward said Monday at a news
conference in Seoul.
Ward reached sudden fame in the country where he was
born, South Korea, after winning MVP honors at the
Super Bowl. He was born to an African-American soldier
father and Korean mother and grew up in the United
States.
He made his first trip here as an adult last month and
was given a welcome befitting a state leader, meeting
the president and receiving honorary Seoul city
citizenship.
On that visit, Ward also met with children being
assisted by Pearl S. Buck International, and donated
$50,000 to that organization helping mixed-heritage
children during his current trip.
Mixed-race children are subjected to harassment in
South Korea, where the conservative Confucian society
emphasizes pure blood ties. Ward's newfound popularity
has drawn renewed media attention to the subject.
Ward was to leave Seoul on Tuesday and said he would
be focusing on preparing for next season, asking
Koreans to wish him luck.
DUESSELDORF, Germany -- The NFL has proposed playing
two regular-season games outside the United States
starting in 2008, league officials said Saturday.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2460515
Frankfurt wins world bowl:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2460571
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