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Sanchez enjoys the competition

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - Mark Sanchez smiled for a split-second when a reporter labeled him as the most scrutinized guy in the New York Jets' locker room. "Nooo," the quarterback said, dripping with sarcasm. Yep, it's true. And it's been that way for more than three years now, long before Tim Tebow ever got here. But the arrival of the world's most popular backup quarterback means even more attention focused not only on what Tebow does, but every throw Sanchez makes - even if it's only the third day of the Jets' organized team activities. "His popularity draws… 0

May 25, 2012
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Nicks breaks right foot at Giants OTA

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - New York Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks is expected to be sidelined up to three months after breaking his right foot at a team organized activity early yesterday. Nicks fractured the fifth metatarsal of his right… 0

May 25, 2012
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Nicks breaks right foot at Giants OTA

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - New York Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks is expected to be sidelined up to three months after breaking his right foot at a team organized activity early yesterday. Nicks fractured the fifth metatarsal of his right… 0

May 25, 2012
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Onetime top Calif. prospect exonerated

LONG BEACH, Calif. - The kidnap-rape conviction of a once-promising prep football star was dismissed yesterday following a recantation by his accuser. Brian Banks collapsed in sobs on the counsel table during a court hearing where a prosecutor… 0

May 25, 2012
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Union files suit against league over 2010 cap

MINNEAPOLIS - The NFL Players Association filed a complaint in federal court yesterday, accusing the league of colluding to impose a secret salary cap during the uncapped 2010 season. The complaint claims a "conspiracy" to set a $123 million… 0

May 24, 2012
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Broncos trade for fullback Gronkowski

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - The Denver Broncos traded defensive back Cassius Vaughn to the Indianapolis Colts for fullback Chris Gronkowski. Broncos boss John Elway announced the deal yesterday on Twitter, saying: "Our team has a lot of depth in… 0

May 24, 2012
Nfl

Union files suit against league over 2010 cap

MINNEAPOLIS - The NFL Players Association filed a complaint in federal court yesterday, accusing the league of colluding to impose a secret salary cap during the uncapped 2010 season. The complaint claims a "conspiracy" to set a $123 million… 0

May 24, 2012
Nfl

Broncos trade for fullback Gronkowski

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - The Denver Broncos traded defensive back Cassius Vaughn to the Indianapolis Colts for fullback Chris Gronkowski. Broncos boss John Elway announced the deal yesterday on Twitter, saying: "Our team has a lot of depth in… 0

May 24, 2012
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League enacts equipment rules

ATLANTA - The NFL made thigh and knee pads mandatory equipment for the 2013 season, something the players' union was not pleased with. Atlanta Falcons President Rich McKay, chairman of the competition committee, said yesterday at an owners… 0

May 23, 2012
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League wins cap fight with Redskins, Cowboys

ATLANTA - An arbitrator upheld the NFL's salary cap reductions on the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins for this season and next. Stephen Burbank ruled yesterday in favor of the league and dismissed the grievances by both teams. The… 0

May 23, 2012
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Goodell speaks briefly about Vilma lawsuit

ATLANTA - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell briefly addressed the defamation lawsuit filed against him by New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma after he suspended Vilma for the 2012 season. Goodell also spoke yesterday about the league's… 0

May 23, 2012
Nfl

League wins cap fight with Redskins, Cowboys

ATLANTA - An arbitrator upheld the NFL's salary cap reductions on the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins for this season and next. Stephen Burbank ruled yesterday in favor of the league and dismissed the grievances by both teams. The… 0

May 23, 2012
Nfl

Goodell speaks briefly about Vilma lawsuit

ATLANTA - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell briefly addressed the defamation lawsuit filed against him by New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma after he suspended Vilma for the 2012 season. Goodell also spoke yesterday about the league's… 0

May 23, 2012
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