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Ex-Pittsburgh Steelers, Michigan State Spartans standout Lynn Chandnois dies
Updated: April 21, 2011, 3:11 PM ET FLINT, Mich. — Lynn Chandnois, a 1950s special teams star for the Pittsburgh Steelers whose average on kickoff returns ranks second only to Gale Sayers in NFL history, died Tuesday. He was 86
NFL draft 2011: Retirees to announce teams’ 2nd-rounders
Updated: April 21, 2011, 3:03 PM ET NEW YORK — Barry Sanders , Franco Harris, Marshall Faulk and 29 other retired NFL stars will announce their former teams’ second-round picks at the NFL draft next Friday. The league announced Thursday it would have players announce the picks for an entire round for the first time.
Green Bay Packers keeping tabs on injuries despite lockout
Updated: April 21, 2011, 4:59 PM ET GREEN BAY, Wis. — Although the NFL lockout has cut off most contact between teams and players, Green Bay general manager Ted Thompson said the Packers are able to track the progress of injured players during the offseason.
2011 NFL draft: Chicago Bears may trade out of first round for right deal
Updated: April 21, 2011, 2:37 PM ET By Jeff Dickerson ESPNChicago.com Archive LAKE FOREST, Ill. — If recent history is any indication, Chicago Bears general manager Jerry Angelo won’t hesitate to deal the team’s No. 29 overall pick and move out of the first round of the NFL draft.
Cleveland Browns pleased Colt McCoy organizing workouts
Updated: April 21, 2011, 3:48 PM ET BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland quarterback Colt McCoy has organized workouts in Texas for a few of his teammates during the NFL lockout.
Detroit Lions: Reports on Matthew Stafford’s recovery look good
Updated: April 21, 2011, 3:19 PM ET ALLEN PARK, Mich.
Panthers GM Marty Hurney: No final decision made on No. 1 pick in NFL draft
Updated: April 21, 2011, 9:58 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney insists he’s still undecided and his phone isn’t ringing as he prepares to use the top pick in next week’s NFL draft. In an interview with The Associated Press on Thursday night, Hurney was quick to praise Auburn quarterback Cam Newton , but stressed they’ve made no final decision and haven’t received an offer from another team to move up to No
Johnny Jolly of Green Bay Packers gets probation for codeine charge
Updated: April 21, 2011, 9:01 PM ET HOUSTON — Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Johnny Jolly pleaded guilty to a drug possession charge Thursday and was sentenced to probation after striking a deal with prosecutors that wipes out a similar charge and spares him any time in prison unless he stumbles again.
NFL denies outside law firm representation of second group of players in antitrust suit
Updated: April 21, 2011, 9:31 PM ET NFL News And Notes Adam Schefter on the Browns’ fine, NFL and NFLPA mediation sessions and NFL draft NFL News And Notes VIDEO PLAYLIST NFL News And Notes NFL News And Notes Adam Schefter on the Browns’ fine, NFL and NFLPA mediation sessions and NFL draft NFL Lockout Update NFL Lockout Update NFL and NFLPA mediation sessions adjourned tentatively until May 16th MINNEAPOLIS — The NFL has rejected a law firm’s request for a conflict-of-interest waiver to represent a group of players seeking to join the antitrust fight against the league. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said Thursday the league notified the firm of the denial. The firm later was identified as Barnes & Thornburg of Indianapolis.
NFL schedule has room to make up lost games
Updated: April 21, 2011, 8:20 PM ET The recently released NFL schedule leaves open the possibility that there could be no games the first three scheduled weeks and all 16 regular-season games could still be played. Every game in Week 3 has teams which share the same bye week later in the season. That means the teams could make up that week’s games on what was originally scheduled to be their bye.
Cubs starting pitchers Wells, Cashner head to DL – Boston Globe
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