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| Kolb trade done, Patriots busy as NFL dealing heats up |
NFL Football |
07/29/2011 |
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| eg Olsen to the Carolina Panthers for an undisclosed draft pick. It was one of possibly three transactions regarding tight ends for the Bears. They also released Brandon Manumaleuna and reportedly picked up former Steelers tight end Matt Spaeth. The Houston Texans, heavily rumored to be negotiating with coveted cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, reportedly signed a different defensive back in Johnathan Joseph. The Kansas City Chiefs released veteran guard Brian Waters after 11 seasons with the club. Waters started 1 |
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| Report: Texans sign free agent CB, but not Asomugha |
NFL Football |
07/28/2011 |
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| Houston, TX (MySportsbook) - The Houston Texans, heavily rumored to be negotiating with coveted cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, have reportedly signed a different defensive back in Johnathan Joseph. Joseph, according to the Houston Chronicle, will sign a five-year deal worth $48.75 million, including $23.5 million guaranteed, when free agents can officially sign on Friday. The former Bengals star totaled 14 interceptions during a five-year stint in Cincinnati, taking three back for touchdowns. He also compiled |
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| 49ers open camp with Kaepernick at QB, Smith waits |
NFL Football |
07/28/2011 |
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| . ``He might step in,'' Kaepernick said about Harbaugh, chuckling. ``We'll see.'' San Francisco released the only other signal-caller on the roster Thursday, cutting ties with David Carr after one season. Carr, the 2002 No. 1 overall pick by the Houston Texans, tweeted that he wished the team well and had hoped for an opportunity with the new staff. Smith and other free agents can't officially sign with teams until Friday and can't participate in practices until the players' union recertifies Aug. 4. Th |
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| 49ers begin camp with 1 QB, more on the way |
NFL Football |
07/28/2011 |
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``He might step in,'' Kaepernick said about Harbaugh, chuckling. ``We'll see.'' San Francisco released the only other signal-calling on the roster Thursday, cutting ties with David Carr after one season. Carr, a former No. 1 overall pick by the Houston Texans, tweeted that he wished the team well and had hoped for an opportunity with the new staff. Smith and other free agents can't officially sign with teams until Friday and can't participate in practices until the players' union recertifies Aug. 4. Th |
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| Jacoby Jones to re-sign with Houston |
NFL Football |
07/27/2011 |
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| Houston, TX (MySportsbook) - The Houston Texans and wide receiver Jacoby Jones have reportedly agreed to a contract. Teams cannot officially announce deals until Friday, but the Houston Chronicle has reported that Jones agreed to a three-year pact worth $10.5 million with $3.5 million guaranteed. Jones started seven of the 15 games he played last season after starting four games in his first three NFL seasons. He had 45 catches in his first three years, but last year finished with 51 receptions for 562 yar |
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| Sherman gets deal through 2016 |
Division I College Football |
07/23/2011 |
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| tion, the overall football team has embraced the values and virtues of Texas A&M University." After taking over the club from Dennis Franchione following the 2007 season, Sherman has compiled a 19-19 mark with an 11-13 record in conference play. Last season the Aggies tied for first in the Big 12 South after placing fifth the two previous seasons. Sherman also coached the Green Bay Packers of the NFL for several seasons and was the offensive coordinator for the Houston Texans prior to joining the Aggies. |
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| Texans, Saints call off joint practices |
NFL Football |
07/13/2011 |
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HOUSTON (AP) - The Houston Texans and New Orleans Saints will not hold three joint practices leading up to their Aug. 20 preseason games, while they await the end of the lockout. The teams have practiced together in the previous three training camps, leading up to their preseason game. It's become a popular event among fans in the cities, separated by only 350 miles. Last year, the teams practiced in New Orleans before playing at the Superdome. The lockout is into its fourth month. Negotiations betwe |
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| Coyotes-Stars game cancelled in Houston |
NHL Hockey |
07/06/2011 |
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| tween the Phoenix Coyotes and Dallas Stars scheduled to be played in Reliant Stadium on Sept. 23 has been cancelled. Stars spokesman Rob Scichili says the game was called off because of the cost of putting ice in the stadium, the home of the NFL's Houston Texans. Scichili says the game will not be rescheduled. Ramon Alvarez, a spokesman for Fox Sports Southwest, said the network is trying to ``extend the Stars' fan base into Houston,'' since more of their games will be televised in the market in the near |
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| Impatient Texans work as lockout lingers |
Headlines |
06/28/2011 |
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HOUSTON (AP) - Houston Texans middle linebacker DeMeco Ryans has assumed a pivotal dual role for his team as the NFL lockout stretches into its fourth month. Ryans is one of the Texans' player representatives, along with right tackle Eric Winston, responsible for keeping his teammates abreast of developments in the ongoing labor dispute. And since coaches aren't allowed to have contact with players for now, Ryans has undertaken the job of teaching new coordinator Wade Phillips' 3-4 scheme to the defens |
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| UFL's Destroyers select Payton Award winner Peterson |
Division I-AA College Football |
05/02/2011 |
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| 4, 298-pounder has been a member of the San Diego Chargers and Cleveland Browns organizations since his senior season at EWU in 2006. Virginia then made it a draft-high four selections from the FCS by using the fourth pick of the 10th round, and 50th overall, on Northwestern State cornerback David Pittman, whom the Baltimore Ravens selected in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. After two seasons with the Ravens, the 5-11, 182- pounder went on to play for the New Orleans Saints and Houston Texans in 2008. |
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