Browns Watson Football

2010-03-12T07:46:15Z

FILE - This Dec. 12, 2007, file photo shows New England Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson talking to reporters during a media availability in the locker room at the team's football facility in Foxborough, Mass. The Cleveland Browns have signed free ...

Business as usual in NFL free agency

2010-03-10T14:15:18Z

<div id="subtitle">Disappearance of salary cap has had little effect on free agency</div><div><p>Business as usual.</p><p>The absence of a salary cap has caused little change in how NFL teams approach the early stages of free agency.</p><p>There still has been a spending spree, highlighted by the $42 million guaranteed the Pro Bowl free agent running back Thomas Jones to beef up backfield</div><div><p>The Kansas City Chiefs' running game just got a big boost.</p><p>The Chiefs signed free agent running back Thomas Jones, who led the

Cards get Rhodes; Pennington staying in Miami

2010-03-07T04:30:08Z

<div id="subtitle">Cards acquire S Kerry Rhodes from Jets; Pennington staying with Dolphins</div><div><p>On the second day of the NFL's free agent signing period, the Arizona Cardinals went the trade route to fill a big need.</p><p>The Cardinals acquired safety ...

Dolphins Pennington Football

2010-03-06T20:03:40Z

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2009, file photo, Miami Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington prepares to throw a pass during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Miami. Pennington has agreed to term...

Lions land top targets: Vanden Bosch & Burleson

2010-03-06T14:00:19Z

<div id="subtitle">Lions went 2 for 2 on No. 1 targets in free agency: DE Kyle Vanden Bosch and WR Nate Burleson</div><div><p>It will take time to determine if the Detroit Lions started the offseason by making all the right moves.</p><p>Without a doubt, though, the Lions got who th...

Bears ink Peppers as new salary era begins

2010-03-06T02:15:35Z

<div><p>Star defensive end Julius Peppers signed a six-year deal worth 91.5 million dollars with the Chicago Bears on Friday as the National Football League entered a new era without a salary cap.</p><p>Because NFL owners and players have been unable to agree upon terms for a n...

Bears sign Peppers; Rolle becomes richest safety

2010-03-06T00:30:29Z

<div id="subtitle">Bears sign Julius Peppers, Giants make Antrel Rolle richest safety in 1st day of free agency</div><div><p>Julius Peppers found a new home and a big payday as the NFL's free agency period opened with a few teams doling out some serious dough.</p><p>T...

Lions Vanden Bosch Football

2010-03-05T12:21:07Z

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2009, file photo, Tennessee Titans defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch (93) rushes against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Na...

How NFL teams approach uncapped free agency

2010-03-04T14:15:36Z

<div id="subtitle">How each of the 32 NFL teams are approaching free agency without a salary cap</div><div><p>How each of the 32 NFL teams are approaching Friday's opening of free agency with no salary cap:</p><p>___</p><p>AFC</p><p>BALTIMORE RAVENS</p><p>Ravens don't intend to be th...

Free Agency Football

2010-03-04T12:04:01Z

FILE - This Sept. 13, 2009, file photo shows Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik, left, co-chairmen Edward Glazer, center, and Bryan Glazer entering the field before an

Many NHL deals done, but no blockbusters

2010-03-03T20:00:31Z

<div id="subtitle">Busy hockey dealing day, but no blockbusters at NHL trade deadline; Wolski, Ryan Whitney dealt</div><div><p>So much for another big hockey boost. The NHL trade deadline came and went with a thud instead of a bang.</p><p>Not that anyone expected Wednesday's deadline to come anywhere close to the excitement of

Broncos extend qualifying offers to 5 players

2010-03-03T16:15:28Z

<div id="subtitle">Dumervil gets highest tender from Broncos, not so Marshall, which could facilitate trade</div><div><p>The Denver Broncos are doing everything they can to keep Pro Bowl pass rusher Elvis Dumervil in blue and orange.</p><p>Reuters) - Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt and general manager Rod Graves have agreed to new contracts until the 2013 season, the team said.</p><p>The Cardinals did not release financial terms for Whisen...

Panthers won't franchise Pro Bowl DE Peppers

2010-02-24T05:00:21Z

<div id="subtitle">Panthers won't franchise Peppers; 5-time Pro Bowl DE will become unrestricted free agent</div><div><p>Julius Peppers grew up in North Carolina, starred in college in the state and made five Pro Bowls in eight years with the Car...

S.Korea's Park signs for NY Yankees

2010-02-22T01:16:21Z

<div><p>South Korean pitcher Park Chan-Ho said Monday he had signed a one-year contract worth 1.2 million dollars to play for the World Series champions the New York Yankees.</p><p>"I decided to join the Yankees this morning," the right-hander told a press conference in Seoul. "I'll receive 1.2 million dollars fo...

Bulls leave Salmons at hotel as deadline closes

2010-02-22T08:58:26Z

<div id="subtitle">Bulls leave Salmons at team hotel in New York as trade deadline approaches</div><div><p>John Salmons missed the Bulls' game at New York on Wednesday night, with coach Vinny Del Negro saying he was told to leave the guard at the team hotel.</p><p>That would seem to indicate

Hart beats Brewers in salary arbitration

2010-02-22T10:04:00Z

<div id="subtitle">Milwaukee outfielder Corey Hart beats Brewers in first salary arbitration hearing this year</div><div><p>Outfielder Corey Hart beat the Brewers in Milwaukee's first salary arbitration hearing in 12 years.</p><p>Hart was awarded a raise from $3.25 million to...

Phillies Blanton Baseball

2010-01-21T17:17:35Z

Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr., left, shakes hands with pitcher Joe Blanton after a news conference, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, in Philadelphia. Blanton and the Phillies have agreed to a $24 million, three-year contract that avoided a salary arbitration hearing next month. (AP Photo/Matt ...

Arizona, LaRoche finalize $6 million deal

2010-02-22T20:11:03Z

<div id="subtitle">First baseman Adam LaRoche finalizes $6 million, 1-year deal with Diamondbacks</div><div><p>First baseman Adam LaRoche and the Arizona Diamondbacks finalized a one-year contract on Friday that guarantees him $6 million.</p><p>LaRoche gets $4.5 million this year, and th...

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