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Schein: Go away, Favre (FOXSports.com News for NFL)

FOXSports.com News for NFL — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:01:05+0100

As rumors surface about Brett Favre wanting to return to the Packers, Adam Schein says the team should tell the QB to stay away.

Schein: Down on Donovan (FOXSports.com News for NFL)

Absence of NFL Europa being felt — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:01:18+0100

With Donovan McNabb's shoulder still a concern, Adam Schein expects to see Kevin Kolb behind center this season.

QB preview: Brady tops (FOXSports.com News for NFL)

Schein: Down on Donovan — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:10:13+0100

Tom Brady was a record-setting machine last season. Roger Rotter tells you what to expect from the New England QB in '08.

Forte looking like Bears' next starting RB (FOXSports.com News for NFL)

Bills, DT Williams agrees to contract extension — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:46:31+0100

The Chicago Bears agreed to a four-year deal with second-round draft pick Matt Forte, the former Tulane running back expected to replace Cedric Benson in the lineup. Chicago sent a loud message to Benson when it took Forte with the 44th overall pick and thrust them into a competition that never materialized. The Bears waived Benson in June after three ineffective, injury-plagued years following his second alcohol-related rest in a month.

Former Chargers safety Kiel, 27, dies in crash (FOXSports.com News for NFL)

QB preview: Brady tops — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:37:04+0100

Former Chargers safety Terrence Kiel was killed after he was thrown from a Chevy sedan he was driving, police said Saturday. Kiel, 27, was driving alone after leaving a party at about 10:15 Friday night when he hit a wall in San Diego's upscale Scripps Ranch neighborhood and was thrown from the car, police Sgt. Alan Hayward said. Kiel was barely breathing when paramedics reached him and he died about an hour later, Hayward said.

Favre downplays comeback talk as rumors swirl (FOXSports.com News for NFL)

Former Chargers safety Kiel, 27, dies in crash — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:06:40+0100

"I'm just tired." Those were the words Brett Favre used when he retired in March after a 17-year NFL career. After nearly four months away from the rigors of offseason training, perhaps the legendary Packers quarterback has been reinvigorated.

Bills, DT Williams agrees to contract extension (FOXSports.com News for NFL)

Schein video: Just go away, Favre — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:28:27+0100

Defensive tackle Kyle Williams agreed to a contract extension with the Buffalo Bills on Thursday. The two-year starter received a three-year contract extension through 2012 worth $14.5 million, according the NFL Network. The Bills confirmed the contract extension but did not release the terms. Williams' agent, Albert Elias, did not immediately return a call from The Associated Press.

Absence of NFL Europa being felt (FOXSports.com News for NFL)

Schein: Go away, Favre — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:04:50+0100

We won't see rags-to-riches stories like Kurt Warner's with NFL Europa gone. Alex Marvez says the league will regret the loss.

Valverde wins 1st Tour de France stage (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - Top News)

Police: Ex-Chargers S Kiel dies in wreck (AP) — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:21:12+0100

Alejandro Valverde of Spain won the first stage of the Tour de France on Saturday with a ride through flat country, the opening of a three-week race trying to restore its luster after years of doping scandals. Valverde broke away from the pack at the end of the 123-mile leg from Brest to Plumelec and now has the distinction of wearing the leader's yellow jersey.

Schein video: Just go away, Favre (FOXSports.com News for NFL)

Favre downplays comeback talk as rumors swirl — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:49:34+0100

Cubs' Zambrano wins in return from DL (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - Top News)

Valverde wins 1st Tour de France stage (AP) — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:58:53+0100

The return of Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano trumped the soap opera setting of Jim Edmonds' homecoming and Albert Pujols' 300th home run. Zambrano came off the 15-day disabled list from a shoulder strain with six spotless innings Friday night, leading Chicago to a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in the opener of a three-game series matching the National League's top two teams.

Hamlin holds off Kyle Busch at Daytona (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - Top News)

Jagr leaves NHL, signs with Russian team (AP) — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:50:28+0100

Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, Tony Stewart or Joey Logano. It doesn't matter who's behind the wheel of the No. 20 Toyota, it always seems to end up in Victory Lane.

Bizarre triple helps Red Sox top Yankees (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - Top News)

Hamlin holds off Kyle Busch at Daytona (AP) — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:44:12+0100

Yankee Stadium has a history of drama on the Fourth of July. There was Lou Gehrig's farewell speech in 1939, and Dave Righetti's no-hitter against Boston in 1983. It's George Steinbrenner's birthday, so it's always an important date to circle on New York's calendar. Kevin Youkilis made the final Fourth at the ballpark truly memorable, sparking a come-from-behind 6-4 victory for the Red Sox on Friday...

Down by 9, Rockies outslug Marlins 18-17 (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - Top News)

Venus beats Serena in Wimbledon final (AP) — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:11:59+0100

The blasts returned to Coors Field long before the fireworks. In a throwback to the pre-humidor days, Colorado homered six times and beat the Florida Marlins 18-17 on Friday night after trailing by nine runs in the biggest comeback in Rockies history. Chris Iannetta singled home the winning run off Kevin Gregg in the ninth inning.

Venus beats Serena in Wimbledon final (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - Top News)

Yahoo! Sports - Top News — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:55:25+0100

This time, big sister put little sister in her place. Advantage, Miss Venus Williams. She defeated Serena 7-5, 6-4 Saturday for her fifth Wimbledon title and second in a row. Venus avenged two previous losses to her younger sibling in the final at the All England Club and reasserted her dominance on her favorite court and favorite grass surface.

Pujols fifth-youngest player to 300 HRs (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - Top News)

Cubs' Zambrano wins in return from DL (AP) — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:38:04+0100

Albert Pujols hit his 300th career home run Friday night, becoming the fifth-youngest player to reach the milestone. The Cardinals slugger lined his 18th homer of the season on a 2-2 pitch from the Cubs' Bob Howry in the eighth inning, the ball banging off the foul pole in left field. He beat Hall of Famer Mel Ott for the fifth-fastest by one day.

Police: Ex-Chargers S Kiel dies in wreck (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - Top News)

Down by 9, Rockies outslug Marlins 18-17 (AP) — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:03:41+0100

Jagr leaves NHL, signs with Russian team (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - Top News)

Pujols fifth-youngest player to 300 HRs (AP) — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:40:11+0100

Jaromir Jagr signed with a Russian team a day after his split with the New York Rangers, leaving the NHL after nearly two decades and returning to the club he joined during the 2004-05 lockout. The Russian League team Avangard Omsk announced the signing of the 36-year-old Czech winger on its Web site Friday.