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Sylvester Stallone skips ‘Expendables 2’ promotions in the wake of his son’s unexpected death
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The cast of “The Expendables 2” say they’re giving co-star and writer Sylvester Stallone space after the death of his son last month.
Female college referee to work as official in Packers-Chargers game
SAN DIEGO – Shannon Eastin will become the first female to officiate an NFL game when she works as a line judge for the Green Bay at San Diego preseason match Thursday night.
NFL disputes report it has offered Vilma settlement and reduced suspension
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NFL calls a report it has offered a settlement and reduced suspension to Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma “completely inaccurate.”
CFL mourns the loss of former front-office executive, head coach Greg Mohns
Adam Rita has lost his wingman.
Cowboys WR Dez Bryant’s attorney says no crime occurred during family dispute with mother
DALLAS – Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant’s attorney says Bryant and his mother can work out any differences through counselling.
Pepsi locks up multi-year deal to sponsor Super Bowl halftime show
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Pepsi has scored the Super Bowl halftime show.
Shooting raises concerns at entertainment venues, but most places safer than before 9-11
ST. LOUIS – The deadly attack at a Colorado movie theatre rattled the nerves of some other moviegoers with opening weekend tickets for the new Batman film and led some cinema chains to add more guards. Experts say it’s unlikely, though, that venues will implement even stricter security measures because it would significantly alter the experience going to a film, concert or game.
Agent: Next job for Brett Favre will be serving as assistant high school football coach
Brett Favre’s agent says the former NFL quarterback will be an assistant coach at a Mississippi high school this fall.
No sophomore jinx: Hamilton’s Williams even better in his second season
HAMILTON – There’s no such thing as a sophomore jinx, as far as Chris Williams is concerned.
Kevin Glenn ready to lead Stampeders against unbeaten Roughriders
CALGARY – It’s not going to get any easier for Calgary’s newly-minted starting quarterback Kevin Glenn.
Seahawks’ running back Marshawn Lynch arrested in California for investigation of DUI
OAKLAND, Calif. – Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch was arrested over the weekend in the Oakland area for investigation of DUI, the California Highway Patrol confirmed late Monday.
Toronto Argonauts add kicker Swayze, veteran defensive back Boulay
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Swayze Waters quickly set the record straight.
Saints star QB Drew Brees signs historic deal and says he’s eager to rejoin teammates at camp
METAIRIE, La. – Drew Brees has passed his physical and signed his historic $100 million, five-year contract with the New Orleans Saints.
Eskimos confident offence will be much improved against Blue Bombers
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Eskimos are confident their offence will have a whole new look when they face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Commonwealth Stadium on Friday.
Eagles’ Vick launches V7 clothing line, will sell only at Modell’s stores
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is launching a sports clothing line called V7 that will be sold exclusively at East Coast sporting goods chain Modell’s.