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AP Sports WriterSeahawks rookie Marquise Blair draws attention in 1st gameBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) When safety Marquise Blair was drafted in the second round by the Seattle Seahawks, he brought with him to the NFL the reputation as a big hitter.That's what happens when you're ejected twice...

Associated PressBears break training camp facing several familiar problemsBy GENE CHAMBERLAINBOURBONNAIS, Ill. (AP) There was a shoving incident, a coach screaming at his players and the usual unresolved kicking competition.The Chicago Bears broke Bourbonnais training camp after Sunday's practice and headed back for Halas Hall without finding the...

Associated PressVikings acquire kicker Kaare Vedvik from RavensBy BRIAN HALLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) Looking for solutions for their longtime kicking issues, the Minnesota Vikings traded for Kaare Vedvik from the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.Vedvik has kicked and punted for Baltimore, which was set at the position with standouts Justin...

Associated PressVikings acquire kicker Kaare Vedvik from RavensBy BRIAN HALLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) Looking for solutions for their longtime kicking issues, the Minnesota Vikings traded for Kaare Vedvik from the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.Vedvik has kicked and punted for Baltimore, which was set at the position with standouts Justin...

Arizona Cardinals executive arrested on suspicion of DUICHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) Arizona Cardinals executive Ron Minegar has been arrested on suspicion of DUI.Chandler police say Minegar was stopped around 11:30 p.m. Saturday for speeding, failure to drive within one lane of traffic and driving within the bicycle lane.They say...

Baker, last of Giants' 3 first-rounders, sprains left kneeEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Cornerback DeAndre Baker, the last of the New York Giants' three first-round draft picks, sprained his left knee in practice Sunday.Baker injured the knee doing individual drills early in the non-contact portion of the workout.The Giants...

AP Pro Football WriterJake Butt returns to practice after 3-week setbackBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Finally, some good news for the banged-up Denver Broncos: Jake Butt is back.''I think we went through, albeit a small port of the practice, with no setbacks. So, that's good,'' coach Vic Fangio...

Steelers wide receivers coach Darryl Drake dies at 62PITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers coach Darryl Drake, who spent more than 30 years molding some of the best players at the position at both the collegiate and professional level, has died. He was 62.The team said Drake, who...

Steelers wide receivers coach Darryl Drake dies at 62PITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers coach Darryl Drake, who spent more than 30 years molding some of the best players at the position at both the collegiate and professional level, has died. He was 62.The team said Drake, who...

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) The Panthers are hoping they've found another ''superhero'' in rookie outside linebacker Brian Burns. The first-round draft pick from Florida State was impressive in his NFL preseason debut with two sacks in less than two quarters of action against the Chicago Bears on Thursday night. And he...

RENTON, Wash. (AP) When safety Marquise Blair was drafted in the second round by the Seattle Seahawks, he brought with him to the NFL the reputation as a big hitter. That's what happens when you're ejected twice from college games for targeting. So it shouldn't come as a surprise that one...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) San Francisco 49ers tackle Shon Coleman will be placed on season-ending injury reserve with a serious injury to his right leg suffered in the exhibition opener. Coleman had surgery Sunday for a broken fibula and dislocated ankle suffered in the first quarter of Saturday night's 17-9...