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Plea hearings for Michael Vick’s two co-defendants in a federal dogfighting conspiracy case will now be held back-to-back Friday morning. The hearing for Purnell Peace, 35, of Virginia Beach, Va., had originally been set for 9 a.m. Thursday before U.S. District Judge Henry Hudson. The case has been rescheduled for 9:15 a.m.
Oakland Raiders coach Lane Kiffin underwent more tests in the hospital Tuesday as he missed another day of practice while recovering from a viral infection. Kiffin has been at the Queen of the Valley Medical Center since Monday morning for tests and observation. The hospital didn’t provide information on his condition, but the Raiders said the coach would stay there again Tuesday night.
The New York Jets and first-round draft pick Darrelle Revis were closing in on a deal Tuesday night that would end the touted cornerback’s lengthy training camp holdout. “We’ve made major, substantial progress,” Revis’ agent, Neil Schwartz, told Sports Betting News. “We’re working on it right now.” Schwartz was at the Jets’ headquarters at Hofstra University late Tuesday night discussing a deal…
Jaguars guard/tackle Stockar McDougle ruptured his left Achilles’ tendon and will be out for the season, the team’s second significant injury along the offensive line. Jacksonville already was playing without starting center Brad Meester, who broke his right ankle two weeks ago and will miss at least the first three games of the regular season.
Prosecutors have more leverage against Michael Vick now that his remaining two co-defendants decided to plead guilty while he has maintained his innocence in a federal dogfighting conspiracy case. “He’s hanging out there by himself, and that’s a very uncomfortable place to be,” said Anne Coughlin, a University of Virginia School of Law professor and expert on criminal procedure.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -Brett Favre still remembers what it was like to direct an unstoppable Green Bay Packers offense. The Packers scored touchdowns on five straight possessions en route to a 35-13 rout of Seattle at Lambeau Field in the 2003 regular season. “In that game and in games like that in the past, it’s no different than any other team who’s been together for a while; you go out and you…
Plaxico Burress is no Jeremy Shockey, at least when it comes to playing on a bad ankle in training camp. Shockey pushed himself a year ago on a sprained ankle, and it ended up bothering him during the New York Giants’ regular season. Burress isn’t making the same mistake. The veteran receiver hasn’t practiced since spraining his right ankle on Aug.
John McCargo’s injury troubles continued Tuesday when the Bills backup defensive tackle hurt his left ankle and was unable to complete practice. Coach Dick Jauron said McCargo was fine, but will have more tests. The Bills, coming off a 13-10 win over New Orleans in their preseason-opener last week, prepare to host Atlanta on Friday.
The NFL’s new guidelines on concussion management include a telephone hotline that will make it easier to report to the league when a player with a head injury is being forced to practice or play against medical advice. The league’s new concussion guidelines, many of which stemmed from a conference in June involving team trainers and doctors, were formalized Tuesday and will be sent to all players…
The Baltimore Ravens had just opened the preseason with a rout of the Philadelphia Eagles, and coach Brian Billick delightedly counted down all the positives. “Really, really solid start. The things I’m most pleased about: One, no injuries. No. 2, no turnovers and only three penalties,” Billick said. “That’s pretty unique for a first preseason game.
