Calvin Pace of New York Jets suspended four games for violating NFL performance-enhancing drug policy New York Jets linebacker Calvin Pace has been suspended for the first four games of the 2009 NFL regular season for violating the league's performance-enhancing substance policy.

Video in Donte Stallworth DUI accident remains sealed A Miami judge is refusing to release surveillance video of a fatal drunk-driving crash involving Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth.

Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick files revised bankruptcy plan in Va. Court Suspended NFL star Michael Vick has submitted a revised bankruptcy plan that funnels more of his future earnings to creditors, though a judge did not immediately rule on the proposal.

Fugitive action against Ryan Leaf dismissed in Washington state A lawyer for Ryan Leaf says a fugitive action filed against the former NFL quarterback in Washington state has been dismissed.

Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney sworn in as ambassador to Ireland Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney is making his first official trip as U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, one day after being sworn in by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

New England Patriots' Tedy Bruschi unsure of future beyond 2009 Tedy Bruschi isn't looking beyond the upcoming season.

Jacksonville Jaguars trade Dennis Northcutt to Detroit Lions for Gerald Alexander The Jaguars have traded receiver Dennis Northcutt to the Lions for safety Gerald Alexander.

Former Kansas City Chiefs lineman Richard Baldinger won't face charges after accident Former Chiefs offensive lineman Rich Baldinger will not face charges in a traffic accident that left a 61-year-old woman dead.

Supreme Court takes case over NFL apparel licensing The Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide whether the National Football League and its 32 teams can enter an exclusive licensing deal with a maker of team jerseys and other gear without violating federal antitrust law.

Part-owner Troy Aikman throws out first pitch at San Diego Padres game Twenty-five years after drawing interest from the Mets coming out of high school, Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman is dabbling in baseball again.

Philadelphia Eagles, LeSean McCoy agree to 4-year deal The Eaglesagreed to terms on a four-year deal with second-round draft choice LeSean McCoy on Monday.

Chris Mortensen: Roger Goodell initiating a review of incidents involving Plaxico Burress under the personal conduct policy Commissioner Roger Goodell today notified Plaxico Burress that his office is initiating a review of incidents involving Burress under the personal conduct policy, league spokesman Brian McCarthy confirmed.

Former Cleveland Browns receiver Joe Jurevicius sues team over staph infection Former Cleveland Browns receiver Joe Jurevicius is suing the team and the Cleveland Clinic, accusing doctors of negligence over a staph infection in his right knee that kept him off the field last year.

Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson in no hurry to add games in Toronto Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson is in no hurry to have his team play more than one regular-season game in Toronto.

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson trusts coach to make decision on Brett Favre All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson would welcome Brett Favre to Minnesota with open arms if the quarterback decides to come out of retirement for the second straight year and sign with the Vikings.

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Lawyer: Leaf's Washington state case dismissed BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) -- A lawyer for Ryan Leaf says a fugitive action filed against the former NFL quarterback in Washington state has been dismissed.

Payton, others lose $1.9M in film tax credit deal NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- At least 16 people associated with the New Orleans Saints, including coach Sean Payton, quarterback Drew Brees and Hall of Famer Archie Manning, are among investors who lost $1.9 million.

Vick files revised bankruptcy plan; no ruling yet RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Suspended NFL star Michael Vick has submitted a revised bankruptcy plan that funnels more of his future earnings to creditors, though a judge did not immediately rule on the proposal.

'Fridge' improving with help from family, friends COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Michael Dean Perry knows the day is coming when his good-natured, gap-toothed older brother nicknamed "The Fridge" will be back to his old, affable self.

NFL suspends Jets' Pace for first 4 games of '09 NEW YORK (AP) -- The NFL has suspended Jets linebacker Calvin Pace for four games without pay for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.

Ross Tucker: Eagles, Pats, Falcons produce best offseasons of '09 With training camp only a few weeks away, Ross Tucker reflects back on the last five months to determine which teams had the best and worst offseasons.

Judge refuses to release Stallworth crash video MIAMI (AP) -- A judge in Miami is being asked to publicly release surveillance video of the drunk-driving crash in which Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth struck and killed a pedestrian.

Taylor cleared in lawsuit over plan to buy island Miami Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor and two partners were cleared Tuesday in a civil suit of reneging on a deal to buy a private island with sandy shoals and wind-swept grasses.

Jaguars deal Northcutt to Lions for S Alexander The Jacksonville Jaguars have traded receiver Dennis Northcutt to the Detroit Lions for safety Gerald Alexander.

Newly signed draftees: Giants' 3rd EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -The New York Giants have signed running back Andre Brown, their fourth-round selection from North Carolina State.

Jets LB Pace gets 4-game drug suspension (AP) The NFL suspended Jets linebacker Calvin Pace for four games without pay Thursday for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. Pace will miss New York's first four games of the season and be eligible to return for the Monday night game at Miami on Oct. 12. In a statement issued by the Jets, Pace said the ban is a result of him taking an over-the-counter dietary...

Leaf case in Washington state dismissed (AP)

A lawyer for Ryan Leaf says a fugitive action filed against the former NFL quarterback in Washington state has been dismissed. The Whatcom County prosecutor had filed an interstate fugitive case against Leaf after he was arrested by federal Customs agents as he crossed the border from Canada in mid-June on his way to face drug and burglary charges in Texas.

Judge won't release Stallworth video (AP)

A judge refused Thursday to release surveillance video depicting the moment a car driven by Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth struck and killed a pedestrian in a drunk-driving crash. Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Dennis Murphy said the privacy interests of the family of victim Mario Reyes outweighed the public's right to view the video.

Jury awards DE Taylor, partners $1.5M (AP) A jury in the U.S. Virgin Islands has awarded Miami Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor and two partners the return of a $1.5 million deposit from the botched sale of a private island. The NFL star, who recently signed a $1.5 million, one-year contract to come back to the Dolphins, will be given his share of the deposit, plus expenses, after a jury determined that the seller breached a 2004...

Vick files revised bankruptcy plan (AP)

Suspended NFL star Michael Vick would keep one vehicle, one home and a large assortment of furniture and personal items if his creditors and the judge who rejected his previous bankruptcy plan approve a revised one filed Thursday. The new plan also gives creditors a bigger cut of his future earnings but would still leave enough for Vick to live comfortably if he is able to resume his...

Saints lose money in tax credit deal (AP) At least 16 people associated with the New Orleans Saints, including coach Sean Payton, quarterback Drew Brees and Hall of Famer Archie Manning, are among investors who lost $1.9 million. Kevin Houser, cut Monday as the team's long snapper after eight years, said Thursday he and at least 26 others bought what they thought were state film industry tax credits from Louisiana Film Studios in...

Rooney sworn in as ambassador to Ireland (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney is making his first official trip as U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, one day after being sworn in by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The State Department says Rooney is traveling to Dublin on Thursday and is to meet with Ireland President Mary McAleese on Friday. By presenting his credentials to the Irish president, Rooney is officially recognized as the Irish...