OH man makes plea in shooting of ex-Colts player

A man in Ohio has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder 27 years after he fired a gunshot that investigators say caused a former NFL player's kidney-infection death this year. 1247247333

In this photograph released by Vera Mosley Buckner on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, Sahel "Jenni" Kazemi, right, is shown with Vera Mosley Buckner's daughters, Daylon Mason, left, and Michandria Mason at Dave & Buster's restaurant in Nashville, Tenn., on June 24, 2009. Former NFL star Steve McNair was shot dead in his sleep last week by Kazemi, his 20-year-old girlfriend, who then turned the gun on herself, police said Wednesday, July 8, 2009.

McNair's girlfriend distraught over love and money

At just 19 years old, Sahel Kazemi thought she had it all: She was dating former NFL star Steve McNair, partying in VIP rooms and vacationing in Las Vegas. Photo Gallery Available

Stallworth released from jail

Suspended Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth was released from a Miami jail on Friday morning after serving 24 days for his DUI manslaughter charge.

Family, friends mourn McNair's girlfriend Kazemi

The woman who killed Steve McNair before turning the gun on herself was buried Friday in Florida in a private ceremony with about 30 friends and family members. 1247253647

FILE -- This is a May 5, 2009 file photo showing San Diego Chargers football player Curtis Brinkley. A San Diego Chargers running back from Philadelphia is hospitalized after being shot in his car at a suburban intersection. A hospital spokesman says 23-year-old Curtis Brinkley is in stable condition in the intensive care unit at Albert Einstein Medical Center. An uncle, Gregory Brinkley, tells WPVI-TV that he was able to talk with relatives on the phone. Police say the shooting occurred late Thursday July 9, 2009, as Brinkley was driving in Cheltenham in Montgomery County, just north of Philadelphia.

Chargers RB from Philly wounded in shooting

San Diego Chargers rookie running back Curtis Brinkley was hospitalized in stable condition Friday after being shot at a suburban Philadelphia intersection, authorities said. 1247252737

Mass. man scrambles to repay Tom Brady

A man who unwittingly stole two flower planters worth $8,000 from behind Tom Brady's Boston condominium says he has to panhandle to pay restitution. 1247239520

Residents are joined by some out-of-state football fans in preparing a memorial at the sign on U.S. Highway 49 that touts the Mount Olive, Miss., community as the hometown of the late Steve McNair, Thursday, July 9, 2009. McNair, a star athlete from junior high school through college and later in the NFL, is fondly remembered by many in the community for his sports exploits as well as his goodwill efforts to assist Hurricane Katrina victims and provide free sports camps for children, rather than the circumstances surrounding his July 4 death.

McNair's hometown prepares bury local legend

Steve McNair left this tiny south Mississippi town to become an NFL star, though his presence remained. 1247254880 Photo Gallery Available

Steve McNair, shown in this 2003 season file photo. McNair, who led the famous Tennessee Titans drive that came a yard short of forcing overtime in the 2000 Super Bowl, was found dead Saturday July 4, 2009 with multiple gunshot wounds, including one to the head. Police said a pistol was discovered near the body of a woman also shot dead in a downtown condominium.

McNair taped suicide prevention PSA before death

Tennessee state officials say they had been preparing a youth suicide prevention public service announcement featuring former NFL quarterback Steve McNair before he was shot and killed last week.

Haynesworth pleads no contest to reckless driving

Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth has pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge in Tennessee and will be on probation for three months.

Judge blocks suspensions of Kevin and Pat Williams

A Minnesota judge blocked the doping suspensions handed down by the NFL to Minnesota Vikings linemen Kevin Williams and Pat Williams, meaning they'll be able to play until the case is resolved.

FILE -- This is a Jan. 31, 2009 file photo showing former Buffalo Bills defensive end Bruce Smith gesturing after being elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame during a news conference in Tampa, Fla. Smith is due to appear in a Virginia court Thursday July 9, 2009, on a drunken driving charge.

Ex-NFL star Bruce Smith convicted of DUI in Va.

Former NFL star Bruce Smith was convicted of drunken driving Thursday by a judge who rejected his claim that old football injuries, not alcohol, were responsible for his poor performance on field sobriety tests.

Line of Scrimmage: McNair's Death Should Be Part of Legacy

Those of us still clinging to the naive hope that the police investigating the death of Steve McNair would step to the podium in Nashville on Wednesday, and announce that our suspicions about the manner in which the former Pro Bowl quarterback died were way off, have now loosened our grip on that notion.

Cardinals sign third-round pick Johnson

The Arizona Cardinals have signed safety Rashad Johnson to a three-year contract.

Judge blocks doping suspensions of 2 Vikings

A judge has blocked NFL plans to suspend Minnesota Vikings players Kevin Williams and Pat Williams.

Coach, teammates remember slain ex-NFL QB McNair

Steve McNair's pastor and close friend cautioned against judging the ex-NFL quarterback Thursday, reminding people who gathered for his memorial not to cast the first stone when talking about his life off the field. Video Available Photo Gallery Available Audio Available

Cards sign third-round pick Johnson to 3-year deal

The Arizona Cardinals have signed third-round draft pick Rashad Johnson to a three-year contract.

FILE -- This June 28, 2001 file photo shows Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair and his wife, Mechelle, smiling during a news conference in Nashville, Tenn. after McNair signed a contract extention.

Fans line up to honor slain ex-NFL QB McNair

Fans lined up outside a funeral home before work Thursday to pay their respects to ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair. Video Available Photo Gallery Available Poll Available

Police: McNair death ruled murder-suicide

Nashville police held a press conference Wednesday and said the death of former NFL star Steve McNair was ruled a murder-suicide.

NFL commish brought to tears by Rainier

Roger Goodell has reached the summit of Mount Rainier.

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Browns WR Stallworth released from Miami jail