Steve McNair shot four times, classified as homicide
Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair's death has been classified a homicide, but the death of Sahel Kazemi, the woman found alongside him in his downtown condominium, remains unclassified, Nashville police said.
ANTICIPATING IMPACT
Defensive end Marcus Howard, a fifth-round selection in the 2008 NFL Draft, had 1.5 sacks as a rookie, and said he hopes to improve that in his second season. Asked his plan for improving Howard said, "pretty much just hard work and repetition... just practicing your craft."
THE BEST NFL PLAYER?
Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, who last season was named NFL Most Valuable Player for a third time, has been nominated for the Best NFL Player ESPY. Fans can vote for the award, which will be announced on July 19.
READY FOR THE JUMP
OG Mike Pollak, the Colts' second-round selection in the 2008 NFL Draft, started 13 games as a rookie last season. He said his goal this season is to make the "second-season" jump and he said a big factor in doing so will be to remain healthy.
A BIG CULTURE SHOCK
Colts center/guard Steve Justice, a sixth-round selection in the 2008 NFL Draft from Wake Forest, started once as a rookie and played in eight games. He said recently that experience early last season helped him prepare for the 2009 season.
Urlacher teaches kids about fun and fundamentals LAKE FOREST, Ill. – Brian Urlacher was on the football field Thursday, but he wasn't tracking down any running backs, blitzing any quarterbacks or intercepting any passes.
The Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker reached terms Monday on a $51.75 million, ...
Steelers, star LB Harrison agree to $51M deal
Steelers linebacker James Harrison cashed in on his incredible 2008 season by agreeing to a new contract that is worth $51.175 million over the next six seasons.
