Houston Texans owner Bob McNair ordered the team's staff to go through the locker room to make sure no players are using banned substances. USA Today first reported the Texans had staff members remove any products from lockers that are not approved by the NFL. Two of Houston's players -- left tackle Duane Brown and linebacker Brian Cushing -- served four-game suspensions for different...
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Villa wants veteran Brad Friedel to sign new deal (AP)
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier hopes to persuade American goalkeeper Brad Friedel to stay at the club beyond the end of the seasons. The 39-year-old Friedel joined Villa from Blackburn in 2008 and has played well. His contract expires at the end of the season. Asked about a new deal for Friedel, Houllier says it is a case of "definitely yes." Houllier added that "at the moment,...
Banged-up Dementieva retires from tennis (AP)
In a ceremony filled with tears, Elena Dementieva retired from tennis after a loss at the WTA Championships ended her 13-year career. "It is so emotional," she said. "It is so hard to say goodbye. I am going to miss you so much." The 29-year-old Russian reached two Grand Slam finals, won the gold medal at the Beijing Olympics and helped spur the growth of tennis in her home...
Magic interested in role with Dolphins (AP)
Magic Johnson says he would be interested in becoming the Miami Dolphins' latest celebrity limited partner, although his priority is to help Los Angeles get an NFL team. Johnson said he recently met with Dolphins owner Stephen Ross to discuss business, but he offered no details about the conversation.
Campbell to start at QB for Raiders (AP)
Jason Campbell will make his third straight start at quarterback for the Oakland Raiders in place of the injured Bruce Gradkowski. Coach Tom Cable said Friday that Gradkowski is making progress in his recovery from a separated right shoulder. Cable says there's a chance Gradkowski could be healthy enough to be the backup Sunday against Seattle.
NFL fines Vikings WR Moss $25,000 (AP)
Keeping quiet has cost Randy Moss $25,000. The NFL fined the Minnesota Vikings' star wide receiver on Friday for failing to cooperate with the news media. Players' contracts specify they must make themselves available to the media at specific times each week. Moss last spoke to the media on Oct.
Saints RBs Bush, Thomas out vs. Steelers (AP)
Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas have been ruled out for Sunday night's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bush said Friday that the plan was for him to return against Pittsburgh when the week began, but after testing the recovery of his lower right leg from a fractured bone, he and trainers agreed he was not quite ready.
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