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Seau drives SUV off a cliff after domestic violence arrest

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Former NFL star linebacker Junior Seau drove off a cliff and was hospitalized with minor injuries Monday, less than nine hours after he was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence.

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Former Wildcat Masthay wins Packers' punting job

Former University of Kentucky punter Tim Masthay survived the Green Bay Packers' roster cuts Saturday and will be the team's punter to start the upcoming season.
NFL - WIRE

Ex-Cat vying to be Packers' punter

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The first live-action situations in the competition between Tim Masthay and Australian Chris Bryan didn't give either punter an advantage.
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Ex-Cat Woodyard helps give Tebow's hair a trim

Tim Tebow was all the buzz Saturday night at the Denver Broncos' practice.
FOOTBALL

Lyons signs with Broncos

Former University of Kentucky receiver Dicky Lyons, Jr. has signed a free-agent contract with the NFL's Denver Broncos, according to his agent, Scott Smith.
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Conner a perfect fit for Jets; Lindley lands with Eagles

John Conner's career path from a former walk-on to NFL Draft pick came full circle on Saturday when the University of Kentucky fullback was taken in the fifth round by the New York Jets. Conner was the eighth pick of the fifth round and the 139th overall.
FOOTBALL

Ex-Cat Peters going to Atlanta

University of Kentucky defensive tackle Corey Peters was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round of the NFL Draft on Friday night.
FOOTBALL

Ex-Cat Smith chasing NFL dream with Jets

Bo Smith's college football career was over after the 2006 season, and an injury put his dreams of playing in the NFL on hold. But the former Kentucky standout never quit working.
FOOTBALL | NFL

Kentuckians party with former pros, raise money

Former professional football players mingled with jersey-clad fans Sunday at the Hilton Lexington/Downtown Hotel, site of one of Kentucky's largest Super Bowl parties.
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Big game, big numbers

MIAMI — If you like your football with a lot of points — and who doesn't? — then Super Bowl XLIV is everything you could want.
NFL - WIRE

NFL season preview

NFL team-by-team previews by Jerry Briggs, New York Times News Service