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Giants sign Kentucky's Newton as tight end

Kentucky's Morgan Newton (12) celebrated in the endzone after a touchdown in the second quarter of the Georgia at Kentucky football game at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Ky., on Oct. 20, 2012. Photo by Pablo Alcala | Staff

Former University of Kentucky quarterback Morgan Newton has signed with the NFL's New York Giants as a tight end.

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Jets' Goodson facing drug, weapons charges

New York Jets running back Mike Goodson is facing drug and weapons charges after he was found in a car with an acquaintance early Friday morning on Interstate 80 in New Jersey.
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Seahawks DE Bruce Irvin suspended 4 games

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin was suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season on Friday after the league announced he violated the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances.
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Woodson says he's look for fit in Raiders visit

Charles Woodson pushed back a visit to Oakland to pursue a reunion with the Raiders because extending his career in the NFL isn't his only mission.
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Warrant issued for Chad Johnson

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson in South Florida.
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Bills promote Whaley to take over as GM

Doug Whaley was promoted to take over as Buffalo Bills general manager, making the team's near top-to-bottom offseason overhaul complete.
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Ex-Cat Cobb embraces bigger role with Packers

The Press-Gazette of Green Bay (Wis.) reports that former University of Kentucky standout Randall Cobb is looking forward to taking on a bigger role this fall with the Packers.
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Alex Smith already becoming leader of Chiefs

It hasn't taken long for Alex Smith to become the leader of the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Woman sues Eagles' McCoy, claiming assault on bus

A woman has sued Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy, claiming he or a body guard hit her, threw a drink at her and tossed her off a party bus on the New Jersey Turnpike last December.
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Ravens LB McClain retires before playing with team

Linebacker Rolando McClain has told the Baltimore Ravens that he's retiring from the NFL.
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Broncos' Holliday hoping for a bigger role in 2013

Trindon Holliday quickly put his historic playoff performance behind him just as he did all those gasping defenders scattered in his wake.