Jerry Jones on buying the Cowboys: It was not a pretty investment

The Cowboys were losing $1 million a month when Jerry Jones bought them for $140 million in 1989. They now rank atop Forbes’ annual team value rankings at $4.2 billion. Every owner these days is trying to keep up with Jones, who enters the Pro Football Hall of Fame next month. “The NFL was always…

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Panthers release tackle Michael Oher amid concussion struggles

The Carolina Panthers have released veteran offensive tackle Michael Oher. The team announced the move Thursday afternoon, noting that the 31-year-old Oher had failed a physical. Oher played three games last season before a concussion landed him on the inactive list for seven games. He was then placed

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Biting criticism for El Salvador players for gnawing on US

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Pushing and shoving? Of course. Pinching? Borderline. But biting? Retired stars Landon Donovan, Alexi Lalas and Steve McManaman said lengthy suspensions are needed to stop players from sinking their teeth into opponents, as El Salvadorans did against Americans Jozy Altidore and Omar Gonzalez in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

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Terrell Davis grateful Hall selectors didn't hold short career against him

Terrell Davis played only seven seasons. Kenny Easley played only seven seasons. Both endured long waits for the Pro Football Hall of Fame after their careers ended prematurely because of injury. But both finally were rewarded for what they did in seven seasons. Easley enters the Hall of Fame after making

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