Report: Bucs’ Talib won’t stand trial until 2012:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib reportedly won’t stand trial for his aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge until next year. ESPN.com – NFL
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Owners, players rejoin NFL bargaining talks:
NFL training camps are beckoning and kickoff for the real games is not far behind. ESPN.com – NFL
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Ochocinco believes Cincy’s seen last of Palmer:
Carson Palmer says he’ll never play for the Cincinnati Bengals again and his house in the Cincinnati suburbs recently sold. One of his favorite targets believes he’s seen the last of the quarterback in stripes. ESPN.com – NFL
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Titans’ Britt surrenders to police on 2 warrants:
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt has surrendered to police on two outstanding warrants alleging that he provided inaccurate information on separate driver’s license applications. ESPN.com – NFL
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Rookies anxious to get first paycheck (AP):
The NFL lockout has prevented Marcell Dareus from cashing in on turning pro, so he mows his godfather’s lawn in exchange for a place to stay. Other rookies are low on dough, too. Von Miller sleeps in the same room he had in high school. Anthony Castonzo makes deliveries for his parents’ restaurant. Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
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T.O. accused of not paying child support (AP):
The mother of Terrell Owens’ child says the NFL star has refused to pay the full $ 5,000 a month in child support he owes. Melanie Paige Smith filed court papers June 20 in an Atlanta
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Sources: Players, owners set to rejoin NFL talks:
NFL players and owners will join commissioner Roger Goodell and players’ boss DeMaurice Smith in Minnesota for labor talks on Thursday and Friday as they try to put pro football back in business, sources told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen. ESPN.com – NFL
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NFL rookies struggle to make ends meet while locked out:
The NFL lockout has prevented Marcell Dareus from cashing in on turning pro, so he mows his godfather’s lawn in exchange for a place to stay. Other rookies are low on money, too. NFL.com
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Lingering NFL lockout hurting fantasy football companies:
Although NFL players and owners are still trying to figure out how to divide $ 9.3 billion in revenue and save the regular season, it’s already too late for some people who make their living from the widely popular fantasy football industry. NFL.com
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Suh encouraged by talks to end lockout (AP):
Ndamukong Suh is spending his offseason traveling, working out, rehabbing his surgically repaired shoulder and spending time with family and friends. The Detroit Lions defensive tackle, though, is ready to get back to work. Suh said he believes that chance could come soon and he’s encouraged by the ongoing talks aimed at ending the NFL lockout. Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
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