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Hightower is back with Redskins, and has a point to prove
By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times
Tim Hightower lives by the motto “Purpose Driven,” and right now his purpose is returning from a serious knee injury and being a productive running back in 2012. He cleared an important hurdle in that process Monday when he re-signed with the Washington Redskins.
Redskins bring back Hightower
By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times
The Washington Redskins have re-established the status quo at running back by agreeing to terms with incumbent first-stringer Tim Hightower. Hightower announced his return on Twitter Sunday night.
Redskins argue against cut to cap
By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times
The Washington Redskins disputed the NFL's $36 million salary cap penalty against them during an arbitration hearing Tuesday in Philadelphia.
Junior Seau buried in hometown
By Bernie Wilson - Associated Press
Hours after Junior Seau was buried in his hometown, thousands of fans got their chance to cheer one more time for the hard-hitting, fist-pumping linebacker at the stadium where he starred for 13 seasons.
Hall of Fame receiver Art Monk latest to sue NFL
By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times
Art Monk, the Hall of Fame wide receiver who played 14 seasons for the Washington Redskins, sued the NFL and helmet manufacturer Riddell, Inc. over "short term memory loss, headaches and speech difficulties" from multiple concussions sustained during his career.
SNYDER: Visions of a kinder, gentler NFL
By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times
They have been part of football for as long as the game has been played. They have ridden the evolutionary wave from leather helmets and single wings to polyurethane shells and four wide. They have been so ingrained in the culture that no one gave them a second look.
Redskins' Williams knows he'll have to toe the line this season
By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times
Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams has much to prove in 2012 after being suspended for the final four games of last season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.
Patriots' lineman Light calls it a career
By Associated Press
Tom Brady tried to persuade Matt Light to return for another season by offering him a year's supply of his favorite candy bar. Offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia reminded Light that he's still in the prime of his career.
Griffin gives Redskins a tantalizing glimpse of things to come
By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times
More than a dozen camera shutters click-clacked on the sideline Sunday as Robert Griffin III practiced taking snaps from center at the Washington Redskins' rookie minicamp. Coach Mike Shanahan watched from the opposite sideline. He has his franchise quarterback. Now he must figure out how to use him.
DALY: Happy days are here again - and it's only minicamp
By Dan Daly - The Washington Times
A quarterback like Robert Griffin III can make a coach like Mike Shanahan feel young again. You could see it in Shanahan's eyes Sunday as he talked about the new face of the Washington Redskins franchise. You could hear it in his voice, too. You might even describe him as giddy (to the extent that any going-on-60 coach can be that).
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Junior Seau's garage burglarized
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Police say a thief burglarized the garage of Junior Seau's Oceanside, Calif., home days after the former NFL star's suicide.
Eli Manning, Giants to get latest Super Bowl rings
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Giants' quarterback Eli Manning says he's looking forward to getting his latest Super Bowl ring Wednesday.
NFL, union, NCAA supporting youth helmet program
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
The NFL, its players' union and the NCAA are donating money to provide new helmets to youth football players in low-income communities.
Gov. Dayton signs $975M Vikings stadium bill
By MARTIGA LOHN - Associated Press
Gov. Mark Dayton on Monday signed off on a hard-fought agreement to build the Minnesota Vikings a $975 million stadium at the downtown Minneapolis site of the team's current home, the Metrodome.
Search for ex-receiver Affholter ends after calls
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Southern California authorities have called off a search for former professional football player Erik Affholter after learning he contacted his ex-wife and mother by telephone.
Players' union grievance to be heard Wednesday
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
The NFL players' union grievance against the league in the Saints bounties scandal will be heard Wednesday.
Vikings shield books in $975M Minn. stadium deal
By MARTIGA LOHN - Associated Press
The Vikings stadium deal that Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton signed into law Monday involves plenty of public participation, but it also prevents the public from getting a look at the team's finances during their partnership to build the $975 million stadium.
Rams' dome plan seeks roof panel that would open
By JIM SALTER - Associated Press
The St. Louis Rams and the public entity that operates the Edward Jones Dome are far apart in their plans on how to improve the facility.
Minn. governor signs $975M Vikings stadium bill
By MARTIGA LOHN - Associated Press
Gov. Mark Dayton on Monday signed off on a hard-fought agreement to build the Minnesota Vikings a $975 million stadium at the downtown Minneapolis site of the team's current home, the Metrodome.
Forcier signs 3-year deal with Hamilton in CFL
By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press
Tate Forcier is heading north to pursue a professional football career.
Ex-receiver Affholter missing in S. Calif.
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Southern California authorities are searching countryside near the city of Simi (see-mee) Valley for former professional football player Erik Affholter, who was reported to have failed to return from a day hike.
Ochocinco writes letter to support 'Dad' Goodell
By The Associated Press - Associated Press
Chad Ochocinco wants Roger Goodell to know that he has the NFL commissioner's back.
Junior Seau buried in hometown
By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press
Thousands of fans got the chance to cheer one more time for Junior Seau at the stadium where he starred for 13 seasons.
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