Former 2-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Leon Clarke dies at 76

September 23rd, 2009 Texans wide receiver Jones pleads guilty to DWIHOUSTON — Houston Texans wide receiver Jacoby Jones has pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated over a 2008 traffic incident. A judge in Houston on Tuesday ordered Jones to spend one year in a new diversion program for first-time DWI offenders.

September 15th, 2009 Browns waive LB Leon WilliamsCLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns have waived linebacker Leon Williams. A fourth-round draft pick in 2006, Williams started 12 games over the past three seasons.

September 5th, 2009 Super Bowl hero David Tyree cut by New York GiantsEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — David Tyree has gone from Super Bowl hero to a receiver out of a job.

August 26th, 2009 Boldin misses practice with sore hamstringTEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona wide receiver Anquan Boldin sat out practice with a sore right hamstring Wednesday and probably will miss the Cardinals' game against Green Bay on Friday night.

August 18th, 2009 Steelers' Ward would like to see Usain bolt to NFLLATROBE, Pa. — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward would love to see if Usain Bolt could make it as an NFL wide receiver.

July 31st, 2009 Jets RB Washington reports for campCORTLAND, N.Y. — New York Jets running back Leon Washington reported to the team and participated in drills Friday during the first practice of training camp.

July 31st, 2009 Jets report to camp in new site with fresh outlookCORTLAND, N.Y. — Mark Sanchez stepped off one of the team buses in front of the New York Jets' dormitory, a big pillow in one hand and a travel bag in another.

July 31st, 2009 Browns reach deal with WR Brian RobiskieCLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns have all their campers under contract. With coach Eric Mangini set to hold his first workout Saturday, the Browns agreed to terms on a four-year contract with rookie wide receiver Brian Robiskie, the club's last unsigned player.

July 31st, 2009 Broncos sign cornerback, wide receiverDENVER — The Denver Broncos have signed cornerback Rashod Moulton and wide receiver Travis Shelton. The team didn't disclose terms of the contracts Thursday.

June 26th, 2009 Jets claim WR Mario Urrutia off waiversFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets have claimed wide receiver Mario Urrutia off waivers from the Cincinnati Bengals.

June 25th, 2009 Broncos awarded WR Jones off waiversENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos have been awarded wide receiver C.J.

June 17th, 2009 Former USC, NFL player George Belotti diesLOS ANGELES — George Belotti, a three-year football letterman at Southern California in the mid-1950s who was a member of the American Football League's first championship team, has died. He was 74. Belotti died Monday in suburban Arcadia from complications of a stroke, the university said Tuesday.

June 10th, 2009 DA drops marijuana charge against Steelers' HolmesPITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh prosecutors have dropped a misdemeanor drug charge against Steelers wide receiver and Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes. Allegheny County Assistant District Attorney Rachel Newman announced the decision at a court hearing Wednesday.

June 10th, 2009 Obituaries in the newsBen Ali WASHINGTON (AP) — Ben Ali, the founder of Ben's Chili Bowl diner, a landmark in Washington's black business and entertainment district and a frequent stop for politicians and celebrities, has died. He was 82. Ali died of congestive heart failure Wednesday night at his home, his daughter-in-law Sonya Ali said Thursday.

June 9th, 2009 Pio Sagapolutele, ex-NFL lineman, dies at 39FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Pio Sagapolutele, a defensive lineman who played five years for Cleveland and started in the 1997 Super Bowl for New England, has died.