Police: Woman accused of killing ex-NFL QB McNair exchanged messages for weeks with gun seller

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair’s mistress exchanged messages for weeks with the man who sold her the gun she used to kill McNair and herself, police said Tuesday.

Death of seemingly indestructible McNair as tough to accept as affair he had with his killer

MOUNT OLIVE, Miss. — The shocking news spread first via text and cell phone messages on the Fourth of July holiday.

Slain ex-QB McNair mourned as a ‘hero,’ ‘legend’

HATTIESBURG, Miss. — Titans quarterback Vince Young didn’t expect to speak Saturday during his mentor’s funeral. He wound up summing up the emotional day with just a few words.

Thousands turn out to say final goodbye to slain ex-NFL quarterback near Steve McNair’s home

Thousands turn out to say final goodbye to slain ex-NFL quarterback McNair in his home state

Family prepares for final goodbye to slain ex-NFL quarterback near Steve McNair’s home

HATTIESBURG, Miss. — Tennessee and the city of Nashville have remembered the life of former NFL quarterback Steve McNair. Now his home state of Mississippi is honoring him with his funeral and burial.

Thousands expected at former NFL quarterback Steve McNair’s funeral in southern Miss.

MOUNT OLIVE, Miss. — A capacity crowd of 8,000 was expected Saturday at the funeral for former NFL quarterback Steve McNair on the University of Southern Mississippi campus.

Hundreds line up in tiny Mount Olive, Miss., to say goodbye to local hero, ex-NFL QB McNair

MOUNT OLIVE, Miss. — The family and friends who grew up with native son Steve McNair didn’t have to say goodbye to the ex-NFL quarterback by themselves Friday night. The tiny town of Mount Olive had plenty of company.

Tiny Mount Olive, Miss., remembers local hero ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair as funeral nears

MOUNT OLIVE, Miss. — Steve McNair left this tiny south Mississippi town to become an NFL star, though his presence remained.

Family, friends remember Sahel Kazemi, who killed Steve McNair before taking her own life

ORANGE PARK, Fla. — The woman who killed Steve McNair before turning the gun on herself was buried Friday in Florida in a private ceremony with about 30 friends and family members.

Steve Mcnair Memorial Service / Funeral Shrouded In Grief

A lot had been said and lots of details have emerged over the past few days since the shocking death of former NFL quarterback Steve McNair. However, his funeral brought along a change in the tide as people lay low all the gossips that had been floating and chose to honor a man who was a great football player. It was the time to remember a great man, a man who had been generous and kind throughout his life.

Family says McNair’s girlfriend was happy, police say she was distraught over love, money

Family, friends honor ex-NFL QB Steve McNair, who police say was killed by girlfriend

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The hit Steve McNair took to his chest in September 2000 had the NFL quarterback ready to quit the game. It caused him so much pain he spent a bye weekend with the team’s former chaplain in Houston. Then McNair, who struggled to breathe, watched his backup knocked out of the Titans’ next game.

Family, friends remember, honor ex-NFL QB McNair, who police say was killed by girlfriend

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Steve McNair’s pastor and close friend cautioned against judging the ex-NFL quarterback Thursday, reminding people who gathered for his memorial not to cast the first stone when talking about his life off the field.

Steve McNair taped youth suicide prevention television spot before death; Project now shelved

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee state officials say they had been preparing a youth suicide prevention public service announcement featuring former NFL quarterback Steve McNair before he was shot and killed last week.

Fans begin lining up to honor slain ex-NFL QB McNair

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Dozens of Steve McNair fans donned Tennessee Titans gear as they lined up around a funeral home Thursday to honor the slain ex-NFL quarterback’s accomplishments and charity work.

Sahel Kazemi, Steve Mcnair and Michelle McNair Pictures and full story

I am sure you all are already well acquainted with the stories of Sahel Kazemi and Steve Mcnair’s unfortunate death. If not, here is a brief, Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair was shot multiple times, including once in the head, and a pistol was discovered near the body of the 20-year-old woman found dead with him on 4th of July. The gal happens to be a waitress named Sahel Kazemi. Though nothing has been proved yet, we are covering each and every update that belongs to this story. Stay hooked and oh, here are some pictures of Sahel kazemi and Steve’s wife.

Police: McNair asleep when killed in murder-suicide; family, friends prepare for memorial

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Fans of ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair planned to focus on his incredible career and life with a memorial service on Thursday, not his sudden and tragic death.

Police: McNair shot dead in his sleep by girlfriend who believed he was seeing someone else

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former NFL star Steve McNair was shot dead in his sleep last week by a 20-year-old girlfriend distraught about mounting financial problems and her belief that he was seeing someone else, police said Wednesday.

Police confirm ex-NFL star Steve McNair’s girlfriend killed him before shooting herself

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Police confirmed Wednesday that ex-NFL star Steve McNair’s 20-year-old girlfriend killed him before turning the gun on herself.

Finally Some Clear Evidence on McNair’s Murder

Tests: McNair’s girlfriend had gunpowder on hands

Associate: McNair’s wife didn’t know about 20-year-old girlfriend found with ex-NFL QB

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — An associate said Wednesday that the wife of ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair didn’t know about Sahel Kazemi before the 20-year-old woman was found dead alongside her husband on the Fourth of July.

Steve McNair’s girlfriend Sahel Kazemi photos show a happy woman

Steve McNair’s girlfriend, Sahel Kazemi doesn’t appear to be an unhappy woman from hear earlier photos.

Police await ballistics test on gun bought by slain NFL star Steve McNair’s girlfriend

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Investigators were waiting for ballistics tests on a gun recently bought by the girlfriend of slain former NFL star Steve McNair to determine whether the firearm found at the scene killed the two.

Gun that Shot McNair was Bought by His Girlfriend Two Days Back : Police Reports

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Police say the gun found at the scene where former NFL star Steve McNair died was bought by his girlfriend less than two days before the two were shot to death.

McNair swept up girlfriend with gifts and trips, relative says, before affair’s deadly end

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The star quarterback and the waitress met six months ago, at a restaurant where she worked and his family often ate. He was married and 16 years older, but she seemed happy and eager to build a life with him.

Relative told by police that woman found dead with McNair had recently bought a handgun

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Steve McNair’s 20-year-old girlfriend bought a gun a couple of days before she was found dead alongside the slain former NFL quarterback, her relative said Monday.

Public memorial, viewings to be held in Nashville, Tenn., for former NFL QB Steve McNair

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A public memorial and viewings are scheduled later this week for slain former NFL quarterback Steve McNair.

Fourth of July shooting thrusts darker side of former NFL QB’s private life into spotlight

Shooting unveils very different sides of McNair

Police rule shooting of ex-NFL QB McNair a homicide; death of girlfriend still unclassified

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Shot twice in the head and two more times in the chest, former NFL quarterback Steve McNair was the victim of a homicide, police declared Sunday. But authorities wouldn’t say it was a murder-suicide — even with his 20-year-old girlfriend dead at his feet from a single bullet.

Police rule shooting of McNair a homicide; death of woman found with him still unclassified

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair’s shooting death was a homicide, police said Sunday, but authorities stopped short of saying it was a murder-suicide committed by the 20-year-old girlfriend found dead by his side.

Police: Pistol near 20-year-old woman found dead in condo with ex-QB Steve McNair

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The shooting death of former NFL quarterback Steve McNair raised questions Sunday about his relationship with the 20-year-old woman whose body was found alongside his in his downtown condominium.

Former US rugby star Steve McNair shot dead

WASHINGTON - Former American football quarterback Steve McNair was shot and killed in Nashville, Tennessee, Saturday, Nashville police said.

Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair shot and killed

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair, who led the famous Tennessee Titans’ drive that came a yard short of forcing overtime in the 2000 Super Bowl, was found dead Saturday with multiple gunshot wounds, including one to the head. Police said a pistol was discovered near the body of a woman also shot dead in a downtown condominium.

Obituaries in the news

Margaret Harper

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Margaret Taylor Harper, a former candidate for lieutenant governor as the women’s movement burgeoned in North Carolina who also made marks in journalism, business and charitable work, died Sunday. She was 92.