AFL co-founder, Titans owner Bud Adams football man skilled in art of tough football dealsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — K.S. “Bud” Adams Jr. is a businessman who knows how to make a deal — even if it’s risky or unpopular. Top pick Britt signs contract, arrives in Titans camp; sore hamstring lands WR on PUP listNASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans’ top draft pick is in training camp, but a sore hamstring has landed wide receiver Kenny Britt on the physically unable to perform list. Tenn. Wal-Mart worker bitten on the arm after confronting customer about shopliftingKINGSPORT, Tenn. — Police said a Wal-Mart employee was bitten while confronting a customer about shoplifting. Officers said a 44-year-old woman bit the employee on the arm while trying to leave the store’s garden center Tuesday afternoon without paying for items in her purse. Ron Hornaday Jr. races to record 5th straight Camping World Trucks winGLADEVILLE, Tenn. — Ron Hornaday Jr. raced to his record fifth straight NASCAR Camping World Trucks victory, easily holding off Brian Scott in a green-white-checker finish Saturday night at Nashville Superspeedway. Titans reach deal with top receiver pick Kenny Britt just afterafter he misses 2nd practiceNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Receiver Kenny Britt agreed to terms Saturday night on a contract with the Tennessee Titans, getting him into training camp a week before the team’s first preseason game. Titans’ top receiver pick Kenny Britt misses 2nd practice as talks continue on contractNASHVILLE, Tenn. — The receiver drafted before Kenny Britt and the running back selected after the Rutgers receiver both have NFL contracts. 16-year-old charged in shooting of former NBA and Memphis player Antonio Burks in Tenn.MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police say a 16-year-old boy has been charged in the shooting of former NBA and University of Memphis player Antonio Burks. Perry to skip title defense at Buick Open to be with dying motherNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Kenny Perry will not be defending his title at the Buick Open next week in Michigan so he can stay near his cancer-stricken mother. Former Grizzlies point guard Antonio Burks shot and critically wounded in Memphis robberyMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Former Memphis Grizzlies and University of Memphis point guard Antonio Burks remains in critical condition a day after being shot during a robbery. Authorities: Slain ex-NFL star McNair had been drinking before he was shot to deathNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Authorities say former NFL star Steve McNair had a blood-alcohol level twice Tennessee’s legal limit for driving when his girlfriend shot him to death. Authorities: Slain ex-NFL star McNair’s blood-alcohol level was twice the legal limitNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Authorities say former NFL star Steve McNair had a blood-alcohol level twice the legal limit when his girlfriend shot him to death. Feds Makes the First Arrest in McNair’s Case, Plot Will Unfold
Court documents: Slain former NFL QB Steve McNair had no will; his widow to oversee estateNASHVILLE, Tenn. — The widow of slain former NFL quarterback Steve McNair says in court documents that her husband left no will and a judge in Nashville has ruled that she will oversee his estate. 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
Family, friends remember, honor ex-NFL QB McNair, who police say was killed by girlfriendNASHVILLE, 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 shelvedNASHVILLE, 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
Police: McNair asleep when killed in murder-suicide; family, friends prepare for memorialNASHVILLE, 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. Officer tells girlfriend that Steve McNair’s ‘not happy’ during video of her DUI stopNASHVILLE, Tenn. — If former NFL star Steve McNair’s girlfriend was upset about being arrested for drunken driving two days before she killed him and herself, she didn’t let it show. Police: McNair shot dead in his sleep by girlfriend who believed he was seeing someone elseNASHVILLE, 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
Finally Some Clear Evidence on McNair’s Murder
Associate: McNair’s wife didn’t know about 20-year-old girlfriend found with ex-NFL QBNASHVILLE, 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. Medical examiner: Lack of motive causes investigators to move cautiously in Steve McNair probeNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee’s state medical examiner said Tuesday that investigators have been hesitant to conclude that Steve McNair’s girlfriend killed the NFL star and herself because she didn’t appear to have a motive, but that murder-suicide is the most likely scenario. Police await ballistics test on gun bought by slain NFL star Steve McNair’s girlfriendNASHVILLE, 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
McNair swept up girlfriend with gifts and trips, relative says, before affair’s deadly endNASHVILLE, 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 handgunNASHVILLE, 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 McNairNASHVILLE, 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
Police rule shooting of ex-NFL QB McNair a homicide; death of girlfriend still unclassifiedNASHVILLE, 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 unclassifiedNASHVILLE, 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 McNairNASHVILLE, 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 Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair shot and killedNASHVILLE, 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. |