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NFL targeting binge drinking among fans in new season (USA Today)
The NFL will try to crack down on binge drinking by fans at games during the 2009 season. Following up on the Fan Code of Conduct it implemented last season, the league office is making recommendations to teams about maximum … Continue reading
Why he returned: The NFL ‘is a better place with Brett Favre’ (USA Today)
New NFL city, same boyish Brett Favre. His love for playing remains as persistent as the thick, gray stubble lining his chin. But Favre, who wore his ever-present, sweat-stained red baseball cap, cut-off T-shirt, board shorts and sandals for his … Continue reading
NFL, NBC extend Sunday night deal by 2 years (AP via Yahoo! News)
The NFL and NBC are extending their contract for “Sunday Night Football” by two years. More: continued here
Appeals court considers NFL suspensions case (Sports Illustrated)
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The NFL asked a federal appeals court Tuesday to let it finally suspend Minnesota Vikings Pat Williams and Kevin Williams for violating the league’s policy against performance enhancing drugs last year. More: continued here
First African-American NFL official Burl Toler, 81, dies (USA Today)
Burl Toler, the first African-American official in NFL history who went on to work one Super Bowl in a distinguished career, has died. He was 81. More: continued here
Vick at first NFL practice since prison (AP via Yahoo! News)
Michael Vick was back on an NFL practice field for the first time since completing his prison sentence. More: continued here