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Chris Mims, a former defensive lineman for the San Diego Chargers beset by legal problems.
Chris Mims, a former defensive lineman for the San Diego Chargers beset by legal problems. Was found dead in his downtown apartment Wednesday. He was 38. Authorities said there was no evidence of foul play. Mims was discovered shortly before 9:30 a.m. by police officers conducting a welfare check, police said. The coroner’s office declined [...]
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Giants Tynes says he’s kicking against 49ers.
Giants Tynes says he’s kicking against 49ers. The New York Giants are changing place-kickers, at least according to Lawrence Tynes. Tynes, who has been sidelined since training camp with an injured left knee that required arthroscopic surgery, said Wednesday that the coaching staff told him last week that he will replace John Carney against the [...]
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Vernon Davis claims he left his frustrations in New Orleans.
Vernon Davis claims he left his frustrations in New Orleans. The rest of the San Francisco 49ers can only hope to emulate their mercurial tight end after a 31-17 loss that exposed every problem in their promising start to the season. One day after Davis reacted to his only reception late in the 49ers’ loss [...]
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Monday NFL Capsule.
Monday NFL Capsule. PITTSBURGH 23, BALTIMORE 20 (OT) PITTSBURGH Jeff Reed kicked a 46-yard field goal with 9:01 remaining in overtime, lifting the Pittsburgh Steelers to a dramatic 23-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens. The victory rebounded the Steelers (3-1) from their only loss and vaulted them ahead of the Ravens (2-1) into first place [...]
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Inside linebacker Stephen Cooper walked into the San Diego Chargers locker room on Monday.
Inside linebacker Stephen Cooper walked into the San Diego Chargers locker room on Monday. Carrying three cases of flavored bottled water. After serving a four-game, NFL-imposed suspension for testing positive for a banned stimulant, Cooper vowed never to use supplements again and to stick with water to fortify his body. “Honestly, I’m not touching nothing,” [...]
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