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Sergio Kindle Arrested For Drunk Driving

Sep 30, 2014 11:37 PM

Ravens rookie linebacker Sergio Kindle was arrested early Sunday on drunken driving charges. Kindle was pulled over shortly after 4 a.m. Sunday in the Jessup area. He was cited for driving under the influence of alcohol, speeding and related offenses and was freed on $10,000 bond. "I haven't talked to the team yet, but I spoke with one of the security guards," Kindle said in a telephone interview. "First and foremost, I would apologize. I don't want to put the organization's name in a negative light due to my actions. I don't know what's going to happen or how they're going to handle that." Kindle, a second-round draft pick, hasn't suited up for the Ravens this year. The former University of Texas star fractured his skull after falling down two flights of stairs in late July at a friend's house in Austin, Texas.

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Shaun Ellis Being Sued For Snowball

Jul 17, 2014 11:03 PM

Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis confirmed Monday that he's being sued by a Seahawks fan claiming physical and emotional pain from being hit with a chunk of snow thrown two years ago by Ellis. "I woke up this morning and somebody texted me," Ellis told reporters. "I was like, 'OK, cool.' I guess the statute of limitations [hasn't run out] ... I don't know." Ellis declined additional comment on the pending legal matter, except to say, "I mean, anytime you go into a [legal] situation like that you're definitely concerned. It's two years removed. I have to let the courts handle it and see what happens from there."

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Perrish Cox Charged With Sexual Assault

Jul 15, 2014 9:52 AM

Broncos cornerback Perrish Cox has been charged with sexual assault by the Douglas (Colo.) District Attorney's Office. He was taken into custody Thursday night following an investigation into an alleged assault reported on Oct. 28 and brought to a Douglas County jail. Cox, who has started eight games for the Broncos this season, appeared Friday in Douglas County Court in nearby Castle Rock wearing a gray prison uniform.

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NFL, NFLPA Extend Deadline For Grievance

Jul 17, 2014 11:02 PM

The NFLPA along with the NFL extended the deadline for the players association to file a collusion grievance against the league's owners. "The NFL and NFLPA have agreed to extend the deadline for the players' to file a collusion claim," the two sides said in a joint statement Tuesday. "This agreement does not prevent the NFLPA from filing a collusion claim at a future date. We are continuing to work toward a new CBA that will be good for players, owners and fans."

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Sterger Reps Fear Favre Will Retire Before Resolution

Oct 14, 2014 4:11 AM

A spokesman for the former Jets game hostess who allegedly received inappropriate phone messages and photos from Brett Favre said Tuesday he is concerned that the quarterback will be retired before the NFL concludes its investigation. Jennifer Sterger's manager, Phil Reese, said his client wants the investigation finished during the season because Favre has said he will retire at the end of this year. If he retires, he'll no longer be susceptible to punishment from the league.

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Britt Not Charged For Bar Fight

Jun 8, 2014 2:56 PM

Authorities says there is not enough evidence to charge Titans receiver Kenny Britt in a bar fight. Instead, a grand jury has indicted another man, 29-year-old Bradford Miser, on assault charges for the Oct. 22 brawl. A customer at the bar told investigators that Britt was among those who assaulted him.

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