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St. Louis Rams to be sold to Illinois businessman - 02/11/2010

Rumors that the St. Louis Rams were being sold have been rampant the past couple of years, raising concerns that the franchise would end its recent sad-sack run with a move out of town. The Rams announced Thursday that its majority owners have indeed agreed to sell their stake, but to a potential buyer within driving distance _ and on

Givens' lawsuit against Titans thrown out - 02/11/2010

A federal judge has thrown out a $25 million lawsuit by former Tennessee Titans wide receiver David Givens against the team. U.S. District Judge Todd Campbell said in a ruling Wednesday that Givens' claims were not independent of the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the Titans and the NFL Players Association.

Giants release middle linebacker Antonio Pierce - 02/11/2010

One of the worst defensive seasons in New York Giants history claimed another victim _ middle linebacker Antonio Pierce. The Giants on Thursday released the 31-year-old veteran who quarterbacked the defense for the past five years in a tenure that included four trips to the playoffs and a Super Bowl victory over the previously undefea

Jacksonville Jaguars release Holt, Thomas, Meier - 02/11/2010

The Jacksonville Jaguars have released receiver Torry Holt, left tackle Tra Thomas and defensive tackle Rob Meier. The moves had been expected because coach Jack Del Rio already told the three aging veterans they would not be part of the team's rebuilding process. Holt, a seven-time Pro Bowl selection with St. Louis, caught

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