Arena Football League suspends operations indefinitely
The Arena Football League shuts down indefinitely after failing to reach consensus on restructuring. The 22 year old league, which had planned to return in 2010, cites no viable options amid economic pressures and a stalled path to profitability. Local and national figures with AFL stakes weighed in, with owners like Jerry Jones and Jon Bon Jovi among supporters of teams such as the Dallas Desperados and Philadelphia Soul.
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Quality Road Stakes Victory Shatters Track Record
Quality Road returned from a four month layoff to win the Grade 2 Amsterdam Stakes at Saratoga, defeating six furlongs in a track record 1:13.45. Jockey John Velazquez guided the Spring Hill Farm homebred, trained by Todd Pletcher, with a prior Florida Derby win and Fountain of Youth victory highlighting his three stakes wins from five starts.
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Messer balances school with fall fishing tournament schedule
Champion Messer plans to compete in Fishers and Men, BFL series, BASS Junior, FLW Junior and more club events this fall while keeping up with schoolwork. He aims to qualify for nationals again in 2010 and may relocate to North Carolina as the next season targets Lake Lanier Georgia.
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Falcons face receiver worries after Douglas knee injury
Falcons' Harry Douglas suffered a left knee injury at practice, carted off, while Roddy White's contract holdout continues. General manager Thomas Dimitroff lamented slow talks and hinted at possible roster moves if White remains absent, leaving receiver depth thin behind Jenkins and Finneran.
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Marshall to start full time for Panthers after rotate roles
Panthers cornerback Richard Marshall steps into a full time starter role after three years as a nickel back. He faces Steve Smith daily, learns from veterans, and aims to prove his worth with every down. Panthers coach John Fox says Marshall is ready to take the challenge.
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NFL teams clamp down on tweets at training camps
Dolphins lead a leaguewide social media clampdown as teams bar tweeting blogging and texting at practices. Broncos Cowboys Panthers and others vary in policy with the NFL endorsing some use while enforcing restrictions to curb leaks and distractions. The league and players monitor usage amid a rising follower count and increasing public interest.
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