NFL Network, Comcast feud over channel switch escalates
New York Comcast sent a cease and desist letter to NFL Network urging its representatives to stop urging fans to switch providers. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones urged customers to switch to providers carrying the network. The network argues the letter targets a contract breach as the parties head to court after Comcast moved NFL Network to a premium tier.
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Titans probe incident between Pacman Jones and Haynesworth
Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher said he is gathering facts about a weekend incident involving suspended cornerback Adam Pacman Jones and defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth. Police said no investigation by authorities. Jones remains suspended for the season after violating the NFL personal conduct policy and his Las Vegas plea deal to testify in a strip club triple shooting reduced charges.
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Niners re hire Tollner on coaching return
San Francisco re hires Ted Tollner as assistant coach to help lift the offense. Tollner, former USC and San Diego State coach, has NFL experience and previously served on the 49ers staff from 2002 to 2004 as quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator. He also coached as Lions offensive coordinator for part of 2005.
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Packers back off bounty talk amid NFL scrutiny
Packers defenders Charles Woodson and Al Harris faced questions after admitting the team discussed payments to teammates for defensive feats. NFL officials are reviewing the matter and league rules prohibit bonuses for performances against specific opponents. Coach Mike McCarthy called it a miscommunication and took responsibility.
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Vicks new digs not plush at Northern Neck jail
AP reports Michael Vick will be housed at Northern Neck Regional Jail in Warsaw Virginia until his federal dogfighting sentencing in about three weeks. The facility houses inmates from misdemeanors to murder and includes women in separate housing. Vick will face up to five years in prison and is slated for a noncontact visit and Thanksgiving dinner amid basic accommodations.
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Prosecution seeks restraint on nearly $1 million in Vick funds
Federal prosecutors urge U S District Judge Henry Hudson to freeze about 928000 to cover care and rehoming costs for 54 pit bulls seized from Michael Vicks Bad Newz Kennels as part of a dogfighting case. Vick faces up to five years and began serving part of his sentence early.
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Halftime harassment prompts New Jersey stadium crackdown
At Giants Stadium, security will be boosted for Jets and Giants games after reports of fans shouting obscenities at women during halftime. NJ Senate President Dick Codey called for a police and authority investigation, labeling the conduct drunk and disgusting and demanding action.
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