Jake Long emerges as Dolphins top draft pick
Miami signs Michigan tackle Jake Long to a five year contract worth 30 million guaranteed and will select him with the No. 1 pick. Long vows to be mean on the field while remaining friendly off it as the Dolphins push to rebuild under Bill Parcells and coach Tony Sparano.
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Bengals tell Chad Johnson to sit out season amid trade deadlock
Bengals coach Marvin Lewis pressed Chad Johnson to honor his contract and sit out the season as talks with Washington over a trade stalled. The team also noted David Pollack's likely retirement amid neck injuries. Meanwhile NFL legal actions tied to Michael Vick’s bonus payments proceeded in Minneapolis.
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Amey Named AFL Offensive Player of the Week
Cleveland Gladiators wide receiver Otis Amey earned the AFL Offensive Player of the Week after a career night against the Los Angeles Avengers. He totaled 208 receiving yards on 15 catches with six touchdowns and sealed the win with an 8 yard TD pass from Ray mond Philyaw with 19 seconds left. The Gladiators host the Philadelphia Soul on Friday May 2.
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Indians weigh rotation options as Westbrook shines early
Westbrook pitched 18 scoreless exhibition innings and posted four quality starts in the regular season. Cleveland considers Aaron Laffey and Jeremy Sowers for a sixth starter against the Yankees while debating left field options between David Dellucci and Jason Michaels. Francisco’s roster spot remains uncertain despite a strong spring.
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Indians' Blake drives in four as Sabathia struggles in loss
Blake hits a grand slam his fourth of career and adds RBI doubles while Dellucci Peralta and Gutierrez homer as Cleveland beats Kansas City. Sabathia, 0-3 with 13.50 ERA, limits the damage with 11 strikeouts over six innings, but the Royals fall short. The Indians chase rebound against the Yankees next at Progressive Field.
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