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Other sports leagues, anti-doping group support NFL in case of Williamses

Other pro sports leagues and the anti-doping organization that oversees America's Olympic athletes are backing the NFL's appeal in the case of Minnesota Vikings defensive tackles Kevin Williams and Pat Williams.

No short-timer: New Chiefs QB Cassel signs six-year, $60 million-plus deal

NFL Network's Jason La Canfora, citing a league source, reports that Chiefs QB Matt Cassel signed a six-year deal worth over $60 million, with $28 million guaranteed. The deal is worth $40.5 million over the first three years, which puts Cassel in the upper echelon of contracts.

Jets sign veteran Owens to fill void at TE position

The New York Jets have signed veteran free agent tight end Richard Owens.

Jets sign TE Owens to replace Franks (AP)

The New York Jets have signed veteran free agent tight end Richard Owens. The signing Tuesday comes a day after the team released Bubba Franks. Owens, 28, has 17 career catches for 141 yards and a touchdown in four NFL seasons with Minnesota and St. Louis. He was out of the NFL last season after he was cut by the Rams.

Jets sign veteran TE Owens, who was out of the NFL last season

The New York Jets signed free-agent tight end Richard Owens on Tuesday, one day after they released veteran Bubba Franks.

Chiefs lock up Cassel to new multiyear contract

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A person close to the negotiations says the Kansas City Chiefs have signed quarterback Matt Cassel to a multiyear deal.

Chiefs sign QB Cassel to multiyear deal (AP)

Union to strike early with Congress in negotiations

NBA, NHL, MLB, USOC back NFL in Vikings' case

U.S. Olympic officials, Major League Baseball and other professional sports organizations are getting into the NFL's fight with two Minnesota Vikings linemen who face four-game suspensions for violating the league's anti-doping policy.

Union chief, current and former players plan meetings with Congress

As NFL owners and players resume talks on a new collective bargaining agreement, the union's new executive director and 20 current and retired players plan to meet with members of Congress on Wednesday in hopes of building political support to head off a lockout.

NFL union to make case on Capitol Hill (AP)

As NFL owners and players resume talks on a new collective bargaining agreement, the new union chief and 20 current and retired players plan to meet with members of Congress Wednesday in hopes of building political support to head off a lockout. In an interview with The Associated Press Tuesday, the union head, DeMaurice Smith, said the group will remind lawmakers about the "gifts"...

John P. Lopez: Sanchez may be NFL's key to opening Hispanic market

With a new hero to market, the time is ripe for the NFL to embrace its Hispanic fans, says John Lopez.

New QB Cassel, Chiefs reach contract extension

The Kansas City Chiefs have not officially named Matt Cassel their starting quarterback, but there can be no doubt after they signed him to a multi-year contract on Tuesday.

Other leagues support NFL suspensions (AP)

Mason, Ravens' top receiver, tells Web site he's retiring

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason has told a sports Web site that he is retiring from the NFL.

Jets release veteran TE Franks

The New York Jets have released veteran tight end Bubba Franks.

Buccaneers release backup quarterback Griese

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Third-round draft pick Roy Miller has agreed to a four-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Ravens' Mason says he's retiring after 12 years

BALTIMORE (AP) -- Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason told a sports Web site on Monday he's retiring from the NFL.

Ravens WR Mason tells site he's retiring (AP)

Jets part ways with long-time tight end Franks

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- The New York Jets have released veteran tight end Bubba Franks.