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Cowboys sign speedy WR and defensive lineman

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SAN ANTONIO (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys have signed a college track standout who hasn't played football since high school and a defensive lineman to supplement an injury-plagued position. Teddy Williams has been a standout sprinter at Texas-San Anto... Full story

CB Glenn signs ceremonial contract with Texans

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HOUSTON (AP) - Cornerback Aaron Glenn signed a one-day contract with the Houston Texans on Wednesday with the intent of retiring with his hometown team. Glenn played for five NFL teams between 1994-2008, including three seasons with the Texans (2... Full story

Cowboys LB Spencer becomes standout opposite Ware

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SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Wade Phillips was raving about the standout play by one of his outside linebackers. Then the Dallas Cowboys coach compared that player to Hall of Famer to-be Rickey Jackson. Phillips wasn't discussing Cowboys sacks leader DeMarc... Full story

Lee has two homers as Astros down Cubs 8-1

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HOUSTON (AP) - Carlos Lee hit two home runs, including the go-ahead homer in the sixth inning, and the Houston Astros went on to an 8-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. The game was tied at 1 before Lee connected for his 13th homer of the ... Full story

Texans sign fourth-round pick Graham

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HOUSTON (AP) - The Houston Texans have signed fourth-round pick Garrett Graham, a tight end out of Wisconsin. The 6-foot-3, 241-pound Graham was selected with the 118th overall pick. Graham's 16 touchdown receptions for the Badgers were a school ... Full story

Harsher language on concussions in new NFL poster

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NEW YORK (AP) - The NFL will distribute a new poster to teams that warns of the dangers from concussions in much harsher language than the league had previously used. Traumatic brain injury "may lead to problems with memory and communication, per... Full story

Rockets send C Andersen to Toronto for draft pick

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HOUSTON (AP) - The Houston Rockets have traded center David Andersen to Toronto for cash and a future second-round draft pick. The 6-foot-11 Australian averaged 5.8 points and 3.3 rebounds in 63 games last season, his first in the NBA. Andersen he... Full story

Cowboys' Bryant never expected pads to be an issue

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SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Dez Bryant insists he was unaware of the rookie ritual of carrying a veteran's shoulder pads after practice. The Dallas Cowboys' first-round pick would have done more than that had he known his refusal to accommodate Roy William... Full story

Lamar single game football tickets to go on sale August 1

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BEAUMONT -- Single game tickets for each of Lamar University’s six home football games at Provost Umphrey Stadium will go on sale to the general public on Monday, Aug. 2 at the Montagne Center Ticket Office. Fans can get an early jump by purcha... Full story

Yao says he may quit if foot doesn't fully heal

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BEIJING (AP) - Houston Rockets center Yao Ming is considering quitting basketball after next season if he doesn't fully recover from his lingering foot injury. In comments to Chinese state media Monday, Yao sounded far from optimistic about his f... Full story

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