Dozens of former NFL players will be administered human growth hormone as the NFL and its players union try to determine the impact of use on players' HGH levels, three people with knowledge of the plan told USA TODAY Sports on Wednesday. The people requested anonymity because the study has not been announced publicly. Ref. USAToday
Pats QB Brady Back At Practice After Hurting Knee (Yahoo! Sports)
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Tom Brady looks just fine. His fans and teammates are relieved.
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Ex-Patriot Hernandez Indicted On Murder Charge (Yahoo! Sports)
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ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) -- Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was indicted Thursday on first-degree murder and weapons charges in the death of a friend whose bullet-riddled body was found in an industrial park about a mile from the ex-player's home.
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The NFL and more than 4,500 former players want to resolve concussion-related lawsuits with a $765 million settlement that would fund medical exams, concussion-related compensation and medical research, a federal judge said Thursday. The plaintiffs include at least 10 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, including former Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Dorsett. They also include Super Bowl-winning quarterback Jim McMahon and the family of Pro Bowl linebacker Junior Seau, who committed suicide last year. Ref. USAToday
Redskins Wrap Up Unbeaten Preseason 30-12 (Yahoo! Sports)
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Robert Griffin III tweeted the good news. It's simply not official yet.
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Mannings 7 TDs Lead Broncos Past Ravens 49-27 (Yahoo! Sports)
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DENVER (AP) -- Both the NFL opener and Peyton Manning were a little tardy.
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Patriots Beat Jets 13-10 In Ugly Offensive Game (Yahoo Sports)
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Tom Brady knows it will take a while to get in sync with his rookie receivers. Meanwhile, he keeps winning.
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Reids Return A Success As Chiefs Top Eagles 26-16 (Yahoo Sports)
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- This was one time Andy Reid didn't mind being a big target.
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