NFLPA director Upshaw, 63, dies of cancer
Hall of Fame football player and longtime NFL Players Association executive director Gene Upshaw has died, Clear Channel Online reported.
U.S. men, women drop batons in 400-meter relay
The U.S. has failed to advance out of the first round of both the men's and women's 400-meter relays at the Olympics, dropping the baton in each race.
Steelers, Farrior agree to 5-year, $18M extension
James Farrior's leadership and professionalism were rewarded Thursday when he agreed with the Pittsburgh Steelers to a five-year, $18.25 million extension that included a $5 million signing bonus, a source confirmed.
Jamaica's Campbell-Brown wins 200m; Felix 2nd
Veronica Campbell-Brown has won the gold medal in the women's 200 meters, extending Jamaica's streak in the sprints at the Beijing Olympics.
Packers' Barnett wins appeal, won't be suspended
After appealing the punishment, Nick Barnett will be fined a week's pay but is allowed to play in the Green Bay Packers' Sept. 8 season opener.
