John Mackey, the rugged Hall of Fame tight end and union president who later fought for stronger health benefits of retired players and struggled with dementia, has died. He was 69. Mackey’s wife notified the team about her husband’s death, ...

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By now, I’m used to lawyer jokes. My favorite goes like this: A guy walks into a bar in his hometown after being away for years. The bartender recognizes him and says, “Hey, Jimmy. What’s new? I hear you’re a ...

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HARTFORD, Conn. — A Connecticut appeals court has ruled that ex-NFL player/investment firm founder Bob Simms can’t sue his former wife’s lawyers for fraud during a long-running divorce and alimony case, saying they’re protected by a centuries-old doctrine called absolute ...

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Marques Ogden and Arthur Perlman are not typical business partners. Ogden, a former offensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens, calls Perlman “pop” while contradicting him over dates and numbers. Although Perlman, who has worked in the building industry for more ...

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FAIRFAX, Va. — A judge on Tuesday dismissed a misdemeanor assault charge against Washington Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth after the player reached an agreement with the man who said he was the victim of a road-rage attack. Under Virginia ...

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“When is the right time to negotiate?” is a question being asked in every corner of the world. From our local communities to the world stage which provides the backdrop for diplomacy and battlefields, negotiation will determine not only the ...

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OWINGS MILLS — Former NFL kicker Matt Stover will retire after a stellar career in which he scored more than 2,000 points. The Ravens say the 43-year-old will make the announcement on Thursday afternoon at Baltimore’s training complex. Stover ranks ...

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ELLICOTT CITY — Baltimore Ravens rookie linebacker Sergio Kindle has pleaded guilty to drunken driving charges and avoided jail time. Kindle pleaded guilty Tuesday in Howard County District Court to driving while intoxicated and apologized. Prosecutors recommended a 30-day sentence, ...

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OWINGS MILLS — Now that the NFL lockout has been lifted, a small group of Baltimore players have returned to work at Ravens headquarters in advance of the scheduled start of the offseason conditioning program Monday. Veteran wide receiver Derrick ...

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WASHINGTON — Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth allegedly slid his credit card into the bra of a waitress and then touched her breast, according to court papers filed Wednesday offering Haynesworth a plea deal in the sexual abuse case. Prosecutors ...

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