NFL Free Agency Capsules: Atlanta succeeds in courtship of CB Robinson – Brownsville Herald
ATLANTA — Falcons owner Arthur Blank took the same approach with Dunta Robinson that he used two years ago on Michael Turner. Welcome to Atlanta, your first and final stop as an unrestricted agent. "I was brought in on Mr. Blank's private jet ...
Atlanta Falcons Get CB Robinson – MyFox Atlanta
... to Atlanta, your first and final stop as an unrestricted agent ... jet,” Robinson said Monday, “and I was sold from that point on.” Robinson, considered by many as the most sought-after cornerback in free agency, left the Houston Texans
Lions acquire CB Houston from Falcons – Ledger-Enquirer
DETROIT -- The Detroit Lions have traded two late-round draft picks to acquire cornerback Chris Houston from the Atlanta Falcons. Houston, a second-round pick for Atlanta in 2007, became expendable after the Falcons signed Dunta Robinson as an ...
Report: Lions to send sixth-round pick to Atlanta for CB Chris Houston – MLive.com
In a deal that is expected to be made official Monday, the Detroit Lions have acquired three-year veteran cornerback Chris Houston from the Atlanta Falcons. ESPN reported the Lions will give up a sixth-round draft pick to Atlanta and also switch ...
Dunta Robinson, Ex-USC Star, Signs with Atlanta Falcons – WLTX.com
ATLANTA (AP) -- A person familiar with the negotiations says the Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with free-agent cornerback Dunta Robinson, who had 13 interceptions in the last six seasons with Houston. The person spoke Friday on condition of anonymity because no contract has been signed. Terms
MLB NEWS – Rotoworld.com
Eagles signed WR Jason Avant to a new five-year contract. Avant, 27 in April, is coming off a career year with 41 catches for 587 yards and three touchdowns. As strictly a slot receiver in the Eagles' spread-the-wealth offense, however, his fantasy ...
Eagles bring back Avant; Vick next in line – TSN
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Eagles and wide receiver Jason Avant have agreed to terms on a five-year contract, and it appears as though the team will pick up the 2010 contract option on quarterback Michael Vick . Vick is due ...
Brooke Burke joins Tom Bergeron as host on ‘Dancing’ – Tacoma News Tribune
A "Baywatch" babe, an astronaut and a gold medal figure skater are among those who will compete on the spring season of "Dancing With the Stars." Host Tom Bergeron and former finalist Melissa Rycroft revealed the cast Monday. It includes Pamela ...
NFC South mailbag – ESPN.com
Time for another round of the mailbag and we’ll be a little heavy on Atlanta. That’s mainly because Falcons’ fans, who had been very quiet in recent weeks, really stepped up with a bunch of questions over the weekend. Thanks. If you’re not ...
Three’s no crowd: QB-deep Eagles will pay Vick $1.5M roster bonus – NFL
The Philadelphia Eagles told Michael Vick 's agent, Joel Segal, that they will pick up the quarterback's $1.5 million roster bonus this week, according to a league source. Vick, who's due the bonus by Wednesday, has said he wants to be a starter next ...
Dome tax bill sails through House – MSN Money
The Georgia House Monday overwhelmingly approved a tax bill aimed at keeping the Atlanta Falcons in the city’s downtown for decades to come. The legislation, which passed 151-13 and now goes to the Senate, would authorize extending the 7 percent ...
The science of origami – Eureka Times-Standard
What do flapping birds and space telescopes have in common? To find out, plan to attend the 55th Kieval Lecture, a free event this Tuesday at Humboldt State University. The lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Van Duzer Theatre on campus. Robert J ...
House Extends Hotel Tax For Falcons – WGCL
ATLANTA -- In an overture to keep the Falcons in downtown Atlanta, the Georgia House has approved an extension of the hotel tax until 2050. The additional money could be used to help build a new stadium. The 7 percent tax levied on hotels and motels ...
House OK’s extension of hotel tax – Ledger-Enquirer
ATLANTA -- In an overture to keep the Falcons in downtown Atlanta, the Georgia House has approved an extension of the hotel tax until 2050. The additional money could be used to help build a new stadium. The 7 percent tax levied on hotels and motels ...
Legislature reconvenes Monday – Access North GA
ATLANTA - Georgia lawmakers reconvene Monday after a two-week break for committee work on the state budget and we may soon hear from Gov. Sonny Perdue about some big revisions to the fiscal blueprint. There is some speculation he might want to dip ...
Source: Carr, 49ers agree on deal – ESPN.com
SOURCE: CARR AGREES TO DEAL WITH 49ERS Free agent quarterback David Carr has agreed to a contract with the San Francisco 49ers, according to a team source.-- Chris Mortensen SOURCE: Falcons SET TO TRADE CB HOUSTON TO LIONS Atlanta is on the verge of ...
Bartenders to bouncers cash in on opportunities – Vindy.com
Nightlife activities in downtown are giving the city a new face and spin. They are also creating new work opportunities. “I look at it like a gold mine that people don’t know they have,” said Cory Fruster, manager of the Love Lounge. With more ...
Hot Tip – “Gangster Disciple” – Corrections.com
The history of the Gangster Disciples begins with Larry Hoover, who entered and rose through the ranks of the Chicago gang circuit in the 1960’s and took control of the gang in 1974 by leading a series of increasingly powerful alliances. He ended ...
He agrees to $43 million, five-year deal – Herald Tribune
Dansby agreed to a $43 million, five-year deal with the Miami Dolphins, a person familiar with the negotiations said. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Dolphins had not announced an agreement. The contract includes $22 million ...
NFL Notebook: New England strikes deal with NT Wilfork on long-term … – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Two-time Pro Bowl nose tackle Vince Wilfork agreed to a long-term contract Saturday that will keep him with the New England Patriots. The team put the franchise tag on Wilfork last month, keeping him from becoming a free agent and giving the sides ...