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 That goal came one step closer to reality when St. Louis Circuit
Judge Thomas Frawley ruled a city ordinance that required a public
vote on funding for new stadiums was invalid.
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A couple of days after New York Giants co-owner John Mara pleaded
for injured defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul to "come home," the
26-year-old did the next best thing.
Pierre-Paul, who reportedly has been holed up in his Florida home
recovering from traumatic injuries to his right hand from a July 4
fireworks accident, finally reached out to general manager Jerry
Reese and vice president of medical services Ronnie Barnes to open a
dialogue.
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Green Bay Packers tight end Andrew Quarless didn't report to the
start of training camp last week because he was dealing with the
death of his baby daughter.
An emotional Quarless, fighting back tears, shared the news with
reporters Monday.
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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Haloti Ngata is beginning training
camp on the list for non-football injuries.
Ngata has a minor hamstring injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media
reported.
Ngata remains on the active roster and can come off the NFI list at
any time before the season.
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Pittsburgh Steelers second-round pick Senquez Golson could be out
for the season if he opts for shoulder surgery.
Golson was hurt during spring workouts and his absence led the
Steelers to acquire Brandon Boykin from the Eagles.
The Steelers also activated center Maurkice Pouncey off the
physically-unable-to-perform list. He had been out with a foot
injury.
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The Arizona Cardinals activated veteran tight end Jermaine Gresham
from the physically unable to perform list.
Gresham, who had back surgery during the offseason, signed a
one-year contract with the Cardinals last week.
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Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Star Lotulelei was carted off the
training camp practice field with an apparent foot injury.
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Baltimore Ravens safety Matt Elam is likely to miss the season after
tearing his biceps during a full contact practice on Saturday.
The Ravens are still waiting for full results of an MRI that their
2013 first-round pick either fully or partially tore his biceps,
according to the Baltimore Sun.
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Offensive line coach Aaron Kromer received a six-game suspension
from the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
The move came two days after Florida prosecutors dismissed
misdemeanor battery charges against Kromer and his son, Zachery
Kromer.
The coach was arrested in Walton County, Fla., on July 12 after
allegedly punching a boy and threatening to kill his family over a
dispute involving beach chairs.
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The Broncos placed wide receiver Kyle Williams on injured reserve
and signed wide receiver Corbin Louks.
Williams suffered a season-ending Achilles injury at training camp
practice Saturday.
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The Kansas City Chiefs waived defensive lineman Jerel Worthy.
Worthy, a former second-round selection Green Bay Packers, spent two
seasons with the Packers.
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