New Dolphins CEO Mike Dee cites ‘untapped passion’ of fans as he seeks big attendance increase

DAVIE, Fla. — Mike Dee knows his Miami Dolphins’ history, going back to their first game as an AFL expansion team 43 years ago, when Joe Auer returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown.

Seahawks look to competition to improve secondary

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Chargers say ticket sales slow due to economy, warn of looming TV blackouts

SAN DIEGO — Southern California’s only NFL team is having a hard time selling out its games because of the slow economy.

Snoop Dogg attends Ravens practice, helps team end practice by breaking team huddle

WESTMINSTER, Md. — Rap star Snoop Dogg joined the Baltimore Ravens at training camp practice, watching from the sideline before ending practice by leading a chant within the team huddle.

Jammin’ more than offensive linemen: Seahawks DT Craig Terrill rocks leading accomplished band

RENTON, Wash. — Craig Terrill has played in the Super Bowl. He’s made millions as a defensive tackle for the Seahawks.

Cutler, Urlacher say they’re united after reports of rift between them surface

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. — New Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and star linebacker Brian Urlacher shot down reports of a rift, saying they’re simply not true.

Bengals get first moment in TV spotlight, find attention a little unsettling

GEORGETOWN, Ky. — The black Mercury Marauder with tinted windows backed up to the sidewalk in front of dorm room No. 113. The driver’s door slowly opened, and receiver Chad Ochocinco popped out with a smile, ready to start unloading.

Bears coach Smith denies rift between Cutler and Urlacher

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. — New Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and star linebacker Brian Urlacher shot down reports of a rift, saying they’re simply not true.

Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger relaxed at Shaq’s reality show taping in suburban Pittsburgh

AMBRIDGE, Pa. — Ben Roethlisberger enjoyed a warm reception from Pittsburgh Steelers fans in his first public appearance since being named in a civil lawsuit by a woman who alleges he sexually assaulted her.

People familiar with meeting: Vick, Goodell met Wednesday at security firm in New Jersey

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Singer Marc Anthony joins Gloria Estefan as newest Dolphins minority owner

NEW YORK — New Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross had to be loving the scene: the flashbulbs glittering, the passers-by straining to catch a glimpse, the questions asked and answered in Spanish.

Hall of Famer Michael Irvin says NFL should let Michael Vick resume his career

Now that Michael Vick has finished a 23-month federal sentence for dogfighting, he shouldn’t have to wait too much longer to return to the NFL, Hall of Fame receiver Michael Irvin said Monday.

Romo says kids should play multiple sports, not just 1; golf makes him better QB

STATELINE, Nev. — Tony Romo played all kinds of sports as a child, especially basketball, and figures he never would have become the Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback if he had concentrated on just one sport as many youths do today.

Terrell Owens counting on TV series to show a side of him that’s closer to reality

BUFFALO, N.Y. — T.O. is the brash, mercurial athlete, a polarizing teammate for 13 NFL seasons. Terrell is the man, shy and sensitive by nature.

Romo leads Tahoe celebrity golf after 1st round with 3-under 69

STATELINE, Nev. — Tony Romo shot a 3-under 69 to take the first-round lead Friday at the 20th annual American Century Celebrity Golf Championship at Lake Tahoe.

Miami Dolphins to make ‘major announcement’ about deal with Marc Anthony; details unclear

MIAMI — Marc Anthony is the latest celebrity musician to join forces with the Miami Dolphins.

CBS shakes up Boston radio properties, creating all-sports station and moving WBCN to Internet

BOSTON — A major shakeup on the Boston radio dial is marking the end of an era for one of the nation’s first progressive rock stations, which helped launch U2 and other prominent artists.

The next big band? 300-pound-plus Dallas Cowboys rock the offseason

DALLAS — Marc Colombo lowers his bald head and leans his sweaty, 6-foot-8, 318-pound frame toward the microphone, growling to the crowd that the next song will “rip your face off.”

Dolphins owner announces Gloria, Emilio Estefan take small ownership stake in Miami NFL team

MIAMI — Singer Gloria Estefan and her husband, producer Emilio Estefan, are bringing the Miami Sound Machine to the Miami Dolphins.

With Setanta filing for bankruptcy, PGA Tour goes dark in UK

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — The PGA Tour is broadcast to more than 230 countries in 35 languages with a maximum reach of just under 600 million homes. For the moment, it has gone dark in an important part of the world.

Pit stop for Shaq in Texas, where NBA superstar attends first IndyCar Series race

FORT WORTH, Texas — While the NBA finals are underway, Shaquille O’Neal spent the weekend at Texas Motor Speedway attending his first IndyCar Series race.

Tony Dungy and Rodney Harrison join NBC’s Sunday night NFL studio show

NEW YORK — An understated coach and an outspoken safety are adding their voices to NBC’s Sunday night NFL studio show.

NFL games punts Emmys up a week; awards airing Sept. 13 because of football doubleheader

LOS ANGELES — The Emmys are getting punted to a new date by National Football League games.

Linebacker Jason Taylor rejoins Miami Dolphins after 1 season with Washington Redskins

MIAMI — Jason Taylor’s newest step has him back where he started. The dancing linebacker signed a $1.5 million, one-year contract Wednesday with the Miami Dolphins.

LB Jason Taylor rejoins Miami Dolphins after 1 season with Washington

MIAMI — Jason Taylor’s newest step has him back where he started. The dancing linebacker signed a $1.5 million, one-year contract Wednesday with the Miami Dolphins.

Owner Jerry Jones says new $1.1 billion venue will be called Cowboys Stadium

ARLINGTON, Texas — The new $1.1 billion Dallas Cowboys stadium doesn’t have an announced sponsor yet — but now it has a name.

T.O.’s reality show ready to start filming in Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Terrell Owens will have even more TV cameras in tow when he arrives in Buffalo this weekend for the start of the Bills’ series of voluntary minicamps.

Dolphins renaming their home Landshark Stadium as part of partnership with Jimmy Buffett

MIAMI — The Miami Dolphins are renaming their home Landshark Stadium as part of a partnership with singer Jimmy Buffett.

Obituaries in the news

Susan Atkins

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Susan Atkins, a member of the Charles Manson “family” who admitted ruthlessly stabbing pregnant actress Sharon Tate to death in the cult’s 1969 murder spree, has died in prison less than a month after a parole board turned down a bid for compassionate release. She was 61 and had brain cancer.

Jack Kemp, who went from gridiron to career as politician and tax crusader, dies at age 73

WASHINGTON — Jack Kemp, the former pro quarterback who turned fame on the gridiron into a career in national politics and a crusade for lower taxes, has died of cancer at age 73.

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