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CHICAGO The way Mike Martz sees it, the Chicago Bears could play in the Hall of Fame game on a day's notice if necessary.

Though the clock has yet to expire in the race to bring about a 2011 NFL season run on time and in its entirety, we're now reaching the two-minute warning of a game that's threatening to end without anyone winning.

Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Drew Brees are ready to concentrate on playing football, and they believe the players have an offer on the table that can end the NFL lockout.

MINNEAPOLIS The Minnesota Vikings have a roof over their helmets once again.

NEW YORK Heavily fined Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison calls NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell a "crook" and a "devil," among other insults, in a magazine article.

NEW YORK Calling the players' offer "fair for both sides," star quarterbacks Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Drew Brees - plaintiffs in an antitrust suit against the NFL - said Wednesday "it is time" to wrap up negotiations on a deal to end the league's lockout.

DALLAS Hall of Fame receiver Michael Irvin says his womanizing may have stemmed from seeing an older brother whom he idolized dressed as a woman and learning the brother was gay.

HOBOKEN, N.J. Tennessee Titans receiver Kenny Britt has pleaded not guilty to three disorderly person charges stemming from a June arrest in New Jersey.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. A lawyer says NFL star Terrell Owens has paid the child support he owes, so the mother of the child is dropping her attempt to hold him in contempt of court.

Former Cincinnati Bengals running back Deacon Turner died after being shot by a police officer Sunday morning during an altercation outside of a convenience store.

NEW YORK Lawyers representing the NFL and the players' association are meeting in New York once again to clarify the language in a potential collective bargaining agreement.

ATLANTA Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward had glassy, bloodshot eyes and failed field sobriety tests during a traffic stop in Atlanta that landed him a drunken driving charge, according to a police report released Monday.

The NFL lockout might be in its final weeks.

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Mike Vrabel has decided to retire and join Ohio State, his alma mater, as an assistant coach.

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones was arrested early Sunday morning and charged with two misdemeanors after an incident at a downtown bar.

NEW YORK Lawyers for the two sides in the NFL's labor dispute are meeting separately Monday before getting together later in the day.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. A picture hangs in Bill McDermott's basement that his son treasures more than any other.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward was arrested early Saturday morning on a drunk driving charge.

MINNEAPOLIS The federal magistrate judge who is mediating the labor dispute between NFL owners and players has scheduled another session for July 19 in Minneapolis.

DECATUR, Ga. Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward was arrested early Saturday outside Atlanta on a drunken driving charge, sheriff's officials said.