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Sources: NFL readies hearings for players who tested positive

Chris Mortensen, ESPN.com

The NFL will conduct hearings Monday and Tuesday for the bulk of eight pending cases of players who tested positive for banned supplements, according to sources.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2008

Sources: Vols check to see if Gruden, Smith interested in open job

Chris Mortensen, ESPN.com

The University of Tennessee is checking to see if there are any NFL volunteers to replace coach Phillip Fulmer.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2008

Peterson not allowed to practice again; benching or suspension likely

Chris Mortensen, ESPN.com

Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio banished linebacker Mike Peterson from the team for "insubordination" stemming from a team meeting Monday, according to team sources.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008

Sources: Del Rio will meet with Peterson to discuss player's future

Chris Mortensen, ESPN.com

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio will meet with banished linebacker Mike Peterson on Friday morning to determine Peterson's future with the team, sources said Thursday night.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008

Patriots' DVD saved DT Wilfork from suspension by NFL

Chris Mortensen, ESPN.com

Commissioner Roger Goodell was poised to suspend New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork due to his previous illegal hits over the past two seasons, but a videotape from Wilfork's wife saved him from at least a forced week off this season.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2008

Sources: Bengals' Palmer likely won't return in 2008, but is delaying surgery

Chris Mortensen, ESPN.com

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer is unlikely to play another game in the 2008 season but he will delay a decision on whether to have surgery to repair a "frayed" ligament in his right throwing elbow, sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2008

Due to second player suspension, Dallas must pay league office

Chris Mortensen, ESPN.com

The Cowboys are being "fined" for the suspension of Adam "Pacman" Jones under NFL policy, the league confirmed Friday.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2008

Possible violation of probation could play part in Goodell's decision on Pacman

Chris Mortensen, ESPN.com

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's pending decision on disciplinary actions against Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones is expected to weigh a potential violation of probation, according to league and law enforcement sources.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008

Haslett likely to be rewarded in '09 if Rams win six in '08

Chris Mortensen, ESPN.com

If the Rams win six games under Jim Haslett, combined with other performance factors, he and his defensive staff would earn extensions that would assure them of a salary for 2009 if they get fired, the sources said.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2008

Sapp comments may support Kiffin's claim Davis tampered with defense

Chris Mortensen, ESPN.com

If you follow the three-day trail Sept. 10-12 that led to the firing of Oakland Raiders coach Lane Kiffin this week, Warren Sapp's words on Showtime's "Inside the NFL" could support Kiffin's anticipated grievance against Raiders owner Al Davis.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2008

Raiders finally fire Kiffin, promote O-line coach Cable

Chris Mortensen, ESPN.com

The inevitable became reality Tuesday when Lane Kiffin was fired by Raiders owner Al Davis via the telephone, according to team sources.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2008

Mortensen's Week 4 NFL headlines

Chris Mortensen, ESPN.com

Chris Mortensen's Sunday NFL headlines.

Story | Conversation | September 28, 2008

Cowboys owner Jones fined $25K for ref comments

Chris Mortensen, ESPN.com

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has been fined $25,000 by NFL commisisoner Roger Goodell, according to league and team sources.

Story | Conversation | September 28, 2008

Sources: Saints' Payton fined $15K by NFL for criticizing officiating

Chris Mortensen, ESPN.com

Saints coach Sean Payton has been fined $15,000 for his comments critical of officiating during the team's 34-32 loss to the Broncos last Sunday.

Story | Conversation | September 27, 2008

Sources: Burress would serve one-game suspension, halve financial penalty

Chris Mortensen, ESPN.com

The New York Giants and wide receiver Plaxico Burress neared a settlement Friday in which Burress will agree to a one-game suspension but reduce the financial penalties he faces after the disciplinary action, league sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2008