New York Jets News

Chad Pennington practiced for the fourth consecutive day yesterday, saying he is taking "baby steps" and is "pleasantly surprised" at how his surgically repaired right shoulder feels.

Including backup cornerback Ken Irvin and linebacker Keith Newman, the Vikings have five players who played for defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell in Buffalo.

It had been hard for them to look him in the eye anymore, and he knew it. Their words rang hollow.2.7

Rafael Palmeiro poked his finger in the air for emphasis and raised his voice with all the indignation of a man falsely accused.1.3

Derrick Blaylock had heard plenty about Curtis Martin from teammates and friends around the league when he signed with the Jets as an unrestricted free agent in March.2.7

Thirty used to be the tragic number for NFL running backs. After hitting that age, most had a significant dropoff in performance, including Hall of Famers Eric Dickerson and Earl Campbell.2.7

TINY ROOMS, CHEAP The first easyHotel, where rooms start at 20 , opened yesterday at 14 Lexham Gardens in London.2.7

The man who so many believe is vital to the Eagles' Super Bowl hopes did not show up tonight for coach Andy Reid's 7 o'clock team meeting at Lehigh University.4

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. Aug 1, 2005 , Chad Pennington was on the practice field, throwing passes and running plays for the fourth straight day.5.7

Lauren Bacall has a few unkind words to say about Tom Cruise. In an interview in the Aug.2.7

Jets receiver Wayne Chrebet was not blindsided by the question, as he had been by so many jarring hits over the years.2.7

Forgive Mike Vanderjagt if he's heard this story before: The Indianapolis Colts draft a kicker and bring him to training camp, hoping he can pin opponents farther back on kickoffs.4

HOUSTON , If the Boston Red Sox are serious about trading Manny Ramirez , and it appears they are , then the Mets may be their only option.3.2

He is no longer the guy who missed two field goals for the New York Jets in a playoff loss to Pittsburgh.4.5

I have this problem. Every time I watch LaMont Jordan slash through the middle of the Oakland Raiders' offensive line, I don't see the former New York Jets running back.3.2

Latrell Sprewell may still be performing mime for nickels on Minneapolis street corners, but at least his NBA comrade Larry Brown can finally afford to feed his family.2.7

Concerns over the kicking game are not new for the Vikings and coach Mike Tice. As training camp begins today in Mankato, kickers will wage one of the most wide open of several positional battles.2.7

The last of the team's 11 draft choices to reach terms, third-round pick running back Frank Gore of Miami, signed off on his three-year deal Wednesday, well ahead of Saturday's first training camp practice.2.7

The New York Jets signed their first selection in this year's draft, kicker Mike Nugent, on Thursday, one day before the team begins training camp.5.2

Apparently, a large number of people enjoy watching the art of the dance. Two of the major four networks staked large chunks of their primetime schedules to that assumption, which is why you've clicked your ...3.3

When the Jets report to training camp tonight, their best pass rusher will be absent.2.7

If they are going to share a stadium with the Giants, it won't be the one currently on the drawing board.2.7

The Carolina Panthers have finalized a trade with the Washington Redskins for wide receiver Rod Gardner, who passed a physical on Thursday to make it official.4.8

The Los Angeles Galaxy and the New England Revolution battled to a 1-1 tie on goals by Herculez Gomez and Shalrie Joseph on Wednesday night.2

After a hot, sweaty workout, some 40 Fleetwood youth football players ended a sweltering day of football camp yesterday with something cool.2.7

The median sale price of a house in Westchester County reached a record $700,000 this spring.2.7

Of all the accolades and honors that Troy Aikman, Michael Irvin and Emmitt Smith earned throughout their careers with the Dallas Cowboys, their favorite was something simple: their shared nickname, "The ...1.3

COWBOYS CAMP PRIMER * Where: Oxnard, Calif. * Key dates: Thursday, players report; Aug ... JAYNE CUSTRED IRVING - It looks like coach Bill Parcells will get the defense he has always wanted for the Dallas Cowboys.2.7

Today is Tuesday, July 26, the 207th day of 2005. There are 158 days left in the year.3.1

A highly sensitive situation -- Kellen Winslow 's incentive-based contract -- is in the process of being resolved peacefully.2.9

We'll Have The Latest From The Kennedy Space Center In Florida With WETM Reporter Matt Molloy.2.7

An iPod with video? Apple Computer Inc. has been talking to several major recording companies, looking to license the sale of music videos through the popular iTunes music site, The Wall Street Journal reported ...2.7