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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has struck down a January report that indicated the team was set during the offseason to discuss the possible release of receiver Terrell Owens.

Should T.O. stay or should he go? That's the big debate in Big D. SI.com's Don Banks says the Cowboys sound split over what to do with their mercurial receiver.

Plaxico Burress seemingly wants to leave the New York Giants.

Denver Broncos president Pat Bowlen on Thursday announced the appointment of Brian Xanders as general manager, effective immediately.

Despite an avalanche of acrimony that ultimately led to Brett Favre playing for the New York Jets last season, the Green Bay Packers want to honor Favre by retiring his No. 4 jersey at the "appropriate" time.

After a rocky season with the New York Jets, quarterback Brett Favre has decided to retire, his agent says.

The San Francisco 49ers announced the hiring of Jimmy Raye as offensive coordinator and Mike Johnson as quarterbacks coach.

Todd Haley was hired as coach of the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday after helping the Arizona Cardinals reach the Super Bowl as coordinator of one of the NFL's most exciting offenses.

Haley joins a team that went a franchise-worst 2-14 under coach Herm Edwards, who was fired Jan. 23. Edwards lost all but two of his last 25 games and launched a rebuilding project that made the Chiefs the league's youngest team this season.

Dana Stubblefield, a four-time Pro Bowl lineman who spent 11 seasons in the NFL, has been providing information to federal authorities and the league regarding steroid use and distribution in the sport, according to a government filing.

Capping a remarkable fourth quarter, Santonio Holmes made a brilliant catch for a 6-yard touchdown with 35 seconds remaining to give the Pittsburgh Steelers a record sixth Super Bowl title with a 27-23 over the gutty Arizona Cardinals on Sunday night.