Dominika Cibulková: Dominika Cibulkova again naked | Profile and Biography

Dominika Cibulková: Dominika Cibulkova again naked | Profile and Biography

Dominika Cibulková: Profile

Birthday: May 6, 1989
Current Residence: Bratislava
Height: 161 cm
Weight: 58kg
Hair colour: Dark blond
Eye colour: Green -blue
Special sign: Lot of energy
Tennis coach – Zeljko Krajan
Conditional Tennis Coach – Dejan Vojnovic
Tennis Racket – Dunlop Aerogel 4D Super-Lite
Club: Slovan Slovenská Sporiteľňa
Favourite tournament: US Open
Favourite court surface: clay court, hard court
Weakness: I am working on smoothing it away
Strong Point: Combativeness, Tenacity
Greatest Success: Win of the Ritro Slovak Open 2006
Sport (tenis) idol: Kim Clijsters

Favourite:

color: gold
meal: everything but specially the Slovak national food „small dumplings with Cheese“
drink: Kofola
film: Forest Gump
book: Harry Potter
music: Rytmus
actor: Jessica Alba
personage: My conditional coach called by nickname „Grco“
pet: my Yorkshire Terrier Pupi
place/City in the world: Paris
sport (but the tennis) : Skiing
………..– I liiiiike lounging :-)
Weakness for: bags
I collect: nothing
Hobbies: shopping

Personal Character I like on myslef: well–being
I like on others: I like people who don´t fidget
I hate on myself: impetuosity
on others: negative energy
Fullfiled Dream: One of my dreams I reached was that I showed I can achieve something in tennis....
Unfulfilled dream: all I want to achieve in tennis in the future
Motto: Never do to others what you don t want them to do to yourself...

If I couldn t play tennis I would like to be an actress! Read More

Dominika Cibulkova again naked tennis

Dominika Cibulkova again naked tennis

Dominika Cibulkova again naked tennis

Dominika Cibulkova again naked tennis

Champions League T20, Clt20 Live Streaming, Nokia Champions League 2011, Champions League Fixtures 2011, Championsleague, Champions League Schedule

Champions League T20, Clt20 Live Streaming, Nokia Champions League 2011, Champions League Fixtures 2011, Championsleague, Champions League Schedule

Champions League T20 Updates: T&T win again

An excellent allround performance from T&T saw them overcome England's Twnety20 champions Leicestershire in their Champions League T20 qualifying fixture at Hyderabad, India.

A 47-ball kock of 62 from Man-of-the-Match Adrian Barath and an equally impressive top-score of 67 from 58 deliveries by Lendl Simmons saw T&T complie a match-winning total of 168/2 from their alloted 20 overs. Harry Gumey was Leicestershire best bowler with two wickets for 33 runs from four overs.

In their turn at the crease Leicestershire's top order batting folded tamely under some incisive bowling from T&T.

Impressive spells from opening pair Samuel Badree, 4-1-7-2, and Ravi Rampaul, 4-1-14-4, were well supported by Sunil Narine, 4-0-18-2, and Kevon Cooper, who ended with figures of 4-0-24-1. Read More

Grand Prix Season Singapore, Avalon - 5 Places to Go During Singapore’s Grand Prix

Grand Prix Season Singapore, Avalon - 5 Places to Go During Singapore’s Grand Prix

The Butter Factory hosts 1,200 patrons on most nights, but for hopeful partygoers lined up outside, it can feel a lot more crowded.

Since it opened in 2006, the nightclub, which targets an audience of young professionals, has become one of the biggest draws in the Singapore party circuit. It has hosted the likes of Chingy and Ja Rule for performances, and artists like Devil Robots and Pete Fowler for the live mural drawing events it organizes.

Singapore’s nightlife heats up over the course of the city’s F1 Grand Prix, the only F1 race that takes place at night. “The whole city comes alive over the Grand Prix weekend,” says Celeste Chong, the Butter Factory’s co-founder. “Everyone is out that weekend and in the mood to party.”

Ms. Chong recommends five places to see and be seen during the Singapore Grand Prix. It begins Sept. 23, but the parties start this weekend. Read More

Chicago Bears, Greg Olsen, New England Patriots, Bengals, Chad Ochocinco, Cincinnati Bengals - Sam Hurd signs with the Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears, Greg Olsen, New England Patriots, Bengals, Chad Ochocinco, Cincinnati Bengals - Sam Hurd signs with the Chicago Bears

Wide receiver Sam Hurd has agreed to terms on a contact to play for the Chicago Bears.

The Cowboys signed Hurd as an undrafted free agent in 2006 from Northern Illinois.

Hurd, a San Antonio native, always had a goal of being a receiver, but he made his mark with the Cowboys on special teams.

A special teams captain last year, Hurd finished second on the team with 21 tackles. In 2009, Hurd led the Cowboys with 19 special teams tackles.

"I'm excited about this, no hard feelings towards Dallas," Hurd told ESPNDallas. "It's a job and it had nothing to do with the Cowboys. I would love to play for the Cowboys but I've always loved the city of Chicago and what the Bears stood for."

Hurd brings speed and experience to the Bears receiving corps. When Hurd signed with the Cowboys he was tutored on how to run routes, catch passes and be a professional from Terrell Owens and Terry Glenn. In later years he learned how to get better from Roy Williams.

Still, Hurd couldn't surpass, Patrick Crayton and eventually Miles Austin on the depth chart. Last season when the Cowboys drafted Dez Bryant, it was the writing on the wall for several players including Crayton, who was eventually traded to San Diego. Hurd asked for a trade as well, but it didn't happen. Kevin Ogletree's emergence also complicated things for Hurd, who couldn't get enough playing time on offense.

The Cowboys did make Hurd an offer to stay, but the Bears made a commitment to make him a wide receiver.

"I hear great things about Chicago," Hurd said. "I know Lovie is a great mind and I hear great things about Mike Martz. I'm excited and my mind and heart is open and I get a chance to play receiver. That's all I can ask for. If the other guy is better than me, hey, I'm all about team and I'm happy for that guy. But if I can compete for a spot I will do that." Read More

Philadelphia Eagles should part ways with most free agents: Fan opinion | Philadelphia Eagles, Eagles, NFL, Atlanta Braves, Braves, Donovan Mcnabb

Philadelphia Eagles should part ways with most free agents: Fan opinion | Philadelphia Eagles, Eagles, NFL, Atlanta Braves, Braves, Donovan Mcnabb

After one day of business in the 2011 offseason, we still don't know what free agents the Philadelphia Eagles will sign as part of their big 2011 season. But we do know that they are passing on their own free agents.

The Eagles have said that they will not resign any of their own free agents, including Stewart Bradley(notes) and Quintin Mikell(notes). Reports have since emerged saying that it is premature to say that they won't resign any of those players. But as an Eagles fan, it should come as no surprise if the team decides to part ways with these players. I think this might be a sign that they are serious about making a splash in 2011.

While we wait to see what we get for Kevin Kolb(notes) and what free agents ink deals in Philadelphia, these moves may have been under the radar. But none of the departed players will really be missed. Bradley was once going to be a franchise player at middle linebacker. However, an ACL injury ruined his 2009 season. An injury also ended his 2010 season after a mediocre start.

It became clear that Bradley would not be back. The same can be said of Mikell. While he does have talent, Mikell wasn't good enough to be a starting safety. Other players that the Eagles won't resign include Nick Cole(notes) Max Jean-Gilles(notes). Both players have had significant playing time, but both were expendable. Jean-Gilles gave good depth on the offensive line, but it should come as no shock that he was let go. The Eagles are trying to reshape an offensive line that has become a joke in recent seasons. Jerome Harrison(notes) is also gone, meaning the Eagles have one less running back on the depth chart. That could lead to some interesting moves. Read More

Carolina Panthers sign DT Ron Edwards | Carolina Panthers, Miami Dolphins, Nfl, Nfl News, Nfl Free Agency, Redskins

Carolina Panthers sign DT Ron Edwards | Carolina Panthers, Miami Dolphins, Nfl, Nfl News, Nfl Free Agency, Redskins

While maybe not the splash we were looking for, the Carolina Panthers added much needed veteran depth at DT with the signing today of former Kansas City Chiefs' DT Ron Edwards. The 32 year old Edwards adds some much needed size to the OL as he brings his 6'3", 315 lb frame to help anchor the center of the line. He started the last two seasons for the Chiefs as their 3-4 NT, and space eater. This will allow for flexibility in the 4-3 and 3-4 sets Ron Rivera and Sean McDermott look to employ here. On the surface he seems a lot like the player Sione Fua will become, and appears to be a perfect mentor type to bring along the rookie.

The deal is reported to be for 3 years, $8.25 million, which represents a fairly low investment for someone who will likely be starting for the Panthers this season. Perhaps the most surprising element of his deal is the length, which will make Edwards 35 before the deal finishes.

With this signing it seems inevitable the Panthers will now turn their attention to CB as they attempt to add some veteran depth to this thin position also. Also, don't rule out the Panthers looking for another defensive tackle for the right price. Read More

Atlanta Braves: After 19 innings, Atlanta Braves nip Pirates | Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, Nfl, Braves, Kyle Orton

Atlanta Braves: After 19 innings, Atlanta Braves nip Pirates | Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, Nfl, Braves, Kyle Orton

ulio Lugo scored from third base on a contested play at the plate, giving the Atlanta Braves a 4-3 win in 19 innings over the Pittsburgh Pirates early this morning.

The game, which ended at 1:50 a.m., was the longest in Turner Field history and matched the longest in the major leagues this season. At 6 hours, 39 minutes, it was the longest by time for both teams.

Lugo took off on Scott Proctor's grounder to third baseman Pedro Alvarez, whose throw to catcher Michael McKenry easily beat Lugo to the plate.

Lugo tried to avoid McKenry's tag with a pop-up slide. Replays indicated McKenry made the tag, but home plate umpire Jerry Meals called Lugo safe.

Pirates manager Clint Hurdle argued the call vigorously, following Meals off the field as the Braves celebrated.

Phillies 7, Giants 2: Rookie right-hander Vance Worley threw a three-hitter and Chase Utley hit an inside-the-park homer to lead Philadelphia to a victory over San Francisco.

Worley (7-1) had five strikeouts and one walk, and has allowed two earned runs or less in 11 of his 13 career starts. It was Worley's fifth straight win.

Mets 8, Reds 6: Jason Pridie put New York ahead with a two-run double, and the Mets took advantage of one of Cincinnati's worst defensive performances of the season.

The Mets scored six unearned runs off Johnny Cueto (6-4) with the help of three errors, matching the Reds' high for a game.

Brewers 3, Cubs 2: Ryan Braun doubled in a run, Casey McGehee added a two-run triple and Milwaukee's bullpen tossed four scoreless innings.

Cardinals 3, Astros 1: Albert Pujols hit a two-run homer in the first inning for St. Louis and Jake Westbrook made it hold up with six innings of one-run ball.

Diamondbacks 6, Padres 1: Joe Saunders came within one out of a shutout and Justin Upton and Kelly Johnson drove in two runs each for Arizona.

Dodgers 3, Rockies 1: Clayton Kershaw won his fourth straight start and Matt Kemp drove in two runs in Los Angeles' fourth consecutive victory.

Kershaw (12-4) threw a career-high 125 pitches, allowing two runs and eight hits and striking out six.

AMERICAN LEAGUE

YANKEES 4, MARINERS 1: Seattle flailed away helplessly against CC Sabathia in their 17th straight loss, managing only one hit and striking out 18 times overall against New York.

Sabathia (15-5) did not allow a baserunner until Brendan Ryan singled with one out in the seventh inning in beating Seattle for the seventh consecutive start. He struck out 14 of the 25 batters he faced, seven in a row at one point.

The Mariners are four shy of matching the Baltimore Orioles' American League-record 21-game losing streak to start the 1988 season. The 1961 Phillies dropped 23 straight for the modern major league mark.

Twins 9, Rangers 8: Joe Mauer drove in the go-ahead run with a pinch hit double off closer Neftali Feliz in a two-run ninth and Minnesota bounced back from Monday night's 20-6 rout by the Rangers.

The Twins trailed 8-7 when they put runners on second and third off Feliz (0-2) on Delmon Young's single and Jim Thome's pinch double.

Angels 2, Indians 1: Jered Weaver earned his eighth straight win as Mark Trumbo doubled home two runs and the Angels defeated the Indians.

Weaver (14-4) gave up one run over seven innings - a home run by Matt LaPorta in the seventh - and lowered his ERA to 1.79, best in the majors. In going 8-0 in 12 starts since May 23, he has a 1.27 ERA over 92 1-3 innings.

Red Sox 13, Royals 9: David Ortiz had four hits and five RBIs, and Dustin Pedroia had four of Boston's 16 hits to lead the Red Sox to a victory over the Royals, their 18th win in 22 games.

Hours after the teams took a 1-1 pitcher's duel into the 14th inning and finished up at 1:59 a.m., they combined for 31 hits and 22 runs against nine pitchers - including Royals outfielder Mitch Maier, who threw a scoreless inning.

Tigers 5, White Sox 4: Justin Verlander got his 14th win and Wilson Betemit had a two-out, go-ahead single in the eighth inning as the Tigers beat the White Sox and increased their lead in the AL Central.

Verlander (14-5), beaten by the White Sox 11 days ago in Detroit, allowed four runs and seven hits in eight innings.

Athletics 6, Rays 1: Cliff Pennington had three hits to remain the hottest hitter in the major leagues since the All-Star break, Brandon McCarthy pitched eight innings and the Athletics beat the Rays. Read More

Buffalo Bills announce training camp schedule - Buffalo Bills, NFL, NFL News, Carolina Panthers, Redskins, 49ers

Buffalo Bills announce training camp schedule - Buffalo Bills, NFL, NFL News, Carolina Panthers, Redskins, 49ers

The Buffalo Bills announced their training camp schedule this morning.

The Verizon Wireless Training Camp will kick off Saturday at St. John Fisher College in Pittsford, with a practice open to fans tentatively scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m.

Night practices are from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Aug. 4, 6, 10, 15 and 17. Tickets, which are limited to six per person, are required for each session.

Tickets are available today through Ticketmaster or www.ticketmaster.com for the first two dates. The cost is free except for tickets ordered online, which cost $1.75.

Tickets for the Aug. 4-15 tickets will be available Friday at Verizon Wireless stores at 3120 W. Ridge Road, Greece; Eastview Mall; and 3005 Monroe Ave., Pittsford.

The availability date for tickets for the final night practice has not been announced, but the tickets will be available at Wilson Farms stores at 622 Park Ave. and 2300 E. Main St., Rochester.

Any of the daytime practices that are open to the public do not require tickets.

For a complete listing of the training camp practice schedule, parking and shuttle bus information, and more training camp information fans can visit the Buffalo Bills Verizon Wireless Training Camp website page at buffalobills.com.

This marks the 12th year that the Bills will hold their training camp in the Rochester region. Read More

Miami Dolphins, Kyle Orton in contract talks | Miami Dolphins, Kyle Orton, Nfl, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, Redskins

Miami Dolphins, Kyle Orton in contract talks | Miami Dolphins, Kyle Orton, Nfl, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, Redskins

The Miami Dolphins are among a handful of teams engaged in contract negotiations with Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton, who expects to be traded by week's end.

According to a team source, Orton sits atop General Manager Jeff Ireland's wish list of quarterbacks he'd like to add to the Dolphins' roster. But another source said the seven-year veteran, who is owed $9 million in 2011, is seeking a multi-year contract extension that will pay him north of $6 million a year.

The source said Orton has some say in where he lands in 2011, and wants to make sure he's "viewed as an asset more than a stop-gap" option.

The Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks were among the team's bidding for his services on Tuesday. Read More

2011 NFL Free Agents: Nnamdi Asomugha Has Suitors–Texans, Bucs, Cowboys, Eagles, Ravens, Jets | asomugha to cowboys, eagles nnamdi asomugha, nfl free agency 2011 bucs

2011 NFL Free Agents: Nnamdi Asomugha Has Suitors–Texans, Bucs, Cowboys, Eagles, Ravens, Jets | asomugha to cowboys, eagles nnamdi asomugha, nfl free agency 2011 bucs

If Nnamdi Asomugha hаd hіѕ way, hе′d bе a Nеw York Jet, Peter King οf Sports Illustrated reports. Pairing hіm up wіth Darrelle Revis аnd Rex Ryan’s defensive unit, thеn letting loose οn opposing AFC offenses wουld bе something еlѕе tο watch. Unfortunately fοr Asomugha, thе Jets hаνе lаrgеr priorities (cornerback іѕ hardly thеіr weakness) аnd mіght nοt hаνе enough cap space tο pursue thе lockdown corner.

Sο Asomugha mіght hаνе tο look somewhere еlѕе. Thеrе аrе several options.

Houston Texans: Nο one needs more hеlр іn pass defense. Thе Texans hаνе bееn desperate fοr ехсеllеnt cornerback hеlр fοr eons. Thеу need a defender thаt’ll mаkе Peyton Manning’s life hard. Asomugha mау possibly fill аn area οf need fοr Houston, аnd thеу ѕhουld hаνе thе cap space flexibility tο sign hіm.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Thіѕ defense іѕ starting tο stack up again іn thе front seven. Now іt’s time tο shore up thе secondary. Tampa hаѕ a lot οf cap flexibility, аnd Asomugha іѕ јυѕt thе type οf player thаt саn return thе Bucs tο preeminence іn thе NFC South.

Dallas Cowboys: Jerry Jones probably hаѕ thе money tο offer Asomugha, bυt dοеѕ hе hаνе thе talent tο entice hіm? Dallas hаѕ endured ѕοmе rough patches thе past few seasons, аnd I don’t know іf hе′d bе interested іn being раrt οf thе mega-free agent рlοt thаt Jones ѕο οftеn embarks οn tο solve hіѕ problems.

Philadelphia Eagles: Asomugha tο thе Eagles hаѕ bееn a well lονеd rumor fοr forever, bесаυѕе іt’s thе Eagles аnd whο doesn’t want tο play fοr thе Eagles bесаυѕе іt’s Philly brah. Bυt thеrе hasn’t bееn much chatter οthеr thаn DeSean Jackson lobbying hіѕ fellow Cal Bear. Thіѕ іѕ probably thе сοldеѕt rumor οf thеm аll.

Balitmore Ravens: Baltimore јυѕt сυt аbουt a thousand people ten minutes ago. I wonder whу thеу wουld dο thаt. Read More

2011 Netball Champs - World Netball Champs 2011 - Grand Final

2011 Netball Champs - World Netball Champs 2011 - Grand Final

The Silver Ferns v Australian Diamonds rivalry has reached a new level over the past few years to something rarely seen in sport.

With the double extra time win last year at the Commonwealth Games for the Silver Ferns and now the extra time win for the Diamonds at the WNC 2011 the teams could not be closer.

It was heart breaking for all of the Silver Ferns to come so close to their goal of G2 (Gold at both the Comm. Games and 2011 World Champs).

I have been lucky enough to photograph a number of these matches and look forward to witnessing the ongoing battle in the coming years.

Just one goal.................

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Nnamdi Asomugha, Oakland Raiders, Baltimore Ravens, Dallas Cowboys, Profootballtalk, Redskins:"Nnamdi Asomugha tops list of most coveted free agents"

Nnamdi Asomugha, Oakland Raiders, Baltimore Ravens, Dallas Cowboys, Profootballtalk, Redskins:"Nnamdi Asomugha tops list of most coveted free agents"

There are few sure things in the period of unpredictable insanity that is now underway in the NFL. Players will be re-signed. Players will be traded. And whichever team lands former Oakland Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha will feel like it won the lottery.

Clearly the most proven commodity in the 2011 free agent class, Asomugha is a shutdown corner with proven ball skills who will instantly upgrade any pass defense he joins. Before Revis Island, Asomugha was head and shoulders above the rest of the corners in the league.

It’s no surprise, then, that more than 10 teams have been rumored to be interested in the four-time Pro Bowler including the Houston Texans, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets, Baltimore Ravens and Washington Redskins — and more may be on the way.

The Texans have long been one of the worst pass defenses in the NFL, so it makes sense that they are serious about going after Asomougha, especially if the team is ready to prove its ability to take the next step and compete in the postseason.

Asomugha would fill a hole at right cornerback for the Eagles while the prospect of pairing him with Darrelle Revis has New York Jets Coach Rex Ryan positively giddy.

After releasing a stable of veterans early Tuesday, the Ravens now have the salary cap room to nab a player who could give their aging defense a serious upgrade in the secondary.

Meantime, the Redskins need help at corner to play opposite DeAngelo Hall, and they’ve never shied away from shelling out the big bucks for veteran free agents before. But before they decide who to add, the Redskins must settle on which of their own free agents they want to bring back. Read More

Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots, Redskins, Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, Oakland Raiders:"Jones: Cowboys can make whatever deals they want"

Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots, Redskins, Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, Oakland Raiders:"Jones: Cowboys can make whatever deals they want"

Jerry Jones says the Dallas Cowboys can clear enough space under the salary cap to sign anyone they want.

The Cowboys owner arrived at team headquarters Tuesday morning about 40 minutes before the official start of what's expected to be a post-lockout flurry of activity. He said he'd invited several players in to tell them not to bother going to training camp on Wednesday in San Antonio because they're going to be cut.

Dallas needs to start shedding salaries for cap purposes. Right tackle Marc Colombo is among the likely candidates, and he was seen going into the building Tuesday morning.

Left tackle Doug Free _ the team's top priority to get re-signed _ was among the first to arrive, and the first to leave. Read More

Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, Redskins, Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, Oakland Raiders:"Pittsburgh Steelers: Undrafted Free Agents Could Earn Roster Spots"

Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, Redskins, Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, Oakland Raiders:"Pittsburgh Steelers: Undrafted Free Agents Could Earn Roster Spots"

The lockout is over and the Pittsburgh Steelers wasted no time getting to work, agreeing to terms with 15 undrafted rookie free agents between Monday and Tuesday.

According to the Steelers the following players have agreed to terms with the team:

Vaughn Charlton, TE/HB (Temple)

John Clay, HB (Wisconsin)

Terrence McCrae, WR (Ohio)

Armand Robinson, WR (Miami University)

Adam Mims, WR (Furman)

Weslye Saunders, TE (South Carolina)

Colin Miller, C (Central Michigan)

Trevis Turner, OT (Abilene Christian)

Brent Greenwood, S (Iowa)

Niles Brinkley, CB (Wisconsin)

Eric Clanton, OLB (Citadel)

Mario Harvey, MLB (Marshall)

Miguel Chavis, DE (Clemson)

Anthony Gray, DT (Southern Miss)

Eric Greenwood, WR (Idaho)

Many of these players have been brought in for camp depth but there are a few names that stand out.

Weslye Saunders, Mario Harvey, Anthony Gray and John Clay are all players who could stick with the team into the regular season.

Saunders has the highest pedigree of any player signed by the Steelers but had his stock drop significantly after being suspended for his senior season due to an issue stemmed around accepting improper benefits from agents.

After having foot surgery in April, he will also have to prove that he is fully recovered.

If Saunders can get back to the level he played in college the Steelers could finally have a legitimate receiving threat to go in their two tight end set.

Granted it will take time for Saunders to develop, he comes into the NFL as a prospect who was rated as the top tight end prospect in the nation by NFLDraftSCout.com last August.

At 6’5” Saunders is a huge target and if he is at his playing weight of 272 pounds he has the bulk to be a good stay-at-home blocker as well.

He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.96 seconds but his speed should be much better as he gets back into game shape. Read More

Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, Bears, Baltimore Ravens, Redskins, Steelers:"Packers LB Nick Barnett tweets that his time in Green Bay is coming to an end"

Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, Bears, Baltimore Ravens, Redskins, Steelers:"Packers LB Nick Barnett tweets that his time in Green Bay is coming to an end"

GREEN BAY, Wis. — It looks like linebacker Nick Barnett is done in Green Bay.

Barnett was among the first Packers players to return to Lambeau Field on Tuesday morning. He left without talking with reporters, but tweeted that he had met with team officials and then thanked everyone “for the great 8 years.”

Barnett says he was happy to be part of the team’s run to the Super Bowl championship last season and Green Bay will always be special to him.

Wide receiver Brett Swain and tight end Tom Crabtree also were among the early arrivals. The Packers open training camp Friday and have their first practice Saturday.

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Redskins, Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore Ravens, Oakland Raiders, Profootballtalk:"John Beck was unrecognized and turned away at Redskins Park"

Redskins, Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore Ravens, Oakland Raiders, Profootballtalk:"John Beck was unrecognized and turned away at Redskins Park"

Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan is adamant that relatively-unknown John Beck(notes) can be his team's starting quarterback this season. The rest of Washington, DC has been a little slower to embrace him.

Beck showed up to Redskins Park yesterday to try to meet with offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, but he wasn't allowed to enter the building. The security guy at the gate had no idea he was the Redskins quarterback. From Mike Jones at the Washington Post:

He was turned away at the security gate by a guard, who didn't even know who he was.
Beck was told that players can't report until Tuesday morning, and left slightly disappointed, but not offended.
"I'm OK with that," Beck said of not being recognized when reached this afternoon. "I haven't done anything yet."

If I was in the security guy's shoes that day, I believe I'd have done the same thing. I'm not sure I'd recognize John Beck if he walked into my kitchen right now and started making me waffles. Read More

Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Bears, Baltimore Ravens, Redskins, Steelers:"Bears pursuing free-agent linebacker Durant"

Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Bears, Baltimore Ravens, Redskins, Steelers:"Bears pursuing free-agent linebacker Durant"

With the Chicago Bears allowed to reach out to other teams' free agents Tuesday morning, it appears the team is prepared to start looking at other options at strong-side linebacker.

According to a source, the Bears already have reached out about unrestricted free agent Justin Durant from the Jaguars and the signing of Durant "could happen." The Bears are looking for another option alongside Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs, with Nick Roach an unrestricted free agent set to test the market and Pisa Tinoisamoa, also a free agent, coming off major knee surgery. Tinoisamoa would be limited in training camp if re-signed by the Bears.

Durant has been high on the Detroit Lions' radar, too, so it will be interesting to see if this becomes a battle of NFC North teams.

The 6-foot-1-inch, 240-pound Durant started 10 games last season with the Jaguars and had 55 tackles.

Durant missed some time last season with ankle and groin injuries but had been an effective player for the Jaguars in four seasons.

"I felt like when I was in there that I was important to the defense, and I was contributing a lot," Durant told the Florida Times-Union. "I had a couple injuries, a couple setbacks. They were nagging all year."

The Bears can negotiate with other team's free agents Tuesday but those players can't sign until Friday. If Durant were to sign, he couldn't join the team for practice until the new league year starts, Aug. 4.

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Miami Dolphins, Baltimore Ravens, Redskins, Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh Steelers:"With lockout over, Miami Dolphins’ Stephen Ross must deliver on promise"

Miami Dolphins, Baltimore Ravens, Redskins, Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh Steelers:"With lockout over, Miami Dolphins’ Stephen Ross must deliver on promise"

The NFL has settled its unsettling labor dispute, and now we can finally look forward to a new football season. Awesome, right?

No doubt!

But before the Dolphins fan can dig the face paint out of the cabinet, get on the phone with the ticket office or order that TV package — before the ardent fan looks ahead to the 2011 season — you need to remember last season for a moment.

You need to remember January.

You need to go back because that’s when the sting was still fresh and your ire was still burning at just the right temperature. You weren’t ready to settle for just any kind of football then simply because it was, well, football.

You need to go back to January because the trip should give today’s joy and excitement about the coming football season some needed perspective.

Back then, Dolphins owner Stephen Ross told you he would deliver a winner. Promised it, practically. You need to remember that promise and hold him to it.

Ross told you what had happened during 2010, especially during a 1-7 home skid, was not going to repeat and that big changes were afoot.

Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/07/26/2330772/with-lockout-over-miami-dolphins.html

Philadelphia Eagles; Eagles will start Lehigh Camp on July 27: Fan reaction | NFL

Philadelphia Eagles; Eagles will start Lehigh Camp on July 27: Fan reaction | NFL

The Philadelphia Eagles will open training camp on Wednesday, July 27. Team activities will begin one day earlier when the Eagles can sign their own free agents and draft picks as well as execute any potential trades. However, veteran free agents can't officially sign until June 29. In addition, they won't be able to practice until the new league year begins on August 4. That means that the training camp at Lehigh will be somewhat jumbled. Still, as an Eagles fan this is welcome news. It's great for the fans and great for the Lehigh community.

The prospect of losing training camp at Lehigh was one of those things that became increasingly possible as the lockout wore on. Every July, Eagles fans migrate to Lehigh to watch the team conduct training camp. It leads to great business for the area. Had there been no training camp, those businesses would have suffered significantly. Still, Eagles fans were already on their way to Lehigh even before the lockout officially ended. They assumed that the players would be there soon and they were right.

It is a little confusing to try and figure out what will happen at this camp. The Eagles are going to be players in the free agency world, which means there won't be a full roster ready to practice until August 4. That might not be a bad thing. The Eagles can evaluate some of the younger players and determine a depth chart. They should have a good idea of who they are going to sign as camp starts and will officially know by the weekend. That means that the Eagles can assume that those signed players will fill certain positions. This training camp is going to be different but it will also be more important than any previous camp. The players and coaches will need to conduct an entire offseason into a couple of short weeks. The preseason opens about two weeks after the team reports to training camp. Everything is going to happen very fast. Despite the adjustments, the Eagles won't be at a disadvantage. Every other NFL team is under the same circumstances. So while training camp might be difficult, it shouldn't hurt the Eagles any more than it would hurt another team. The key will be figuring out a plan to get the new players into the fold as they can.

For the fans, the Lehigh training camp should be special this year. After more than 130 days without any real football activity, the opening of camp is a sure sign that the NFL is back and that the Eagles are gearing up for a 2011 season. It means it's time to forget about the lockout and start thinking about the annual summer event that is training camp. It's a great thing for everyone involved that the Eagles will be able to hold training camp in Lehigh in 2011. Read More

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Philadelphia Eagles offseason can finally begin after lockout: Fan reaction

The end of the NFL lockout is finally here. On July 25, the players and owners finally reached an agreement that will end the long labor dispute and get the football season going. With the dispute now over, the league's offseason will begin rapidly. According to the timeline, NFL teams will be able to sign their own free agents on July 25 and begin signing unrestricted free agents on Tuesday, July 26. That is a rapid turnaround for NFL fans who have been craving to see what their teams will do in the offseason. As an Eagles fan, I have heard a lot about the big plan for 2011. Now it looks like I will finally find out what the Eagles have in mind to deliver on that plan.

No NFL team has been tied to rumors the same way the Eagles have. They have been linked to every free agent on the market, ranging from the great to the crazy. They also have been tied to what should be the biggest trade of the offseason. Of course, the front office has also made many promises to fans that they will do what it takes to win the Super Bowl in 2011. Up until now, it has been nothing but talk and speculation. The end of the lockout means that we will finally find out what the Eagles are going to do. We won't have to guess what they get in exchange for Kevin Kolb. We won't have to guess how they will fix the defensive line and the secondary. We won't have to guess if names like Reggie Bush(notes) or Plaxico Burress(notes) will be appearing in Eagles jerseys in 2011.

With the NFL lockout over, the free agent signing period will be swift. The next 24 to 48 hours have the potential to be the busiest in the history of the Eagles. We will know most of the new players on the 2011 roster. Shortly after, the Eagles will open training camp. The preseason will begin a couple of weeks later. After months of annoying headlines and rumors, it will be like nothing ever happened.

There is a collective sigh of relief in Philadelphia and every other NFL market that no regular season games will be lost. There is celebration that our beloved football is finally back. Most of us assumed the league would work this out, but that doesn't mean that the whole ordeal wasn't annoying. But I'm ready to forget all about it. I can't wait to see what happens with the Eagles and the free agents. It's going to be a busy couple of days for the Eagles and their fans. It's great to know that in a few short days we should have a nice picture of what our beloved team will like in 2011. Finally, things can get back to normal. Read More

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