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Williams fails drug test again
From wire reports
Former NFL rushing champion Ricky Williams tested positive again for marijuana last month, which will delay his return to the league until at least September, a person familiar with the case said Friday.
Williams sought to end a one-year drug suspension last month when he asked to rejoin the Dolphins. But following the positive drug test, clinicians in the NFL's substance abuse program advised commissioner Roger Goodell to delay reinstatement, the person close to the case, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said.
The Dolphins and the NFL declined comment.
Williams, who turns 30 on May 21, has played only 12 games since 2003. He was suspended in April 2006 after violating the drug policy for the fourth time.
More Pacman trouble
Suspended Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones was ticketed for speeding four days before a hearing with commissioner Roger Goodell in which Jones asked for leniency after receiving a one-year suspension for bad off-field behavior.
Jones was driving his red 2004 Cadillac XLT he bought at police auction last fall.
Police seized the Cadillac last spring in a drug bust. The car was not registered to Jones then, but he told a local TV reporter he had loaned the Cadillac to someone for a music video. Police called the man who had the car the main target of their investigation.
Faneca wants out
Guard Alan Faneca, a five-time All-Pro upset over an unsatisfactory contract offer, says he is through negotiating with the Steelers, pushing them again Friday to trade him and promising he won't play for them past this season.
He didn't threaten to sit out this season, but made clear his unhappiness, saying: "This will be my last year as a Pittsburgh Steeler."
Briefly
Falcons: The house in Virginia owned by Michael Vick where evidence of dog fighting was found sold for less than half its market value Wednesday, the Daily Press of Newport News reported. Vick refused to talk about his alleged ties to a dog-fighting ring when facing reporters on the first day of Falcons minicamp Friday.
Steelers: Pittsburgh released practice squad linebacker Richard Seigler on Thursday, the same day a Las Vegas television station reported he was arrested and faces three felony counts related to running a prostitution ring in Las Vegas. The Steelers also signed free-agent running back Kevan Barlow to a one-year contract.
Jurisprudence: Former Cowboys receiver Antonio Bryant, who last played with the 49ers, pleaded no contest to reckless driving and was sentenced to a year's probation.
Williams fails drug test again
From wire reports
Former NFL rushing champion Ricky Williams tested positive again for marijuana last month, which will delay his return to the league until at least September, a person familiar with the case said Friday.
Williams sought to end a one-year drug suspension last month when he asked to rejoin the Dolphins. But following the positive drug test, clinicians in the NFL's substance abuse program advised commissioner Roger Goodell to delay reinstatement, the person close to the case, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said.
The Dolphins and the NFL declined comment.
Williams, who turns 30 on May 21, has played only 12 games since 2003. He was suspended in April 2006 after violating the drug policy for the fourth time.
More Pacman trouble
Suspended Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones was ticketed for speeding four days before a hearing with commissioner Roger Goodell in which Jones asked for leniency after receiving a one-year suspension for bad off-field behavior.
Jones was driving his red 2004 Cadillac XLT he bought at police auction last fall.
Police seized the Cadillac last spring in a drug bust. The car was not registered to Jones then, but he told a local TV reporter he had loaned the Cadillac to someone for a music video. Police called the man who had the car the main target of their investigation.
Faneca wants out
Guard Alan Faneca, a five-time All-Pro upset over an unsatisfactory contract offer, says he is through negotiating with the Steelers, pushing them again Friday to trade him and promising he won't play for them past this season.
He didn't threaten to sit out this season, but made clear his unhappiness, saying: "This will be my last year as a Pittsburgh Steeler."
Briefly
Falcons: The house in Virginia owned by Michael Vick where evidence of dog fighting was found sold for less than half its market value Wednesday, the Daily Press of Newport News reported. Vick refused to talk about his alleged ties to a dog-fighting ring when facing reporters on the first day of Falcons minicamp Friday.
Steelers: Pittsburgh released practice squad linebacker Richard Seigler on Thursday, the same day a Las Vegas television station reported he was arrested and faces three felony counts related to running a prostitution ring in Las Vegas. The Steelers also signed free-agent running back Kevan Barlow to a one-year contract.
Jurisprudence: Former Cowboys receiver Antonio Bryant, who last played with the 49ers, pleaded no contest to reckless driving and was sentenced to a year's probation.
