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Former NFL Cornerback D.J. Hayden and 5 Others Killed in Crash in Downtown Houston

HOUSTON (AP) — A crash at a red light killed six people including former NFL cornerback D.J. Hayden in downtown Houston early Saturday. The two-vehicle crash occurred about 2 a.m. when a Chrysler 300, apparently “going very fast, high velocity,” …

Judge Aproves $50M Settlement in NFL Retiree Case

A federal judge in Minnesota gave final approval Friday to a $50 million settlement in the complicated court fight over publicity rights for retired NFL players, calling it a “one-of-a-kind, and a remarkable victory for the class as a whole.” …

Calif.’s 9th Circuit Hands Former NFL Player Worker’s Comp Loss

Retired National Football League offensive lineman Bruce Matthews’ attempt to collect workers’ compensation benefits in California was slapped down by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeal, which ruled he failed to show sufficient contacts with California. A current offensive line …