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5:48 PM The Atlanta Journal Constitution has the sad story of a 11-year-old football player accidentally shot and killed by a teammate during a sleepover at their coach's house - and the victim's family attacking the 12-year-old shooter before the ensuing game.

5:16 PM Mike Shanahan spent 7 hours late Monday/early Tuesday talking with the Bills about their coaching vacancy. NFL.com's Jason La Canfora adds that Shanny could also be interested in any openings with the Texans, Redskins, Bears or Cowbnoys.

4:52 PM Stephen A. Smith Tweets: "Breaking News......Breaking News: Allen Iverson's folks just called to inform me Iverson has announced his RETIREMENT. I'll blog later today." Like you, I can't wait.

4:48 PM Despite an earlier report from the Chicago Sun-Times, Mike Martz denies that he's joining the Bears' coaching staff: "This is the first I've heard of that....No. They've got an offensive coordinator right now. And he's a good one. I have not talked to Lovie (Smith)."