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Jets' Vick will always be grateful toward Eagles 08/25/2014 07:46pm • DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Sports Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- Michael Vick remembers taking the drive to Philadelphia to restart his NFL career -- and loathing every minute of the ride.He was getting a second chance after serving nearly two years in prison for his role in a dogfighting ring. But Vic Alabama QBs Coker, Sims still vying for No. 1 spot 08/25/2014 05:46pm • JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -- Nick Saban is keeping Alabama's quarterback situation shrouded in as much mystery as possible.The second-ranked Crimson Tide's coach said Monday that no decision has been made on whether Jake Coker or Blake Sims would start Saturday against West V Back To School Driving Safety Tips 08/25/2014 07:10am • Monday is the first day of the 2014-2015 school year in Montgomery County, which means more than 150,000 kids will be walking, riding and driving to school. With that in mind, the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service put out a reminder of school-related driving safety tips. According to the Na Carlos Ortiz wins Portland Open 08/25/2014 01:40am • NORTH PLAINS, Ore. (AP) -- Carlos Ortiz won the Portland Open on Sunday for his third Web.com Tour victory of the season, making him fully exempt for the 2014-15 PGA Tour season that starts in October.The 23-year-old Mexican player closed with an even-par 71 for a one-stroke victory in the regular-s Tips to help kids stay safe while walking, taking bus to school 08/24/2014 07:19pm • Summer is over for many kids in Maryland, but most in Virginia won't go back to class until after Labor Day. Should the school year start after Labor Day or is today fine with you? Post a comment in this story, comment on WTOP's Facebook Page or use #WTOP on Twitter. WASHINGTON -- More student Berry twins keep up family tradition at Tennessee 08/23/2014 04:34pm • STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee twins Elliott and Evan Berry say they don't feel extra pressure playing defense for the Volunteers, following the path of their older, successful brother.Eric Berry starred for Tennessee from 2007-09 before getting selected in the fi Foles, offense sharp as Eagles beat Steelers 08/22/2014 07:49am • ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- This was more like last year's Eagles.Nick Foles threw one touchdown pass and led Philadelphia's starting offense to three first-half scores in a 31-21 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night."I feel we're improving every week," F Gov. Nixon taking National Guard out of Ferguson 08/22/2014 07:49am • ALAN SCHER ZAGIER Associated Press FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) -- Gov. Jay Nixon on Thursday ordered the Missouri National Guard to begin withdrawing from Ferguson, where nightly scenes of unrest have erupted since a white police officer fatally shot an unarmed black 18-year-old nearly two weeks ago.Since th Bell, Blount play after arrest, Steelers lose 08/22/2014 12:52am • ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Steelers running backs Le'Veon Bell and LeGarrette Blount played in a preseason game one day after they were arrested for marijuana possession.They combined for 55 yards rushing in Pittsburgh's 31-21 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday n 3 Ferguson area schools practice at Rams facility 08/21/2014 03:30pm • JASON L. YOUNG Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Courtland Griffin has attempted to keep the lives of his McCluer North football players as normal as possible despite the upheaval in their community: Ferguson, Missouri.North is one of three high schools in the Ferguson-Florissant School District th 5 things to know about the English Premier League 08/21/2014 07:52am • STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) -- One round of Premier League games has already backed up many pundits' pre-season predictions, notably that Chelsea and Manchester City are title favorites and Manchester United needed more than just a change of manager to arrest its slump.St 5 things to know about the English Premier League 08/21/2014 07:52am • STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) -- One round of Premier League games has already backed up many pundits' pre-season predictions, notably that Chelsea and Manchester City are title favorites and Manchester United needed more than just a change of manager to arrest its slump.St 5 things to know about the English Premier League 08/21/2014 07:52am • STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) -- One round of Premier League games has already backed up many pundits' pre-season predictions, notably that Chelsea and Manchester City are title favorites and Manchester United needed more than just a change of manager to arrest its slump.St Rapper Gucci Mane sentenced on federal gun charge 08/21/2014 02:44am • KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) -- Rapper Gucci Mane was sentenced Wednesday to serve three years and three months in prison after pleading guilty to a federal firearms charge several months ago.The 34-year-old, whose real name is Radric Davis, pleaded guilty in May to a charge of posses Merkel Ukraine role mirrors rising German ambition 08/20/2014 05:18pm • GEIR MOULSON Associated Press BERLIN (AP) -- Chancellor Angela Merkel's emergence as a leader in efforts to resolve Ukraine's crisis -- showcased by a visit to Kiev this weekend -- underlines Germany's increasing ambition to transform itself from economic power to diplomatic heavyweight.Merkel and h