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Samford DE arrested in bank robbery (AP)
Michael Sherrod Hall, a 20-year-old defensive end, was arrested in Douglas County, Ga., Friday morning, two hours after a man wielding a handgun robbed an AmSouth Bank in Hoover, police said.

Woman sues NFL for harassment during competition (Reuters)
Margaret Watters, 55, said she was groped and fondled by a technician while being fitted with a microphone just before pitching her concept in the "Pitch your idea for the best NFL Super Bowl Commercial Ever. Seriously" contest.

NASCAR stars Gordon, Johnson penalized (AP)
NASCAR showed again it won't tolerate any modifications to its Car of Tomorrow by levying stiff penalties against Hendrick Motorsports drivers Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and their crew chiefs Tuesday.

Pacers, Tinsley, Daniels to stand trial (AP)
A judge set a Sept. 10 date for Indiana Pacers players Jamaal Tinsley and Marquis Daniels to stand trial on charges related to a bar fight.

Court gives a thumbs up to pat-downs at Bucs games (AP)
Tampa-area high school teacher Gordon Johnston had successfully challenged the frisking of fans entering Raymond James Stadium, arguing that it violated his constitutional protection against unreasonable searches. Three courts had agreed with him.

Musgrave suspended by NASCAR, will miss next CTS race (Auto Racing Sport)
During the race Friday night, Musgrave and rookie Kelly Bires were involved in an accident early in the event. Immediately afterward, Musgrave restarted his truck, ran down Bires and drove his truck into the wall in retaliation.