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Absolutely terrible, terrible news.

McNair, who played 13 seasons and led the Tennessee Titans to the Super Bowl in 2000, was found shot to death this afternoon inside a condominium in Nashville. A woman whose identity was not revealed was also found dead inside the condominium. McNair was 36.

Details of the shootings remained sketchy, and police were still investigating. Nashville police spokesman Don Aaron said no suspects were in custody.

"I don't have any answers for you now as to what’s happened, who's responsible," Aaron told reporters. Aaron said the 36-year-old McNair died of a gunshot wound to the head. He said police tentatively identified the woman, but did not release her name.

CNN reported a law enforcement source close to the investigation said the woman is McNair's girlfriend and that the residence is her condominium. Witnesses said McNair was a frequent visitor there, according to the report.

“There are persons who were around the complex today, visitors, who have been taken to headquarters for questioning, just to see what they know, what they may have seen,” Aaron said. Police spokeswoman Kritsin Mumford said she didn’t know if McNair was the owner of the condominium.

McNair is survived by his wife, Mechelle, and their four sons.

McNair’s death brought shock and sadness to the NFL community, especially to those who knew and played with the former quarterback, a first-round pick of the then Houston Oilers in 1995.

“We are saddened and shocked to hear the news of Steve McNair's passing today,” Titans owner Bud Adams said in a statement. “He was one of the finest players to play for our organization and one of the most beloved players by our fans. He played with unquestioned heart and leadership and led us to places that we had never reached, including our only Super Bowl.”

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement, “We don’t know the details, but it is a terrible tragedy and our hearts go out to the families involved.”

McNair played 11 seasons for the Oilers/Titans, and spent his final two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. He threw for 31,304 yards, 174 touchdowns and 119 interceptions, and also rushed for 3,590 yards.

He led the Titans to the 2000 Super Bowl against the Rams. On the game’s final drive, with the Titans trailing the Rams 23-16, McNair drove Tennessee 87 yards in the final 1:48. He threw a last-ditch pass to Kevin Dyson at the end of regulation, but the receiver fell one yard short of the endzone.

McNair was traded to the Ravens after the 2005 season and led Baltimore to a 13-3 regular season record in 2006. The Ravens were beaten by the eventual Super Bowl champion Colts in the second round of the playoffs.

“If you were going to draw a football player, the physical part, the mental part, everything about being a professional, he is your guy,” said Ravens cornerback Samari Rolle, who also played with McNair in Tennessee. “It is a sad, sad day. The world lost a great man.”

Former Titans and Oilers general manager, who drafted McNair out of tiny Alcorn (Mississippi) State in 1995, was devastated by the news.

“He was a tremendous leader and an absolute warrior,” said Reese, now a member of the Patriots’ front office. “He felt like it was his responsibility to lead by working hard every day, no matter what. I don't think there was a player who played with him or against him that didn't look up to him and respect him.”

Ravens receiver Derrick Mason, who also played in Tennessee before joining the Ravens, was one of McNair’s closest friends. Mason once nicknamed the quarterback “Smile.” “He was always smiling and was always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed it,” Mason said. “I’ve known him for 13 years, and he was the most selfless, happiest and friendliest person I have known. His family and my family are close, and it is a blow to us all. It is a devastating day.”

(The Associated Press contributed to this report)

The Jets' rookie quarterback and the actor, appearing in a scene here from "Transformers."

Brilliant work by Tom P., who knocked us (deservedly so) for some other futile attempts at a Sanchez look-a-like. Well done, sir.

(Sanchez photo from Topnews.in; Rodriguez photo from transformers.moviechronicles.com).

We all know Neil Best as Newsday's crack sports media columnist/blogger. But in his spare time, Best is one of the world's top rugby players. And a rough-and-tumble one at that.

In this video, he gives burly David Croft a pop and creates a series of melees in a recent game across the pond. At the 2:00 mark, the announcer says of Best, "now that's a man who's 100 percent testosterone."

The NFL announced today that Jets linebacker Calvin Pace, a prized free agent acquisition last year, has been suspended without pay for the first four games for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing substances.

Pace's suspension begins on Saturday, September 5. He is eligible to return to the Jets’ active roster on Monday, October 5 following the team’s October 4 game against the New Orleans Saints.

Pace is eligible to participate in all preseason practices and games.

Pace explained in a statement released by the Jets that he took a dietary supplement that contained a banned substance. He did not identify the supplement.

"This is a situation that resulted from an over-the-counter dietary supplement that contained a substance that I did not know violated the League’s policy," Pace said. "I am responsible for what I put into my body and I should have paid closer attention to the league’s guidelines. I regret that this has happened and apologize to my teammates, the entire Jets organization as well as the fans. Hopefully, this does not distract from our ultimate goal of winning the Super Bowl."

The Jets said in a statement: "We respect the League’s decision and look forward to Calvin’s return for our Monday Night game at Miami."

Pace signed a six-year, $42 million contract in 2008. The deal included a signing bonus of $20 million. Pace was a first-round pick of the Cardinals in 2003.

Last year, Pace had 80 tackles, including seven sacks, and five forced fumbles.

According to this blog post from Chris Brown of buffalobills.com (through profootballtalk.com), the Bills could use the no-huddle offense as much as 50 percent of the time this season.

Coach Dick Jauron generally favors a ball-control offense, but the addition of Terrell Owens gives the Bills two 1,000-yard receivers (Owens and Lee Evans) to go with two solid slot receivers in Josh Reed and Roscoe Parrish.

Couple that with two running backs who can catch the ball out of the backfield (Marshawn Lynch, pictured right, had 47 receptions in '08 and Fred Jackson had 37), and (shockingly) the generally anemic Bills could have the makings of a dynamic offense.

The key for QB Trent Edwards in the no-huddle isn't necessarily yards or touchdowns, it's completion percentage. Buffalo's defense isn't terrible (14th in yards per game allowed last season), but if it's constantly being forced back into the game because of three-and-outs, it could spell trouble.

Edwards completed 65.5 percent of his passes last season, which is a significant jump over the 56.1 from his rookie year in '07. If he can stay in the 66-68 percent range and complete the 3rd-and-5s (and under), the Bills could have something here.

Don't be surprised if they ease into the no-huddle, though — for two reasons. First, they start off against two tough defenses (New England and Tampa Bay) and second, Lynch is suspended for the first three games after violating the league's conduct policy (it is under appeal).

-Chris Mascaro

(AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

...in very strange fashion.

Toronto Argonauts receiver Arland Bruce (who played his college ball at Minnesota) paid homage to the late Michael Jackson by ripping off his helmet, shoulder pads and jersey before laying down flat in the end zone after scoring a touchdown. He was pretending to be buried.

The CFL is reviewing the celebration, which occurred in Toronto's 30-17 season-opening win over Hamilton last night, and got Bruce two objectionable conduct penalties.

Said Argos coach Bart Andrus: "I made the mistake of telling him in camp that once he got to the end zone, I didn't care what he did. But he's straight with it now and I think next time around he will celebrate in an appropriate manner."

Here is the video, courtesy of Deadspin...

-Chris Mascaro

Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was at tonight's Yankee game watching batting practice on the field with a 10-year old leukemia patient (see "Extra bases") as part of the Starlight Children's Foundation Program.

ESPN's Ed Werder caught up with Romo for a brief chat, and the two talked about the Cowboys' underachieving season last year, Tony's assertion that he'll become more of a leader, and of course, Terrell Owens. The video can be viewed below (Romo took the questions in stride with his trademark grin and tact).

Romo, entering his fourth season as the starter in Dallas, threw for 3,448 yards, 26 touchdowns and 14 interceptions in 13 games last year. He turned 29 in April.

***UPDATE***: One day Romo's in New York, the next he's outside Washington playing golf with Tiger Woods in preparation for their pairing in the AT&T National Pro-Am at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md., this weekend. They tee off Thursday afternoon at 1:02 p.m.

-Chris Mascaro

Speaking of rookie running backs who just signed, the Eagles agreed to a four-year deal with second-round choice LeSean McCoy (pictured) on Monday night. According to his agent Drew Rosenhaus, McCoy is the first second-round pick to sign.

Philadelphia selected the Pitt product with the 53rd overall selection. McCoy, 21, rushed for 1,328 yards and 14 touchdowns his freshman year with the Panthers and 1,488 yards and 21 TDs last season as a sophomore. He averaged 4.8 yards per carry each season, and caught 65 passes for 549 yards in his brief collegiate career.

More importantly, McCoy was a workhorse in his two seasons at Pitt, carrying the ball 276 and 308 times in '07 and '08, respectively. He'll provide a valuable insurance policy for starter Brian Westbrook, who's missed 13 games in his seven seasons with the Eagles. He'll be slotted into the back-up role immediately because Correll Buckhalter, Westbrook's understudy the past three seasons (and four of the last six), has moved on to Denver.

Philly has signed seven of the eight members of its draft class, with the lone exception being first-round wideout Jeremy Maclin.

-Chris Mascaro

The Giants signed fourth-round running back Andre Brown of North Carolina State. He is the sixth of the team's nine draft picks to sign and the second in the last two days. Third-round tight end Travis Beckum signed yesterday.

The other draft picks who have signed their contracts are third-round receiver Ramses Barden, fifth-round quarterback Rhett Bomar and cornerbacks DeAndre Wright (sixth round) and Stoney Woodson (seventh).

The only unsigned draft choices are wide receiver Hakeem Nicks, the first-round selection from North Carolina, and second-round LB Clint Sintim and TWilliam Beatty.

To clear space on the roster for Brown, the Giants waived rookie Alex Derenthal, a free agent from Temple.

Brown played in 44 games with 30 starts at at North Carllina State and wound up with 2,539 yards and 22 touchdowns. The Giants hope he can fill the void left by departing free agent Derrick Ward.

Below is the audio of the 911 call Donte Stallworth made after his vehicle struck and killed 59-year old Mario Reyes while he was drunk in Miami on March 14 (beware some very salty language). Stallworth, who is currently serving a lenient 30-day jail sentence, was suspended by commissioner Roger Goodell indefinitely.

Now reports have surfaced that say Stallworth had marijuana in his system in addition to alcohol. That same source said the Reyes family knew about the toxicology report (including the marijuana) when they signed the plea deal.

The most interesting part of the 911 call is when Stallworth was asked if he hit Reyes with his vehicle. He response: "No, he just ran in front of my car."

When the dispatcher rephrased the question and asked if Reyes hit his vehicle, Stallworth answered, "Yes, sir."

According to reports, the tape of the incident shows that Reyes did in fact dart in front Stallworth's car, and the 28-year old receiver did stay at the scene until Reyes got help. But right from the get-go it was evident he was trying to absolve himself of the crime. Have a listen for youself...

-Chris Mascaro