The key dates in the history of the American Football League: Aug. 22, 1959 — Lamar Hunt, Bud Adams, Barron Hilton and other members of “The Foolish Club” announce creation of American Football League. Nov. 30, 1959 — Joe Foss hired as commissioner of AFL. Jan. 26, 1960 — Hunt elected AFL president.

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Timeline of major events in AFL history (AP)

Ogden Coming off one of the school’s best football seasons, Weber State cannot employ the most successful marketing strategy in the program’s history.

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Kragthorpe: Weber State trying to capture own football market

Our Scout.com experts, John Crist of Bear Report and Michael John Schon of Broncos Update, head Behind Enemy Lines for a breakdown of Sunday’s preseason affair between the Bears and Broncos at Invesco Field in Denver. Let’s continue our two-part series with five questions from John to Michael.

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Behind Enemy Lines: Part ll

The Jazz tendered second-round draft pick Goran Suton a non-guaranteed qualifying offer Friday, setting the stage for the former Michigan State center to come to training camp next month and try to win a roster spot.

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Jazz tender Suton qualifying offer

Head Coach Josh McDaniels announced on Friday that Brandon Marshall has been suspended until September 5. The rest of the team is staying focused on football, with the regular season approaching.

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The Task at Hand

The hype surrounding the Chicago Bears-Denver Broncos preseason game in Denver this Sunday has been mounting for weeks. Jay Cutler says he expects…

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Friedell blog: Seeing how the other half blogs

The Broncos suspended receiver Brandon Marshall on Friday. The question remains: What do they do next?

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Broncos need new Marshall plan (Yahoo! Sports)

Tony Scheffler has already established himself as one of the league�s most feared tight ends over the middle of the field. Now he�s on track to spark the same feeling at the line of scrimmage.

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This Week in Gameday: Aug. 30, 2009

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Scout NFL Radio: Special Monday Broadcast

Pro Bowl receiver Brandon Marshall, openly unhappy with the Denver Broncos, was suspended by the team Friday for unspecified “detrimental” conduct. Coach Josh McDaniels said the suspension will last through Sept. 5.

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Broncos Suspend Marshall Through End Of Preseason