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In his first extended public apperance since getting out of prison, Plaxico Burress announced Monday in New York City that he has partnered with the National Urban League and the Brady Center to combat gun violence. “I want to see every child have a chance to succeed. I have an opportunity to make a difference,” Burress said via the New York Post. Quickly rehabbing his public image with a partnership like this is a page taken directly out of the Michael Vick playbook. So is the news Monday that Tony Dungy will serve as a mentor to Vick. Magic Johnson...

McNabb fires back at Owens Associated Press BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Donovan McNabb does a better job avoiding tacklers than lingering questions about Terrell Owens. Speaking to reporters after practice Friday, a cordial McNabb called Owens' recently released autobiography a "children's book," mocked the star receiver for saying he was misquoted in his own book and disputed some of the written allegations. McNabb and Owens helped lead the Philadelphia Eagles to the Super Bowl during the 2004 season, but their relationship quickly deteriorated in 2005. Owens eventually was kicked off the team and signed with the Dallas Cowboys in March. In...

BRISTOL, Connecticut (Ticker) - The New York Giants apparently have changed their mind about Plaxico Burress. ESPN on Thursday is reporting the Giants have signed the premier wide receiver remaining on the open market to a six-year contract worth $25 million. According to the report, the deal includes $8.25 million in guaranteed bonuses. The signing would come a week after Giants general manager Ernie Accorsi announced in a statement posted on the club's website that the franchise was ending its pursuit of Burress and going in a different direction. Burress, 27, spent his first five seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers,...