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Michael Vick, who rose to stardom with the Atlanta Falcons before he was sent to prison for running a dogfighting operation, tells ESPN he is retiring from playing in the NFL. The 36-year-old Vick, a dynamic dual threat with his speedy legs and powerful left arm, passed for 22,464 yards and 133 touchdowns during his […]

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ATLANTA (AP) — Michael Vick made a triumphant return to the Georgia Dome on Sunday, riding onto the field in a convertible to a raucous ovation that made it clear Atlanta Falcons have forgiven their former franchise quarterback. Despite an online campaign calling for the Falcons to revoke their invitation over a dogfighting case that […]

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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Michael Vick is heading to the Pennsylvania statehouse to lobby legislators on a bill that would help protect pets left in hot cars. Vick was a star quarterback for the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons when he pleaded guilty in 2007 to being part of a dogfighting ring and ended up serving 21 […]

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As 2014 comes to a close, Michael Vick is on the verge of welcoming 2015 without an $18 million debt. According to ESPN, Vick’s deal with creditors is set to expire at the end of the year. The network predicts he will likely sell some property to pay off the last of his debt. “I […]