Posted on Fri, May. 09, 2008

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Judge: Vick must repay $2.4 million

Associated Press

RICHMOND, Va. --

A federal judge ordered imprisoned quarterback Michael Vick to repay more than $2.4 million to a Canadian bank for defaulting on a loan.

The Royal Bank of Canada sued Vick in September, arguing his guilty plea to a federal dogfighting charge -- and the resulting impact on his career -- prevented him from repaying the loan.

According to the suit filed in U.S. District Court in Newport News, Va., the loan's terms specify that any employment change negatively impacting Vick's income constitutes a default on the loan.

Vick is serving a 23-month prison sentence at the U.S. penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kan., after pleading guilty last year to bankrolling a dogfighting ring.

The order Wednesday from U.S. Magistrate F. Bradford Stillman requires Vick to pay $2.4 million, plus $499 in interest per day, starting Sept. 19, 2007, and the bank's attorneys' fees and costs of $11,950 plus interest.

Browns linebacker McGinest to retire

CLEVELAND -- Browns linebacker Willie McGinest says the 2008 season will be his last.McGinest told SI.com that he wants to finish his career on one last playoff run.

"This will be it," he said. "This will be my 15th season. I've worked hard; I think I've done everything I set out to accomplish."

McGinest, who played 12 seasons and won three Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the Browns in 2006. -- AP

Rhodes returns to Colts' backfield

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Colts have put their tag-team runners -- Joseph Addai and Dominic Rhodes -- back together.

The tandem that helped Indianapolis win its first Super Bowl title has been reunited after Rhodes agreed on a one-year deal to return to the Colts. Rhodes' agent, Mike McCartney, confirmed Wednesday.

The move means Indy will have two 1,000-yard runners in its backfield next season.

Last spring, Rhodes became a free agent and signed a two-year deal with Oakland. He finished with 75 carries, 302 yards and one TD.

Shortly after the NFL draft, the Raiders released him. -- AP