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El Supremo

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Tue Aug 20, 2013, 06:14 PM Aug 2013

Von Miller suspended for six games - diluted urine sample

ENGLEWOOD - Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller will be suspended without pay for the first six games of the season.

The six game ban is the result of negotiations between the NFL, Miller's lawyers and the NFL Players Association after the league found Miller in violation of the league's substance abuse program this offseason, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told USA TODAY Sports.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of confidentiality rules.

There will be no further appeal, and Miller will begin serving his suspension after the Broncos' final preseason game.

Miller could have been suspended for as long as the full year. Instead, Miller will miss games against the Baltimore Ravens, New York Giants, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys and Jacksonville Jaguars. He will be allowed to return to the team before its Week 7 game at Indianapolis....

http://www.9news.com/news/article/351288/339/Von-Miller-suspended-for-six-games

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