Blades’ Formally Charged

Pro football brothers Brian and Bennie Blades have been blamed in a wrongful-death suit for the shooting death of their cousin Charles Blades.

Seattle Seahawks receiver Brian Blades faces a criminal manslaughter charge in the death of Charles Blades, 34, at the player’s townhouse. Detroit Lions safety Bennie Blades had left the Plantation, Fla., home a short time before the shooting.

Former Miami Dolphins running back Sammie Smith, 28, was charged with intent to distribute cocaine after a raid in an Orange County neighborhood where he was considered a hometown hero.

Running back Emmitt Smith, who held out in 1993 before signing his current $13.6 million contract, says he expects Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to renegotiate the deal after this season.

Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback Warren Moon’s arraignment on charges of assaulting his wife was postponed until Oct. 24 at Richmond, Texas.

Charges against Denver Broncos defensive end Dan Williams that stemmed from threats he allegedly made in a phone call to a woman have been dropped, the team announced.

Alvin Harper practiced again, however, there still was no definitive word on when the injured receiver will make his debut for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He’s been sidelined with ankle, knee and foot injuries.