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Clive Davis dedicates several chapters of his new book 'The Soundtrack of My Life' to the many years he served as founder and president of Arista Records. While heading up Arista, Davis collaborated with LaFace Records and helped launch the careers of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Notorious B.I.G. and Mase. TheGrio.com reports. (The Grio)

ProFootballTalk: The Eagles hire Billy Davis as defensive coordinator and Mike Florio says his third stint as DC might be his best. (NBC Sports)

Vernon Davis is looking forward to getting back on the field, and Michael Crabtree says, "If we do our job, then everything will play out right." (NBC Sports)

Bob Costas sits down with San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis who talks about what it's like playing with new starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick and how Alex Smith has been such a leader in the wake of his demotion. (NBC Sports)

The 49ers' tight end may be 250 pounds of toughness on the football field, but he dedicates his downtime to another passion: painting beautiful pictures and giving young artists the chance to do the same. (TODAY)

Pro Football Talk: Erik Kuselias talks with Redskins TE Fred Davis who preview Washington's Week 7 game against the Giants, explains why he's dubbed RGIII "Black Jesus", and says it's most fun to score in Philly in front of their hostile fans. (NBC Sports)

Pro Football Talk: Erik Kuselias goes one-on-one with San Francisco 49ers TE Vernon Davis to grade the 9ers' season thus far, ask if San Francisco is the favorite in a tough NFC West, who the best TE in football is right now, and give a brief preview of their Week 5 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. (NBC Sports)

Actress Viola Davis is starring in the new education film "Won't Back Down," and says that after growing up in challenging circumstances, gaining an education helped open the door to many possibilities in her life. (TODAY)

Sports Talk: Erik Kuselias talks with Raiders WR Darrius Heyward-Bey about Oakland's preparations for the 2012 season, if he could beat Chris Johnson and Usain Bolt in a race, and how different training camp has been without Al Davis overseeing it. (NBC Sports)

PFT Live: Mike Florio talks about the Colts acquiring cornerback Vontae Davis from the Dolphins for a second round pick. Florio also discusses the possibility of the NFL taking action regarding Colts Owner Jim Irsay's tweets? (NBC Sports)