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Patriots sign Olympic medalist Demps AP - 1 hr 39 mins ago
The New England Patriots have agreed to terms with Olympic silver medalist Jeff Demps, who played running back at Florida but was not drafted by an NFL team because he said he wanted to focus on his track career. More »Patriots sign Olympic medalist Demps
The New England Patriots have agreed to terms with Olympic silver medalist Jeff Demps, who played running back at Florida but was not drafted by an NFL team because he said he wanted to focus on his track career.
NFLPA challenges Goodell's bounty case declaration AP - 6 hrs ago
The NFL Players Association filed documents in federal court disputing Commissioner Roger Goodell's sworn statement that he was prepared to discipline players for their involvement in the Saints bounty pool back in March but waited until May as a courtesy … More »NFLPA challenges Goodell's bounty case declaration
The NFL Players Association filed documents in federal court disputing Commissioner Roger Goodell's sworn statement that he was prepared to discipline players for their involvement in the Saints bounty pool back in March but waited until May as a courtesy to the union.
Penn State perjury case trial date set for January Reuters - 7 hrs ago
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Two former Penn State University officials will go on trial in January on charges of failing to report suspected child sex abuse by former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky and then lying about their involvement … More »Penn State perjury case trial date set for January
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Two former Penn State University officials will go on trial in January on charges of failing to report suspected child sex abuse by former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky and then lying about their involvement to a grand jury. In an order released on Friday, Judge Todd Hoover …
Harrell shaky, out to prove he can back up Rodgers AP - 8 hrs ago
If everything goes as planned for Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers, it's an issue that won't come up all season. More »Harrell shaky, out to prove he can back up Rodgers
If everything goes as planned for Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers, it's an issue that won't come up all season.
Olympian Demps set to join NFL Patriots AFP - 9 hrs ago
Jeff Demps, who ran for US men's silver medal 4x100-meter relay team at the London Olympics, plans to sign an NFL deal with the New England Patriots, according to a posting on the NFL's website. More »Olympian Demps set to join NFL Patriots
Jeff Demps, who ran for US men's silver medal 4x100-meter relay team at the London Olympics, plans to sign an NFL deal with the New England Patriots, according to a posting on the NFL's website.
Full-time officials and more crews AP - 21 hrs ago
Less than three weeks before the season kicks off, the NFL and the NFL Referees Association are no closer to an agreement to end the lockout of the officials. More »Full-time officials and more crews
Less than three weeks before the season kicks off, the NFL and the NFL Referees Association are no closer to an agreement to end the lockout of the officials.
297-lb Texas boy too big to play peewee football AP - 23 hrs ago
A suburban Dallas boy has been barred from playing peewee football because the league says he is just too big at nearly 300 pounds. More »297-lb Texas boy too big to play peewee football
A suburban Dallas boy has been barred from playing peewee football because the league says he is just too big at nearly 300 pounds.
Urlacher discusses knee surgery AP - Thu, Aug 16, 2012
Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher sees no reason why he'll have trouble rehabbing his surgically repaired left knee in time for the team's regular-season opener. More »Urlacher discusses knee surgery
Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher sees no reason why he'll have trouble rehabbing his surgically repaired left knee in time for the team's regular-season opener.
League: Texas boy too big to play peewee football AP - Thu, Aug 16, 2012
A suburban Dallas boy has been barred from playing peewee football because the league says he's just too big at nearly 300 pounds. More »League: Texas boy too big to play peewee football
A suburban Dallas boy has been barred from playing peewee football because the league says he's just too big at nearly 300 pounds.
Redskins RB Royster makes bid for starting job AP - Thu, Aug 16, 2012
Evan Royster is riding a two-game 100-yard streak. He put up 113 in the Washington Redskins' season finale a year ago. He ran for an impressive 132 the week before that. More »Redskins RB Royster makes bid for starting job
Evan Royster is riding a two-game 100-yard streak. He put up 113 in the Washington Redskins' season finale a year ago. He ran for an impressive 132 the week before that.
NFL-Chargers' Brown banned four games for substance abuse Reuters - Thu, Aug 16, 2012
Aug 16 (Reuters) - San Diego Chargers defensive tackleGarrett Brown was suspended on Thursday for the first four gamesof the 2012 regular season for violating the National FootballLeague's (NFL) policy on performance enhancing substances. The 23-year-old … More »NFL-Chargers' Brown banned four games for substance abuse
Aug 16 (Reuters) - San Diego Chargers defensive tackleGarrett Brown was suspended on Thursday for the first four gamesof the 2012 regular season for violating the National FootballLeague's (NFL) policy on performance enhancing substances. The 23-year-old Brown, who signed with the Chargers in Mayand has never appeared in …
SEC charges Hall of Fame football coach in Ponzi scheme Reuters - Thu, Aug 16, 2012
(Reuters) - Former coach and College Football Hall of Fame inductee Jim Donnan was charged by U.S. securities regulators on Thursday with running an $80 million Ponzi scheme whose victims included other college coaches and former players. Donnan, who … More »SEC charges Hall of Fame football coach in Ponzi scheme
(Reuters) - Former coach and College Football Hall of Fame inductee Jim Donnan was charged by U.S. securities regulators on Thursday with running an $80 million Ponzi scheme whose victims included other college coaches and former players. Donnan, who coached football at Marshall University and the University of Georgia …
UPDATE 2-SEC charges Hall of Fame football coach in Ponzi scheme Reuters - Thu, Aug 16, 2012
Aug 16 (Reuters) - Former coach and College Football Hall ofFame inductee Jim Donnan was charged by U.S. securitiesregulators on Thursday with running an $80 million Ponzi schemewhose victims included other college coaches and former players. Donnan, … More »UPDATE 2-SEC charges Hall of Fame football coach in Ponzi scheme
Aug 16 (Reuters) - Former coach and College Football Hall ofFame inductee Jim Donnan was charged by U.S. securitiesregulators on Thursday with running an $80 million Ponzi schemewhose victims included other college coaches and former players. Donnan, who coached football at Marshall University and theUniversity of Georgia …
NFL sues dozens of insurers over player injury claims Reuters - Thu, Aug 16, 2012
(Reuters) - The National Football League has filed a lawsuit against nearly three dozen insurance companies, seeking to force them to defend the league against mounting brain injury claims by former players and their families. The suit, filed late Wednesday … More »NFL sues dozens of insurers over player injury claims
(Reuters) - The National Football League has filed a lawsuit against nearly three dozen insurance companies, seeking to force them to defend the league against mounting brain injury claims by former players and their families. The suit, filed late Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court, names virtually every major insurer …
Helium shortage takes the gas out of Nebraska football tradition Reuters - Thu, Aug 16, 2012
OMAHA, Nebraska (Reuters) - They haven't taken the air out of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's football, but they are taking the helium out of the touchdown balloons, a tradition that dates to the 1940s. The Memorial Stadium tradition of Huskers' … More »Helium shortage takes the gas out of Nebraska football tradition
OMAHA, Nebraska (Reuters) - They haven't taken the air out of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's football, but they are taking the helium out of the touchdown balloons, a tradition that dates to the 1940s. The Memorial Stadium tradition of Huskers' fans releasing thousands of red helium-filled balloons after the first …
Johnson briefly lobbied to stay with Dolphins AP - Thu, Aug 16, 2012
Chad Johnson briefly lobbied in vain to keep his job when he was cut by Miami Dolphins coach Joe Philbin. More »Johnson briefly lobbied to stay with Dolphins
Chad Johnson briefly lobbied in vain to keep his job when he was cut by Miami Dolphins coach Joe Philbin.
Jury convicts Williams of ability-impaired driving AP - Wed, Aug 15, 2012
Jurors convicted Denver Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams on Wednesday of driving while ability-impaired, casting further doubt on the star tackler's playing time this season. More »Jury convicts Williams of ability-impaired driving
Jurors convicted Denver Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams on Wednesday of driving while ability-impaired, casting further doubt on the star tackler's playing time this season.
Super Bowl champs take back seat in NY AP - Wed, Aug 15, 2012
Country music star Kenny Chesney strode along an extended stage at MetLife Stadium, holding aloft a Giants helmet in one hand, a Jets helmet in the other. Overwhelmingly, the loudest cheers came when he extended the blue Giants head gear. More »Super Bowl champs take back seat in NY
Country music star Kenny Chesney strode along an extended stage at MetLife Stadium, holding aloft a Giants helmet in one hand, a Jets helmet in the other. Overwhelmingly, the loudest cheers came when he extended the blue Giants head gear.
Broncos' D.J. Williams on trial for DUI charge AP - Wed, Aug 15, 2012
Jury selection is under way in the drunken driving trial of Denver Bronco linebacker D.J. Williams. More »Broncos' D.J. Williams on trial for DUI charge
Jury selection is under way in the drunken driving trial of Denver Bronco linebacker D.J. Williams.
A Pick 6 of NFL teams that could use Usain Bolt AP - Wed, Aug 15, 2012
Now that the Olympics are over, there's one very fast young man looking at one very long layoff before resurfacing in Rio in four years. More »A Pick 6 of NFL teams that could use Usain Bolt
Now that the Olympics are over, there's one very fast young man looking at one very long layoff before resurfacing in Rio in four years.
Tebow balancing faith, fame and football with Jets AP - Tue, Aug 14, 2012
The most important call of Tim Tebow's day comes far away from the huddle. More »Tebow balancing faith, fame and football with Jets
The most important call of Tim Tebow's day comes far away from the huddle.
Giants defensive tackle Rogers ruled out for season Reuters - Tue, Aug 14, 2012
(Reuters) - The Super Bowl champion New York Giants suffered another blow to their defensive line on Tuesday when three-time Pro Bowler Shaun Rogers was lost for the season due to treatment for a blood clot in his left leg. The defensive tackle, who has … More »Giants defensive tackle Rogers ruled out for season
(Reuters) - The Super Bowl champion New York Giants suffered another blow to their defensive line on Tuesday when three-time Pro Bowler Shaun Rogers was lost for the season due to treatment for a blood clot in his left leg. The defensive tackle, who has previously played for Detroit, Cleveland and New Orleans, joined the …
NFL-Giants defensive tackle Rogers ruled out for season Reuters - Tue, Aug 14, 2012
Aug 14 (Reuters) - The Super Bowl champion New York Giantssuffered another blow to their defensive line on Tuesday whenthree-time Pro Bowler Shaun Rogers was lost for the season dueto treatment for a blood clot in his left leg. The defensive tackle, who … More »NFL-Giants defensive tackle Rogers ruled out for season
Aug 14 (Reuters) - The Super Bowl champion New York Giantssuffered another blow to their defensive line on Tuesday whenthree-time Pro Bowler Shaun Rogers was lost for the season dueto treatment for a blood clot in his left leg. The defensive tackle, who has previously played for Detroit,Cleveland and New Orleans, joined …
Olympic medalist sprinter Demps signs up with league Reuters - Tue, Aug 14, 2012
(Reuters) - Jeff Demps, a silver medalist for the United States at the London Olympics as part of the men's 4x100 meters relay team, has signed up to play in the National Football League (NFL), the league's website reported on Tuesday. Demps, a running … More »Olympic medalist sprinter Demps signs up with league
(Reuters) - Jeff Demps, a silver medalist for the United States at the London Olympics as part of the men's 4x100 meters relay team, has signed up to play in the National Football League (NFL), the league's website reported on Tuesday. Demps, a running back with the University of Florida, skipped the 2012 NFL draft in order …
NFL-Olympic medalist sprinter Demps signs up with league Reuters - Tue, Aug 14, 2012
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Jeff Demps, a silver medalist for theUnited States at the London Olympics as part of the men's 4x100metres relay team, has signed up to play in the NationalFootball League (NFL), the league's website reported on Tuesday. Demps, a running … More »NFL-Olympic medalist sprinter Demps signs up with league
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Jeff Demps, a silver medalist for theUnited States at the London Olympics as part of the men's 4x100metres relay team, has signed up to play in the NationalFootball League (NFL), the league's website reported on Tuesday. Demps, a running back with the University of Florida,skipped the 2012 NFL draft in …
Urlacher has knee surgery, targets season opener for return Reuters - Tue, Aug 14, 2012
(Reuters) - Pro Bowl linebacker Brian Urlacher of the Chicago Bears had arthroscopic knee surgery on Tuesday but says he will be ready for his team's regular season opener on September 9 against the Indianapolis Colts. Urlacher underwent a debridement … More »Urlacher has knee surgery, targets season opener for return
(Reuters) - Pro Bowl linebacker Brian Urlacher of the Chicago Bears had arthroscopic knee surgery on Tuesday but says he will be ready for his team's regular season opener on September 9 against the Indianapolis Colts. Urlacher underwent a debridement procedure on his left knee to help relieve swelling, the Bears said. …
Bears LB Urlacher has knee surgery AP - Tue, Aug 14, 2012
Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and still hopes to be ready for the season opener. More »Bears LB Urlacher has knee surgery
Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and still hopes to be ready for the season opener.
NFL-Urlacher has knee surgery, targets season opener for return Reuters - Tue, Aug 14, 2012
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Pro Bowl linebacker Brian Urlacher of theChicago Bears had arthroscopic knee surgery on Tuesday but sayshe will be ready for his team's regular season opener on Sept. 9against the Indianapolis Colts. Urlacher underwent a debridement … More »NFL-Urlacher has knee surgery, targets season opener for return
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Pro Bowl linebacker Brian Urlacher of theChicago Bears had arthroscopic knee surgery on Tuesday but sayshe will be ready for his team's regular season opener on Sept. 9against the Indianapolis Colts. Urlacher underwent a debridement procedure on his left kneeto help relieve swelling, the Bears said. The …
Penn State accreditation in jeopardy due to abuse scandal Reuters - Tue, Aug 14, 2012
(Reuters) - Pennsylvania State University has been warned it could lose its accreditation because of the child sex scandal involving former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education told Penn State last … More »Penn State accreditation in jeopardy due to abuse scandal
(Reuters) - Pennsylvania State University has been warned it could lose its accreditation because of the child sex scandal involving former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education told Penn State last week that its accreditation was in jeopardy because of the findings of …
NFL headsets going digital in new technology wave AP - Tue, Aug 14, 2012
Can you hear me now? More »NFL headsets going digital in new technology wave
Can you hear me now?