40 Years Later, Old Jets Relive Super Bowl IIINew York Times, United States - They were underdogs, champions of the American Football League, led by their brash quarterback, Joe Namath, and a defense that never fully got its due. ...Adobe, NFL bring live Sunday Night Football to Internet Macworld, CA - by Jim Dalrymple, Macworld.com Adobe and The National Football League announced a partnership on Thursday that will bring Sunday Night Football to fans ...
Marketers just love football season USA Today - By Laura Petrecca, USA TODAY The National Football League and the National Dairy Council are going to team up to promote picking up the pigskin — rather ...
State's top 2 high school football teams face each other ...
IndyStar.com: State's top 2 high school football teams face each other, Carmel, Center Grove figure to be in the mix all season.
Football, not Favre, finally to take the spotlight Globe and Mail, Canada - NFL broadcasters spent a good part of the week talking football to the media in advance of the first weekend of play. They fielded questions about Peyton ...
Harriott Kicked Off Penn State Football Team Hartford Courant, United States - AP Chris Nickson threw for one touchdown and ran for another as Vanderbilt finally beat a ranked opponent on its field Thursday night, upsetting No. ...
Ten reasons to be excited about the 2008 high school football season Los Angeles Times, CA -High school football shifts into high gear tonight with nearly a full load of games. There's no better place in the country to see tomorrow's college and ...
INSIDE COLLEGE FOOTBALL SI.com - So far, the most headlines the former Florida Mr. Football has gained at the U is for a car accident that forced him to redshirt his freshman year. ...
Paterno suspends players for Saturday's game vs. Oregon State ... ESPN - "They're all three good football players, they're not bad kids," Paterno said. "But you pay for it when you do dumb things. It's something that they'll be ...
6-man football team puts God No. 1 News 8 Austin, TX - As long as they have football and a place to practice, Fredericksburg Heritage School's six-man football team said they're OK. "You don't always have to ...
Baylor QB Griffin a man with a plan -- for life and football Waco Tribune Herald, TX - Never go into anything unprepared whether it’sa football game, a track meet or in the classroom. Don’t ever just rely on your talent: Plan to outwork ...
FOOTBALL: BSU safety suspended after arrest Ball State Daily News, IN - A Ball State University football player, who is also the nephew of coach Brady Hoke, was suspended from the team after being arrested last weekend. ...
Idaho Vandals remove logo from back of football uniform pants IdahoStatesman.com, ID - The University of Idaho football team has removed the logo from the back of its uniform pants after the new design caused an uproar, athletic director Rob ...
Top 10: Week 1 Fantasy Football Projections AskMen - However, remember: like in real football, strong starts help in fantasy football, but it’s how you finish that counts. Just ask Dallas and New England. ...
Faithful to father and football Lynchburg News and Advance, VA - Kenny Lewis Jr. gave baseball a shot before deciding to follow in his father’s path and play football for Tech. By Nathan Warters BLACKSBURG — Kenny Lewis ...
Barber headlines fantasy starters; RB Grant a risk in Week 1
Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Marion Barber should find the end zone at least once against the Cleveland Browns. Start of the Week Team Player Analysis Dallas Cowboys Marion Barber Running back There might not be a more underrated running back in fantasy football...
Michael Fabiano
Bears, Colts square off for first time since Super Bowl XLI
The last time Peyton Manning faced the Chicago Bears, he won MVP honors while leading his team to the Super Bowl XLI championship. Despite undergoing offseason knee surgery, Manning is expected to be under center when the Indianapolis Colts host the Bears in their first game at the...
Ailing Seahawks start season at Buffalo
In over 20 years as an NFL coach, Mike Holmgren has rarely had to concern himself with poor quarterback play. Matt Hasselbeck will try to make sure his mentor's last season won't be any different. Holmgren, entering his last year in the NFL, hinges his hopes...
Ravens, Bengals set to start regular season after tough preseasons
A distracting offseason highlighted by the antics of wide receiver Chad Johnson certainly didn't make things easy for the Cincinnati Bengals in their pursuit to put another tough year behind them. They don't, however, expect those off-field issues to overshadow...
Giants begin title defense with matchup against Redskins
Off to an ugly 0-2 start last season, the New York Giants' coach was on the hot seat and the team's quarterback was facing questions about his ability that had dogged him throughout his career. All of that made the club's stunning run to the Super Bowl title all...
Fantasy injury report: Week 1
Byes: None Sept. 7-8 Team Injuries/Analysis Arizona??Cardinals Did not participate in practice -- DT Alan Branch (ankle), C Al Johnson (knee), DT Gabe Watson (knee); Limited participation in practice -- TE Ben Patrick (ankle). Analysis: No significant injuries.
Michael Fabiano
Manly House of Football: Last-minute fantasy rankings
Starting next week, we will have so much football to talk about that I am positively tingling in my swimsuit area. But until the games are real, we have to take charge of our fantasy lives! For those of you wise enough to hold off on drafting your fantasy football teams until...
Nick Bakay
Ware vs. Thomas headlines opening week matchups
Getty Images After a terrific rookie year, Browns LT Joe Thomas begins his second season against Pro Bowler DeMarcus Ware. It's Week 1 of the 2008 NFL season, and here are some of the key matchups worth watching: Dallas LB DeMarcus Ware vs. Cleveland LT...
Gil Brandt
Outspoken Sapp joins new 'NFL GameDay' on NFL Network
Warren Sapp Joins Marshall Faulk, Adam Schefter and host Spero Dedes on the morning show Two-hour NFL GameDay Morning premieres Sunday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. ET NFL Network unveils a new Sunday show, NFL GameDay Morning, to kick off the 2008 season, it was announced today...
Bills' LB Crowell placed on IR
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -Bills starting linebacker Angelo Crowell was placed on season-ending injured reserve Thursday in a surprise move that came after the player elected to have surgery on his left knee. The Bills issued a one-sentence release announcing the move hours after...
John Wawrow
Nominee: Charles Tillman
Charles Tillman was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 2003 and has started 64 of 68 career games. His 11 forced fumbles since 2003 are the third most in the NFL amongst cornerbacks and he leads the Bears with 17 interceptions since 2003. Last season, Tillman collected a career-high four...
Sep 4, 2008
Vikings' Peterson named 2007 Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year
Diet Pepsi and the National Football League have announced that Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is the 2007 Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year. During the 2007 season, Peterson shattered all Vikings rookie rushing records and set an NFL record for rushing yards in a...
Sep 4, 2008
Bengals WR Johnson officially changes name to Ocho Cinco
CINCINNATI -- Call him Ocho Cinco on the field, too. The National Football League decided on Thursday to recognize receiver Chad Johnson's legal name change to Chad Ocho Cinco. The new name will be on the back of his Cincinnati Bengals uniform for the season opener in Baltimore...
Sep 4, 2008
Newman's injury could turn Jones into starter for Cowboys
IRVING, Texas -- Call him Adam Jones or Pacman. Maybe even call him a starter. Because the Dallas Cowboys are wary of cornerback Terence Newman's groin injury, there's a chance Jones will make his Dallas debut as part of the starting lineup Sunday in Cleveland.
Jags' Williams returns to practice, but fellow WR Porter limited
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jaguars wide receiver Reggie Williams returned to practice, while teammate Jerry Porter was held out of part of the workout on Thursday. Jerry Porter, WR Jacksonville Jaguars Height: 6-2 Weight: 220 College: West Virginia Experience:...
Ravens sign veteran OT Anderson to boost offensive line
OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The Baltimore Ravens signed former Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Willie Anderson to a three-year, $11 million contract, including $3.5 million guaranteed, reports NFL Network's Adam Schefter. Willie Anderson, OT Baltimore Ravens ...
Colts center Saturday will let knee 'heal by itself'
INDIANAPOLIS -- Despite a torn ligament in his right knee, Indianapolis Colts starting center Jeff Saturday is not planning on surgery anytime soon. Jeff Saturday, C Indianapolis Colts Height: 6-2 Weight: 295 College: North Carolina Experience: 9 ...
Nominee: Kassim Osgood
Wide receiver Kassim Osgood joined the San Diego Chargers in 2003 as an undrafted rookie free agent. He has been a vital contributor to the team's special teams unit, landing on two Pro Bowl rosters. Osgood recorded 14 special teams tackles last season and regularly forces opposing...
Jags' Williams returns to practice, but fellow WR Porter limited
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jaguars wide receiver Reggie Williams returned to practice, while teammate Jerry Porter was held out of part of the workout on Thursday. Jerry Porter, WR Jacksonville Jaguars Height: 6-2 Weight: 220 College: West Virginia Experience:...
Ravens sign veteran OT Anderson to boost offensive line
OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The Baltimore Ravens signed former Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Willie Anderson to a three-year, $11 million contract, including $3.5 million guaranteed, reports NFL Network's Adam Schefter. Willie Anderson, OT Baltimore Ravens ...
Crowell placed on IR by Bills after electing for knee surgery
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills starting linebacker Angelo Crowell was placed on season-ending injured reserve on Thursday in a surprise move that came after the player elected to have surgery on his left knee. Angelo Crowell, LB Buffalo Bills 2007...
Greatness on the Road
It takes a lot to win on the road in the NFL, but there are four teams that possess the ingredients necessary to pull off the difficult feat in Week 1. The Lions, Jets, Cowboys and Vikings all appear to be in position to claim road victories. The Lions are facing the...
Former Pro Bowl quarterback Culpepper retires from NFL
MIAMI -- Daunte Culpepper summed up his thoughts Thursday in two words, which ushered in the start of a new era for the former Pro Bowl quarterback. Daunte Culpepper, QB Career Statistics Experience: 9 seasons Comp. pct.: 63.8 TD/INT: 142/94 ...
Nominee: Kassim Osgood
Wide receiver Kassim Osgood joined the San Diego Chargers in 2003 as an undrafted rookie free agent. He has been a vital contributor to the team's special teams unit, landing on two Pro Bowl rosters. Osgood recorded 14 special teams tackles last season and regularly forces opposing...
