NFL Commissioner: Down economy challenges league Dallas Morning News, TX - AP NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the economic downturn remains a challenge for the league, despite the popularity of football. ...
COLLEGE FOOTBALL MAILBAG SI.com - As you know, it's debate season. Which means it's Saturday Night Live parody season. Which means I've been laughing harder than I have in a very long time ...
BYU football: Interceptions vs. USU 'felt good,' says Hall Salt Lake Tribune, United States - The reason I love playing football is because I love going out with my guys and I love going to battle. And numbers and all that stuff doesn't mean a lot to ...
Wake's Swank questionable for game vs. Clemson - College Football ESPN - By Heather Dinich Wake Forest punter/placekicker Sam Swank strained his right quadriceps in practice Monday and is officially listed as questionable for ...
College Football LSU player retreats from his Tim Tebow quote Seattle Times, United States - "We never go into any football game trying to hurt a player from the other team," Jean-Francois was quoted as saying. "My comments in regard to Florida ...
Ford drives South Carolina State's offense - College Football ESPN - By Donald Hunt Before the college football season started, William Ford was selected as the MEAC's preseason offensive Player of the Year. ...
Top-tier RB Bryce Brown leads Kansas, Nebraska crop - Football ... ESPN - By Bill Conley When you talk about the states of Kansas and Nebraska in terms of football, you normally speak about hard-nosed football players who may not ...
Sporting News college football writers Matt Hayes and Dave Curtis ... SportingNews.com - Mizzou has become college football's best show, its first-string offense rarely playing into the fourth quarter. At home, on national television, ...
Prep football: Timpview star suspended for game over punch Salt Lake Tribune, United States - Kaufusi, who has committed to play football at BYU and who is the son of Cougars offensive coordinator Steve Kaufusi, is only suspended for the one game, ...
Poll: McCain, Obama and Football Washington Post, United States - Here’s the question: Tonight’s debate between John McCain and Barack Obama most resembles what college football matchup this Saturday? ...
UM, Toledo finally will meet on a football field Detroit Free Press, United States - Here's a portion of their story: The schools have been playing football for a combined 220 years. The reason they're finally facing off against each other ...
Fantasy Football Week Six Rankings: Running Backs Bleacher Report, CA - We are already heading into the second weekend of fantasy football in October, and with it come the great change in the leaves, the mildness to the air, ...
Purdue at Ohio State Football Odds, Picks & Predictions BetFirms, IA - Ohio State is coming off a big win against Wisconsin, but once again their offense looked sloppy as they struggled to move the football. ...
OHSAA recommending seventh division for football Springfield News Sun, OH - An OHSAA subcommittee is hoping to split Division I in half, meaning a seventh division in football would be formed. The possible plan was announced today ...
Mississippi State v. Vanderbilt Football Odds & Predictions BetFirms, IA - He didn’t turn the football over and threw two touchdowns and picked up 54 yards on the ground. Adams will show once again that he can protect the football ...
Michigan State at Northwestern Football Betting Picks & Lines BetFirms, IA - Right now the college football odds at BetUS show Michigan State as a 1.5 point favorite over Northwestern. Michigan State’s offense is led by running back ...
Joe McKnight is still defining his role with USC football team Los Angeles Times, CA - Certainly not the Bush who just had two punt returns for touchdowns on "Monday Night Football." The sophomore shows flashes of brilliance alongside mistakes ...
Salukis football team in search of good surgeon The Southern, IL - By Todd Hefferman, The Southern CARBONDALE - Four days before its homecoming game, Southern Illinois University's football team was looking for a good local ...
Ohio State football: Saine's time to shine? The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH - So far, Saine hasn't translated his state champion track speed onto the football field on a consistent basis. He needs to show he can run between the ...
Wisconsin vs. Penn State Football Predictions BetFirms, IA - Though running back PJ Hill has been solid for the Badgers carrying the football, their are a lot of fans wondering why freshman John Clay isn’t getting ...
Burress' absence allows Giants' Hixon, Moss to emerge
Getty Images Wide receivers Sinorice??Moss (left) and Domenik??Hixon each scored their first career touchdowns on Sunday. Tom Coughlin was confident one of his relatively untested young receivers would step up to fill the void left by Plaxico Burress'...
Jaguars' Jones to have case heard in drug court
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Matt Jones' cocaine charge will be heard in drug court rather than in the regular criminal system and will allow him to keep any conviction off his record. Matt Jones, WR Jacksonville Jaguars 2008...
Schobel one of a number of Bills nursing injuries
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Buffalo defensive end Aaron Schobel missed practice Tuesday and will be one of numerous Bills regulars using the bye week to recuperate from nagging injuries. Schobel said he has a strained ligament in his left foot and doesn't expect to practice much, if...
With players crying foul, NFL getting tough on dirty play
Steve Dykes / Getty Images Matt??Ryan feels the pass rush and eventually the helmet of Carolina DE Julius??Peppers in a Week 4 collision. Hits on the Falcons rookie this year have cost Peppers $10,000 and Tampa Bay's Elbert Mack a one-game suspension. This...
Vic Carucci
NFL denies Jets safety Smith's appeal of one-game suspension
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets safety Eric Smith will sit out Sunday's game against Cincinnati after the NFL denied his appeal of a one-game suspension and fine for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Arizona's Anquan Boldin. Eric Smith, S New York Jets ...
Manly House of Football: Quick hits on third-and-long
Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Just wondering: Is there light at the end of the tunnel for Chad Johnson this season? I don't know about your high school football coach, but mine used to call the old quick-kick on third down when you were getting shellacked by...
Nick Bakay
Ravens' Gregg undergoes knee surgery, will miss rest of season
OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The Baltimore Ravens placed nose tackle Kelly Gregg on injured reserve on Wednesday, a day after he underwent arthroscopic micro-fracture surgery on his left knee. Kelly Gregg, NT Baltimore Ravens Height: 6-0 Weight: 315 College:...
Owens' selfish criticism is way off target
If there weren't wide receivers acting up every week, complaining, being fined, pouting on the sidelines, and thinking about themselves before the team, there wouldn't be much controversy in the NFL. As one head coach said to me this week, "Most of my headaches come from the...
Pat Kirwan
Anatomy of a Play: Romo's TD pass to T.O.
Terrell Owens is one of those rare athletes that plays faster than he actually is. Call it "a second gear," call it "game speed," call it "ludicrous speed." Whatever you call it, T.O.'s got it and he used it last Sunday. It was second-and-8 at...
Quick Take: Patriots (3-1) at Chargers (2-3)
Al Bello / Getty Images The last time Philip Rivers faced the Patriots, he was playing with a torn ACL. Last meeting The Patriots took advantage of an ailing Chargers team and advanced to Super Bowl XLII with a 21-12 victory in last season's AFC...
Quick Take: Giants (4-0) at Browns (1-3)
Al Bello / Getty Images WR Plaxico Burress is back with the Giants after serving a one-game suspension. Last meeting Kurt Warner passed for 286 yards to lead the Giants past the Browns, 27-10, in 2004. Streaks The Giants have taken the last four...
Cardinals' LaBoy faces man-sized challenge against Cowboys' Adams
Getty Images Jacksonville CB Rashean Mathis has a nose for the football, and he'll see plenty of action facing Denver QB Jay Cutler. Here are some key matchups to follow in this week's games: Dallas LT Flozell Adams vs. Arizona DE Travis LaBoy...
Gil Brandt
A look at what's ahead in Week 6
1 p.m. ET, CBS Baltimore at Indianapolis Matchup Storyline Did you know? Series leader: Colts, 5-2, in a series between Baltimore's current team versus the team that called Baltimore its home from 1953 through 1983. Streaks: The Colts have won the last four meetings,...
Bengals QB Palmer limits throwing in practice to rest sore elbow
CINCINNATI -- Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer will limit his throwing during practice this week to rest his sore elbow, hoping to be ready for the New York Jets on Sunday. Carson Palmer, QB Cincinnati Bengals 2008 Statistics Comp/Att.: 75/129 Yards:...
Cardinals' LaBoy faces man-sized challenge against Cowboys' Adams
Getty Images Jacksonville CB Rashean Mathis has a nose for the football, and he'll see plenty of action facing Denver QB Jay Cutler. Here are some key matchups to follow in this week's games: Dallas LT Flozell Adams vs. Arizona DE Travis LaBoy...
Gil Brandt
Panthers place Robinson on IR; Hackett expected to sit vs. Bucs
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers placed kick returner Ryne Robinson on injured reserve Wednesday after he failed to make progress from a preseason knee injury. The Panthers signed former Wake Forest receiver Kenneth Moore to take his roster spot. Ryne Robinson,...
