Fifty years ago, the Colts and Giants changed pro football forever Kansas City Star, MO - Baseball was the unquestioned national pastime, horse racing attracted bigger crowds than just about any sport, and college football was far more popular ...
Towson hires UConn's Ambrose as football coach The Associated Press - TOWSON, Md. (AP) — Rob Ambrose was hired as the football coach at Towson on Saturday, signing a five-year contract with his alma mater after serving for ...
Utah football: BCS run is Johnson's reward for missing season Salt Lake Tribune, United States - "He just handles everything with poise," said Stacey Johnson, whose admiration of his son goes beyond football. He's proud of the way Brian has matured as a ...
WVU Football: West Virginia ends season on a high note Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA - He passed for a career-high 332 yards, beating his previous best by more than the length of a football field and 26 completions. ...
Utah football: Utes in the Big Easy Salt Lake Tribune, United States - It's a great place to be for a football game too, the Utah Utes say. After a break for the Christmas holidays the Utes, ranked No. 7 by the Associated Press ...
Army looks West for coach Salt Lake Tribune, United States - Cal Poly coach Rich Ellerson gestures during an NCAA college football game against San Diego State in San Diego. ...
College Football Cal gets its look at Miami mystique in Emerald Bowl Seattle Times, United States - "I watch football late at night, and I see a lot of Pac-10 games," Shannon said. "We know about Cal. They're a very run-oriented team, but they can take ...
The Faith of a High School Football Coach ABC News - They played the oddest game in high school football history last month down in Grapevine, Texas. It was Grapevine Faith vs. Gainesville State School and ...
Buckeyes hit the books: 16 football players already have degrees The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH - Several players said that a lighter academic load allows them to play better football by focusing even more on their sport. "You figure you get out of ...
Northwestern's Kevin Mims ready for life after football Chicago Tribune, United States - "My football family is going to Chicago and my wife's family is going back to Wisconsin," Mims said on Friday. "I'm really happy to be here with these guys ...
Sports Briefing College Football Losing Streak Ends for Notre Dame New York Times, United States - Interviews, insight and analysis from The Times on the competition and culture of college football. AP Poll USA Today Notre Dame (7-6) ended its .
On the Jets, Tight Lips About Sore Hamstrings New York Times, United States - Analysis and discussion of the NFL on the New York Times pro football blog. Coach Eric Mangini is reluctant to talk about injuries to players, ...
Rose Bowl-bound Penn State football trivia quiz Los Angeles Times, CA - Nittany Lines, a blog written by Morning Call sports editor (and Penn State alumnus) Bill Kline, today showcases "The Ultimate Penn State Football Trivia ...
BCS Architect Defends His CreationNew York Times, United States - Interviews, insight and analysis from The Times on the competition and culture of college football. AP Poll USA Today But intertwined with any college ...
Alamo Bowl teams balance fun and football Columbia Missourian, MO - BY Brittany Darwell SAN ANTONIO — College football coaches and players say they try to approach every game with the same winning mentality. ...
A Year Without Arena Football? ArenaFan Online, IL - After weeks of speculation and rumors, the Arena Football League officially cancelled the 2009 season on December 15. It was a sad day for me personally. ...
Detroit winces as Lions approach football infamy Chicago Tribune, United States - "It's a 12-step program for football," added Brian Schefke of Seattle, sharing french fries with Oliverio Friday at Mr. B's Pub in Royal Oak, just north of ...
Rams’ President Resigns, and New GM Is Named New York Times, United States - Analysis and discussion of the NFL on the New York Times pro football blog. The two moves followed the resignation Monday of Jay Zygmunt, who was president ...
Lions look to avoid first 0-16 record in league history
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Cornerback Travis Fisher said he won't fly back to Detroit from Green Bay if the Lions somehow manage to find a way to beat the Packers on Sunday. "If we win, I ain't catching the plane back home," he said with a laugh. "I'll walk back...
Lions look to avoid first 0-16 record in league history
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Cornerback Travis Fisher said he won't fly back to Detroit from Green Bay if the Lions somehow manage to find a way to beat the Packers on Sunday. "If we win, I ain't catching the plane back home," he said with a laugh. "I'll walk back...
Lions will reduce prices for some season tickets
Hoping to avoid 0-16 infamy A loss would install the Lions in their very own NFL Hall of Shame as the league's first team to go 0-16 in a season. They're already the first to go 0-15. A win, of course, would be better, allowing Detroit the dubious distinction of becoming the...
Bills place rookie Hardy on injured reserve
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Bills put rookie receiver James Hardy on injured reserve Saturday, a day before closing their season hosting New England. Hardy tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Buffalo's 31-27 loss to the New York Jets two weeks ago....
Bills place rookie Hardy on injured reserve
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Bills put rookie receiver James Hardy on injured reserve Saturday, a day before closing their season hosting New England. Hardy tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Buffalo's 31-27 loss to the New York Jets two weeks ago....
Pro Bowl LT Peters doubtful to play in Bills' finale vs. Patriots
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters is doubtful for the Buffalo Bills' season finale Sunday against the New England Patriots. Jason Peters, LT Buffallo Bills Career Statistics Seasons: 5 Games Played: 65 Games Started: 55 ...
Manning, Ward are FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Week
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and New York Giants running back Derrick Ward are the FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week for games played on Dec. 18???22, the NFL announced Friday. Manning completed 29 of 34 passes for 364 yards and three touchdowns for...
QB Rivers a solid fantasy option; RB Lynch a risk in Week 17
Jed Jacobsohn / Getty Images Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has thrown for career highs in yards and touchdowns this season. Start of the Week Team Player Analysis San Diego Chargers Philip Rivers Rivers has been an underrated fantasy star all season,...
Falcons QB Ryan voted Week 16 Rookie of the Week
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is the Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for games played on Dec. 18-22. Ryan completed 13 of 24 passes for 134 yards and one touchdown as the Falcons defeated the Minnesota Vikings 24-17. Running back Matt Forte of the Chicago Bears,...
Calf injury benches Bears safety Brown for remainder of season
LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The Chicago Bears placed safety Mike Brown on injured reserve because of a calf injury on Friday, leaving the defense without one of its emotional leaders heading into a game at Houston that could decide whether they make the playoffs. Mike Brown, FS ...
Dolphins' Crowder practices, expects to play Sunday vs. Jets
DAVIE, Fla. -- Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder expects to play against the New York Jets on Sunday, despite a knee injury that limited his practice time this week. Channing Crowder, LB Miami Dolphins Season Statistics Games: 14 Tackles: 104 ...
Cowboys owner Jones unwavering in support of Phillips, Garrett
IRVING, Texas -- Wade Phillips will be back as coach of the Dallas Cowboys next season, and Jason Garrett will remain in charge of the offense, regardless of whether the team makes the playoffs, team owner Jerry Jones said Friday. And he said it vehemently. ...
Vikings CB Griffin misses practice with flulike symptoms
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin missed practice Friday because of flulike symptoms. Cedric Griffin, CB Minnesota Vikings Season Statistics Tackles: 86 Interceptions: 1 Forced Fumbles: 4 Vikings coach Brad Childress...
Pats' Bruschi to miss third game in a row; Seymour questionable
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi is expected to sit out again Sunday against the Buffalo Bills because of a knee injury, and defensive end Richard Seymour is questionable with a sore back. Week 17 injuries Linebacker Tedy Bruschi will miss...
Where's Roy? Cowboys need more from WR Williams
IRVING, Texas -- In his nine games with the Dallas Cowboys, Roy Williams has 194 yards receiving. The last time he played in Philadelphia, he had 204 yards receiving. So maybe a return to Philadelphia is just what Williams needs to finally become a vital part of the...
Rodgers upbeat at the end of first season as Packers' starter
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- As the Green Bay Packers' season skids to a disappointing end, Aaron Rodgers still doesn't have a signature come-from-behind victory. But that hardly makes his first season as a starting quarterback a failure. The Packers have plenty of problems that...
Pats' Bruschi to miss third game in a row; Seymour questionable
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi is expected to sit out again Sunday against the Buffalo Bills because of a knee injury, and defensive end Richard Seymour is questionable with a sore back. Week 17 injuries Linebacker Tedy Bruschi will miss...
Panthers' defensive line might be thin with both tackles still hurting
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers could be without both of their starting defensive tackles for Sunday's game at New Orleans, perhaps enticing the pass-happy Saints to run the ball. Damione Lewis missed practice for a third straight day Friday with a shoulder injury and...
Giants CB Ross out, four other starters 50-50 for game vs. Vikings
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Cornerback Aaron Ross will miss Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings because of a concussion, and the New York Giants have listed at least four other starters as 50-50 at best for what is a meaningless regular-season finale for the Super Bowl champions.
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