Arena Football League suspends operations
The Associated Press - Dan Gelston - The Arena Football League has shut down, this time indefinitely. The league, which previously called off play for the 2009 season but had said it planned to ...
How Rich People Watch Football in the Rain...
TMZ.com - The one and only Snoop Dogg brought his executive umbrella assistant to catch the Baltimore Ravens football practice yesterday. For the record, Snoop is a ...
Holtz has no plan to run for office
ESPN - SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz told an Indiana television station he doesn't plan to run for Congress. ...
Boise State football: Newcomer thinks he can thrive at nickel position
IdahoStatesman.com - Chadd Cripe -
Boise State safety Winston Venable catches and runs with the football at fall camp Wednesday morning at the ...
Duke football looking to build upon '08 success
ESPN - Heather Dinich - "Last year we were a good football team with a bad record," Cutcliffe said. "I'm certainly anxious to see how we respond this season. ...
United Football League releases 2009 schedule
Albany Times Union - Pete Dougherty - 1 hour ago
The new United Football League, which has four teams that will play six games each, announced its schedule of games, all of which will be televised, ...
Florida's Cooper not done with football yet
ESPN - I want to thank the Texas Rangers for allowing me to play my senior football season at Florida, the University of Florida and especially Coach (Urban) Meyer ...
Dooley Noted: Tebow's focus on football
Gatorsports.com - Pat Dooley -But this fall, Florida quarterback Tim Tebow won't have a lot to worry about other than football. He has only one class to take to graduate in December. ...
No clemency request by former Ohio football star
The Associated Press - COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former Ohio State football star Maurice Clarett has withdrawn a request for early release from prison that he said would allow him to ...
UCLA football preview: Defensive line
Los Angeles Times - UCLA linebacker Reggie Carter has a challenge for the Bruins' offensive linemen this training camp. “I would like to see someone block Brian Price for a ...
'Bullet' Bob finally land among football's best
The Associated Press - Jaime Aron - DALLAS — Now that Bob Hayes is going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, people hearing his story for the first time are going to wonder what took so long. ...
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Terrelle Pryor touched by football ...
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - Doug Lesmerises - 1 football recruit two years ago, the family of quarterback Terrelle Pryor had a connection with Penn State coach Joe Paterno. ...
Woodson a one-of-a-kind player at 2 positions
The Associated Press - Alan Robinson - While away from the sport, he didn't train for football but instead ran European track as a hurdler. A normal player's career might have been set back for ...
Tide football players report
Dothan Eagle - Ken Rogers -
TUSCALOOSA — For 364 days a year, the big story surrounding Alabama football centers on who is or who will be on the team. One day a year, ...
Let Michael Vick get back to playing football
Baltimore Sun - Here's the deal: playing professional football is Vick's job. Animal rights activists and overzealous prosecutors in the Commonwealth of Virginia robbed him ...
Big Ten Football Tour Visits Penn State on August 13
GoPSUsports.com -
That's how far the Big Ten Network's Dave Revsine, Gerry dinardo and Howard Griffith will travel to bring fans Big Ten Football Tour, a series of 11 ...
LSU football team begins camp with eyes on winning titles
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com - James Varney - BATON ROUGE -- LSU put down a marker Wednesday that an 8-5 record in football is unacceptable. "We want to play dominant football, and I think this team ...
Marshall football recruit's charges dropped
Charleston Gazette - Doug Smock - AJ Graham, the quarterback named Florida's Mr. Football, is heading to Marshall after his armed robbery charges were dropped Thursday. ...
Utah football: Utes' biggest questions heading into camp
Salt Lake Tribune - Lya Wodraska - Utah's strength and conditioning coaches have spent the last several months keeping Utah's football players hard at work in an effort to ...
Griffin vows he's just as fast as before
ESPN - WACO, Texas -- For the first time in his athletic career, Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin skipped track this spring to devote himself to football. ...
OSU Football Notebook: Damian Davis working his way back with the team
NewsOK.com - John Helsley -
"Damian is a good guy that just didn't abide by some things that we think are important in being on our football team. He deserves an opportunity to correct ...
UConn football: No specialist needed
Journal Inquirer - John F. Silver - Desi Cullen listened quietly in the corner of the locker room this past spring when University of Connecticut football coach Randy Edsall ...
Big questions facing Big East football
New York Daily News - Dick Weiss -The Big East football meetings and media day ended yesterday in Newport, RI, leaving questions about how to upgrade the profile of a league that has thrived ...
Canadian Football League notebook.
Canada.com -mccarty was among the four athletes named Wednesday as Canadian Football League players of the month for July. The 24-year-old has become a key contributor, ...
Kelly giving football a try
Washington Times - Patrick Stevens - Matt Kelly's freshman year roommate at Virginia was Max Pomper, a pairing of two football-crazy guys who happened to double as ...
The top 20 Ohio State football players for 2009: No. 13, Mike Brewster
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - Doug Lesmerises - Breaking down the best 20 Ohio State players on the roster right now as the Buckeyes prepare to report for preseason camp on Sunday. ...
W.Va. boy collapses, dies during football practice
The Associated Press - An 8-year-old boy has died after collapsing during a youth league football practice in Gilmer County. Police say the boy collapsed Monday and died Tuesday ...
Mom Says Coach Ignored Son's Stroke-Causing Brain Injuries During ...
FOXNews - LOUIS, Ill. — The mother of an Illinois high school football player is suing his football coach and the district, claiming her son sustained permanent, ...
2009 Rice Owls NCAA Football Predictions
Sportsbook Promotions - Live Point Spreads - 2009 Rice Owls NCAA Football Predictions: Coming off a stunning 2008 season where they won 10 games with only 3 losses, the Rice Owls hope to reload and ...
Purdue football could find going rough under new coach Danny Hope
Chicago Tribune - Brian Hamilton - Sorting through the copious uncertainties about Joey Elliott, one hits upon an unassailable truth: Given a second of ...
East Tech promotes assistant Walter Stokes to head football coach
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - Bob Fortuna - CLEVELAND, Ohio - About one week into training camp, Walter Stokes has been named football coach at East Tech. "I'm excited because we have a lot of ...
Five key positions for ASU football
AZ Central.com - Jeff Metcalfe - The Pac-10's worst group of running backs, according to College Football News.com, has a lot to prove, regardless of the ...
Oklahoma, Army agree to 2-game football series
Newsday - (AP) — Credit the Heisman Trophy for helping to reunite two of the football programs who've taken home more of the awards than almost anyone else. ...
The Most Overvalued Fantasy Football Quarterback
Bleacher Report - Michael McNeil -The average draft positions (ADP) for each of the players listed below were taken from two of the leading mock draft sites, Fantasy Football Calculator and ...
Raiders OT Barnes likely will miss start of season after breaking left ankle
NAPA, Calif. -- Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Khalif Barnes is expected to miss the start of the regular season after an MRI revealed that he has a fractured left ankle. Raiders offensive lineman James Marten blocked defensive end Ryan Boschetti into the back of Barnes' left...
While the MLB has lost draft value, good 2010 prospects remain
Michael Dwyer / Associated Press Boston College's Mike McLaughlin is a very intelligent player and is a team leader for the Eagles. Editor's note: This is part of a weekly series detailing the top senior prospects, by position, for the 2010...
Gil Brandt
Top 10 greatest cornerback tandems in NFL history
» Agree, disagree? Discuss Dennis Thurman and Everson Walls Everson Walls was undrafted. Dennis Thurman was an 11th-round pick. Together, they make the most unlikely a pair to make an all-time best list. Watch clip Statistics: Dennis Thurman Everson...
Warner's age, among other factors, make him a risk in fantasy land
Ross D. Franklin / Associated Press Cardinals quarterbacks Matt Leinart (7) and Brian St. Pierre (2) are battling to back up starter Kurt Warner (13). The 2008 Arizona Cardinals were one of the best stories in recent NFL lore. The once laughable losers from...
Michael Fabiano
Instant Debate: Who is missing from the Hall of Fame?
Associated Press / NFL Roger Craig and Ken Stabler are two players often considered for Hall of Fame enshrinement. Two of the biggest glaring omissions to the Pro Football Hall of Fame (according to NFL Network, anyway) will be inducted on Saturday -- LB Derrick...
Adam Rank
Falcons lose WR Douglas for season to knee injury; White still holding out
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Harry Douglas will miss the 2009 season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee at practice Wednesday. The team confirmed Douglas??? injury to NFL.com's Steve Wyche on Thursday morning. The loss of the emerging...
Peterson, Fitzgerald will be top options in NFL Playbook Challenge
Julie Jacobson / Associated Press Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald will be a popular starter in Week 1 of the NFL Playbook Challenge. Looking for another challenge to quence your fantasy football thirst? Well, here at NFL.com we have just what...
Michael Fabiano
Browns WR Stallworth meets with commissioner, apologizes for actions
CLEVELAND -- Suspended Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth says he respects Roger Goodell's authority and judgment and will accept whatever ruling the NFL commissioner makes on his future. Quinn deserves his chance Brady??Quinn is competing with Derek??Anderson for...
Titans will honor former QB McNair this season with No. 9 helmet decal
The Tennessee Titans will honor slain former quarterback Steve McNair by wearing a No. 9 decal on their helmets this season, starting with this weekend's Hall of Fame Game against the Buffalo Bills. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said Thursday that the league found it appropriate...
injury tracker
Here are injuries suffered by starting-caliber players during training camp ... Stewart Bradley, LB Injury: Knee??????Status: Undetermined Bradley suffered a knee injury during an Aug. 2 practice, but Andy Reid and Bradley will not discuss its severity. While Reid...
Patriots say they're talking to Wilfork's agent about contract extension
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots and nose tackle Vince Wilfork's representatives are still talking about a contract extension. Vince Wilfork, NT New England Patriots Career Statistics Games/Starts: 77/67 Tackles: 260 Sacks: 7.5 ...
Nantz is not only the voice of CBS Sports, he's also a fantasy fan
Chris McGrath / Getty Images Jim Nantz (right) of CBS Sports will be calling his second Super Bowl later this season in South Florida. Jim Nantz is one of the most accomplished and respected sportscasters in the business. As the voice of CBS Sports, Nantz is the...
Michael Fabiano
Chiefs add ex-Patriot Gutierrez to mix at QB, waive Martin
RIVER FALLS, Wis. -- The Kansas City Chiefs have claimed quarterback Matt Gutierrez off waivers from the New England Patriots. Matt Gutierrez, QB Kansas City Chiefs Height: 6-4 Weight: 230 Experience: 2 College: Idaho State Gutierrez appeared in five...
Parcells still in the spotlight, but Dolphins' success is a collective effort
Lynne Sladky/Associated Press Jeff Ireland and Bill Parcells have helped rebuild the Dolphins from a 1-15 team into a legitimate threat in the AFC. DAVIE, Fla. -- The legacy of Bill Parcells -- one still being written here with the Miami Dolphins -- often casts a...
Thomas George
Snoop Dogg in da house at Ravens camp, fo shizzle!
WESTMINSTER, Md. -- Snoop Dogg was in da house at the Baltimore Ravens training camp Thursday, watching from the sideline before helping the team end practice with a chant he borrowed from linebacker Ray Lewis. Snoop arrived at the morning session with an entourage...
Colts WR Gonzalez preparing for bigger role with Harrison gone
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- When Anthony Gonzalez needed advice about his new role with the Indianapolis Colts, he turned to an old mentor -- Marvin Harrison. The typically quiet Harrison didn't have to say a word. Gonzalez went into the film room, borrowed the tapes...
Browns guard Hadnot suffers potentially serious knee injury in practice
BEREA, Ohio -- Cleveland Browns guard Rex Hadnot was carted off the practice field Thursday after suffering a possible serious injury to his left knee. Hadnot, who started 15 games for the Browns last season, was hurt while pass blocking during team drills. He was engaged...
Injuries piling up at wide receiver for Ravens with Clayton, Williams out
WESTMINSTER, Md. -- The Baltimore Ravens probably figured their wide receiver woes had ended when Derrick Mason rejoined the team after a three-week retirement. In the hiz-ouse! Get all the latest news and information from training camps around the league, including what...
