USC-Ohio State 3D football broadcast
Los Angeles Times - Diane Pucin -12 3D broadcast of the USC at Ohio State football game, to be shown at the Galen Center, would be available through the USC alumni department. ...
UCLA football: Bruins labor through the day and prepare for Aztecs
Los Angeles Times - UCLA's football team closed down training camp Monday night and began its initial preparations for San Diego State. By mid-practice Tuesday the Bruins had ...
FBS Football News
Sports Network - Jeff Frank - Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Florida Gators are the heavy 2-1 favorites to win their second straight BCS ...
Deal sought for Oklahoma football player
Dallas Morning News - Mike Jones -At issue is whether Balogun played for a team in the amateur North American Football League after his 21st birthday. If it is determined Balogun ...
Your Orthopaedic Connection: Football Injury Prevention
Football is the leading cause of school sports injuries. According to 2007 statistics from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 920000 ...
Giants' Anthony Pierce talks football, not Plaxico Burress guilty plea
The Canadian Press - But he had plenty to say about football in the wake of the Giants' embarrassing 17-3 loss to the Bears in Chicago. Pierce, who is nursing a sore foot, ...
2009 college football Top 25 poll: Nos. 21-25
Examiner.com - As a writer who covers college football, I suppose it had to be done sooner or later. The following is a modest assessment of the country's 25 best teams, ...
Does Playing "Madden" Make You A Better Football Fan?
News10.net - REDWOOD CITY, CALIF - Does the Madden NFL franchise create a better football fan? The University of Oregon says yes, at least that's according to the ...
High school football player dies in game – video
Examiner.com - On Friday night, he collapsed during the third quarter of a football game and died. The game was suspended. A Knoxville Fire Department spokesperson says ...
Mercy High football benched
Corning Observer - Just three days before kicking off against longtime rival Los Molinos, Mercy High School has dropped its football program. It is the latest downturn on a ...
Georgia tight end won't play football anymore, chronic injury the ...
WRDW-TV - (AP) -- Georgia tight end Bryce Ros is ending his football career due to a chronic foot condition. Georgia director of sports medicine Ron Courson says Ros, ...
NFL.com 2009 fantasy running back rankings (61-70)
Quarterbacks Wide receivers Tight ends Kickers Defenses Team Player Analysis Washington Redskins 61. Ladell Betts (Auction: $1) Betts could see more carries this season to help keep Clinton Portis fresh and free of injuries, but he???s still limited to...
Aug 25, 2009
Houshmandzadeh catches on with Seahawks; Winslow's stock rises
Kevin P. Casey / Associated Press Seahawks wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh has averaged better than 90 receptions in the last three seasons. NFL.com's Michael Fabiano breaks down offseason player movement and examines the fantasy implications.
Aug 25, 2009 Michael Fabiano
Relationship between QBs and coordinators is secret to success
There is a moment that an offensive coordinator knows when he has made the long-awaited breakthrough with his quarterback -- when their relationship grows beyond that of a coach merely calling a play into his headset, a player hearing it inside his helmet, and then relaying it to the rest...
Aug 25, 2009
Quarterbacks taking on greater role in fantasy football success
NFL.com Illustration Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees and Tom Brady are among the elite fantasy quarterbacks. The NFL has become more of a passing league in recent seasons, so it's no surprise to see the value of quarterbacks rising in fantasy football.
Aug 25, 2009 Michael Fabiano
Arizona Cardinals Season Preview
Aug 25, 2009
Arms race: Why teams will do anything to find a stud QB
The NFL is a quarterback-driven league. No way around that. Defenses may win championships but quarterbacks win championship games. Ben Roethlisberger to Santonio Holmes; Eli Manning to Plaxico Burress; Tom Brady to Deion Branch in consecutive Super Bowls -- that's just the tip... Aug 25, 2009
Giants CB Ross re-injures left hamstring on last day of camp
ALBANY, N.Y. -- The New York Giants ended training camp with new concerns about starting cornerback Aaron Ross. Ross re-injured his left hamstring on the second play of an 11-on-11 drill Tuesday morning when he quickly turned to cover wide receiver Steve Smith going deep for...
Aug 25, 2009
NFL officially gives Saints K Hartley a four-game suspension for drug use
METAIRIE, La. -- The anticipated four-game suspension of Saints kicker Garrett Hartley became official Tuesday. Garrett Hartley, K New Orleans Saints Career Statistics Games: 8 FGM/FGA: 13/13 Long: 47 Hartley said earlier this month that...
Aug 25, 2009
Bills WR Owens still not ready to play; RB Jackson re-injures thumb
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Terrell Owens still isn't ready to play, and the Buffalo Bills' offense has another concern after running back Fred Jackson aggravated a left thumb injury during practice Tuesday. Bills coach Dick Jauron ruled out Owens from playing...
Aug 25, 2009
Cowboys coach, aide sue over collapsed facility
DALLAS -- Two Dallas Cowboys employees seriously injured in the collapse of the team's indoor practice facility filed lawsuits Tuesday against the company that designed the structure and others linked to its construction and repair. Scouting assistant Rich Behm and special...
Aug 25, 2009
Washington's fantasy draft stock on the rise with strong preseason
Denis Poroy / Associated Press Jets running back Leon Washington is suddenly rising up the fantasy draft boards with a strong preseason showing. When the New York Jets hired coach Rex Ryan this past offseason and took Mark Sanchez in the first round of the...
Aug 25, 2009 Michael Fabiano
St. Louis receiver Avery returns after stress fracture
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis wide receiver Donnie Avery had been expected to miss up to the first two weeks of the season with a left foot stress fracture, but was back on the practice field Tuesday. St. Louis' top 5 fantasy players 1. Steven Jackson 2. Donnie Avery 3....
Aug 25, 2009
Patriots trade veteran OL Hochstein to Broncos for draft pick
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots announced Tuesday that they have traded offensive lineman Russ Hochstein to the Denver Broncos for an undisclosed draft pick. Russ Hochstein, OL Denver Broncos Career Statistics Seasons: 9 Games Played: 92 ...
Aug 25, 2009
Prediction time: Picking first and last place teams in each division
Figured now is as good a time as any to open myself up to public flogging and give you my picks for each division now, before rosters are even set. Heck, we're halfway through the preseason schedule, so why not? And, I'll go ahead and name a last place team as well,...
Aug 25, 2009 Jason La Canfora
Players in contract years have motivation for statistical success
Ed Zurga / Associated Press Saints running back Pierre Thomas finished with 909 scrimmage yards and 12 total touchdowns. The movie Jerry Maguire, which follows the trials and tribulations of life as a sports agent, will forever be remembered for the line,...
Aug 24, 2009 Michael Fabiano
Bennett, Morgan headline the list of fantasy super sleepers for 2009
Charlie Riedel / Associated Press Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles showed flashes of potential in his rookie season with the Chiefs. Sometimes in fantasy football, the players you least expect to make an impact (mostly because you'd never heard of them...
Aug 24, 2009 Michael Fabiano
NFL.com 2009 fantasy quarterback rankings (1-15)
Running backs Wide receivers Tight ends Kickers Defenses Team Player Analysis New Orleans Saints 1. Drew Brees (Auction: $19) Brees didn't receive as much fanfare heading into last season as Tom Brady, Tony Romo, and Peyton Manning. But the veteran...
Aug 24, 2009
NFL.com 2009 fantasy quarterback rankings (16-30)
Running backs Wide receivers Tight ends Kickers Defenses Team Player Analysis Minnesota Vikings 16. Brett Favre (Auction: $4) He's back! After months of speculation, Favre has decided to return to the NFL (again) and will be under center for...
Aug 24, 2009
Gonzalez, Rice could become solid sleepers for fantasy owners
Doug Pensinger / Getty Images Bills quarterback Trent Edwards should post the best numbers of his career with Terrell Owens in the mix. The term "sleeper" has several definitions. But in the world of fantasy football, it refers to a player who...
Aug 24, 2009 Michael Fabiano
Changing faces of fantasy wide receivers will impact drafts
NFL.com Illustration Calvin Johnson, Andre Johnson, Larry Fitzgerald and Randy Moss headline the top fantasy wideouts for 2009. Running backs will be the prominent position taken in the first two rounds of most drafts, but wide receivers will be a close second.
Aug 24, 2009 Michael Fabiano
Seahawks fantasy question: Can you trust the team's backfield?
Otto Greule Jr. / Getty Images The Seahawks put a lot of faith and money in Julius Jones last season. That doesn't mean you should. Seahawks fantasy question: Can fantasy owners trust anyone in the team's backfield? Trusting the Seahawks' backfield is akin...
Aug 24, 2009 Adam Rank
Jones-Drew rises in NFL.com's 2009 PPR fantasy football mock draft
Phil Coale / Associated Press Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew was taken second overall in NFL.com's experts league PPR draft. NFL.com's 2009 PPR fantasy football mock draft utilized a standard scoring system (plus points for receptions) and...
Aug 24, 2009
Then and Now: New York Jets
Joe Namath arrived in New York after starring at Alabama, the pre-eminent college program at the time. He played for legendary college coach Bear Bryant and was already famous due to both his charismatic personality and playing ability. Mark Sanchez recently landed in New York after...
Aug 24, 2009 Jason Feller
Forte taken fourth in NFL.com's 2009 fantasy football mock draft
John Smierciak / Associated Press Bears running back Matt Forte was the fourth overall pick in the NFL.com experts league mock draft. NFL.com's standard (non-PPR) fantasy football mock draft utilized a standard scoring system and required each owner to select...
Aug 24, 2009
NFL Network will launch new 'NFL RedZone' channel this season
New channel available to cable, Telco and satellite operators features "Every Touchdown, Every Game" on Sunday afternoons NFL Network's Scott Hanson to host NFL RedZone NFL Network is launching the new NFL RedZone channel this...
Aug 24, 2009
Quick Take: Ochocinco shows off versatility
Charles Crupa / Associated Press Chad Ochocinco had 69 receiving yards, but he drew more interest for his kicking ability. What we learned ... Chad Ochocinco can kick: The Bengals' outspoken wide receiver showed Thursday night that he can do more than catch...
Aug 24, 2009
Hasselbeck, Romo impress, but Browns' QB situation harder to clear up
Week 2 of the preseason is a good time to take a look at the teams and players around the league. Here are a number of things that jump out as I look at the preseason games, and things I saw on my camp tour. 1. Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck is back to his...
Aug 24, 2009 Pat Kirwan
Ravens' Fein says he'll be exonerated of charges of assaulting police officer
BALTIMORE -- Baltimore Ravens rookie linebacker Tony Fein said Monday night he will be exonerated of charges he allegedly assaulted a police officer once his side of the altercation is made public. Fein, however, refused to discuss specifics of the skirmish, which occurred inside...
Aug 24, 2009
Wilford's contract terminated by Dolphins
DAVIE, Fla. -- The Miami Dolphins have given up on their experiment with Ernest Wilford at tight end -- or anywhere else. Wilford's contract was terminated Monday. The Dolphins also waived running back Anthony Kimble, nose tackle Joe Cohen and linebackers Orion Martin...
Aug 24, 2009
Eagles teammates say Vick looks ready to play
PHILADELPHIA -- Michael Vick jogged off the field after another long practice and headed straight for the air-conditioned comfort indoors. All that extra work could be paying off. Vick's teammates said the quarterback looks ready to play when the Philadelphia Eagles...
Aug 24, 2009
Shawn Andrews says he'll be ready to play opener
PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Shawn Andrews says his injured back is improving and he expects to play the team's season opener. Andrews, who underwent back surgery last season, hasn't practiced since the first day of training camp when he...
Aug 24, 2009
Mangini no closer in deciding Browns quarterback competition
BEREA, Ohio -- Three weeks into training camp and through two preseason games, Eric Mangini isn't ready to end Cleveland's neck-and-neck quarterback derby. The first-year Browns coach conceded Monday that the competition between Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson remains...
Aug 24, 2009
Godfrey has surgery for broken hand; Beason sits out practice
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina starting free safety Charles Godfrey has undergone surgery for a broken right hand, further depleting the defense. Godfrey was injured in Saturday's preseason loss at Miami. Coach John Fox wouldn't say how long Godfrey will be out, but the...
Aug 24, 2009
Pierce talks football, not Burress guilty plea
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Plaxico Burress case is seemingly decided, and Antonio Pierce still isn't saying much about it. Pierce had plenty to say Monday about the New York Giants after their dismal second preseason game, but the middle linebacker refused to comment on...
Aug 24, 2009
Bills' Schobel expected to miss one week with elbow injury
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Bills defensive end Aaron Schobel will miss at least a week with an injured left elbow. The team's top pass rusher did not practice Monday in Buffalo's first session since a 31-21 loss at Green Bay on Saturday. Without divulging the nature of...
Aug 24, 2009
Dolphins trade Alleman, Ndukwe to Chiefs for undisclosed pick
DAVIE, Fla. -- The Miami Dolphins traded offensive linemen Andy Alleman and Ikechuku Ndukwe to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday for an undisclosed 2010 draft choice. Ndukwe started 15 games at right guard for Miami last season after an injury to Donald Thomas. Alleman played in...
Aug 24, 2009
Bucs place Crowell on injured reserve, sign two
TAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed linebacker Angelo Crowell on injured reserve and signed cornerback Darrell Hunter and linebacker Bo Ruud. A torn biceps ended Crowell's season during last weekend's 24-23 preseason victory at Jacksonville. He signed...
Aug 24, 2009
Already thin on offensive line, Seahawks lose Spencer to torn thigh muscle
RENTON, Wash. -- The Seahawks knew they had a puzzle to solve along their offensive line this preseason. They didn't know that puzzle would require advanced medical degrees and crystal balls to solve. Chris Spencer, C Seattle Seahawks Age: 27 ...
Aug 24, 2009
Appeals court rules Delaware sports betting would violate federal ban
PHILADELPHIA -- A federal appeals court ruled Monday that Delaware's plan to offer sports betting would violate a 1992 federal ban on sports wagering. The court in Philadelphia ruled after hearing almost two hours of arguments from attorneys for Delaware and for...
Aug 24, 2009
Vikings' Favre expected to see more playing time vs. Texans
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Brett Favre's crash course in all things Viking ramps up this week, with coach Brad Childress saying Monday he expects the 39-year-old quarterback to play the entire first half of Minnesota's next preseason game at Houston. Favre signed...
Aug 24, 2009
