Football News
Jets bench Sanchez, will start McElroy vs Chargers
Sports Illustrated - 18 Dec 2012 22:53
NEW YORK (AP) Mark Sanchez blew the second chance Rex Ryan gave him. Now, it's Greg McElroy's turn to be the New York Jets' starting quarterback.
Source: Seahawks release backup TE Moore
ESPN - 18 Dec 2012 22:33
The Seattle Seahawks have released tight end Evan Moore, according to a source.
Remembering Kenny McKinley and O.J. Murdock
ESPN - 18 Dec 2012 22:17
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Can't Avoid The Obvious
Sports Illustrated - 18 Dec 2012 20:12
The Jets already screwed up by giving Mark Sanchez an extension. They can't double-down on that mistake. As they look to 2013, change is a must under center, Peter King writes.
Insider: Week 16 Playoffs Predictor
ESPN - 18 Dec 2012 19:36
Vikings surge into postseason field as Giants fall out of the picture
Schiano still confident in slumping QB Freeman
ESPN - 18 Dec 2012 19:24
Tampa Bay's postseason hopes have slipped away during a four-game losing streak that's also raised questions about whether Josh Freeman is the Buccaneers' quarterback of the future.
Year Of The Comeback
Sports Illustrated - 18 Dec 2012 18:09
Adrian Peterson and Peyton Manning have deservedly grabbed all the headlines, but 2012 has been full of remarkable comeback stories, Don Banks writes. Don't forget these guys.
NFL adds new post-career training programs
ESPN - 18 Dec 2012 18:03
NFL players can attend training sessions on culinary management, restaurant franchising, social entrepreneurship and sports communications this offseason.
Schwartz admits Lions have 'gone off the rails'
ESPN - 18 Dec 2012 17:54
Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz admitted Monday that his team's season has "gone off the rails" and the progress made during last year's run to the playoffs has become a distant memory.
Ex-Falcon Anderson pleads to reduced charge
ESPN - 18 Dec 2012 15:42
Former Atlanta Falcons running back Jamal Anderson was sentenced to 12 months of probation and fined $700 after pleading guilty to a reduced charge of reckless driving on Monday in Georgia.
Tennis: LTA Told to Cash In on Murray Effect or Face Funding Cuts
The New York Times - 18 Dec 2012 13:38
If they hoped Andy Murray would have a Pied Piper effect after emerging as a grand slam champion, those who run British tennis have been sorely disappointed after figures revealed the country's crumbling public courts ar...
Jets' Playoff Hopes End in 14-10 Loss to Titans
The New York Times - 18 Dec 2012 11:14
Rex Ryan has stuck up for Mark Sanchez from the start. Watching the quarterback literally throw away the Jets' slim playoff hopes with a season-high five turnovers against Tennessee may be the final straw for New York's ...
Source: Bills, Urbik agree to 4-year, $15M deal
ESPN - 18 Dec 2012 08:41
The Buffalo Bills have agreed to a four-year, $15 million extension with guard Kraig Urbik, a source told ESPN.
Jets Replay: Week 15
The New York Times - 18 Dec 2012 07:35Sanchez Fumbles, Jets Miss Playoff After Loss to Titans
The New York Times - 18 Dec 2012 07:29
The New York Jets crashed out of AFC playoff contention with two late-game mistakes in a 14-10 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Monday.
Johnson's Long TD Gives Titans 7-3 Lead Over Jets
The New York Times - 18 Dec 2012 05:24
Chris Johnson burst up the middle in the second quarter for a 94-yard touchdown run — the longest in an NFL game since 2006 — to give the Tennessee Titans a 7-3 halftime lead over the New York Jets on Monda...
McCarthy sticking with embattled kicker Crosby
ESPN - 18 Dec 2012 04:13
The Green Bay Packers are sticking with Mason Crosby, although that decision has as much to do with their personnel philosophy as it does with their faith in the struggling kicker.
WVU's record-breaking WR Bailey to enter draft
ESPN - 18 Dec 2012 03:06
West Virginia's record-breaking receiver Stedman Bailey is forgoing his final season to enter the NFL draft.
Jets 0, Titans 0
Sports Illustrated - 18 Dec 2012 02:06
The drama-filled Jets are still in contention for the final AFC playoff spot despite a full season of struggles. Can New York remain afloat with a win over Tennessee? Follow it all here.
Hopes Dashed
Sports Illustrated - 18 Dec 2012 02:06
The Jets' slim playoff hopes came crashing down against the Titans. Tennessee survived a rough offensive outing to top New York 14-10, ending the Jets' shot at playoff contention.
Cards re-sign OL Gibson, release DT Lumpkin
ESPN - 18 Dec 2012 02:00
The Arizona Cardinals have re-signed guard-center Mike Gibson and released defensive tackle Ricky Lumpkin.
Redskins awaiting doctors' OK on RGIII's knee
Sports Illustrated - 18 Dec 2012 01:58
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- Get ready for another week of RG3 guesswork.