Football News
Five finalists named for 'Whizzer' White Award
ESPN - 23 Jan 2013 23:50
Jason Witten of the Dallas Cowboys and Charles Tillman of the Chicago Bears are among five finalists for the Byron "Whizzer" White Award presented by the NFL Players' Association.
49ers to get to Big Easy day before Ravens
ESPN - 23 Jan 2013 23:15
The San Francisco 49ers will be the first team to touch down in New Orleans for the Super Bowl when the NFC champions arrive Sunday night. The Baltimore Ravens are set to show up Monday.
Family of Former Chargers Star Junior Seau Sues NFL Over Suicide
The New York Times - 23 Jan 2013 22:58
The family of former San Diego Chargers star Junior Seau, who killed himself last year, sued the National Football League on Wednesday, claiming that his suicide resulted from brain disease caused by repeated hits to the...
Archie Manning Talks Super Siblings With Harbaughs' Dad
The New York Times - 23 Jan 2013 22:01
Archie Manning, who fretted over showdowns between his quarterbacking sons Peyton and Eli, reached out to Jack Harbaugh as his coaching sons prepare to battle on the National Football League's (NFL) biggest stage.
Blogger contests former cheerleader's libel suit
ESPN - 23 Jan 2013 21:53
A gossip website operator defended himself Wednesday against a defamation lawsuit by arguing that a former Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader featured in posts on the site is a public figure.
Sources: Raiders add Sparano as O-line coach
ESPN - 23 Jan 2013 21:42
The Oakland Raiders have hired former New York Jets offensive coordinator Tony Sparano as their assistant head coach/offensive line, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
numberFire: Predicting Super Bowl XLVII
ESPN - 23 Jan 2013 21:17
Breaking down the big game, plus analyzing several prop bets
Saints' Sean Payton Returns to Work at Senior Bowl
The New York Times - 23 Jan 2013 20:58
Sean Payton has returned to work following a nearly yearlong suspension for his role in the Saints' bounty program.
Kiper: 2013 NFL draft Big Board
ESPN - 23 Jan 2013 20:42
Has all the hoax drama shifted the way evaluators see Manti Te'o?
2013 NFL Draft Big Board 1.0
Sports Illustrated - 23 Jan 2013 19:34
Three months still stand between us and the 2013 NFL Draft, meaning that any attempt to rank prospects -- be it here or elsewhere -- figures to see seismic shifts before the league arrives at Radio City Music Hall.
Harbaughs play down history
Sky Sports - 23 Jan 2013 19:09
The Harbaugh brothers are both keen to play down the history they will make as they come face-to-face as opposing head coaches at Super Bowl XLVII.
Best Of The Bowls
Sports Illustrated - 23 Jan 2013 18:20
For 46 years, America has gathered for the NFL's big game. Some of those contests, however, have been more Super than others. We count down the 10 best of all-time.
Ex-draft bust Russell attempting NFL comeback
ESPN - 23 Jan 2013 16:20
Saying he doesn't want to be remembered as a "bust," quarterback JaMarcus Russell is attempting an NFL comeback.
Callahan denies claims he sabotaged Super Bowl
Sports Illustrated - 23 Jan 2013 07:08
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- Former Oakland coach Bill Callahan has denied allegations made by two of his former players that he "sabotaged'' the Raiders in their Super Bowl loss to Tampa Bay 10 years ago.
Hall of Famer Joiner retires after 44-year career
ESPN - 23 Jan 2013 06:54
Hall of Famer Charlie Joiner has retired from his job as wide receivers coach for the San Diego Chargers.
NFL hoping to decide future of Pro Bowl by April
Sports Illustrated - 23 Jan 2013 04:39
HONOLULU (AP) -- The NFL is hoping to decide the fate of the Pro Bowl by the time it releases next season's schedule in April. And the fate of the league's all-star game will largely depend on how much effort this year's...
Cowboys NT Ratliff arrested, charged with DWI
ESPN - 23 Jan 2013 04:04
Dallas Cowboys starting nose tackle Jay Ratliff was arrested and charged with DWI in the early morning hours Tuesday after he crashed his 2011 Ford pickup truck into a 18-wheeler, according to Grapevine, Texas police sen...
Vikes' Rudolph added to Pro Bowl for Gonzalez
ESPN - 23 Jan 2013 03:13
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl team as an injury replacement for Tony Gonzalez of the Atlanta Falcons.
Highway To Recovery
Sports Illustrated - 23 Jan 2013 03:06
Just months after tearing his ACL, Marcus Lattimore has his sights on the NFL -- and in 2013. The rehabbing back is on a mission, and not letting doubt creep in, says Andy Staples.
Man arrested in stabbing outside Georgia Dome
ESPN - 23 Jan 2013 02:52
A 46-year-old man has been arrested in a stabbing near the Georgia Dome following the Falcons' NFC Championship Game loss.
49ers' Moss Gets Surprise Second Shot at Super Bowl
The New York Times - 23 Jan 2013 02:43
At his peak Randy Moss had a reputation for being as temperamental as he was talented.
Pro Bowl's future may hinge on the '13 showing
ESPN - 23 Jan 2013 02:06
The NFL is hoping to decide the fate of the Pro Bowl by the time it releases next season's schedule in April. And the fate of the league's all-star game will largely depend on how much effort this year's participants put...