Football News
Bills sign linebacker Maybin to reserve contract
Sports Illustrated - 25 Jan 2013 23:29
CINCINNATI (AP) -- The Bengals signed linebacker Aaron Maybin to a reserve/future contract on Friday.
Center Saturday says Pro Bowl to be final game
ESPN - 25 Jan 2013 23:06
Veteran center Jeff Saturday says this Sunday's Pro Bowl will feature his final snap.
Report: Bisaccia to coach Dallas' special teams
ESPN - 25 Jan 2013 22:42
After just 22 days on the job, Rich Bisaccia has left Auburn to reportedly take a job as special-teams coach for the Dallas Cowboys.
Maybin, former 1s-rd pick, signs with Bengals
ESPN - 25 Jan 2013 22:04
The Bengals signed linebacker Aaron Maybin to a reserve/future contract on Friday.
SF taking steps to prevent Super Bowl violence
ESPN - 25 Jan 2013 21:47
San Francisco officials are taking tougher measures to prevent potential fan violence on Super Bowl Sunday when the 49ers battle the Baltimore Ravens in New Orleans.
QB Young Says He 'Probably' Signed Loan Papers
The New York Times - 25 Jan 2013 21:37
Former NFL quarterback Vince Young admitted under oath he probably signed at least some of the documents for a $1.9 million loan he claims he shouldn't have to repay.
Lions' Suh defends reputation of being 'dirty'
ESPN - 25 Jan 2013 21:06
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh says he's drawn a reputation as a dirty player because the public misunderstands him.
People banking on Kaepernick in Super Bowl
ESPN - 25 Jan 2013 21:02
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick might just become the most bet on player in Super Bowl history.
Newsome: Harbaugh's call to fire Cameron
ESPN - 25 Jan 2013 20:37
Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome says the decision to fire offensive coordinator Cam Cameron in December was orchestrated solely by coach John Harbaugh.
Jurors at odds in former cheerleader's libel suit
ESPN - 25 Jan 2013 07:01
Jurors were ordered to try again after telling a judge Thursday they couldn't reach a verdict on a defamation lawsuit filed by a former Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader against a gossip website that posted lewd comments ab...
Plenty To Talk About
Sports Illustrated - 25 Jan 2013 05:50
From Ray Lewis and Colin Kaepernick to the Harbaugh brothers and the 49ers' return to glory, this Super Bowl has a lot of storylines to digest. Peter King breaks them down.
Harbaugh Parents Stay Supportive Ahead of Super Bowl
The New York Times - 25 Jan 2013 03:54
The parents of Jim and John Harbaugh discussed which traits in their sons -- unusual sayings, tough decision-making and heart -- came from which parent.
Ex-Texas kicker Erxleben charged with fraud
ESPN - 25 Jan 2013 03:39
Former Texas All-American and NFL kicker and punter Russell Erxleben, who previously served a federal prison sentence for securities fraud, was arrested Thursday on new charges of running an illegal Ponzi investment scam...
Saints fire Spagnuolo, will switch to 3-4 defense
ESPN - 25 Jan 2013 02:47
The New Orleans Saints have fired defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo after one season -- a record-setting year in the wrong way.
Pro Bowlers hold practice for fans at Pearl Harbor
Sports Illustrated - 25 Jan 2013 02:33
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) Thousands of military service members and their families crowded a small field at Pearl Harbor to catch a glimpse of their favorite NFL stars as they practiced in the rain in preparation for Sun...
Saints fire def. coord. Spagnuolo after 1 season
Sports Illustrated - 25 Jan 2013 02:21
NEW ORLEANS (AP) The New Orleans Saints have fired defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo after one season.
Source: Rob Ryan named Rams' D-coordinator
ESPN - 25 Jan 2013 02:12
The St. Louis Rams have hired Rob Ryan as their defensive coordinator, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
New general manager Idzik lays out plan for Jets
Sports Illustrated - 25 Jan 2013 02:03
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) John Idzik shook Rex Ryan's hand and the two shared a big laugh in front of more than a dozen cameras.
Great Sibling Rivalries in Sport
The New York Times - 25 Jan 2013 01:52
While Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and his brother Jim, the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, will be the first brothers to oppose each other in the Super Bowl, plenty of other families have fought it o...
Lewis more focused on Niners than retirement
ESPN - 25 Jan 2013 01:47
For weeks, no one could determine when The Ray Lewis Retirement Tour would draw to a close.
No Sentimental Thoughts for Lewis Until After Super Bowl
The New York Times - 25 Jan 2013 01:10
Ten days before playing the final game of his illustrious career, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis says he is too busy to become sentimental.