Football News
Media Day Free-For-All Kicks Off Super Bowl Frenzy
The New York Times - 29 Jan 2013 23:52
Members of the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens felt the full force of Super Bowl week on Tuesday when they attended the annual Media Day crush where wacky questions are the norm.
Bills strike a deal to continue playing in Toronto
Sports Illustrated - 29 Jan 2013 23:41
TORONTO (AP) The Buffalo Bills and Rogers Media announced a new agreement Tuesday that will keep Rogers Centre as the team's second home.
Panthers' Rivera knows he has to win in 2013
ESPN - 29 Jan 2013 23:03
Panthers owner Jerry Richardson doesn't need to remind coach Ron Rivera just how important winning in 2013 is to his future as an NFL head coach.
Anderson retires after 29 years with Bengals
ESPN - 29 Jan 2013 22:49
Jim Anderson has retired after spending the last 29 years as Cincinnati's running backs coach, the longest tenure of any Bengals coach.
Browns' Horton respects NFL's hiring practice
ESPN - 29 Jan 2013 22:44
Browns defensive coordinator Ray Horton says he was "disappointed" at not getting a head coaching job, but believes the NFL's policy for promoting minority candidates works.
Urlacher healthy, hoping to stay with Bears
ESPN - 29 Jan 2013 22:36
As he prepares for free agency for the first time, a healthy Brian Urlacher says he "for sure" wants to play a 14th season, and he hopes that will be with the Chicago Bears.
49ers' Moss: 'I'm the Greatest Receiver Ever'
The New York Times - 29 Jan 2013 22:28
San Francisco 49er Randy Moss boldly declared himself on Tuesday as the greatest wide receiver to play the game, a statement that will raise many eyebrows, including among his team's fans.
Ex-Jets GM: Tebow trade my idea, no regrets
ESPN - 29 Jan 2013 22:11
In his first interview since being fired at the end of the season, Mike Tannenbaum took responsibility for the Tim Tebow trade. He acknowledged it was a failure, but he expressed no regrets.
Report: Harvard tabbed for $100M injury study
ESPN - 29 Jan 2013 21:42
Harvard University will oversee a $100 million research initiative to look into studying and treating injuries suffered by players.
Edwards: Game plans for 49ers, Ravens
ESPN - 29 Jan 2013 21:05
Breaking down the big goals for San Francisco, Baltimore in Super Bowl XLVII
Moss: I am the greatest ever
Sky Sports - 29 Jan 2013 20:42
San Francisco 49ers receiver Randy Moss has claimed that he is the best wideout ever to play in the NFL.
49ers' Moss says he's greatest WR to ever play
ESPN - 29 Jan 2013 19:59
Randy Moss wasn't bashful Tuesday when asked about his place in football history, declaring himself the "greatest receiver" to play the game.
Source: Lazor bolts UVa staff to join Eagles'
ESPN - 29 Jan 2013 19:02
Virginia offensive coordinator Bill Lazor will join Chip Kelly's Philadelphia Eagles staff as quarterbacks coach, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Ravens' Lewis says he's forgiven Welker's wife
ESPN - 29 Jan 2013 16:14
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis has forgiven the wife of Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker for recent comments she made via Facebook.
NFL Players Union Funding $100 Million Harvard Study on Injury
The New York Times - 29 Jan 2013 16:07
The union that represents U.S. professional football players has given Harvard University a $100 million grant for a study of the range of health problems, from brain damage to heart conditions, that affect current and f...
Column: 'Not Like We Signed Up to Play Tennis.'
The New York Times - 29 Jan 2013 11:13
Super Bowl week is beginning to resemble one of those family reunions where your crazy uncle says something outrageous, but just true enough to spark a discussion worth having.
New Orleans Aims for a Perfect '10' as Super Bowl Hosts
The New York Times - 29 Jan 2013 06:40
New Orleans joins Miami as the most frequent host of the Super Bowl when it stages its 10th NFL title game on Sunday, but Mayor Mitch Landrieu said the city was already the big winner.
Ex-49er Harris charged for ex-boyfriend assault
ESPN - 29 Jan 2013 06:11
Former San Francisco 49er Kwame Harris has been charged with felony domestic violence and assault charges from an August beating involving a former boyfriend, a prosecutor and defense lawyer said.
Ex-49er Harris charged in ex-boyfriend's beating
Sports Illustrated - 29 Jan 2013 05:46
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Former San Francisco 49er Kwame Harris has been charged with felony domestic violence and assault charges from an August beating involving a former boyfriend, a prosecutor and defense lawyer said.
Super Bowl Coaches Bristle at Obama's Comments
The New York Times - 29 Jan 2013 05:13
President Barack Obama's comments that he would "think long and hard" before letting a son play American football were shrugged off by Super Bowl coaches on Monday but there was some agreement from players that the game ...
Ravens Get Royal Sendoff on Their Way to Super Bowl
The New York Times - 29 Jan 2013 04:40
The Baltimore Ravens arrived in New Orleans on Monday, a day later than their opponents for Sunday's Super Bowl, but inspired by a rousing farewell they received from their most dedicated supporters.
SPORTS: The 49ers' Great Injustice
The New York Times - 29 Jan 2013 04:13
When quarterback Alex Smith lost his starting job to Colin Kaepernick while out with a concussion, it sent a dangerous message to players in the N.F.L.