Football News
Ex-NFL Player Hurd Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge
The New York Times - 11 Apr 2013 23:45
Former NFL wide receiver Sam Hurd pleaded guilty Thursday to trying to buy cocaine and marijuana to set up a drug-distribution network, leaving a once-promising career in tatters as he faces a prison sentence of at least...
Saints agree to 1-year deal with OT Smith
ESPN - 11 Apr 2013 23:07
New Orleans general manager Mickey Loomis says the Saints and free-agent offensive tackle Jason Smith have agreed to a one-year contract.
Patriots re-sign Edelman, bolster WR depth
ESPN - 11 Apr 2013 22:50
The New England Patriots have re-signed wide receiver Julian Edelman.
Browns owner Haslam sells Steelers stake
ESPN - 11 Apr 2013 22:16
New Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam no longer has a stake in the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Pats re-sign Edelman
Miami Herald - 11 Apr 2013 22:04
The New England Patriots re-signed wide receiver Julian Edelman on Thursday.
2013 NFL draft: Players attending draft
ESPN - 11 Apr 2013 21:48
There will be 23 players in attendance at Radio City Music Hall in New York when the 2013 NFL draft begins.
DE Bowers pleads guilty to reduced charge
ESPN - 11 Apr 2013 21:45
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Da'Quan Bowers has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of disorderly conduct in connection with his New York City gun arrest.
Ex-NFL player Hurd pleads guilty to drug charge
Miami Herald - 11 Apr 2013 21:40
Former NFL wide receiver Sam Hurd pleaded guilty Thursday to trying to buy cocaine and marijuana to buy cocaine to set up a drug-distribution network, a move that leaves him facing significant prison time.
Tampa Bay defensive end Bowers pleads guilty in NY
Miami Herald - 11 Apr 2013 21:40
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Da'Quan Bowers has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of disorderly conduct in connection with his New York City gun arrest.
Saints sign former first-round pick Smith
Miami Herald - 11 Apr 2013 21:19
The New Orleans Saints announced Thursday that the team has agreed to terms with offensive tackle Jason Smith on a one-year contract.
Colts ink LB McNary, who's serving in Army
ESPN - 11 Apr 2013 21:14
The Indianapolis Colts have signed free agent linebacker Josh McNary and placed him on the team's reserve-military list.
Teams can invite noise during entire plays
ESPN - 11 Apr 2013 21:07
The NFL will allow teams to use video scoreboards to encourage crowd noise in stadiums during entire plays.
Miami Dolphins narrow prospects for No. 12 pick in NFL Draft
Miami Herald - 11 Apr 2013 21:00
Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland says offensive line will be a priority in the draft, and he says a trade up is possible.
LB Harrison visiting Bengals, source says
ESPN - 11 Apr 2013 18:39
Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison is meeting with the linebacker-needy Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Raiders sign S Smith
Miami Herald - 11 Apr 2013 18:24
The Oakland Raiders signed safety Reggie Smith on Thursday.
NHL Joins With Group That Aims to Get Gay Slurs Out of Sports
The New York Times - 11 Apr 2013 18:11
The National Hockey League on Thursday formed a partnership with You Can Play, an organization that promotes gay and lesbian equality in sports, intended to make the league more welcoming to gay players, fans and officia...
Patriots' Dennard sentenced to 30 days
Miami Herald - 11 Apr 2013 18:00
New England Patriots defensive back Alfonzo Dennard was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 24 months of probation for assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest in April 2012.
Eagles send Lewis to Cleveland for Acho
Miami Herald - 11 Apr 2013 17:59
The Philadelphia Eagles have traded running back Dion Lewis to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for linebacker Emmanuel Acho.
What Are You Gonna Do About It?
Sports Illustrated - 11 Apr 2013 17:58
Offense rules in today's NFL, but does it have to be that way? Arthur Brown says no. The linebacker prospect is determined to usher in a new era of D, Chris Burke writes.
Patriots' Dennard gets 2 years of probation
Miami Herald - 11 Apr 2013 16:19
New England Patriots cornerback Alfonzo Dennard was sentenced Thursday to 30 days in jail and two years of probation for assaulting a police officer outside a Lincoln bar last year.
Sherman clarifies comments about Adderall
ESPN - 11 Apr 2013 15:57
Richard Sherman said Thursday on the NFL Network that he didn't say half of the NFL's players were using Adderall as a newspaper reported him as saying but instead he said many players have predictions to use the drug.
Former Raider McClain agrees to 1-year deal with Ravens
Miami Herald - 11 Apr 2013 10:00
The Ravens reached an agreement in principle on a one-year contract with former Oakland Raiders starting middle linebacker Rolando McClain on Wednesday, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.