Football News
Vikings Say Report Contradicts Many of Kluwe's Claims
The New York Times - 19 Jul 2014 04:32
An investigation found that a coach had made a homophobic statement to Chris Kluwe, a punter who says he was released over his support of same-sex marriage, but refuted other allegations.
Former N.F.L. Players Make Difficult Choice in Opposing Concussion Settlement
The New York Times - 19 Jul 2014 02:39
Ex-players who oppose the N.F.L.'s concussion settlement struggle with the knowledge that they are keeping payments from others with life-threatening conditions like A.L.S.
Aldon Smith sentenced to probation in weapons case
Miami Herald - 19 Jul 2014 02:04
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith was sentenced Friday to serve three years of probation and to spend 11 days with a work crew after he pleaded no contest to drunken driving and weapons charges.
Bills place DT Dareus on non-football injury list
Miami Herald - 19 Jul 2014 22:49
Bills starting defensive tackle Marcell Dareus won't be ready for the opening of training camp in his latest offseason setback.
Daktronics Plays Outsize Role as Giant Scoreboards Proliferate
The New York Times - 19 Jul 2014 21:56
Daktronics, in Brookings, S.D., has become one of the largest makers of sports video displays as teams try to recreate the living room experience in their parks.
Chris Kluwe Lawsuit: After Twitter Blowup, Ex-Vikings Punter To Sue
IBTimes - 19 Jul 2014 19:32
Former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe threatened to sue the team unless they made available the results of its investigation into special teams coach Mike Priefer and the discriminatory comments Kluwe claims Priefe...
Buffalo Bills sign WR Gurley, DB McIlwan
Miami Herald - 19 Jul 2014 18:53
The Buffalo Bills have signed receiver Tori Gurley and defensive back Kamaal McIlwan.
Vikings Suspend Priefer for 3 Games
The New York Times - 19 Jul 2014 08:09
The Minnesota Vikings will suspend special teams coordinator Mike Priefer without pay for three games this season and donate $100,000 to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights groups, in response to former punter ...
Vikings Coach Priefer Suspended for Homophobic Remark
The New York Times - 19 Jul 2014 04:39
The Minnesota Vikings have suspended special teams co-ordinator Mike Priefer for three games without pay on Friday after an independent investigation revealed he used homophobic remarks during the 2012 NFL season.
Gronkowski hopes to be ready for opener
ESPN - 19 Jul 2014 03:58
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, who underwent surgery for a torn right ACL on Jan. 9, is optimistic about his progress to the point that playing in the regular-season opener is on his radar.
Vikings coach Priefer suspended 3 games after Kluwe investigation
Miami Herald - 19 Jul 2014 03:58
The Vikings have suspended special teams coordinator Mike Priefer three games following their six-month investigation into accusations made by former punter Chris Kluwe that Priefer made anti-gay remarks in team meetings...
NFL official 'double rookie' with debut as referee
Miami Herald - 19 Jul 2014 03:49
Brad Allen is one of 13 first-year NFL officials this season. Making his debut at football's highest level unique is also being one the league's three first-year referees.
Vikings suspend Priefer 3 games after probe
Miami Herald - 19 Jul 2014 03:48
The Minnesota Vikings have suspended special teams coordinator Mike Priefer three regular season games without pay for making a homophobic comment to former punter Chris Kluwe.
49ers LB Smith can serve jail time on work crew
Miami Herald - 19 Jul 2014 02:04
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith was sentenced to 11 days in jail and a three years' probation on weapons and DUI charges but can serve his jail term on a work crew.
National Football League Roundup
The New York Times - 19 Jul 2014 01:33
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the 2015 draft will be in either Chicago or Los Angeles.
Aldon Smith of 49ers avoids jail � unless he screws up
Miami Herald - 19 Jul 2014 01:20
SAN JOSE - A judge Friday put star 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith on probation for three years, and ordered him to do 11 days on a work crew and pay a $2,000 fine for a combination of drunken driving and assault-weapons ch...
Bills report for camp facing injury concerns
Miami Herald - 19 Jul 2014 01:04
Some two weeks later, Bills general manager Doug Whaley can still recall being surprised after he learned starting linebacker Kiko Alonso had sustained a season-ending knee injury.
All Miami Dolphins draft picks now signed as lineman Billy Turner inks deal
Miami Herald - 19 Jul 2014 00:49
The Miami Dolphins’ entire 2014 draft class is signed and ready for camp – with a week to spare.
Former NFLers: Painkillers easy to get up to 2012
Miami Herald - 19 Jul 2014 00:01
Dozens of former players joining a lawsuit against the NFL say teams kept handing out powerful painkillers and other drugs with few — if any— safeguards as recently as 2012. That extends by four years the time frame ...