Football News
NFL, union agree to new drug policy, HGH testing
Miami Herald - 17 Sep 2014 16:57
The NFL reached an agreement with the players association on changes to its performance-enhancing drug policy, including the addition of human growth hormone testing, which will allow the Broncos' Wes Welker and two othe...
Adrian Peterson Barred From Team Activities as Vikings Reverse Course
The New York Times - 17 Sep 2014 14:23
Minnesota ceded to pressure and said the star running back could not play while he deals with his arrest for beating his 4-year-old son.
American Football Back in London With Extra Game
The New York Times - 17 Sep 2014 12:42
The NFL roadshow rolls into London again next week for the first of three games designed to build its international fan base and lay the foundations for a team in the British capital.
Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey returns to practice
Miami Herald - 17 Sep 2014 04:00
A familiar — and welcome — face was back in the huddle Tuesday.
Greg Cote’s Thursday night NFL pick: Buccaneers vs. Falcons
Miami Herald - 17 Sep 2014 23:53
Line: ATL by 61/2.
Harbaugh: 49ers 'dodged a bullet' on Davis
ESPN - 17 Sep 2014 23:51
A day after reports surfaced that an MRI of San Francisco 49ers Pro Bowl tight end Vernon Davis' injured left ankle showed no structural damage and only a deep bone bruise, the team felt like "we dodged a bullet," coach ...
Vikings LB Chad Greenway has broken left hand
Miami Herald - 17 Sep 2014 23:35
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway broke his left hand in last weekend's game against the New England Patriots and is questionable for the game on Sunday at New Orleans.
49ers' Kaepernick will appeal foul language fine
Miami Herald - 17 Sep 2014 23:15
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Colin Kaepernick said Wednesday he will appeal a $11,025 fine he drew for allegedly using foul language in the 49ers' home-opening loss Sunday night to the Bears.
Lawyer says NFL ignored Marshall complaints
ESPN - 17 Sep 2014 23:12
Attorney Gloria Allred on Wednesday joined those calling for changes in the way the NFL investigates and punishes players accused of assault and domestic abuse, saying commissioner Roger Goodell ignored previous complain...
Panthers DE Hardy to take leave of absence
Miami Herald - 17 Sep 2014 22:48
The Carolina Panthers announced on Wednesday that embattled defensive end Greg Hardy will take a voluntary leave of absence from the club.
Kaepernick fined for inappropriate language
Miami Herald - 17 Sep 2014 22:37
Colin Kaepernick said Wednesday he has been fined more than $11,000 by the NFL and he will appeal the penalty for what an official called "inappropriate language" by the 49ers quarterback following a fourth-quarter inter...
Vikings place Peterson on exempt list
Miami Herald - 17 Sep 2014 22:22
The Minnesota Vikings did an about- face on Adrian Peterson and put the star running back on the NFL's exempt/commissioner's permission list until his child-abuse case is resolved, the club announced in a statement early...
Greg Cote: Adrian Peterson case and others prove NFL guided by public opinion, not moral compass
Miami Herald - 17 Sep 2014 22:21
NFL star Ray Rice punches his then-fiancée in the face in a hotel elevator, her head bangs onto a railing as she falls, and he drags out her unconscious body as the doors slide open.
Lions' Bush clarifies comments on spanking
ESPN - 17 Sep 2014 21:24
Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush clarified Wednesday that he does not spank his 1-year-old daughter as a form of discipline.
Cousins: I can be as successful as Dalton
ESPN - 17 Sep 2014 21:23
Kirk Cousins knew that hiring Jay Gruden would be a good move for him -- just because of who had worked with in Cincinnati.
Cruz clears air with Coughlin, talks captaincy
ESPN - 17 Sep 2014 21:19
Victor Cruz is excited to be a New York Giants team captain for the first time. But the process of getting used to his new role hasn't been as smooth or as rapid as he thought it would be.
Jackson: Injury or not, I'll play vs. Eagles
ESPN - 17 Sep 2014 21:10
DeSean Jackson made it clear at the end of his press conference. Bad shoulder or not, the Washington Redskins receiver plans on playing Sunday's game against his former team at Philadelphia.
Florida State University Benches Quarterback Jameis Winston Half a Game
The New York Times - 17 Sep 2014 20:54
Florida State University benched Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Jameis Winston on Wednesday for the first half of Saturday's game against Clemson after he shouted obscenities in the student union plaza, for which he ...
Texans RB Foster fires back at Anheuser-Busch
Miami Herald - 17 Sep 2014 20:52
Houston Texans running back Arian Foster is firing back at Anheuser-Busch after one of the NFL's biggest sponsors expressed displeasure at the recent controversy in the league.
Jags to make changes on O-line but not QB
ESPN - 17 Sep 2014 20:24
The Jacksonville Jaguars will have two new starters on the offensive line for Sunday's home opener against the Indianapolis Colts, but there won't be a change at quarterback.
Pegulas' bid for Bills OK'd by NFL committee
ESPN - 17 Sep 2014 20:16
Buffalo Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula took a step closer to buying the Buffalo Bills after their NFL-record $1.4 billion purchase agreement was unanimously approved by the league's finance committee Wednesday.
Fantasy Football: Week 3 Matchup Breakdown
The New York Times - 17 Sep 2014 20:16
Highlighting some of the players to consider starting, and those to avoid, in Week 3 of the N.F.L.