Football News
NFL's MNF comes to Sky Sports
Sky Sports - 25 Sep 2014 13:11
Sky Sports has won the rights to the Monday Night Football as part of a new five-year agreement for even more live American Football from the NFL.
Former NFL Player Sentenced in North Carolina for Mortgage Fraud
The New York Times - 25 Sep 2014 05:43
A former NFL player was sentenced in North Carolina to almost four years in federal prison for being the ringleader of a multi-million dollar mortgage fraud scheme, officials said on Wednesday.
Accuser alleges Jerry Jones paid for silence
ESPN - 25 Sep 2014 04:38
An Oklahoma woman says in a lawsuit that Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones paid her for at least four years to prevent her from reporting an alleged sexual assault.
Schatz: Why we've never been right about Eli
ESPN - 25 Sep 2014 23:18
Giants' QB was never elite, and he's far from terrible now
Column: Goodell Could Have Taken Page From Rozelle
The New York Times - 25 Sep 2014 23:15
What a difference a commissioner makes.
Favre hopes league's issues raise awareness
ESPN - 25 Sep 2014 22:38
Retired quarterback Brett Favre believes that the NFL will survive a turbulent month and hopes that the recent issues with domestic violence will raise awareness about the problem.
Fantasy Football: Week 4 Player Tiers
The New York Times - 25 Sep 2014 21:07
Six teams have a bye in Week 4, which leaves only 14 quality quarterbacks, as the drop off after Cam Newton in Tier 5 is substantial.
Raiders' Jones-Drew practices fully, set to play
ESPN - 25 Sep 2014 20:28
Oakland Raiders running back Maurice Jones-Drew practiced fully Thursday and appears poised to play Sunday against Miami in London.
Bucs' Martin expects to play against Steelers
ESPN - 25 Sep 2014 20:26
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin, who has missed the last two games with a knee injury, said Thursday he expects to make his return in Sunday's game at Pittsburgh.
Fantasy Football: Week 3 Player Tiers
The New York Times - 25 Sep 2014 19:24
Six teams have a bye in Week 4, which leaves only 14 quality quarterbacks, as the drop off after Cam Newton in Tier 5 is substantial.
Allen eyes Wembley triumph
Sky Sports - 25 Sep 2014 12:58
Head coach Dennis Allen hopes Oakland Raiders can clinch their elusive first win of the season when they lock horns with the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.
N.F.L. Roundup: Vikings Place Matt Cassel on Injured Reserve
The New York Times - 25 Sep 2014 05:45
Minnesota placed the quarterback on injured reserve with broken bones in his left foot, and the rookie Teddy Bridgewater will replace him as the starter.
San Francisco 49ers Vs. Philadelphia Eagles: Prediction, Betting Odds And Preview For 2014 Week 4 Game
IBTimes - 25 Sep 2014 04:32
Nothing has come easy this season for the Philadelphia Eagles, who sit atop the NFC East with a 3-0 record. Entering Week 4, the team has trailed every opponent by double-digits, but they've somehow managed to be among t...
Thursday's Matchup: Giants (1-2) at Redskins (1-2)
The New York Times - 25 Sep 2014 03:48
A look at how the Giants and the Redskins match up for Thursday night's game.
Ex-NFL DB sentenced for role in mortgage fraud
ESPN - 25 Sep 2014 02:13
Authorities say a former NFL player has been sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison and two years of supervised release for his role in a multimillion-dollar mortgage fraud conspiracy.
ESPN Suspends Bill Simmons for Tirade on Roger Goodell
The New York Times - 25 Sep 2014 01:56
The sports commentator will be suspended for three weeks because of an obscenity-laced podcast about the N.F.L. commissioner.
Te'o 'Frustrated and Devastated' With Foot Injury
The New York Times - 25 Sep 2014 01:20
Chargers inside linebacker Manti Te'o says he's "frustrated and devastated" with a third foot injury in 13 months.
Punter Stunned by 911 Calls Before Bironas' Crash
The New York Times - 25 Sep 2014 00:54
A former teammate is having a difficult time comprehending everything being said about what happened the night of ex-Titans kicker Rob Bironas' fatal car accident.
Ravens' Smith: Wasn't taking shot at Newton
ESPN - 25 Sep 2014 00:31
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith insisted he wasn't taking a shot at former teammate Cam Newton when he said it was refreshing to be around a quarterback who was calm during Sunday's 23-21 win over Cleveland.
Giants v Redskins Preview
Sky Sports - 25 Sep 2014 00:23
Another Thursday Night Football and another tough divisional battle for NFL fans to watch live on Sky Sports as the New York Giants make the short trip to Washington to face their NFC East rivals.
Agent: Raiders' Streater to miss 4-5 weeks
ESPN - 25 Sep 2014 00:17
Oakland Raiders starting wide receiver Rod Streater needs minor surgery to put a screw in his foot and should be able to return in four to five weeks, his agent said Wednesday.
McCoy: Bucs were 'pathetic' in Falcons loss
ESPN - 25 Sep 2014 00:16
The loudest voice in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' locker room called the team's performance in last week's loss to Atlanta pathetic and embarrassing.