Football News
Allen axed as Raiders coach
Sky Sports - 30 Sep 2014 07:48
The winless Oakland Raiders have responded to their disappointing start to the season by sacking coach Dennis Allen.
AEG seeks more time for NFL-in-L.A. plan
ESPN - 30 Sep 2014 05:21
A developer proposing to build an NFL stadium in downtown Los Angeles is asking the mayor and other city officials for more time to lure a football team.
Neutral Arbitrator to Hear Rice Appeal: ESPN
The New York Times - 30 Sep 2014 06:12
Ray Rice's appeal of his indefinite suspension for domestic violence will be heard by a neutral arbitrator, not NFL commissioner Roger Goodell or someone he appoints, ESPN reported late on Monday.
Fantasy Football: Waiver Wire Picks for Week 5
The New York Times - 30 Sep 2014 23:43
After four weeks, there are still some valuable players available in fantasy football leagues, including Eli Manning, Eddie Royal and Travis Kelce.
NFL 2014 Week 5 Lines: Point Spreads, Totals And Complete Betting Odds From Las Vegas
IBTimes - 30 Sep 2014 23:32
Following a week that saw nine of 13 games decided by 13 points or more, the betting lines are the biggest of the 2014 NFL season. Many of the matchups in Week 5 could be uncompetitive, as nearly half of the favorites ar...
Raiders News: 3 Coaches Who Can Replace Dennis Allen
IBTimes - 30 Sep 2014 23:32
The 2014 NFL season isn't even five weeks old, and the first head coach has already been fired. The Oakland Raiders have let go Dennis Allen shortly after they became the second team to start the year with four straight ...
Seizing Ex-NFL Player Hernandez's Phone Was Legal: Prosecutors
The New York Times - 30 Sep 2014 22:42
Authorities lawfully seized the cell phone of ex-National Football League star Aaron Hernandez days before he was arrested and charged with murdering a man hear his Massachusetts home, a prosecutor testified on Tuesday.
Prosecutor: No need for new trial in O.J. case
ESPN - 30 Sep 2014 22:31
O.J. Simpson got a fair trial after a hotel room heist and there's no need for another trial following his 2008 conviction and imprisonment on kidnapping and armed robbery charges, prosecutors told the Nevada Supreme Cou...
Struggling Raiders Name Sparano as Interim Head Coach
The New York Times - 30 Sep 2014 21:42
The struggling Oakland Raiders have appointed Tony Sparano as interim head coach in place of Dennis Allen, the National Football League team said on Tuesday.
Browns RB Tate practices, on pace to start
ESPN - 30 Sep 2014 21:13
Running back Ben Tate returned to the practice field for the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday and will start against Tennessee if he's healthy, coach Mike Pettine said.
Sando: Reasons to believe in Detroit
ESPN - 30 Sep 2014 21:04
Week 4 takeaways: Lions' fast start may finally be for real; rookie QBs shine
Colts extend injured LB Mathis through '16
ESPN - 30 Sep 2014 20:57
The Indianapolis Colts have signed linebacker Robert Mathis to a one-year contract extension through the 2016 season.
Analysis: Leading the League? They're Dominating It So Far This Season
The New York Times - 30 Sep 2014 20:49
Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers leads a list of top players from the N.F.L.'s first month, now that 26 of the 32 teams have played a quarter of the schedule.
NFL Says Abdullah Should Not Have Been Penalized
The New York Times - 30 Sep 2014 20:19
The NFL said Tuesday that Kansas City Chiefs safety Husain Abdullah should not have been penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct when he dropped to his knees in prayer after an interception.
N.F.L. Says Penalty on Husain Abdullah, Chiefs' Praying Player, Was a Mistake
The New York Times - 30 Sep 2014 18:58
The league said on Tuesday that Abdullah, a Muslim, should not have been flagged when he went to the "ground for religious reasons" after a touchdown.
F.C.C. Eliminates Its Sports Blackout Rule
The New York Times - 30 Sep 2014 18:44
The N.F.L. argued that ending the rule would endanger the availability of games on free television, but the commission said that was unlikely.
FCC drops blackout rule; NFL won't budge
ESPN - 30 Sep 2014 18:29
The Federal Communications Commission voted 5-0 to eliminate its sports blackout rules Tuesday, but the NFL said that it doesn't plan to change the way its broadcasts are handled.
Brain Injury Group Says N.F.L. Settlement Makes Faulty Assumptions
The New York Times - 30 Sep 2014 18:26
In a court filing in Philadelphia, two doctors from the Brain Injury Association of America said the proposed settlement would exclude many players and limit their access to benefits.
NFL Admits Mistake in Penalizing Player for Post-Touchdown Prayer
The New York Times - 30 Sep 2014 18:00
The National Football League admitted on Tuesday that Kansas City Chiefs safety Husain Abdullah should not have been penalized for sliding on his knees and bowing in prayer after scoring a touchdown.
Sando: Belichick the GM is to blame
ESPN - 30 Sep 2014 16:37
The best coach in the game will have to overcome his own mistakes as GM
NFL Power Rankings
Sky Sports - 30 Sep 2014 11:09
It’s our unique Sky Sports Power Rankings, in four soccer-style divisions, and with ‘promotion’ and ‘relegation,’ as ranked by our US columnist Simon Veness.
Chiefs Offense Hums in 41-14 Rout of Patriots
The New York Times - 30 Sep 2014 09:04
Perhaps the Kansas City Chiefs gave their neighbors across the parking lot a little bit of inspiration with their impassioned performance against New England.