Football News
Dolphins rally to beat Jets
Sky Sports - 2 Dec 2014 08:38
Caleb Sturgis kicked the go-ahead field goal with just under two minutes left as the Miami Dolphins rallied for a 16-13 NFL win over the New York Jets on Monday.
Rice Remains Hopeful That He Will Get Back in the NFL
The New York Times - 2 Dec 2014 17:27
Embattled former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice in an interview on Tuesday said he hopes to land with another NFL team because he "took full responsibility" for his one-punch knockout of his then-fiancée.
Coughlin Advises Giants to Ignore Coaching Speculation and Play On
The New York Times - 2 Dec 2014 05:10
Talk of a potential off-season changes should be tuned out, the coach of the 3-9 team said.
Senate Hearing on Domestic Violence in Pro Sports
The New York Times - 2 Dec 2014 11:46
Representatives of the NFL, Major League Baseball, NBA and NHL are scheduled to testify before the Senate Commerce Committee about domestic violence in professional sports.
No Fine for Rams Players Involved in Ferguson Protest: NFL
The New York Times - 2 Dec 2014 07:43
The National Football League said on Monday it would not discipline the St. Louis Rams players who staged a show of solidarity with people angry about the shooting of an unarmed black teenager by a white police officer i...
NFLPA Setting Up Commission on Domestic Violence
The New York Times - 2 Dec 2014 02:58
A day before a Senate hearing on domestic violence he will not attend, the head of the NFL Players Association said the union is establishing an eight-member commission to advise it on the issue.
Janay Rice Says Ray Rice Only Her Hit Once, But Domestic Violence Experts Remain Skeptical
IBTimes - 2 Dec 2014 01:32
Janay Rice's ongoing campaign to defend her husband, former Baltimore Ravens star Ray Rice, after he knocked her out in a hotel elevator has cast a spotlight on the apologetic tone many victims adopt in the face of abuse...
University of Alabama at Birmingham to End Football Program, Citing Costs
The New York Times - 2 Dec 2014 23:38
The University of Alabama at Birmingham will end its football program at the end of the current season due to the increasing costs associated with it, the school said in a statement on Tuesday.
Senate hearing on sports domestic violence
ESPN - 2 Dec 2014 22:06
A Senate Commerce Committee hearing about domestic violence in professional sports has started, with representatives of the NFL, Major League Baseball, NBA and NHL -- and their players' unions -- scheduled to testify.
Bengals sign veteran OL, NFLPA prez Winston
ESPN - 2 Dec 2014 21:58
The Cincinnati Bengals have signed veteran offensive tackle Eric Winston.
Steelers - Bengals 2014: Prediction, Betting Odds, Preview Of Week 14 Football Game
IBTimes - 2 Dec 2014 21:32
The Cincinnati Bengals (8-3-1) received some breathing room in the AFC North division race on Sunday after escaping with a 14-13 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but Marvin Lewis's squad certainly doesn't have a pl...
Janay Rice Says Ray Rice Only Hit Her Once, But Domestic Violence Experts Remain Skeptical
IBTimes - 2 Dec 2014 21:32
Janay Rice's ongoing campaign to defend her husband, former Baltimore Ravens star Ray Rice, after he knocked her out in a hotel elevator exemplifies the apologetic tone many victims adopt in the face of abuse, domestic v...
NFL 2014 Week 14 Lines: Betting Odds, Point Spreads, Totals From Las Vegas
IBTimes - 2 Dec 2014 21:32
The Week 14 schedule is full of playoff implications, as 11 teams find themselves either tied for, or a game out of their conference's final wild-card spot. The results of all three primetime contests will have a signifi...
Panthers part ways with starting CB Cason
ESPN - 2 Dec 2014 21:02
The Panthers on Tuesday waived starting cornerback Antoine Cason, two days after he'd been benched for the second time this season.
Schatz: Dallas misses playoffs in NFL playoff projection
ESPN - 2 Dec 2014 20:49
Cowboys, 49ers are out; Pats claim top seed while Broncos are SB favorite
Ray Rice Tells 'Today' Show He Had 'One Bad Night'
The New York Times - 2 Dec 2014 20:37
Ray Rice says that an NFL team "would have to be willing to look deeper into who I am and realize that me and my wife had one bad night."
On Pro Football: Jets' Rex Ryan and John Idzik in Tug of War to Salvage Some Dignity
The New York Times - 2 Dec 2014 20:08
Jets Coach Rex Ryan and General Manager John Idzik both have the right to stake out the pragmatic high ground, if only for the purpose of their professional reputations.
St. Louis Rams Players' Display Is Condemned by Police Association
The New York Times - 2 Dec 2014 19:51
The St. Louis Police Officers Association wants the five Rams players who made a display of support for Michael Brown to be disciplined and the team and league to apologize.
Cards' Mathieu to have surgery on thumb
ESPN - 2 Dec 2014 19:41
Arizona Cardinals safety Tyrann Mathieu will have surgery for his fractured and dislocated left thumb and will miss at least three weeks.
Peterson Has Appeal Hearing in New York
The New York Times - 2 Dec 2014 19:37
Adrian Peterson's appeal hearing has ended after more than three hours.
Rice hopes for second chance
Sky Sports - 2 Dec 2014 17:44
Former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice still hopes to sign with another NFL team after taking "full responsibility" for a violent attack on his then-fiance.
Source: Giants lose Ayers for rest of season
ESPN - 2 Dec 2014 15:21
New York Giants defensive end Robert Ayers tore a pectoral muscle in Sunday's loss to Jacksonville and will miss the remainder of the season, according to a source close to the situation.