Football News
Broncos ink Harris to 5-year, $42.5M extension
ESPN - 13 Dec 2014 04:19
The Denver Broncos on Friday signed Chris Harris Jr. to a five-year, $42.5 million extension that will run through the 2019 season.
N.F.L. Roundup: Former Saints Safety Darren Sharper Faces Added Rape Charges
The New York Times - 13 Dec 2014 03:54
Federal and state grand juries in New Orleans added new sexual assault and drug charges to multistate criminal counts faced by Sharper.
Sunday's Matchup: Washington Redskins (3-10) at New York Giants (4-9)
The New York Times - 13 Dec 2014 23:43
Dormant for most of the season, the Giants' pass rush has recorded 15 sacks in the last two games.
In Season Gone Wrong, Giants Once Did Everything Right
The New York Times - 13 Dec 2014 23:26
As the Giants prepared for a rematch with Washington, they reflected on their best game of the season, a 45-14 rout that seemed like a distant memory.
No Long-Term Plans on the Practice Squad
The New York Times - 13 Dec 2014 22:54
Brett Brackett spent at least a few days in the N.F.L. with six different teams, including stints on the practice squads in Miami, Jacksonville, Philadelphia, Tennessee and Seattle.
Broncos place RB Ball on season-ending IR
ESPN - 13 Dec 2014 22:01
The Denver Broncos placed Montee Ball on injured reserve Saturday, ending a disappointing season for the once-heralded running back.
In Some Fantasy Football Leagues, Jets and Giants Excel
The New York Times - 13 Dec 2014 21:58
In reverse fantasy football, teams score points depending on how poorly a player performs, the exact opposite of how most fantasy sports leagues work.
Browns waive kicker Cundiff, sign Hartley
ESPN - 13 Dec 2014 20:39
The Cleveland Browns waived placekicker Billy Cundiff on Saturday and signed Garrett Hartley as a replacement.
QBs Need to Look Out for Sackmasters
The New York Times - 13 Dec 2014 07:08
For those who believe the guys who throw the football decide all NFL games, keep an eye on the guys who try to get those passers on the ground.
Wall, Wizards End Clippers' 9-Game Streak, 104-96
The New York Times - 13 Dec 2014 05:05
John Wall outplayed Chris Paul in their first meeting of the season on Friday night and the Washington Wizards snapped the Los Angeles Clippers' nine-game winning streak with a 104-96 victory.
National Football League Roundup
The New York Times - 13 Dec 2014 02:40
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson's season-long suspension has been upheld by NFL-appointed arbitrator Harold Henderson, the league announced Friday.
Brandt On Peterson Appeal Denial
ESPN - 13 Dec 2014 02:05
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A 'Very Harsh' Decision For Adrian Peterson
ESPN - 13 Dec 2014 02:05
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Adrian Peterson's Appeal Denied, Suspension Upheld
The New York Times - 13 Dec 2014 01:11
An arbiter appointed by the NFL ruled Friday that Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson will remain suspended until at least next spring in the child-abuse case that has sidelined him for all but one game t...
Browns' Manziel on Being a Target: 'I Welcome It'
The New York Times - 13 Dec 2014 01:08
For all the adulation and attention Johnny Manziel receives, he gets almost equal doses of negativity, some of it in the form of taunts and hard tackles.
Peterson appeal denied
Sky Sports - 13 Dec 2014 00:45
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson's appeal of a league suspension for a violation of the NFL's personal conduct policy was denied on Friday.
Adrian Peterson's Appeal of Suspension Is Denied
The New York Times - 13 Dec 2014 00:39
In a victory for the N.F.L. and Commissioner Roger Goodell, an arbitrator upheld the season-long suspension given to Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson.