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Agent for NFL players charged with mail fraud
ESPN - 21 Jan 2015 08:15
The agent for a handful of NFL players has been charged with mail fraud and accused of trying to swindle his clients out of millions of dollars he claimed would be invested in 13 Burger King franchises across Virginia.
Seahawks Fan Hopes to Trade Winning Football for Super Bowl Trip
The New York Times - 21 Jan 2015 05:53
A Seattle Seahawks fan who caught the football hurled into the stands by Jermaine Kearse in celebration of his game-winning pass reception has rebuffed a $20,000 offer for the ball in hopes of trading it instead for a Su...
Ex-Seahawk Stevens arrested on DUI suspicion
ESPN - 21 Jan 2015 03:55
Former Seattle Seahawks tight end Jerramy Stevens -- the husband of U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo -- has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Southern California.
Jets' New Era Takes Flight as Bowles, Maccagnan Introduced
The New York Times - 21 Jan 2015 22:14
No bold statements. No wild guarantees.
Crafty Belichick May Have Seahawks on Guard in Super Bowl
The New York Times - 21 Jan 2015 21:26
Given Bill Belichick's history, the Seattle Seahawks may wonder what tricks the crafty New England Patriots head coach could have up his sleeve for their Super Bowl clash.
Patriots DeflateGate 2015: Funny Twitter Posts Rip Bill Belichick, Tom Brady, Entire Team
IBTimes - 21 Jan 2015 20:32
After reports of alleged tampering with footballs during the AFC Championship, the New England Patriots were skewered throughout social media, and especially on micro-blog Twitter.
Jaguars hire Greg Olson as O-coordinator
ESPN - 21 Jan 2015 20:14
The Jacksonville Jaguars officially hired Greg Olson as their new offensive coordinator on Wednesday.
Mike Maccagnan and Todd Bowles Take Measured Approach to Rebuilding Jets
The New York Times - 21 Jan 2015 19:58
The Jets introduced Mike Maccagnan as general manager and Todd Bowles as head coach on Wednesday. As first-timers in the roles, they said they were grateful -- and ready -- for the opportunity.
Ravens add Mornhinweg as new QBs coach
ESPN - 21 Jan 2015 19:54
Marty Mornhinweg, the New York Jets' offensive coordinator for the past two seasons, was named the new quarterbacks coach for the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday.
NFL still investigating Pats
Sky Sports - 21 Jan 2015 12:57
The NFL's investigation into the use of deflated balls in the AFC Championship game on Sunday is ongoing amid reports 11 of 12 of the New England Patriots game balls had been significantly under-inflated.
Roof Open or Closed for Super Bowl?
The New York Times - 21 Jan 2015 10:44
The Super Bowl location in sunny Arizona will present a dilemma for league officials as they grapple with a question that is faced by many pro sports teams in an era of retractable roofs: whether to play the game with th...
Patriots Used Under-Inflated Balls Against Colts: ESPN
The New York Times - 21 Jan 2015 07:23
The National Football League has determined that 11 of the New England Patriots' 12 allotted balls used in Sunday's AFC title game were under-inflated by two pounds each, ESPN reported.
A Tale of Two Super Bowl-Bound Cities
The New York Times - 21 Jan 2015 07:23
New England has the Boston Tea Party and cream pie, Seattle has Starbucks and marijuana but only one will be crowned Super Bowl champions after an East Coast versus West Cost clash of teams as different as the cities the...
Sources: Jags expected to hire Olson as OC
ESPN - 21 Jan 2015 05:48
The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to hire Greg Olson as the team's offensive coordinator on Wednesday, according to two league sources.
Jets Coach Leaves the N.F.L. Still Wide of Diversity Goals
The New York Times - 21 Jan 2015 04:12
Bowles represents a success under the Rooney Rule, which requires teams to interview minority candidates for head coaching jobs, but minority groups are still underrepresented in leadership positions.
Jets hire Gailey as offensive coordinator
ESPN - 21 Jan 2015 03:44
Chan Gailey is the new offensive coordinator of the New York Jets, after all.
Patriots Path to Super Bowl Capped by Another Blowout
The New York Times - 21 Jan 2015 02:56
Once Tom Brady gets their offense rolling, the New England Patriots are tough to stop.
Vinovich named Super Bowl XLIX referee
ESPN - 21 Jan 2015 01:32
Bill Vinovich, who has been part of notable games with the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks this season, has been assigned as the referee for Super Bowl XLIX between the teams.
Patriots Cheating? Did New England Have An Advantage In Possibly Deflating Footballs?
IBTimes - 21 Jan 2015 01:32
The New England Patriots are no strangers to allegations of cheating, and they are, once again, being accused of trying to gain an unfair advantage. Shortly after the team beat the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Champions...
Super Bowl 2015 Tickets, Parking Prices: How Much Does It Cost To Attend The Game?
IBTimes - 21 Jan 2015 01:32
Fans can still purchase tickets to Super Bowl XLIX, but they won't come cheap. With 12 days remaining until the Seattle Seahawks face the New England Patriots at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, the av...
49ers' Vic Fangio Hired as Bears Defensive Coordinator
The New York Times - 21 Jan 2015 01:26
The Chicago Bears hired Vic Fangio as their new defensive coordinator Tuesday, hoping the veteran coach who spent the last four seasons with San Francisco can breathe some life into the once-storied unit.
Urlacher wasn't 'comfortable' at Bears facility
ESPN - 21 Jan 2015 01:19
Former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher admitted on Tuesday he "didn't feel all that comfortable being around" the team's facility during the reign of ex-general manager Phil Emery.