Football News
Mother: Son's suicide linked to Pop Warner hits
ESPN - 6 Feb 2015 02:27
The mother of a Wisconsin man who died in 2012 sued the Pop Warner organization Thursday, saying his suicide was the result of dementia and deep despair caused by brain injuries he suffered while playing youth football.
Obama congratulates Belichick on Pats' win
ESPN - 6 Feb 2015 07:28
President Barack Obama congratulated New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick on Thursday for his team's victory in the Super Bowl.
Seahawks' Earl Thomas Will Need Surgery
The New York Times - 6 Feb 2015 06:46
Thomas, an All-Pro free safety, played the Super Bowl with a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will need surgery in the off-season.
Seattle's Irvin fined for melee
Sky Sports - 6 Feb 2015 23:35
Seattle linebacker Bruce Irvin received a $10,000 (£6,500) fine for starting a scuffle at the end of Super Bowl XLIX as the National Football League hit four players involved in the melee in the pocket.
Ex-DT Adams charged with fraud, wage theft
ESPN - 6 Feb 2015 23:16
Washington state has filed criminal charges against former NFL player Sam Adams, saying he failed to pay taxes and stole wages from workers at fitness clubs he ran in Seattle and Tacoma.
Kansas Police Drop Drug Charges Against Dallas Cowboys Player Randle
The New York Times - 6 Feb 2015 22:19
Authorities have dropped drug charges against Dallas Cowboys running back Joseph Randle, who was arrested this week for suspected marijuana possession in his hometown of Wichita, Kansas, police said on Friday.
Cowboys' Randle has drug charge dropped
ESPN - 6 Feb 2015 20:23
Wichita police have dropped a drug charge against Dallas running back Joseph Randle.
J. Kraft: Patriots plan to work on Revis deal
ESPN - 6 Feb 2015 19:53
New England Patriots president Jonathan Kraft acknowledged that cornerback Darrelle Revis' contract for 2015 is a "placeholder" and that the sides plan to "get to work" on a potential contract extension in the coming wee...
Packers News: Will Green Bay Keep Randall Cobb, Address DT and LB In 2015 NFL Draft?
IBTimes - 6 Feb 2015 19:12
Some tough breaks and the inability to hold a 16-point lead doomed the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship, leaving the organization and its fans to wonder "what could have been" as they watched the Seattle Seahawk...
Tennessee Titans News: Michael Oher, Offensive Tackle Of 'Blind Side' Fame, Waived
IBTimes - 6 Feb 2015 18:27
Michael Oher, the subject of the inspirational best-selling book and film "The Blind Side," was waived by the Tennessee Titans on Thursday night. The right tackle lasted just one season with the Titans after signing a fo...
Analysis: No consumer spending boom at SB
ESPN - 6 Feb 2015 05:20
The Super Bowl resulted in no significant consumer spending growth to the Phoenix area, according to an analysis of consumer spending patterns from payments technology company First Data, which annually handles 60 billio...
Family: Fan would have loved Seattle obit dig
ESPN - 6 Feb 2015 04:39
The family of a Seahawks fan who died after the Super Bowl says he would have enjoyed the dig at the team they put in the last line of his obituary: "We blame the Seahawks lousy play call for Mike's untimely death."
Former Bills Coach Offers Little Clarity on His Departure
The New York Times - 6 Feb 2015 04:06
Doug Marrone, who left the Bills with two years remaining on his contract and was hired by the Jaguars as an offensive line coach, did not completely explain his abrupt departure.
Titans part ways with veteran tackle Oher
ESPN - 6 Feb 2015 02:30
The Tennessee Titans released veteran right tackle Michael Oher on Thursday.
Rams to promote QB coach Cignetti to OC
ESPN - 6 Feb 2015 02:25
The St. Louis Rams are staying in-house for their next offensive coordinator, promoting Frank Cignetti to the role.
Raiders News: Free Agent And Draft Options For Oakland's Offense In 2015
IBTimes - 6 Feb 2015 01:52
Finishing the 2014 NFL season near the bottom in total offense, the Oakland Raiders begin the offseason with a fresh start under new head coach Jack Del Rio and offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave.
QB Rodgers' top goal for 2015: A No. 1 seed
ESPN - 6 Feb 2015 01:17
The Packers' Aaron Rodgers said his No. 1 goal for the 2015 season is to secure the No. 1 seed.