Football News
Plan advances for Los Angeles football stadium
ESPN - 13 Feb 2015 06:43
A proposal to build an 80,000-seat stadium in the Los Angeles suburbs that could become the home of an NFL team moved forward Thursday when election officials cleared the plan for a local vote, possibly in mid-June.
NFL commissioner Goodell made $35M in 2013
ESPN - 13 Feb 2015 23:27
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell earned $35,017,000 in the 2013 calendar year, according to the NFL's tax return, which was given to ESPN in advance of the league's Tuesday deadline to file it to the IRS.
Roger Goodell's Pay in 2013 Was $35 Million
The New York Times - 13 Feb 2015 22:06
Roger Goodell, the commissioner of the N.F.L., was paid $35 million in 2013, about 20 percent less than the previous year. But his compensation still makes him one of the highest paid chief executives in America.
Detroit Lions Free Agency, Draft Plans For 2015: New Suh Deal Complicates Offseason
IBTimes - 13 Feb 2015 21:11
With a limited amount of salary cap space and almost triple the dead money than most any NFL team, Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew must find a way to retain his best defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, at the cos...
Police Say Found Bullets, Gun Near Ex-NFL Star's Alleged Victim
The New York Times - 13 Feb 2015 20:45
Massachusetts State Police troopers found two bullets and a .22-caliber handgun near the body of a man prosecutors say former National Football League star Aaron Hernandez killed in June 2013, the officers testified on F...
Lynch weighing retirement, ex-Seahawk says
ESPN - 13 Feb 2015 20:30
Former Seahawks fullback Michael Robinson spoke with Marshawn Lynch and confirmed that Lynch isn't sure whether he wants to continue playing.
Ex-NFL Running Back Ray Rice Apologizes for His Assault
The New York Times - 13 Feb 2015 18:00
Running back Ray Rice, released by the Baltimore Ravens after video surfaced of him knocking his then-fiancee unconscious in a New Jersey casino elevator, apologized on Friday to the team and the city of Baltimore for th...
Ray Rice Apologizes to Ravens and Fans for 'Horrible Mistake'
The New York Times - 13 Feb 2015 17:25
Rice's statement came almost precisely a year after he punched Janay Palmer, touching off a debate about the N.F.L.'s response to domestic violence.
Clarke Says Would Happily Serve as Ryder Cup Vice-Captain
The New York Times - 13 Feb 2015 17:00
Northern Irishman Darren Clarke would love to lead Europe at next year's Ryder Cup but he would also be more than happy to serve as a vice-captain again if the decision goes against him.
Packers Coach Mike McCarthy Gives Up Calling Plays
The New York Times - 13 Feb 2015 07:12
McCarthy said he would no longer call plays for the team's offense.
Seifert: Sizing up the top free agents for 2015
ESPN - 13 Feb 2015 06:34
Star wideouts, defensive stalwarts highlight what has potential to be monster class
Eagles: Cooper calendar flap not our fault
ESPN - 13 Feb 2015 01:31
The Eagles on Thursday said they were not responsible for an unfortunate juxtaposition in the official team calendar, which features Riley Cooper in February -- Black History Month.
Column: Incognito Return Figures to Draw Cheers, Too
The New York Times - 13 Feb 2015 00:06
Richie Incognito is returning to the NFL, and we can only presume he has been properly rehabilitated after an extended absence to think about his locker room misdeeds.