Football News
Johnson agrees Eagles extension
Sky Sports - 30 Jan 2016 15:30
The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed a six-year contract extension with offensive tackle Lane Johnson.
Raiders hold Las Vegas talks
Sky Sports - 30 Jan 2016 14:40
Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis, whose NFL team does not have a stadium lease for next season, met with officials in Las Vegas on Friday about plans for a $1billion domed stadium.
Diagnoses of Concussions Increase by Nearly a Third Over Last Season
The New York Times - 30 Jan 2016 03:46
After falling during each of the past three seasons, the numbers spiked, leaving the N.F.L.'s medical community to determine the reason.
Report: Packers QB Aaron Rodgers Says He Had Knee Surgery
The New York Times - 30 Jan 2016 07:51
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he had knee surgery days after Green Bay was eliminated from the playoffs, according to a report.
Peyton Manning a Panther? Carolina Tried, but Failed in '98
The New York Times - 30 Jan 2016 03:45
If the Carolina Panthers had their way, maybe Peyton Manning would be playing for them -- not against them -- in the Super Bowl.
Johnny Manziel Being Investigated Following Altercation
The New York Times - 30 Jan 2016 23:00
Troubled Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel is being investigated by police in Texas following a disturbance during which he may have assaulted his ex-girlfriend.
NFL Player Manziel Investigated Over Possible Assault: Police
The New York Times - 30 Jan 2016 22:54
The ex-girlfriend of Johnny Manziel, a quarterback for the Cleveland Browns football team, was questioned by police in Fort Worth, Texas, over a possible disturbance involving the athlete, police said.
Winning Mutes Second-Guessing for Rivera and Kubiak
The New York Times - 30 Jan 2016 22:50
The Panthers' Ron Rivera and the Broncos' Gary Kubiak have, for the most part, avoided making gaffes that have plagued other coaches during this postseason.
1958 NFL championship game football up for auction
ESPN - 30 Jan 2016 22:31
1958 NFL championship game football up for auction
Golden Super Bowl Now Grown Up From Modest Beginning
The New York Times - 30 Jan 2016 21:18
The stadium had 33,000 empty seats, tickets for the game went for a top price of $12 and college marching bands supplied most of the entertainment.
Concussions Remain Common Even as Awareness Improves
The New York Times - 30 Jan 2016 21:18
Two decades after the NFL brushed off concussion concerns as being of interest only to journalists, the issue is at the forefront of any discussion about player safety and unlikely to go away anytime soon.
Broken Arm? Panthers Linebacker Thomas Davis Has Had Worse
The New York Times - 30 Jan 2016 20:27
Thomas Davis knows all about pain and toughness.
What GM candidate Ted Sundquist said about Titans puts priorities in question
ESPN - 30 Jan 2016 19:51
What GM candidate Ted Sundquist said about Titans puts priorities in question
Column: Super Bowl Matchup Masks an Ugly Year on Field
The New York Times - 30 Jan 2016 19:06
A certain Hall of Fame quarterback in what will likely be his final game. A superstar in waiting on the big stage for the first time.
Chiefs sign Kelce to extension
Sky Sports - 30 Jan 2016 13:15
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed Pro Bowl tight end Travis Kelce to a five-year contract extension.
10 most memorable Super Bowls
Sky Sports - 30 Jan 2016 08:00
There is no easy way of selecting the greatest 10 Super Bowls, but Sky Sports have given it a go and want your feedback.
Super Bowl or bust: South Florida committee previews ambitious pitch for big game
Miami Herald - 30 Jan 2016 04:16
Super Bowl Park, Tailgate Town and renovated stadium highlight Super Bowl pitch Scheduled finish for stadium renovations: first Dolphins preseason game The next two Super Bowls to be awarded will be in January 2019 and 2...
Video: South Florida Super Bowl Committee unveils plans to bid for big game
Miami Herald - 30 Jan 2016 03:53
Rodney Barreto, chairman of South Florida's Super Bowl Bid Committee, speaks Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, at Sun Life Stadium about the committee's bid to bring the January 2019 or 2020 Super Bowl to Sun Life Stadium. The comm...
N.F.L. Roundup: Chargers Will Play at Least One More Season in San Diego
The New York Times - 30 Jan 2016 03:53
The team will continue to negotiate with local officials on a new facility to replace aging Qualcomm Stadium, but the door remained open for a move to Los Angeles to share a stadium with the Rams.
Super Bowl 50 Features First No. 1 vs. No. 2 Draft Picks
The New York Times - 30 Jan 2016 03:09
In 2011, the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos were picking through the rubble of seasons gone horribly wrong -- and a draft board that was unusually loaded with talent at the top.
What's trending in the NFL: Ranking every Super Bowl; Chargers staying put -- for now
ESPN - 30 Jan 2016 02:11
What's trending in the NFL: Ranking every Super Bowl; Chargers staying put -- for now
Ex-Associate of Pharmacists in Al Jazeera Report Says He Was Unaware of Doping
The New York Times - 30 Jan 2016 02:04
Gerry Ramogida, a prominent chiropractor who has treated Olympic athletes, is cooperating with Canadian antidoping officials after an Al Jazeera report said that his former business associates were involved in profession...