2010 Football Season Preview: Wide Receivers/Tight Ends
The Michigan football team's last 1,000 yard receiver was Mario Manningham, who reached that plateau during the 2007 season. Even though that occurred just three years ago, Wolverine fans probably feel like it happened light years ago. Back then, under Lloyd Carr’s pro-style offense, fans could enjoy statistical luxuries like those. Now, they’re just worried about winning games. read more
NFL won't punish Bengals RB Benson
Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson carries the ball during the NFL football team's first practice, Thursday, July 29, 2010, in Georgetown, Kentucky.
Cowboys go from five-time pro bowler to Free on left
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Tony Romo no longer has a five-time Pro Bowl left tackle protecting his blindside for the Dallas Cowboys. Doug Free has taken over at left tackle after expensive 35-year-old Flozell Adams was released by Dallas in the offseason. Free has started only seven NFL games, on the other side of the line as an injury replacement last year. But the Cowboys don't seem too concerned ...
2010 NFL preseason capsules
NEW YORK -- NFL preseason capsules as training camps open: AFC EAST= NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (10-6)=
NFL Calendar
Aug. 7 -- Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. Aug. 8 -- Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, Cincinnati vs. Dallas at Canton, Ohio. Aug. 12-16 -- First preseason weekend. Aug. 31 -- Roster cutdown to maximum of 75 players. Sept. 4 -- Roster cutdown to maximum of 53 players. Sept. 9 -- Opening game of regular season.
NFL owners will be book smart
As the only NFL team required to disclose its financial information to the public, the Green Bay Packers have become Exhibit A amid rising tensions between owners and players over a new collective bargaining agreement.
NFL won't punish Bengals RB Benson
Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson carries the ball during the NFL football team's first practice, Thursday, July 29, 2010, in Georgetown, Kentucky.
Little harm seen from painkiller shots for pro athletes
When professional athletes in sports like football and rugby are injured, they commonly get injections of pain-numbing anesthetics to help them stay in the game. Now a new study suggests that, while safety concerns remain, most athletes may not suffer any long-term harm from the practice.
NFL Capsules - League and Player News: Commissioner: No suspension for Young over fight
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Thursday he has decided not to suspend Titans quarterback Vince Young over a tussle at a Dallas strip club in June.
NFL retirees sue lawyers for $26M after settlement
Several retired football players are suing the attorneys who won a $26 million settlement from the NFL Players Association on their behalf. National Football League - NFL - Sports - Football - Lawyer
Semi-pro football in NoVA
The NOVA Steelers have begun their initial season in the North American Football League, a semi-pro league. The Steelers play their home games at George Mason High School in Falls Church.
NFL retirees sue attorneys after suit settlement
Several retired football players are suing the attorneys who won a $26 million settlement from the NFL Players Association on their behalf. The former players, including Paul Hornung, John Brodie and Marvin Cobb, claim the lawyers should have extracted even more money from the union. The Manatt, Phelps & Phillips and McKool, Smith law firms represented hundreds of retired football players who...
John Lopez: Can the NFL really afford to keep turning a blind eye toward hazing?
Every NFL training camp now has swung into full-gear, which means the Dez Dilemma will be on the lips and minds of players, coaches and analysts all over the league. Remarkably, while it wasn't even close to Rosa Parks refusing to sit at the back of the bus, Dez Bryant's refusal to carry Roy Williams' shoulder pads after a Cowboys' practice last week was a landmark moment of sorts for the NFL ...
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