Showing posts with label nfl. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nfl. Show all posts

Friday, 15 January 2010

49ers to host Denver Broncos on Halloween at Wembley: NFL

San Francisco 49ers will host Denver Broncos in a regular season game at London's Wembley Stadium on October 31, the NFL said on Friday.

Wednesday, 6 January 2010

Redskins hire Shanahan to bring back glory years

The Washington Redskins hired twice Super Bowl winner Mike Shanahan as their head coach on Wednesday in the latest move by embattled owner Daniel Snyder to return the once-proud franchise to its glory years.

Saturday, 19 December 2009

Unbeaten Colts coach unsure over resting starters

The Indianapolis Colts, unbeaten at 14-0, have yet to decide whether to play a full strength team for the final two games of the regular season or rest their top performers before the playoffs, coach Jim Caldwell said.

Jets' Sanchez gets the nod for Atlanta game

Mark Sanchez will start at quarterback when the New York Jets host the Atlanta Falcons at the Meadowlands on Sunday, head coach Rex Ryan said on Friday.

Tuesday, 1 December 2009

Saints, Brees perfect in win over Patriots

New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees delivered a perfect performance to lead the Saints to a dominant 38-17 victory over the New England Patriots on Monday and maintain their unbeaten start to the season.

Thursday, 15 October 2009

Colts sign Stover after Vinatieri undergoes knee surgery

Indianapolis Colts place kicker Adam Vinatieri is expected to be sidelined for four to eight weeks following a knee operation.

Wednesday, 23 September 2009

Burress jailed for two years on gun charge

Former New York Giants wide receiver and Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress was taken to jail on Tuesday to begin serving a two-year sentence for gun possession, after accidentally shooting himself at a nightclub last year.

Thursday, 3 September 2009

Eight NFL teams' values decline from last year: Forbes

The recession has affected even the National Football League as the value of eight teams in the U.S. sports league declined from last year, according to an annual report released by Forbes on Wednesday.

Thursday, 27 August 2009

Jets name rookie Sanchez as starting quarterback

Rookie Mark Sanchez was named as starting quarterback for the New York Jets by coach Rex Ryan on Wednesday.

Wednesday, 19 August 2009

NBC and NFL agree on two year television extension

The National Football League extended its six-year television deal with NBC by another two years on Wednesday, following similar deals last spring with broadcast networks CBS and Fox.

Friday, 14 August 2009

Vick ready for return to football

Disgraced NFL star Michael Vick made his first public appearance for the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday and expressed remorse for bankrolling a dogfighting ring, an offense that sent him to prison.

Disgraced Vick gets "second chance"

Quarterback Michael Vick, released from jail in May after serving 23 months for bankrolling a dogfighting ring, has been given a "second chance" by the Philadelphia Eagles and signed a two-year deal with the team.

Sunday, 9 August 2009

Hayes among five enshrined into Pro Football Hall of Fame

The late Bob Hayes, whose lightning speed won him fame on Olympic tracks and in NFL stadiums, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Friday, 7 August 2009

Patriots take defensive end Burgess from Oakland

The New England Patriots have acquired defensive end Derrick Burgess in a trade with the Oakland Raiders, the Patriots announced on Thursday.

Titans to wear tribute to murdered McNair

The Tennessee Titans will honor murdered former quarterback Steve McNair by wearing number nine symbols on their helmets this season, the NFL team said on Thursday.

Thursday, 30 July 2009

Redskins not interested in signing Vick, says Zorn

The Washington Redskins are not interested in signing embattled quarterback Michael Vick, coach Jim Zorn said Wednesday.

Redskins not interested in signing Vick, says Zorn

The Washington Redskins are not interested in signing embattled quarterback Michael Vick, coach Jim Zorn said Wednesday.