The San Francisco 49ers won the season-opener 33-17 over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. But that wasn’t the news. Because even in limited playing time, 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree still left the field with a limp. It was his […]
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Week 1 NFL Picks
Are you ready for some football? After months filled with labor disputes, a free agent frenzy, and a condensed offseason, the NFL is finally back. Below are my Week 1 selections. Home teams in CAPS: Season: 1-0 Week 1: 1-0 […]
Terrelle Pryor will appeal NFL suspension
Terrelle Pryor will appeal his five-game NFL suspension, according to reports. He is currently facing a five-game suspension. Pryor was recently selected by the Oakland Raiders in the third round of the NFL supplemental draft. He was suspended for manipulating […]
NFL relaxes uniform policy for Sept. 11
The 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11th attacks is Sunday. So are 14 NFL games. And the NFL is taking notice. Players have spoken out about plans to commemorate the anniversary with red, white and blue socks, shoes and gloves. […]
Houston Texans looking for redemption versus Indianapolis Colts
The entire city of Houston might be sleeping a little easier at night knowing the Houston Texans won’t be opening the season against Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning. The last two outings against No. 18 have been less than successful. […]
Matt Hasslebeck breathing easier
Did anyone stop and think about how Tennessee Titans quarterback Matt Hasselbeck was feeling during the preseason? Here is a guy who moves two-thirds of the way across the country to a team ready to take the next step. Shortly […]
Plaxico Burress ready for return
It’s been a long time cometh for New York Jets wide receiver Plaxico Burress. He spent 20 months in prison thinking about what this Sunday would feel like and now it is finally here. Only now he is playing for […]
Peyton Manning has neck surgery
The Indianapolis Colts will be without star quarterback Peyton Manning for the foreseeable future. According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN.com, Manning had cervical fusion neck surgery today. He is expected to be sidelined for at least 2-3 months. Shortly after […]
ESPN & NFL agree to MNF extension through 2021
Monday night football will continue to air on the worldwide leader in sports through at least the 2021 season. On Thursday morning ESPN and the NFL announced an 8-year extension for the broadcast rights to Monday Night Football. The 8 […]
Judge rules Carl Lewis can’t be listed on ballot
The Carl Lewis saga continues. The nine-time Olympic gold medalist is back in the news. And, again, it’s not track related. This time, a federal judge ruled Lewis can’t be listed on the November ballot for a state Senate seat […]