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Stefanie Spielman, Wife of Former NFL LB Dies At 42

Michael Santo — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:40:00 -0600

Stefanie Spielman, wife of former Ohio State University and NFL linebacker Chris Spielman, has died. She was only 42, and died after a long fight against cancer.

Brady Quinn Cheap Shot Draws Anger From Ravens

Michael Santo — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:42:42 -0600

After Tom Brady's knee injury last year, the NFL instituted the "Brady Rule" that protects QBs against below-the-knee tackles. Brady Quinn, QB of the Cleveland Browns apparently thought it was named after him, and gave him a free shot against the Baltimore Ravens' DL, Terrell Suggs. At least, that's what many are doing, calling this a Brady Quinn's cheap shot.

Walter Payton Remembered at Chicago Bears Game

Cheryl Phillips — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:04:18 -0600

Walter Payton spent his entire professional career with the National Football League's Chicago Bears. November 1, 2009 marked the 10th anniversary of the death of Walter Payton and the Chicago Bears paid tribute to his life at half-time. Connie Payton, her son Jarrett and daughter Brittney were on the field at halftime during the Bears-Browns game.

Giants vs Cardinals Another Loss For The Giants

Denise Clay — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:41:03 -0500

The New York Giants did not fair as well as the Yankees did Sunday night. They lost 24-17 in the Giants vs Cardinals Sunday night game.

Panthers Win In Final Seconds Against Bucs

Denise Clay — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:36:39 -0500

It was not a perfect game, but both the defense and the running game stepped up for the Carolina Panthers in their game against Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Panthers pulled out a much needed 28-21 win over the Bucs keeping their playoff hopes alive.

Panthers' Dante Wesley Ejected From Game Against Bucs

Denise Clay — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:43:44 -0500

Dante Wesley was ejected from the Carolina Panthers' game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers just before half-time. Wesley delivered a vicious blow to the Bus punt returner Clifton Smith.

College Football Rankings, Week 7, Show a Swap at the Top

Michael Santo — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:30:12 -0500

The AP NCAA college football rankings for week 7 are in, and while the top three remains the same (Florida, Alabama, Texas), they have changed. What's that mean? Alabama and Texas have swapped spots with Alabama now #2. Florida remains #1.

NFL Scores 2009 Sunday Highlights

Cheryl Phillips — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:31:21 -0500

With nine games completed and six games to go, it's been a busy Sunday for NFL Football 2009. Week 2 of the NFL games have had their share of upsets and sidelined players. Tonight's big game on Sunday Night Football puts the New York Giants up against the Dallas Cowboys. Scores are streaming in and games are up on televisions across the nation.

NFL Hall of Fame Candidates Named for 2010

Cheryl Phillips — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:16:56 -0500

The candidates for next year's Pro Football Hall of Fame were announced Saturday. There are 131 preliminary candidates including NFL Football greats Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith. The list will be reduced to 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in January 2010.

Boise State Wins Despite Ryan Mathews Fresno State Incredible Game

Denise Clay — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 04:17:45 -0500

When a team has a player that has a career night in rushing yards and three touchdowns each 60 yards or longer, that team usually wins the game. On Friday night, Ryan Mathews Fresno State had such an incredible game and it was not enough as Boise State won 51-34 over Fresno State.

NFL Blacked-Out Games Online

Cheryl Phillips — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 13:41:41 -0500

Sluggish NFL ticket sales led to the decision that blacked out games will be shown online. The games will be free in the affected markets, according to the NFL's announcement, and will be available for 72 hours beginning at midnight on the day of the game. However, they will not be available during "Monday Night Football" telecasts according to a league announcement.

Oregon RB LeGarrette Blount Suspended for the Season

Michael Santo — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:58:08 -0500

Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount, who sucker punched a Boise State player after a Thursday night loss, can say goodbye to the season, and to his career. He's been suspended for the remainder of the 2009 season and, as he's a senior, that will end his NCAA career as well.