List/Grid Monthly Archives: January 2018
Goodell desoye quejas jugadores y NFL firma contrato millonario con Fox
Daniel Zamora Powered by WPeMatico
Chiefs y Rams se enfrentarán en México el próximo otoño
El comisionado de la Liga Nacional de Fútbol Americano (NFL), Roger Goodell, durante su tradicional conferencia de prensa previa al partido de la 52 edición del Super Bowl, confirmó que…
La familia Kraft asegura que Tom Brady dejará los Patriots cuando él quiera
El mariscal de campo estelar Tom Brady sigue siendo el gran centro de atención en los días previos a la 52 edición del Super Bowl y esta vez con las…
Minorías escuchan división en llamado de Trump a la unidad
El llamado a la unidad del presidente Donald Trump durante su primer discurso del Estado de la Unión fue percibido por muchos miembros de las minorías como un mensaje de…
Tillerson pedirá más presión sobre Maduro en su primera gira latinoamericana
Cristina García Casado Powered by WPeMatico
Goodell: Rams jugarán contra Chiefs en México
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Los Chiefs de Kansas City enfrentarán a los Rams de Los Angeles en el partido que la NFL realizará este año en la Ciudad de México, informó…
Nadal considera al PSG un poco más favorito que el Madrid por su dinámica
El tenista español Rafael Nadal, número uno del Mundo, afirmó este miércoles en Alicante que el París Saint Germain es favorito en la eliminatoria que le enfrentará al Real Madrid…
Justin Timberlake, un regreso entre la serenidad y el espectáculo
David Villafranca Powered by WPeMatico
Percances, tropiezos y amarguras durante discurso de Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — El discurso del Estado de la Unión pronunciado por el presidente Donald Trump el martes a la noche tuvo su cuota de percances, tropiezos y amarguras. Aquí…
Morning Coffee: Hey NFL, when it comes to Lamar Jackson and the draft, don’t overthink it
A look at some highlights of Jackson’s career with the University of Louisville Cardinals. With the experts’ first NFL mock drafts filtering out in recent days, you can already get…
Diary of an NFL hopeful: ‘Watching Pro Bowl practice took away some of the mystery. That was important’
Diary of an NFL hopeful: ‘Watching Pro Bowl practice took away some of the mystery. That was important’ Powered by WPeMatico
This Is What It Takes to Own an NFL Football Team
Step 1: Have billions of dollars at your disposal. Powered by WPeMatico
Browns reportedly one of six teams that missed on Alex Smith trade before Redskins won
The Cleveland Browns are exploring all kinds of avenues to try and acquire a quarterback and, according to a report from Mary Kat Cabot of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer, tried to…
NFL 360: Andrea Kremer with Jonathan and Robert Kraft
In the 18 years of the Bill Belichick and Tom Brady era, the New England Patriots have made 15 playoff appearances; 15 division titles; 8 Super Bowl appearances and 5…
Eagles no piensan en lesión de Brady y Gronkowski optimista de jugar
Vincent Maserrat Powered by WPeMatico
Redskins consiguen a Smith de Chiefs y el traspaso se anunciara en marzo
El mariscal de campo Alex Smith se ha convertido en nuevo jugador de los Redskins de Washington al cerrarse el traspaso con los Chiefs de Kansas City, de acuerdo a…
Trump afina las formas y llama a unidad, pero no tiende puentes a demócratas
Lucía Leal Powered by WPeMatico
The Eagles Are Like the Jaguars…but Better
With relentless pressure, Jacksonville provided the perfect blueprint on how to attack New England quarterback Tom Brady. It just so happens that rushing the passer is Philadelphia’s strength. Powered by…
It’s Patrick Mahomes time in KC, so who is he?
The Chiefs traded up to draft Mahomes 10th overall last year, so why do they have so much faith in him to take the reins at quarterback? Powered by WPeMatico
NFL 360: Holding it Down in Minnesota
Super Bowl 52 offers more than its share of compelling storylines. But one of the game?s attendees – the surprise recipient of Super Bowl tickets courtesy of the league –…
Super Bowl history: Ranking every game in 21st century from worst to best
The 2017 NFL Playoffs have been mostly fun and a huge improvement over last year’s dirge. It’s all culminated in an unlikely underdog run with Nick Foles and the Philadelphia…
Se incrementa hasta 6 millones coste comercial de 30 segundos en Super Bowl
Vicent Maserrat Powered by WPeMatico
Fox Poised to Win Rights to ‘Thursday Night Football’
Executives at Fox Sports believe they are close to winning the rights to show the National Football League’s “Thursday Night Football” for at least the next season, a deal that…
Patriots’ Gronkowski expects to play in Super Bowl
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — New England Patriots star tight end Rob Gronkowski says he expects to play in Sunday’s Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles. Powered by WPeMatico
NFL Total Access crew tries out curling in Minnesota
NFL Network’s Dan Hellie and Willie McGinest enjoy the sport of curling while they’re in Minnesota for Super Bowl LII. Powered by WPeMatico
NFL to have four independent concussion specialists at Super Bowl
Kevin Seifert NFL Nation Close ESPN.com national NFL writer ESPN.com NFC North reporter, 2008-2013 Covered Vikings for Minneapolis Star Tribune, 1999-2008 Follow on Twitter MINNEAPOLIS — The NFL will have…
John Shipley: Colin Kaepernick remains the NFL’s inconvenient truth
It’s a testament to the nation’s limited attention span that the NFL seems to have moved on from the national anthem protests that inspired the President of the United States…
Roger Goodell defends NFL’s refusal of veteran group’s ad in Super Bowl program
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday defended the NFL’s decision to refuse to approve an advertisement from American Veterans (AMVETS) that would have run in the Super Bowl program. The…
Super Bowl stadium prep on track despite Vikes playoff run
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Super Bowl 52 will be played comfortably under the translucent U.S. Bank Stadium roof on a dry artificial turf, leaving the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles…
Will NFL boycott over Colin Kaepernick harm Super Bowl TV ratings?
Nielsen ratings have been down this season for the NFL, but an NBC chairman is not one who thinks the sky is falling. Powered by WPeMatico
Shawne Merriman talks Super Bowl, future of NFL, return of XFL
NFL veteran and 3-time all-pro Shawne Merriman talks to Yahoo Finance about the NFL ratings decline, the Super Bowl 52 matchup, and his business ventures after football. Powered by WPeMatico
NFL: Forum offers women opportunity for career in football
ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) – Phoebe Schecter struck gold at the Women’s Careers in Football Forum last year as one of 22 women who found jobs or internships in tackle football,…
Minneapolis on elite list of only 15 cities to host the Super Bowl
The Twin Cities area is preparing to host its second Super Bowl this coming Sunday. Powered by WPeMatico
Super Bowl: Governor Decrees South Carolina Must Stand for National Anthem After Trump’s NFL Feud
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued a proclamation Tuesday afternoon calling for everyone in his state to stand for the national anthem during the NFL’s Super Bowl LII in a show…
13 NFL teams that have never won a Super Bowl
After 51 years of Super Bowls, there are still 13 NFL franchises that have never secured a championship. Powered by WPeMatico
Eagles activist invites released killer to NFL Super Bowl
As a 45-year-old recently released convicted murderer, Kempis Songster is not the most obvious choice to be a guest at the Super Bowl, where A-list celebrities and VIPs rub shoulders…
Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2:15 PM ET on Tuesday, Jan. 30
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Report: QB Luck ‘very close’ to throwing
About three months after he was shut down for the rest of the 2017 season with recurring pain in his throwing shoulder, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is “very close”…
Roger Goodell addresses future of Redskins team name
Washington team owner Daniel Snyder isn’t open to change and Goodell doesn’t seem particularly motivated to press the issue Powered by WPeMatico
Titans hire Rams’ LaFleur as OC
The Tennessee Titans have hired Matt LaFleur as offensive coordinator, the same position LaFleur held with the Los Angeles Rams this season. With the Titans, LaFleur will have the opportunity…
Malcolm Butler’s Patriots Finale
Three years ago, Malcolm Butler became an overnight star with his stunning game-winning interception at the end of Super Bowl XLIX. (Quick aside: the controversy over Seattle’s decision to throw…
Jets try to re-create offense that once befuddled Patriots
Rich Cimini ESPN Staff Writer Close Longtime Jets beat writer for New York Daily News Syracuse University graduate Follow on Twitter Mike Shanahan was a pain for Bill Belichick. During…
Report: Lions to hire three assistants, including QB coach George Godsey
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer Close Previously covered University of Michigan for ESPN.com and AnnArbor.com Also covered Notre Dame for Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Follow on Twitter Matt Patricia can’t…
Super Bowl Rundown
Jesse Pantuosco breaks down Super Bowl LII in this week’s Bump and Run. Powered by WPeMatico
After MLB pressures Cleveland Indians, Goodell sees no reason NFL will follow suit
Major League Baseball has pressured the Cleveland Indians into retiring their Chief Wahoo logo, but the NFL has no plans to do the same with the Washington team and its…
Tuesday morning one-liners
Everything Bills C Eric Wood said at his brief non-retirement press conference on Monday. Which players from the Super Bowl teams might the Dolphins target in free agency? The Patriots’…
Brady Hoke reportedly lands job as NFL DL coach
This would be the former Michigan head coach’s first NFL job in a career that stretches back nearly four decades. Powered by WPeMatico
Opinion: Kaepernick’s Super Bowl run foreshadowed NFL future
You may still have socks in your drawer which you wore in that simpler era before Fake News and the white nationalist “alt-right” movement, the fairytale time when the quest…
Breakfast: Pro Bowl respect for Deshaun Watson
Three months have passed since the last game Deshaun Watson played, but it left an indelible mark on a Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett. In a video tweeted out…
NFL has yet to speak to Ronald Darby in Jameis Winston investigation
Last November, an Uber driver alleged that Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston groped her in March 2016. Eagles cornerback Ronald Darby, a former Florida State teammate of Winston’s, quickly issued a…
Saints signings of Josh Huff, Jayrone Elliott disapproved by NFL
The NFL nixed the attempted signings of wide receiver Josh Huff and linebacker Jayrone Elliott by the New Orleans Saints on Monday. According to Mike Triplett of ESPN.com, the contracts…
Eagles’ Chris Long sees wrongs, and wants to help make them right
The Eagles’ defensive end will never experience the injustices others deal with, but wants to help fix them regardless. Powered by WPeMatico
Eagle Stefen Wisniewski’s football roots run deep in Pittsburgh
Frank Fitzpatrick has been an editor and writer at the Inquirer since 1980. A onetime beat writer for the Phillies, Eagles, and Penn State football, he also has covered nine…
Eagles players, fans troll booing Vikings fans at Super Bowl media day in ‘land full of salt’
Apparently finding nobody else to blame Vikings fans took their resentment out on the Eagles at every turn Monday night, booing them relentlessly. Powered by WPeMatico
NFL-Shark circles Eagles on madcap Super Bowl Opening Night
For the New England Patriots, the wackiness of Super Bowl Opening Night was routine but for the Philadelphia Eagles Monday’s scenes, including being interviewed by a shark, were as bizarre…
#HeyTony: Would the Browns draft a quarterback in the first round if they signed Kirk Cousins in free agency?
Tony Grossi has covered the Cleveland Browns since 1984, currently for ESPN Cleveland, and is one of 46 voters for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Hey Tony: If the…
Hall of Famer Tarkenton alleges steroid use by NFL players
The two biggest problems facing the NFL are the controversial player protests during the national anthem and illicit steroid use by players, or so says Hall of Fame quarterback Fran…
Hey Philly, this is what it looks like to be hated
The Patriots realize most of the country will be rooting against them in Super Bowl LII. And they couldn’t seem to care less. Powered by WPeMatico
AP source: Bills’ Wood retirement on hold over bonus issue
Bills center Eric Wood’s plans to announce his retirement on Monday were sidetracked due to issues arising over what he is owed over the final two years of his contract,…
Roger Goodell wants clarity on NFL’s controversial catch rule
SportsPulse: Dominance. Heartbreak. Hope. Trysta Krick details the key moments in the Eagles run to Super Bowl LII. Players and fans aren’t the only ones unhappy with the implementation of…
Former Pro Athletes Converge in Pittsburgh for 2018 World Medical Cannabis Conference & Expo
PITTSBURGH, PA / ACCESSWIRE / January 29, 2018 / Professional sports ambassadors from Athletes For CARE, a national not-for-profit organization, will headline a medical cannabis sports panel at the World…
Even Roger Goodell is confused by the NFL’s catch rule
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he too is concerned with the much-maligned catch rule. Powered by WPeMatico
Minnesota officials welcome Super Bowl to the ‘Bold North’
Despite disappointment that their Minnesota Vikings won’t be the first team to play a Super Bowl in their home stadium, state officials and team owners opened their arms to Super…
Jailed former NFL player wants to make comeback despite concussion concerns
Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young believes “God has a plan for me and deep down I believe it’s to dominate the NFL.” Powered by WPeMatico
The NFL’s top 15 WRs: Does Dez Bryant still make the list?
It’s that time of year again when we rank the NFL’s top 15 quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers. Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott and Dez Bryant all made the cut…
Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2:15 PM ET on Monday, Jan. 29
Jan. 29 (Reuters) – Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2:15 PM ET on Monday: Powered by WPeMatico
Goal Line Lasers, Football Sensors and More: Why the NFL Is Slow to New Tech
Looking up from their smartphones, asking their voice-activated assistants to turn up the TV and seeing their officiating-induced elevated heart rates on their next-generation watches, incredulous NFL fans could not…
Love ’em or hate ’em, the Patriots are the best thing that could be happening to the NFL right now
Love ’em or hate ’em, the New England Patriots are the best thing that could be happening to the NFL right now. Powered by WPeMatico
Advertising revenue declined for NFL’s TV partners in 2017
In the 2016 season, the NFL’s decline in TV ratings didn’t translate to a decline in advertising revenue for the league’s TV partners. The same can’t be said for 2017….
Seven golf-related betting props for Super Bowl LII
Here are the golf-related props for this week’s Super Bowl matchup between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles Powered by WPeMatico
Glass, Angles and a Gjallarhorn: U.S. Bank Stadium Ushering in a New Wave of Stadium Design
This story appears in the Jan. 29-Feb. 5, 2018 double issue of SPORTS ILLUSTRATED. To subscribe, click here. As the NFL has grown into a $14 billion business, its tentpole…
Raiders edge rusher credits Ken Norton for putting him on right career, life path
Ken Norton Jr. never gave up on a once-troubled Bruce Irvin who has turned his life around and devotes significant time, effort and funds toward charity work… Powered by WPeMatico
Super Bowl LII will be a test for the NFL’s season of discontent
A season of turmoil and changing viewer habits has chipped away at what has long been the most durable TV franchise. As the league’s marquee event, the Super Bowl has…
Rams’ Cooper Kupp finished among NFL’s top rookie receivers
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPN in 2016 to cover the Los Angeles Rams Previously covered the Angels for MLB.com Follow on Twitter The yearly awards handed out…
Rob Gronkowski not expected at first media appearance
The NFL is going to kick off its first made-for-TV event without one of its biggest stars. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski…
NFL end-of-season awards: Brady’s brilliance and Pagano on Groundhog Day
“Weak and out of control.” That’s how the President of the United States of America described the NFL in 2017. Many people agree with him. How else to define a…
Delanie Walker catches pair of TDs, including game-winner, in AFC’s 24-23 Pro Bowl win
Teammates mobbed him. Pittsburgh receiver Antonio Browns, Baltimore safety Eric Weddle, Jacksonville cornerback Jalen Ramsey and Steelers coach Mike Tomlin were among those who left the sideline to congratulate Walker….
NFL notebook: Colts remain on track to hire McDaniels
The Indianapolis Colts remain on track to hire New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels as their next head coach according to a report Sunday. The Colts can’t officially offer…
Quit complaining about the cold at Super Week
Instead of listening to the whining about cold-weather Super Bowl sites, the NFL needs to embrace them more often. Here’s why. Powered by WPeMatico
AFC’s late Pro Bowl comeback win had major ramifications for gamblers
The late comeback in the Pro Bowl may have ruined a few people’s days. Powered by WPeMatico
Patriots don’t need any help but they tend to get it
Opponents tend to freak out against Tom Brady and Bill Belichick just when they’re about to conquer the New England Patriots’ dynastic duo. The Philadelphia Eagles swear they won’t fall…
NFL Draft 2018: Ranking the Redskins best WR draft options
Since the arrival of head coach Jay Gruden in 2014, the Redskins have selected at least one wide receiver in every draft. Washington holds the 13th overall selection in the…
Dare we say it, Eagles are built to overcome Patriots’ mystique
In the days before the NFC championship game, the play that defined the Eagles’ dominant victory – and their entire season, really – had been a point of emphasis at…
NFL: Patriots QB Brady has stitches removed from hand
Tom Brady reportedly had an appointment earlier this week to remove the 12 stitches on his right (throwing) hand. Powered by WPeMatico
Pro Bowl 2018 Live Stream: Watch NFL’s All-Star Game Online
Super Bowl LII still is a week away, but fans still can get their football fix Sunday. The NFL’s best players will battle it out in 2018 Pro Bowl at…
UCF’s Shaquem Griffin misses Senior Bowl play for in-game interview
A sideline interview with NFL Network reporter Alex Flanagan cost UCF linebacker Shaquem Griffin a special teams play during the Senior Bowl. Powered by WPeMatico
Inside The Game: How Players Do Film Study
Quarterback Nick Foles shakes his head at his NovaCare Complex locker, counting the hours silently in his brain. He’s been asked to guess how many hours each week he spends…
James Harrison plans to play another year or two
Patriots linebacker James Harrison will turn 40 in May, but he has no plans to make Super Bowl LII his last NFL game. Harrison said he thinks he can play…
Strong faith binds Eagles, attracts new fans
Seventy-two-year-old Susan Collesidis was never a football fan until she heard Carson Wentz talk about his faith. Then she was hooked on the Philadelphia Eagles. When Wentz found out his…
Pro Bowl 2018 Rosters, Jerseys, Odds and Predictions for NFL All-Star Game
Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, hosts the hottest football game before the Super Bowl itself, pitting star-studded teams featuring some of the NFL’s best players against one another. The…
Super Bowl 52 national anthem business as usual for NFL
For what will be the most watched rendition of the national anthem at an NFL game during a season that has featured unprecedented protesting during the singing or playing of…
The surprising thing former New York Giant Victor Cruz did with his first NFL paycheck
The Super Bowl champ has a conservative approach to spending his money. Powered by WPeMatico
Sunday morning one-liners
Le’Veon Bell calls himself a fan of Bills RB LeSean McCoy. Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill got an endorsement from Von Miller. The Patriots were happy to have TE Rob Gronkowski…
Shaquem Griffin making scouts forget how many hands he has
Tim Twentyman Senior Writer MOBILE, Ala. – The most versatile player at the Senior Bowl this week has also faced probably the most adversity throughout his football career. Linebacker, edge…
The Patriots’ dynasty was built from the ashes of Bill Belichick’s failure with the Browns
A few weeks before Bill Belichick’s first game as a head coach in the summer of 1991, the boss wanted to see him. Art Modell, the owner of the Cleveland Browns,…
Super Bowl Odds 2018: Eagles vs. Patriots Betting Lines, Over/Under, Prop Info
The Super Bowl LII matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots on Feb. 4 is a tale of two franchises looking to secure different places in the history…
Sacco Sez: The Broncos have found a quarterback at the Senior Bowl before
For Denver Broncos fans, this week was all about the Senior Bowl. With great respect for the Pro Bowl, the minds of Broncos coaches, administrators and fans are all focused…
Lawlor: Great Moves Paved Way For A Super Season
I have given out a lot of credit for the Eagles’ amazing season. Carson Wentz and the Eagles’ offense got most of the attention. I’ve offered a fair amount of…
NFL to once again revisit catch rule
The perpetually unresolved question of what is and isn’t a catch in the NFL lingers. So will it be considered again this offseason? “Has it ever not been?” Falcons president/CEO…
DeMarcus Lawrence thinks Cowboys will lock him up before free agency
Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence is coming off a 14.5-sack season and heading into free agency, but he doesn’t think he’ll get the chance to shop his services to the…
