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Sherman Named New Coach at A&amp;M
Sherman Named New Coach at A&M
Nov 26, 2007 11:10 PM CST

Sherman Named New Coach at A&M

Gailey fired at Georgia Tech, Nutt steps down at Arkansas, Doba canned at WSU

(Newser) - Mike Sherman will replace Dennis Franchione as head football coach at Texas A&M. Sherman coached the Aggies offensive line during two separate stints in the 1990s. He is currently the offensive coordinator for the Houston Texans and coached the Green Bay Packers from 2000 to 2005. Sherman called coaching...

Redskins Star Critical After Shooting
Redskins Star Critical After Shooting
Nov 26, 2007 11:21 AM CST

Redskins Star Critical After Shooting

Pro Bowl safety Taylor wounded in incident at Miami home

(Newser) - Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor is in critical condition after being shot by an intruder at his Miami home and airlifted to the hospital early today, the Miami Herald reports. Taylor, 24, a 2004 first-round draft pick from the University of Miami, has been out of commission with a sprained...

Feds: Vick Should Pay $1M for Dogs
Feds: Vick Should Pay
$1M for Dogs
Nov 20, 2007 10:11 PM CST

Feds: Vick Should Pay $1M for Dogs

Prosecutors hope to beat creditors to NFL star's assets

(Newser) - The feds want Michael Vick to pick up the nearly $1-million tab for the 48 pit bulls they seized from his home. Prosecutors say the Atlanta Falcon, who surrendered to authorities yesterday to begin serving his time, should pay for the seizure, care, and adoption of the dogs, which they...

Beware of Boobs at Jets Games
Beware of Boobs at Jets Games
Nov 20, 2007 3:42 PM CST

Beware of Boobs at Jets Games

Home crowd 'tradition' includes jeering at women to expose their breasts

(Newser) - At Giants Stadium for Sunday's Jets game, some fans had expectations of more than the upset they got from their team: an informal "halftime show" of a few temporarily topless women. The Times reports on a years-old tradition of fans congregating around the spiral Gate D pedestrian ramp to...

Vick Gets a Jump on Jail
Vick Gets a Jump on Jail
Nov 19, 2007 5:47 PM CST

Vick Gets a Jump on Jail

Disgraced QB reports to prison 3 weeks before dogfighting sentencing

(Newser) - Scandal-dogged quarterback Michael Vick reported to federal custody today, starting his sentence before his Dec. 10 sentencing hearing so he can get out as soon as possible, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. "From the beginning, Mr. Vick has accepted responsibility for his actions and his self surrender further demonstrates that...

Everett Leaves Hospital, Thanks Buffalo Fans

'It’s been special to me,' injured Bills tight end tells crowd on video

(Newser) - Buffalo tight end Kevin Everett left the hospital last week and thanked his team and its fans for their support in a video message that played before last night's game. "Just letting you guys know it’s been special to me and I just want to say, come on...

NFL Commish Reinstates Ricky Williams

Dolphins now control date of return from fourth pot smoking suspension

(Newser) - Embattled running back Ricky Williams was reinstated to the NFL after an 18-month absence caused by his fourth violation of the league’s substance abuse policy. Miami coach Cam Cameron has not indicated whether the 0-9 Dolphins would reactivate Williams. Even if the team chooses not to use Williams this...

Game Over for Colts Def. End Freeney?
Game Over for Colts Def. End Freeney?
Nov 13, 2007 11:48 PM CST

Game Over for Colts Def. End Freeney?

Foot injury may be severe enough to end Pro Bowler's season

(Newser) - Though swelling so far has hindered a definitive diagnosis, a source told ESPN yesterday that Pro Bowler Dwight Freeney's left foot might prove to have a Lisfranc injury, requiring season ending surgery.  The defensive end suggested following Sunday's loss that the damage might have been caused when a Chargers...

Pacman Will Take Plea Bargain
Pacman Will Take Plea Bargain
Nov 13, 2007 5:45 PM CST

Pacman Will Take Plea Bargain

Jones will get one year of probation in exchange for testimony

(Newser) - Adam 'Pacman' Jones will take a plea deal which will get him a year's probation in exchange for testimony about a shooting that took place during his Las Vegas strip club brawl, the AP reports. Pacman will plead no contest to conspiracy to commit disorderly conduct and receive a suspended...

Giants TOed by Dallas, Again
Giants TOed by Dallas, Again
Nov 11, 2007 7:41 PM CST

Giants TOed by Dallas, Again

Romo slings four scores to halt New York's hot streak, 31-20

(Newser) - Dallas took convincing control over the NFC East by thumping New York, their closest division rivals. The Giants had a six-game winning streak, but they could not overcome another stellar game from Tony Romo—four touchdowns, including two long lobs to Terrell Owens—plus costly penalties that eliminated a touchdown...

Goodell Upholds Pacman Ban
Goodell Upholds Pacman Ban
Nov 6, 2007 10:01 PM CST

Goodell Upholds Pacman Ban

Despite appeal, Tennessee cornerback will serve full season-long suspension

(Newser) - NFL commissioner Roger Goodell firmly squashed the campaign of Adam "Pacman" Jones's camp to reduce his full-season suspension, reiterating to the Titans defensive standout that he cannot rejoin his team until fall 2008. Tennessee, whose overall defense has improved significantly this year, said they had been prepared for that...

Navy Wins in Triple OT, Ends 44 Year Drought

Midshipmen beat Notre Dame for first time since 1963

(Newser) - Ending a NCAA record 43 game losing streak yesterday, Navy defeated the Fighting Irish for the first time since 1963. The end came in suitably dramatic fashion, as the Midshipmen pulled off the victory 46-44 in triple overtime. The loss perpetuates Notre Dame's dismal season, sending them to 1-8, with...

Jaguar Looking at Suspension
Jaguar Looking at Suspension
Oct 31, 2007 10:50 PM CDT

Jaguar Looking at Suspension

Jacksonville defensive tackle Stroud tested positive for illicit substances

(Newser) - One of the aging bulwarks of Jacksonville's stout defense, tackle Marcus Stroud has tested positive for an undisclosed banned substance, reports the Florida Times-Union. Stroud may appeal, but the team may have already decided he is better off serving his four-game suspension sooner rather than later in the season.

Privacy Groups Want Online ‘Do Not Call’

‘Do Not Track’ would bar companies from targeting ads

(Newser) - Consumer and privacy advocates have proposed a voluntary online “Do Not Track” list that would bar companies from monitoring web traffic for the purpose of targeting ads. Modeled on the popular “Do Not Call” list, which blocks phone telemarketers, the new proposal wouldn’t outlaw ads altogether, the...

Is Belichick Breaking an Unwritten Rule?

Pats coach under fire for running up the score in blowout wins

(Newser) - Following Sunday's 52-7 crushing of the Redskins, which included fourth down conversions when ahead 38-0 and 45-0 in the fourth, Pat's coach Bill Belichick is coming under fire for violating an unwritten code of conduct in his unwillingness to concede blowout games. The criticism comes as Belichick's Patriots are on...

Cowboys Pony Up for Romo
Cowboys Pony Up for Romo
Oct 29, 2007 9:55 PM CDT

Cowboys Pony Up for Romo

#9 given 6-year, $67.5M extension after successful half-season audition

(Newser) - Through the first half of the season, Dallas is the class of the NFC, and the likable gunslinger who got them there has just been given a juicy contract extension, FOXSports.com reports. Tony Romo has agreed to a six-year, $67.5 million deal with over $30 million guaranteed—not...

New York Wins Ugly in London
New York Wins Ugly in London
Oct 28, 2007 10:50 PM CDT

New York Wins Ugly in London

Giants keep Dolphins winless in rainy Wembley Stadium, 13-10

(Newser) - In typical wet London weather, the NFL put on an equally typical slugfest in its first-ever regular season game played outside North America, with hapless Miami putting up a fight against New York before plummeting to its eighth straight loss. Over 80,000 spectators were mostly enthused by the sloppy...

Colts, Pats Stay Perfect as Matchup Looms

Manning breaks Unitas' Colts record; Brady notches 5 TDs

(Newser) - New England and Indianapolis guaranteed a rare Week 9 clash of unbeatens, as the two best teams in the NFL routed their opponents. Colts quarterback Peyton Manning threw two scores; his second gave him 288 for his Colts career, breaking Johnny Unitas's record. Patriots signal-caller Tom Brady tossed three and...

London Calling for NFL
London Calling for NFL
Oct 26, 2007 1:10 AM CDT

London Calling for NFL

League hopes UK Giants-Dolphins game will be springboard into worldwide market

(Newser) - As London and the NFL brace for the weekend's Dolphins-Giants match—the first regular-season game played outside the US in league history—football officials are hoping it will launch the game into a new, more international era. If all goes well, commissioner Roger Goodell plans to make foreign-hosted games a...

$10 Million Added to NFL Retirees Fund

Money will target joint replacement, other medical concerns

(Newser) - The medical fund the NFL established in July for its retired players will receive a $10 million boost. The money will be added to the $7 million already in the fund and be used for joint replacement surgery, cardiovascular screening and assisted living. “We're continuing to work on the...

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