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Parents' dilemma: Let children play football?

Sat, 26 May 2012 11:42:40 -0400

Already uneasy about the idea of letting her 7-year-old son Jason start playing tackle football, Elizabeth Giancarli made up her mind when former NFL star Junior Seau committed suicide.

Penn State ex-president sues over Sandusky emails: report

Fri, 25 May 2012 22:36:56 -0400

(Reuters) - Pennsylvania State University's former president filed suit on Friday to force the school to turn over emails that are relevant to its probe of the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal, the Centre Daily Times newspaper reported. Sandusky, a former Penn State assistant football coach, goes on trial next month on charges he molested 10 boys over a period of 15 years. Trustees fired President Graham Spanier and head football coach Joe Paterno in November 2011 over the scandal. ...

Sanchez sharp, Tebow tosses 2 INTs in Jets' OTAs

Thu, 24 May 2012 19:10:57 -0400

Mark Sanchez smiled for a split-second when a reporter labeled him as the most scrutinized guy in the New York Jets' locker room.

Giants' Nicks breaks foot, ruled out for three months

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:59:30 -0400

(Reuters) - Powerful New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks was expected to be sidelined for three months after breaking his right foot in practice, the National Football League team said on Thursday. Nicks fractured the fifth metatarsal while performing individual drills during an organized team activity workout earlier on Thursday. The 24-year-old was scheduled to have surgery on Friday to have a screw inserted into the broken bone with an expected recovery time of 12 weeks, the team said on their website. ...

Hakeem Nicks breaks right foot at Giants OTA

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:33:42 -0400

New York Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks is expected to be sidelined up to three months after breaking his right foot at a team organized activity early Thursday.

Collusion claim the latest NFL-union feud

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:45:42 -0400

The lockout was easier than all this.

NFL union files suit against league over 2010 cap

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:33:11 -0400

The players union claimed Wednesday that the NFL imposed a secret salary cap during the uncapped 2010 season that cost the players at least $1 billion.

49ers sign All-Pro punter Andy Lee through 2018

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:08:54 -0400

Andy Lee has made every punt and held every field goal and extra-point attempt — minus a few in the preseason — for the San Francisco 49ers since 2004.

Thomas, Decker building rapport with Manning

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:37:05 -0400

Peyton Manning's two biggest targets are a pair of promising young receivers who have already made their mark in the NFL despite spending lots of time on the sideline.

Manning, Giants focused as they return to field

Wed, 23 May 2012 18:42:12 -0400

As far as Eli Manning is concerned, the fulfillment of teammate Justin Tuck's claim that the New York Giants can turn into an NFL dynasty began Wednesday with the first organized team activity.

All-Pro punter Lee signs contract extension with 49ers

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:51:06 -0400

(Reuters) - The San Francisco 49ers have signed three-time All-Pro punter Andy Lee to a six-year contract extension, the National Football League team said on Wednesday. Lee, who set the league's single-season record in net punting average (44 yards) last year, will remain with San Francisco through the 2018 season. "Andy has established himself as one of the top players in the game at his position," 49ers general manager Trent Baalke said in a statement. ...

Players union files collusion suit versus NFL

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:08:22 -0400

(Reuters) - The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday accusing the NFL and its owners of collusion to establish a secret salary cap during the 2010 season. According to the complaint, NFL teams operated with a $123 million salary cap in 2010 even though the season was played without a spending limit under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement that expired after the season. "When the rules are broken in a way that hurts the game, we have an obligation to act," NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith said in a statement. ...

NFL players' union charges owners with collusion

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:22:11 -0400

The National Football League Players Association charged the league, its clubs and team owners with collusion during the 2010 season in a complaint filed on Wednesday.

Browns' Fujita says bounty charges "not true"

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:05:05 -0400

Forced to fight for his name in a "public trial" against the NFL, Browns linebacker Scott Fujita vowed he did not participate in the New Orleans Saints' bounty program.

NFL making thigh and knee pads mandatory in '13

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:57:36 -0400

The NFL's move to make thigh and knee pads mandatory equipment for the 2013 season already has drawn criticism from the guys who will have to wear them.

Paterno's Penn State pension to top $13 million

Tue, 22 May 2012 21:27:04 -0400

NFL OKs more Bills games in Canada

Tue, 22 May 2012 19:53:13 -0400

National Football League owners voted on Tuesday to allow a five-year extension of the Buffalo Bills deal to play selected home games in Toronto, Canada.

NFL passes new pad rules for players

Tue, 22 May 2012 18:48:58 -0400

The NFL made thigh and knee pads mandatory equipment for the 2013 season, something the players' union was not pleased with.

Paterno's Penn State pension to top $13 million

Tue, 22 May 2012 17:58:14 -0400

(Reuters) - The late Joe Paterno, the Penn State University football coach whose six-decade career ended abruptly last year in controversy, earned a $13.4 million pension for running one of the sport's most successful programs, a family spokesman said on Tuesday. Paterno's widow, Sue, will get the initial $10.1 million payment at the end of May, according to family spokesman Dan McGinn, four months after her husband died at age 85 of lung cancer and after being fired amid a child sex abuse scandal involving former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky. ...

NFL wins salary cap fight with Redskins, Cowboys

Tue, 22 May 2012 16:56:29 -0400

An arbitrator upheld the NFL's salary cap reductions on the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins for this season and next.

NFL owners back extra pads for players next year

Tue, 22 May 2012 16:26:42 -0400

National Football League owners voted on Tuesday to require thigh pads and knee pads be worn by all players starting in 2013, a matter that will now be negotiated with the NFL Players Association.

Ruling cuts salary spending for NFL Cowboys, Redskins

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:35:25 -0400

The Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins will have salary caps reduced over the next two years as a punishment for 2010 contract moves, the National Football League said on Tuesday.

Seau's suicide prompts worries about post-NFL life

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:33:22 -0400

Junior Seau's suicide is troubling NFL players.

Union president sends letter about labor gains

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:32:42 -0400

NFL players union president Domonique Foxworth sent a letter to his membership Monday outlining the gains they made in the collective bargaining agreement reached last summer with the league.

Buccaneers deal TE Winslow to Seattle, sign Clark

Mon, 21 May 2012 23:59:29 -0400

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded tight end Kellen Winslow to the Seattle Seahawks for a draft pick on Monday night and signed former Colts star Dallas Clark to replace him.

Buccaneers deal TE Winslow to Seahawks

Mon, 21 May 2012 23:41:56 -0400

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have traded tight end Kellen Winslow to the Seattle Seahawks for a draft pick and signed former Colts star Dallas Clark to replace him.

Jets DT Ellis pleads guilty to assault in Virginia

Mon, 21 May 2012 19:17:03 -0400

New York Jets defensive lineman Kenrick Ellis pleaded guilty Monday to assault and battery stemming from a 2010 fight while attending college in Virginia.

Saints upbeat despite Brees' absence

Mon, 21 May 2012 19:12:41 -0400

With no sign of a contract breakthrough for Drew Brees on the eve of the Saints' first offseason practice, safety Roman Harper tried to look on the bright side.

Bucs TE Winslow says he's not in team's plans

Mon, 21 May 2012 18:46:43 -0400

Buccaneers tight end Kellen Winslow says he been told that he no longer fits in Tampa Bay's plans for next season.

Manning looks good in Broncos' first OTA workout

Mon, 21 May 2012 18:08:14 -0400

His passes were hitting receivers in stride and right between the numbers, not skipping off the ground or whizzing behind their heads like so many of Tim Tebow's.

Texans WR Johnson out 3-4 weeks after knee scope

Mon, 21 May 2012 17:11:10 -0400

Texans star receiver Andre Johnson said Monday that he will be out for three to four weeks after arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.

Judge rejects bid to delay Sandusky trial

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:02:49 -0400

Former Penn State University assistant American football coach Jerry Sandusky's child sex abuse trial will begin as scheduled on June 5, Judge John Cleland ruled on Monday.

Judge: No trial delay for ex-Penn State assistant coach

Mon, 21 May 2012 11:32:34 -0400

(Reuters) - A judge denied a motion on Monday to delay the start of the child sex-abuse trial of former Penn State University assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, according to court papers. As a result of the ruling from Judge John Cleland, of the Court of Common Pleas for Centre County, Pennsylvania, Sandusky's trial will get underway on June 5. Cleland's decision was issued in a one-page ruling posted to the court's website Monday morning. Sandusky's lawyer had sought a delay to allow more time to review evidence in the case. ...

GM passes on running TV ads during 2013 Super Bowl

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:43:57 -0400

DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Co will not advertise in next year's Super Bowl because it is too expensive, the top marketing executive for the U.S. automaker said three days after the company announced it was dropping paid ads on Facebook Inc. The 2013 Super Bowl will be broadcast by CBS Corp, which is selling 30-second ads for as much as $4 million. Spots on NBC's broadcast of this year's National Football League championship game, the most heavily watched annual event on U.S. television, cost about $3.5 million per 30-second spot. NBC is majority-owned by Comcast Corp. ...

Loomis: Brees deal has to be right for both sides

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:10:28 -0400

Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says he isn't taking any of Drew Brees' recent complaints about the slow pace of contract negotiations personally.

Saints' Vilma files defamation lawsuit against Goodell

Thu, 17 May 2012 21:35:16 -0400

(Reuters) - Suspended New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma has filed a defamation lawsuit against National Football League (NFL) Commissioner Roger Goodell over statements regarding a "bounty" scheme reportedly used by the Saints.

Eagles' McCoy awarded five-year contract extension

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:10:24 -0400

(Reuters) - The Philadelphia Eagles rewarded LeSean McCoy with a five-year contract extension after the running back enjoyed a breakout 2011 season, the National Football League (NFL) team said on Thursday.

EA must defend NCAA conspiracy lawsuit

Thu, 17 May 2012 18:35:04 -0400

(Reuters) - Electronic Arts Inc lost its bid to be dismissed from a lawsuit accusing the video game company of involvement in an NCAA conspiracy to prevent college athletes from being paid. Plaintiffs led by former UCLA basketball star Ed O'Bannon had accused the National Collegiate Athletic Association and its marketing company of violating U.S. antitrust law by conspiring to force students to sign away their ability to profit commercially from playing college sports. ...

Saints' Vilma sues Roger Goodell for defamation

Thu, 17 May 2012 17:39:28 -0400

Suspended Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma filed a defamation lawsuit Thursday against NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, claiming the league's top executive made false statements that tarnished Vilma's reputation and hindered his ability to earn a living playing football.

Arbitrator hears arguments on NFL player penalties

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:26:18 -0400

Arbitrator Shyam Das heard arguments Wednesday from NFL and players union lawyers on whether Commissioner Roger Goodell can discipline players for actions that occurred before the league's current labor agreement was signed last August.