Archive for February, 2008



Football news 29 February 2008

Friday 29 February 2008 @ 1:20 pm

Boston Globe

NFL NOTEBOOK Modifications Are Made to Disability Program
Washington Post, United States
By Mark Maske Members of the alliance formed by NFL officials to address the medical and financial needs of retired players made a series of modifications


Washington Post

NFL | Isaac Bruce, Lorenzo Neal among those getting cut
Seattle Times, United States
Bruce, the last player remaining from the Rams’ 1995 move from Los Angeles, is among the NFL career leaders with 942 receptions for 14109 yards and 84


KCRA.com

Man Admits Hoax Threatening NFL Stadiums
The Associated Press
NEWARK, NJ (AP) — A former Wisconsin grocery clerk pleaded guilty Thursday to making bogus Internet postings warning of terrorist attacks against seven NFL


Bleacher Report

Favre’s agent denies retirement story on Packers’ Web site - NFL
ESPN
By John Clayton A link on the Green Bay Packers’ Web site that led to a page that declared quarterback Brett Favre was retiring appeared briefly,


National Post

Eagles cut ties with defensive end Kearse - NFL
ESPN
He tallied 36 sacks in his first three seasons and earned NFL Rookie of the Year honors in 1999. NFL teams can begin shopping for free agents on Friday,


SI.com

NFL Free Agency Begins With Lack of Big Names
New York Times, United States
A day later, he signed a six-year contract that reportedly made him the highest-paid tight end in NFL history. Twelve players received the tag this year,


National Post

Kelly signs seven-year, $50.5 million contract with Raiders - NFL
ESPN
NFL teams can begin shopping for free agents on Friday, with approximately 320 players available. Among the big names are Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss




Football news 24 February 2008

Sunday 24 February 2008 @ 2:12 pm

Yahoo! Eurosport

NFL Notebook: Huizenga sells half of Dolphins
Seattle Post Intelligencer
The NFL must approve the sale, which Huizenga said would be worth $1.1 billion. Ross has an opportunity to become managing general partner in the future.


National Post

Patterson arrested, charged with marijuana possession - NFL
ESPN
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Mike Patterson is facing drug possession charges after being arrested in the southern New Jersey town where he lives.


National Post

Falcons’ Smith won’t comment on Hall’s status for ‘08 season - NFL
ESPN
Hall, who was at the NFL combine in Indianapolis on Friday, said he doesn’t want to stay in Atlanta and he wants to go to a team that wants him.


The Money Times

Ahhhrrrgh!!! Rex is back
Chicago Sun-Times, United States
The Bears remain hopeful that flub-prone Rex Grossman is an NFL quarterback. “It is a body of work. There have been some highs and some lows,




Football news 13 February 2008

Wednesday 13 February 2008 @ 4:31 pm

Goodell on Hill
By Karen Guregiann While all eyes will be on Roger Clemens’ appearance before Congress today, another sports scandal will be playing out in the nation’s

Goodell in Hill huddle
BY GARY MYERS The SpyGate scandal goes to Washington Wednesday, with commissioner Roger Goodell meeting with Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.

Goodell and Specter Ready to Meet
By GREG BISHOP NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will travel to Washington on Wednesday to meet with Senator Arlen Specter for a discussion about the league’s

Goodell, Specter set to discuss Spygate today
By PAUL DOMOWITCH While Roger Clemens plays the big room on Capitol Hill today, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will be a lounge act.

Specter and Goodell to meet
The Patriots’ loss in Super Bowl XLII hasn’t diminished Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter’s interest in the NFL’s investigation into the team’s illegal

Specter to meet with Goodell Wednesday
New York, NY (Sports Network) - NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will head to Washington on Wednesday to meet with Senator Arlen Specter to discuss the

Goodell to meet with US senator over NFL spying
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will meet with US Sen. Arlen Specter on Wednesday to discuss the New England Patriots’ spying

Commish, Specter to meet about Spygate
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Sen. Arlen Specter will meet Wednesday to discuss the Patriots’ Spygate scandal. Specter wants answers as to why Goodell

Goodell, Specter to Discuss Spygate
NEW YORK (AP) — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Sen. Arlen Specter are to meet Wednesday to discuss the Spygate case involving the New England Patriots.

Sports Buzz
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Sen. Arlen Specter are scheduled to meet today to discuss the Spygate case involving the New England Patriots.

Senator To Meet With NFL Commissioner On Patriots’ Spygate
Washington (eCanadaNow) - Commissioner Roger Goodell of the NFL will meet with US Senator Arlen Spector on Wednesday to discuss the New England Patriots and




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