Archive for May, 2008



Football news 21 May 2008

Wednesday 21 May 2008 @ 9:26 am

CBC.ca
Nancy Gay on the NFL: Two-year deadline to avoid work stoppage
San Francisco Chronicle,  USA
(05-20) 21:05 PDT — Say this about the NFL owners: After years of internal squabbles over their ongoing labor contract with the players, they united as one

New York Times
As Expected, NFL Owners Opt Out of Labor Deal
New York Times, United States
Analysis and discussion of the NFL draft and off-season news from around the league. But their struggles are relative — one of their biggest concerns is how

Sabah
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to fine teams for player misbehaviour
The Canadian Press, ATLANTA
ATLANTA — The NFL put more teeth in its personal conduct policy on Tuesday when commissioner Roger Goodell announced he would fine teams whose players were

Albany Times Union
Key players sign new deals with NFL Cowboys
AFP
DALLAS, Texas (AFP) — Cornerback Terence Newman and running back Marion Barber re-signed long-term contracts on Tuesday with the Dallas Cowboys,

TSN.ca
Owner family says NFL Rams not for sale
AFP
ST. LOUIS, Missouri (AFP) — The St. Louis Rams are not for sale, owner Chip Rosenbloom said on Tuesday, ending speculation the National Football League club

National Post
Morgan’s retirement is reason to celebrate - NFL
ESPN
By Pat Yasinskas Linebacker Dan Morgan retired after seven NFL seasons. This isn’t going to be your typical column talking about how sad it is to see a

WBT
NFL Notes: Rookie Matt Ryan signs record deal with Falcons
Chronicle-Telegram, OH
The NFL put more teeth in its personal conduct policy when commissioner Roger Goodell announced he would fine teams whose players are suspended for



Steelers the 40’s

Monday 19 May 2008 @ 12:30 pm



Football news 17 May 2008

Saturday 17 May 2008 @ 12:31 pm
NFL Owners Might End Labor Deal
Hartford Courant, United States
AP NFL owners could opt out of their agreement with the players union next week, making it possible 2010 will be a season with no salary cap.

The Southern Ledger
Not much to glean from a walk-through - NFL
ESPN
“I find that insulting, disturbing and a slap in the face to both our team security and NFL security, who both do outstanding jobs.

Sportsnet.ca
NFL investigators met with steroid dealer: report
AFP
“The day after I got sentenced, the NFL investigators were at my door at 9 am and trying to find out what I knew,” Jacobs told the Times.
NFL rival to reveal West Coast teams soon
Canada.com, Canada
The UFL model is based on attracting players from the bottom half of NFL rosters, many of whom have turned into NFL stars when given a chance to play.
Saunders, Jackson look to change offensive culture in St. Louis - NFL
ESPN
By Mike Sando Five players in NFL history have scored five or more rushing touchdowns in one game. That included zero rushing touchdowns in the first seven
Rodgers needs to go deep or Packers will struggle in ‘08 - NFL
ESPN
By Jeremy Green For the first time in 18 years, Brett Favre isn’t going to be under center in Green Bay. Now, the short-term success of the Packers’ entire

New York Daily News
NFL Players in the News
KFFL, CA
Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports the Baltimore Ravens have begun preliminary contract negotiations with QB Joe Flacco. Earlier in the week,

USA Today
Harrison sticks to sideline at mandatory Colts minicamp - NFL
ESPN
Wide receiver Marvin Harrison reported for the Indianapolis Colts’ mandatory three-day minicamp that opened Friday but did not practice with the team.



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