Football
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan was spit on night he flipped finger
FORT LAUDERDALE - Rex Ryan won't kiss anyone's rings and he apparently won't allow anyone to spit at him, either. According to Fox Sports NFL insider Jay Glazer, Ryan flipped the now infamous middle finger at a Miami fan on Saturday night only aft...
Dementia Risk Seen in Players in N.F.L. Study
A study commissioned by the National Football League reports that Alzheimer’s disease or similar memory-related diseases appear to have been diagnosed in the league’s former players vastly more often than in the national population — including a r...
Giants Win at Last Second, Spoiling Stadium Debut
This game had a little bit of everything and a lot of people to see it. The crowd of 105,121 was a regular-season record for the N.F.L. on a night of celebration for Texas football culture.
UCLA freshman quarterback Richard Brehaut has short wait time
The 18-year-old, who enrolled early at UCLA so he could take part in spring practice, is expected to get the start against Kansas State as Kevin Prince is sidelined because of a fractured jaw.
At Rutgers, It’s a Not-So-Grand Opening
Tony Pike threw for a career-high 362 yards and 3 touchdowns, and visiting Cincinnati used its high-speed, no-huddle offense to hurry past Rutgers, 47-15, on Monday.
The Dolphins Acquire Some Glamour
DAVIE, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins of last season were so devoid of star power that their promotional billboards featured an unsmiling image of a rookie head coach and the graying countenance of a front-office executive. During training camp earlier...
Burnley 1 - 0 Man Utd
Burnley marked the return of top-flight football to Turf Moor after 33 years with a memorable win against Premier League champions Manchester United.
Leagues See Bloggers in the Bleachers as a Threat
Camera phones, hand-held video cameras and social networking sites like Twitter have turned sports fans with Web sites into instant reporters and broadcasters. But one of the nation’s leading college leagues is drawing a line in the turf.
In a Surprise, Vick Signs With the Eagles
Michael Vick, exiled from football for two seasons, finally has a new team, and it is not one anyone expected. The Philadelphia Eagles, who have Donovan McNabb as their starting quarterback, sent a shock wave through the preseason Thursday night b...
Yankees and Sabathia Keep Cruising on the Road
As Manager Joe Girardi stepped into the Yankees’ dugout at Safeco Field before batting practice Thursday, Ken Griffey Jr. spotted him and asked the first question at the news briefing.
Giants Hope Depth Keeps Defense Fresh
Justin Tuck, a Pro Bowl defensive end, missed the first practice of training camp Monday morning with a sore left foot, but Giants fans should not be concerned.
Burress indicted on weapons charges
Former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress was indicted on Monday on two felony counts accusing him of criminal possession of a weapon and one misdemeanor count of reckless endangerment, prosecutors said.
NFL reinstates Vick, but stigma to dog him
Michael Vick did his time, spending 20 months in federal custody after a dogfighting conviction.
Police Conclude Girlfriend Killed McNair and Herself
The Nashville police said Wednesday that Steve McNair was murdered by his girlfriend, Sahel Kazemi, who used the same gun to kill herself.
Broncos star isn't a mile high about city
Police report emerges in which Pro Bowl wide receiver Brandon Marshall is said to tell police two years ago during DUI arrest: 'I hate Denver. I hope to get traded.'
Lions ‘switching our swagger around’ Detroit opens minicamp eager to put 0-16 season behind it
New coach. New front office. New players.
Soldiers inspire Jerry Glanville back into service
A trip to Iraq pushes the coach back into football, first as an assistant at Hawaii and now as the coach at Portland State.
Favre targets Vikings return
Brett Favre has finally spoken out on his latest 'will-he, won't he' retirement saga, after confirming he has had arm surgery and is interested in playing with the Minnesota Vikings next season.
Thrash pondering whether to retire
Washington Redskins receiver James Thrash is considering whether to undergo surgery on his injured neck and attempt to play again this season or decline the surgery and retire from football.
Manning criticizes Colts over coaching situation
All Peyton Manning wants from the Indianapolis Colts is a game plan. It may take the team a little longer to satisfy the three-time MVP.