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Jets sign linebacker Scott to $48 million deal
NEW YORK—The New York Jets bolstered their defense in a big way Friday, signing former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Bart Scott to a $48 million, six-year deal. The 28-year-old Scott will make $27 million during the first three years of the contract...
Larry Fitzergerald is MVP in NFC's Pro Bowl win
Honolulu -- Larry Fitzgerald caught five passes for 81 yards and two touchdowns, 44-year-old John Carney kicked two fourth-quarter field goals, and the NFC rallied to a 30-21 victory over the AFC on Sunday in the Pro Bowl.
Spagnuolo to dine with Broncos, meet with Jets Saturday
If the Jets want to hire Steve Spagnuolo as their next head coach, they may have to fight to get their man. The hottest candidate on the NFL's coaching carousel got a little hotter Thursday when the Denver Broncos jumped into the hunt for the Gian...
Steve Kelley: Seattle's biggest loss is Mike Holmgren's exit
That day defines Holmgren for me. He is a great football coach. The numbers don't lie. But he is a better person. He is understanding, funny and a compassionate member of the community. And he never has forgotten his humble roots as a high-school ...
Family, philanthropy up next for Holmgren
SEATTLE (AP) — Mike Holmgren is happily leaving the job he's loved and mastered for the last 17 years in the NFL. The reason is on the second floor of the Pike Market Medical Clinic.
Collins spurs Titans to rout over Steelers
Nashville, TN (Sports Network) - Kerry Collins passed for 216 yards and hit Justin Gage for a touchdown, as the Tennessee Titans rattled off 21 unanswered points to seal home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs with a 31-14 victory over th...
Weather outside is frightful, but not for Seattle-bound Jets
As the Jets stretched in the midst of Friday's storm, Brett Favre began packing a nice round snowball. "Before practice even started, he was getting one ready," wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery said.
Holmgren to face Favre in final home game
Seattle coach Mike Holmgren will coach his final game at Qwest Field for the Seahawks on Sunday, and as fate would have it, he'll do so against quarterback Brett Favre, the man who helped create his legacy, and vice versa.
Favre Files for Reinstatement, but Ball Remains in Air
Quarterback Brett Favre took a significant procedural step toward ending his nearly five-month retirement and resuming his NFL career by sending a letter to the league office yesterday asking Commissioner Roger Goodell to reinstate him.
Favre must file letter to show for Packers camp
MILWAUKEE -- If Brett Favre plans to show for the Green Bay Packers' training camp, he'll need permission from the NFL. And as of Friday evening, he had not petitioned the league for reinstatement.
LAS VEGAS -- Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker was found unconscious on a Las Vegas street Monday after apparently being the victim of a robbery.
Strahan hangs up his cleats Monday, June 9, 2008
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Michael Strahan had what he wanted -- a Super Bowl championship to add to a resume featuring seven Pro Bowls and two sack records. Now it was time to leave football and leave the New York Giants after 15 years in the NFL.
20 Biggest American Football Stadiums
The experience of watching a football game live in a stadium full of fans is completely different from the experience of watching the game on television. Part of the difference is, of course, the fact that you’re watching the game take place in 3D...
WSU's Brink is only state player selected in draft
KIRKLAND -- The Houston Texans selected Washington State's record-setting quarterback, Alex Brink, in the seventh round of the NFL draft Sunday. He was the state's only college player drafted.
Seattle? Jackson loves it
The Seahawks introduced their two top draft choices during a news conference Monday, and Lawrence Jackson made it clear that he likes Seattle. No, make that loves Seattle.