Articles filed under Football
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Hester leads NFL-record year for kickoff and punt returnsDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Devin Hester continues to break NFL kick return records, and he's not the only one. There have been 25 kickoff returns for touchdowns and a combined 42 kicko...
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Greetings from Beverly HillsDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - For guys in my generation, "Beverly Hills Cop" serves as one of the seminal movies of young adulthood. While the 1984 Eddie Murphy action/comedy vehicle isn't necessaril...
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Levy steps down as Bills' GMDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Marv Levy stepped down as the Buffalo Bills general manager Monday, confident he has the team headed in the right direction despite a second consec...
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Alabama edges Colorado in Independence BowlDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - SHREVEPORT, La. -- John Parker Wilson completed 13 of his first 15 passes for 185 yards and 3 touchdowns and Alabama raced to a 4-touchdown lead, then held off Colorado ...
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Ravens fire Billick after 5-11 finishDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Brian Billick was fired as coach of the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, less than a day after his team concluded a disappointing 5-11 season. Players we...
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Ayanbadejo ready to hit free-agent marketDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - After two straight Pro Bowl selections as a special-teams coverage ace, Brendon Ayanbadejo is hitting the unrestricted free-agent market at precisely the right time for ...
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Patriots starting over in playoffsDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Now what? What's next for the Patriots now that the preliminaries, as perfect as they were, are over? Four days off to savor their feats and soothe ...
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Tebow hopes to beat Heisman jinkDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - ORLANDO, Fla. -- Florida quarterback Tim Tebow has heard all about the "Heisman jinx." He even saw it firsthand last January, when Ohio State's Troy Smith struggled agai...
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Broncos keep Williams close to their heartsDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - DENVER -- Never have the Denver Broncos been so eager to get to next year. This one was filled with heartache, beginning with cornerback Darrent Williams' slaying in a d...
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Bears believe quick turnaround possibleDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - It took the defending NFC champion Bears until the final day of the regular season to fashion a two-game winning streak and salvage a 7-9 record. So, even in the glow of...