Football Page 1134 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights

Scared Sponsors Are The Only Thing That Matters To The NFL
Anheuser-Busch, the NFL's $1.2 billion beer sponsor, released this statement in response to all the women and children being smacked around by football players in recent months:...

Jameis Winston Yells "Fuck Her Right In The Pussy," Killing Meme
Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston stood on a table and yelled "fuck her right in the pussy" on campus today, according to a bunch of students who saw him. For the unaware, "Fuck her right in the pussy" was a fake video that turned into a meme, with a few people shouting it on live news broa...

The Eagles Know How To Use Darren Sproles
LeSean McCoy had a perfectly fine game against the Colts, pulling off a few jukes in open space that left jockstraps all over Lucas Oil Stadium, but the best Eagles running back last night was Darren Sproles. He made everyone wonder why the Saints let him go for a fifth-rounder....

I'm Giants Offensive Lineman Geoff Schwartz. Ask Me Stuff.
Geoff Schwartz is a six-year NFL veteran who currently plays guard for the New York Giants. He's waiting in the discussion section below to answer any questions you have for him. You can follow him on Twitter @GeoffSchwartz....

Minnesota Governor: Vikings Should Suspend Adrian Peterson
Yesterday, the Vikings lost their first sponsor over their decision to reinstate Adrian Peterson as he faces a charge of child abuse. Today, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has released a statement calling Peterson's actions "a public embarrassment" and calling on the team to suspend him....

Jim Harbaugh: "We're Not Going To Flinch" And Bench Ray McDonald
The 49ers are in a thorny situation with starting DE Ray McDonald, who has played the first two games despite an ongoing investigation into accusations he assaulted his pregnant fiancée. But McDonald has not been charged, and to Jim Harbaugh, that's enough. "We're not going to flinch based on publ...

Andrew Luck Doing Weird Things With His Mouth, In Extreme Slow Motion
We've pointed out here before that Andrew Luck is gross , but the Colts quarterback just keeps giving us reasons to make videos that will ruin your lunch....

Arkansas State Player Pretends To Die On Fake Punt, For Some Reason
This happened during Saturday's game between Arkansas State and Miami. I know nothing else about why it happened or who is responsible for it happening, but I feel it's better that way. Let's not worry about details, and instead just enjoy this GIF, courtesy of our friends at Vice Sports....

Rihanna Goes After CBS For Pulling Her Song From <em>Thursday Night Football</em>
The NFL has already decided it can thrive while excluding women. Its handling of the Ray Rice mess has alienated millions of fans. Sponsors fleeing? They can be replaced. But Roger Goodell really stepped in it now: he's got Rihanna pissed off....

Radisson Hotels Suspends Vikings Sponsorship
If we learned anything from the NBA's Donald Sterling saga, it was that public outrage alone is not enough to force sports leagues to act. It only became clear that the NBA would take a serious stand with Sterling when sponsors began fleeing the Clippers in droves....


Adrian Peterson Accused Of Beating Another Son, Leaving Facial Scar
Adrian Peterson has already been indicted on charges he beat one of his children, and a new report from KHOU alleges that he beat another. KHOU reports the mother of a different four-year-old son of Peterson's filed a report with Child Protective Services because of a beating the Vikings running bac...

Patriots Coach Bill Belichick Tongues His Girlfriend
Patriots head coach/dementor Bill Belichick kissed his girlfriend before yesterday's game against the Vikings, according to Bill Belichick's girlfriend's Instagram....

GM Makes Absurd Claims About Why Adrian Peterson Is Back With Vikings
Vikings GM Rick Spielman was trotted out in front of the media today to explain why the Minnesota Vikings decided to reinstate Adrian Peterson despite the fact that he has been indicted on child injury charges in a case where none of the facts are in dispute....

Here's What A 1943 NFL Tryout Invitation Looked Like
Reddit user "drepicgames" posted a letter belonging to his great-uncle Harold "Butch" Gutke. Dated April 30, 1943, it invites Gutke to come try out for "the New York Football Giants." ...

Rutgers Apologizes For Fans' Penn State Signs And T-Shirts
Rutgers AD Julie Hermann released a statement of apology to any visiting Penn State fans who might've been offended by the conduct of some home fans at Rutgers's Big Ten debut on Saturday....

Adrian Peterson: "I Caused An Injury That I Never Intended"
Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has released a statement regarding his recent indictment on child injury charges. As apologies go, it is not entirely convincing....

Jay Cutler Looks Better When There Aren't Big Plays To Screw Up
During the second quarter of Bears-Niners last night, Cris Collinsworth was amazed by how tight the San Francisco secondary was playing Alshon Jeffery and the rest of the Chicago receivers. There was no room for simple in-routes or comebacks, let alone enough to goose an offense that was scoreless f...

Washington Players Break It Down In Background Of ESPN's RG3 Reports
Washington players, presumably in a good mood after yesterday's 41-10 win over the Jaguars, walked into the background of two of ESPN Skins reporter John Keim's spots, dancing and having a grand time....