Football Page 1477 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
The 49ers, Wacky Mustaches, David Letterman And You
The 49ers and Raiders have had pretty horrific seasons, but the Bay Area franchises couldn't be handling their lack of success more differently....
R.I.P. Dock Ellis: The Curveball That Rode The Dragon
It is fitting that the great Dock Ellis died on a Friday, which is the worst day to die. Nobody pays attention to news on Saturdays....
Another Lawsuit For Plaxico Burress
Plaxico Burress is being sued by a woman he rear-ended—with his car, jerks!—back in May, three days after he forgot to pay his insurance premiums. That seems so unlike him, doesn't it? [NY Daily News]...
Let's Face It; Junior Seau Is Huggable, And Fans Are Only Human
So the guy who ran onto the field and tackled the Patriots' Junior Seau on Sunday? He's an Iraq war National Guard veteran, and his lawyer says it was all a big mistake....
Do Not Challenge Shaun Ellis To A Snowball Fight
Here's one more little tidbit, from the winter wonderland that was Week 16 in the NFL....
Junior Seau Is Not As Quick As He Used To Be
We know that networks don't like to show bad fan behavior for fear of copycats, but we really need to see video of the idiot that tackled Junior Seau on the sidelines yesterday. [Vent]...
Brady Quinn's Beautiful Face May Have Been Damaged
Rumors are flying around Cleveland about a possible altercation between Browns defensive lineman Shaun Smith and quarterback Brady Quinn....
Seahawks Fans Confused By Cold, Flaky Discharge From Sky
Hmm, I have a feeling that his beer isn't the only thing that's frosty cold. Welcome to Seattle's Qwest Field on Sunday, where the snow even caught the SeaGals cheerleaders unprepared. [Busted Coverage]...
The Curious Case Of Britt Barefoot
Do you think Britt Barefoot really wanted to be a kicker or was he simply forced into it because of his all-too appropriate last name?...
Jeff Garcia Gets Rattled (and Bloodied) By The Rush
The Deadspin Morning Video Wake Up Call needs your help. If you have any suggested videos to fill this space, email us. Subject: Morning Video Wake Up Call. Tough day for the Buccaneers, whose playoff chances just became more difficult courtesy of the surging San Diego Chargers. Tough day for Jeff ...
Iowa State And Auburn Trade Coaches. Again.
So let me get this straight: Gene Chizik used to be the defensive coordinator at Auburn, left to become the head coach at Iowa State, then left that job to go back to Auburn to be the head coach, and is now being replaced at Iowa State by Paul Rhoads ... who was the defensive coordinator at Auburn. ...
Queer Eye For The Snow Guy
This is clearly the best snowman ever built, anywhere; it looks exactly like its subject. I just pray that the guy in the Lofa Tatupu jersey isn't preparing to affix a second carrot....
That's One Hell of a Right Jab
This picture comes from earlier today when umpire Garth DiFelice defended himself from a charging Kenneth Darby with a textbook right cross jab to the chin. Or at least that's the way it looks to me....
The Raiders Still Have Some Fight In Them
The Raiders, the Redskins, and some teams that actually still matter at this point in the season....
0-15? Yes, They Can!
• New Orleans vs Detroit: You know what was "a Brees", Detroit Free Press headline writers? The Saints' beatdown of your winless Lions. Drew has thrown for two touchdowns, and well over 300 yards....
Chad Pennington Is Handsome, Accurate
Updates on all of the early games, including a shootout between the Dolphins and Chiefs....
Freezing Rain in New England, Flu in the Lions' Den
Your NFL news & notes prior to the games ......
Ron English Takes Over At Eastern Michigan
"What would you rather be, the defensive coordinator at the University of Michigan or the head coach at nearby Eastern Michigan University? Ron English had those two offers thrown into his lap and decided it is best to be the head guy at a smaller program. On Monday EMU is expected to announce Engl...
Fare Thee Well, Texas Stadium
If you're the type of individual with feelings for structures in which sporting events take place, then today has been a rather emotionally draining day....
It's Never Too Early For Bowling
Holy crap, the bowl games are starting already. In fact Wake Forest and Navy are underway at RFK Stadium in the famed EagleBank Bowl. This soon-to-be classic will be followed up by another three epic showdowns as the day goes on....