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Live Blogging The Electric BCS Congressional Hearings
Ha! Just kidding. It was a bigger snorefest than the Orange Bowl—but since you and the House of Representatives have nothing better to do, the hearings can be seen on C-SPAN (or online) right now. [C-SPAN]...

Chris Mortensen's Son Signs With Tennessee, Chris Mortensen Does Not Report
Anonymous sources close to the Titans have told ESPN's Chris Mortensen that the team signed Arkansas fourth-string QB Alex Mortensen as an undrafted free agent. His own son did not return calls requesting comment. [ArkansasBusiness]...

The Legendary Redskins Ticket "Waiting List" That Doesn't Exist
Dan Snyder likes to brag that the waiting list for Redskins season tickets has over 200,000 names on it. Then why is the team begging people who aren't on the list to buy seats?...

The War On Braylon Edwards' Manhood
Does Braylon Edwards care more about his image than he does about catching footballs? Because lately it seems that he's not doing a very good job of protecting either one....

Michael Vick Is Almost Free
Vick will be released to home confinement on May 20, before his full sentence ends on July 20. Then he begins three years of probation. I feel safer already. [ESPN]...

The Cowboys Picked Themselves Another Winner
Meet David Beuhler, place kicker out of USC and fifth-round draft selection of the Dallas football organization. I want to party with you and your miniature horse, Cowboy. [Dallas Morning News]...

Auburn's "Tiger Prowl" Might Be As Creepy As It Sounds
The Auburn recruiting limo—coming soon to a high school near you. If you're 250-lb linebacker with 4.6 speed, that is. [Birmingham News, Press-Register]...

The TeeBow Will Be In All The Ladies' Pants This Fall
I don't even want to contemplate the number of licensing agreements that are being violated here, but Tim Tebow-inspired ladies underwear is now available. I hear they come pre-soaked. (Sorry.) [TeeBows; via Deuce of Davenport]...

The Buzzsaw Bandwagon Has Found Its Driver
After 110 years for continuous football domination, the Arizona Cardinals finally have an "official" (sorta) fan club. And all they had to do was lose the Super Bowl!...

Former Footballer Seeks Justice For His Son's Murder
If you have time today, you really should read the story of former pro football player Vidal Mills and his obsession with finding and punishing the men who murdered his son....

OK, Just How Did Michael Crabtree Slip To No. 10 In The Draft?
As if from a Dickens novel, the 49ers found Michael Crabtree in a basket on their porch on Saturday with a note pinned to his blanket: One receiver, courtesy of Mr. Al Davis, Esq....

A Bold New Sanchez-To-Burress Era For Jets Fans?
Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum said that the Jets contacted agent Drew Rosenhaus prior to the draft to ask about Plaxico Burress's legal situation. [USA Today]...

Throwback Uniforms That Will Possibly Make You Want To Throw Up
If there's one thing that history has taught us, it's that mustard yellow and brown are excellent choices for professional sports uniform colors. See, this is why I miss you, American Football League....

Someone Take Away Lane Kiffin's Phone
Even when Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin does something right he manages to do it wrong. It's not easy to turn a simple misunderstanding about trash-talking into a recruiting violation....

All Right Screw It, Now It's An NFL Draft Live Blog
The post-to-post format is groovy but just a little taxing. So let's get down to the live blog tomfoolery everyone knows and/or loves. Refresh, relax, and remember Bea Arthur for who she was....

How To Entertain Yourself Today If You Don't Have A Bigass Touchscreen
Well, hell, CNN gave John King one for the 2008 election. Why doesn't Michael Smith get one for the NFL Draft?...

Stick To Foursquare And Hopscotch, College Boy
Oft-injured UNC quarterback T.J. Yates will be out six weeks after spraining his thumb during a game of Frisbee. He will spend the remainder of the summer ensconced in bubble wrap. [WRALSportsFan]...

Your 2009 Detroit Lions Are Matthew Stafford And Ten Other Guys
The tension building around the first overall pick has been punctured with anonymous sources for, I think, the 312th straight year. We know that Matthew "Matt" Stafford will be the Lions' guy....

Goodell: Super Bowl In London? Are You High?
Did my eyes deceive me, or did the BBC report this morning that the Super Bowl is coming to London? Yep, here it is. Boy was Roger Goodell surprised when he found out....

Tony Gonzalez Is The New Falconer
Kansas City sends Tony Gonzalez to Atlanta and Matt Ryan for a 2010 second-round pick. You weren't using that were you, Matt Cassel? (Yes, two Falconer references in one day! I win $5!) [USA Today]...