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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:24:00 GMT

Key Matchups: Army vs. North Texas

The eleventh game of the year matches the Army Black Knights (Sagarin 140, 4-6) and Sun Belt Conference North Texas Mean Green (Sagarin 156, 2-8). The Black Knights lead the all time series 2-0, with the last one coming in 1997, 25-14. This is a
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:24:00 GMT

Big Ten spotlight: PSU's Sean Lee, Part I

It hasn't been an easy road for Penn State's Sean Lee the last two seasons, but the senior linebacker is playing his best football down the stretch. Lee, who missed all of last season and part of this season with injuries to both knees, recorded four
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:21:00 GMT

Jay Cutler, Lovie Smith spurn Bob Costas interview request (Yahoo! Sports)

By Chris Chase Stating that "there's nothing else to say", Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith has refused a Bob Costas interview request in anticipation of the Bears Sunday Night Football game. Jay Cutler(notes) It sounds like a simple enough decision. The
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:20:00 GMT

Heap says he's a game-time decision

Tight end Todd Heap said he will know Sunday whether he will be able to play against the Indianapolis Colts. Heap was hurt in the first half of Monday's 16-0 win at Cleveland. He played in the second half but left the field with a couple of minutes
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:14:00 GMT

Edwards will appeal fine

Ravens defensive tackle Dwan Edwards said today he will appeal the $5,000 fine he got from the NFL for hitting the Browns' Joshua Cribbs on the last play of Monday night's game. Cribbs caught a pass and lateraled the ball to a teammate. As he turned up
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:14:00 GMT

Portis, out for 'Skins, visits concussion specialists

Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis was at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center on Friday to have his concussion evaluated.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:14:00 GMT

Union says NFL concussion expert is biased

The NFL Players Association wants the league to remove the co-chairman of the league's committee on concussions because the union believes he is biased.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:13:00 GMT

Jets' Leonhard questionable, Gholston out vs. Pats

New York Jets safety Jim Leonhard is questionable for the team's game at New England after being limited in practice with a broken right thumb.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:13:00 GMT

A six-pack of NFL picks

Looking forward to another NFL Sunday, here's six picks I think I really believe in. -- Lions over the Browns, at Detroit. Yes, that's how bad the Browns are. My TV still has a stench from watching the Monday nighter....
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:12:00 GMT

Yes, theres parity in NFL football

7:07 AM) - Feist Facts by Jim Feist Didnt you see Sundays NFL scores? For years, pro football has been the sports leader when it comes to parity. Pete Rozelle was credited with, 'On any given Sunday any team can beat another.' You say, 'Wait a minute
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:02:00 GMT

Brandon Marshall interview

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:02:00 GMT

AFC West Showdown

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:02:00 GMT

Carucci's corner: Another 16-0 team?

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:01:00 GMT

Sugar Bowl Opens 70th Ski Season Wednesday

Discount Ski Travel Search NB: Your browser does not support java script!! Login User name Password Remember me Utilities Menu News [ Front Page | Categories | Archive ] Articles- News - Resorts Norden, CA - Sugar Bowl Resort has announced that opening
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:54:00 GMT

Players union wants NFL concussion doctor out

The NFL Players Association wants the league to remove the co-chairman of the league's committee on concussions because the union believes he is biased. Dr. Ira Casson has criticized independent and league-sponsored studies linking NFL careers with
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:51:00 GMT

Where have the blue-chip left tackles gone?

Icon SMIOffensive linemen Travelle Wharton, Jermon Bushrod, and Donald Penn were not first-round draft picks, but they have proved to be capable left tackles for their respective teams. There’s an age-old theory in the NFL when it comes to left
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:47:00 GMT

Best of Mike and Mike: 11/20

Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic talk football with Ron Jaworski and Mel Kiper Jr. Plus, the guys make some picks with Herm Edwards and present their Lead Pipe Locks
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:46:00 GMT

8 a.m.: Jaworski/Kiper/Wallace

Greeny and Golic welcome Monday Night Football's Ron Jaworski, ESPN football guru Mel Kiper Jr. and ESPN NASCAR analyst Rusty Wallace to the show. Plus, "What Everyone's Talking About
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:46:00 GMT

Bucs raise their game for Saints

TAMPA ? It might sound rather ridiculous to say records don't matter in a football game when they are as disparate as those of the Bucs and Saints, who play Sunday at Raymond James Stadium. New Orleans is 9-0 and pursuing perfection. Tampa Bay is 1-8 and
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:46:00 GMT

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:45:00 GMT

Polamalu could miss three games

Polamalu is already out for Week 11, and La Canfora calls his odds of playing the following week 'remote.' While Polamalu's PCL injury isn't to the same ligament that cost him four games early this year, it is to the same knee, which is cause for plenty
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:45:00 GMT

How can the Eagles improve their red-zone offense? (67 comments)

Was it directed to the head coach? To offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg? No one seemed to remember the moment, vividly captured on the televised broadcast. 'Do I remember that? I don't know. I've said a lot of different things through the course of
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:41:00 GMT

USF Looks for Bowl Eligibility, 10-Win Season

The USF footbal team faces Louisville for homecoming this week, and the game still has implications. A win Saturday could get the Bulls to a bowl game for the fourth consecutive year, a shot at a 10-win season, and build momentum for the game with Miami
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:40:00 GMT

QB Orton misses third straight practice

Coach Josh McDaniels says the Denver Broncos quarterback's availability for Sunday's pivotal contest with San Diego will come down to a game-time decision. Backup Chris Simms again took first-team practice repetitions, as he has all week in the absence
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:33:00 GMT

Tony's Top 10: Is The Game a must-win for Rich Rod squad?

Michigan (5-6) needs to win to snap a five-game losing streak to the Buckeyes and avoid finishing last in the Big Ten (at 1-7) for the first time since 1962. But we also wonder if Rich Rodriguez needs to win this game to save his job. Yes, it's only Year
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:33:00 GMT

Verities & Balderdash - NFL Week #10

VERITIES Minnesota Wide Receivers Adrian Peterson is a big story in Minnesota. Brett Favre is a big story in Minnesota. Jared Allen and a defense that already has 34 sacks is a big story in Minnesota. That does not leave much attention time left over for
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:31:00 GMT

Union seeks concussion panel's co-chair removal

NEW YORK -- The NFL Players Association wants the league to remove the co-chairman of the league's committee on concussions because the union believes he is biased. Dr. Ira Casson has criticized independent and league-sponsored studies linking NFL
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:28:00 GMT

Stroud won't play for Bills in return to Jacksonville

Buffalo Bills starting defensive tackle Marcus Stroud on Friday was ruled out at Jacksonville this weekend because of a knee injury.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:28:00 GMT

Jets' Leonhard questionable, Gholston out vs. Pats

New York Jets safety Jim Leonhard is questionable for the team's game at New England after being limited in practice with a broken right thumb.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:28:00 GMT

Broncos' Simms ready to start at QB for hurt Orton

Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton missed a third consecutive practice Friday with a sprained left ankle. Coach Josh McDaniels says Orton's availability for Sunday's pivotal contest with San Diego will come down to a game-time decision.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:28:00 GMT