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Rush Limbaugh Dropped from Group Bidding on NFL Team
After league owners and officials spoke publicly of their concerns, the group seeking to buy the St. Louis Rams has dropped Rush Limbaugh.

Kendra Wilkinson’s Dreamy NFL Husband Unemployed
Kendra Wilkinson is pregnant and her husband is unemployed – it’s all good though, as the minimally-talented couple likely have millions socked away as the result of careers in the "entertainment" industry.

Steve McNair’s Death has been Ruled a Murder-Homicide by Police
The death of former NFL quarterback Steve McNair has officially been deemed a murder-suicide by Nashville police.

Steve McNair Death Ruled a Homicide
Former NFL MVP Steve McNair was murdered early Saturday morning in Nashville, Tennessee, and officials have yet to disclose the death ruling on the woman found dead with him.

Michael Vick Released From Prison
Michael Vick was released from a federal prison in Kansas today and will begin serving the home detention portion of his sentence.

Former NFL Coach Jon Gruden to Join Monday Night Football
Former coach Jon Gruden will move from the NFL sidelines to the Monday Night Football booth after being fired from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after last season.

After a Brilliant Career, NFL Announcer John Madden Will Retire
John Madden is the epitome of football and the NFL, but yesterday he announced his retirement from the broadcast booth, wishing to spend more time with his family.

NFL Player Charged with DUI Manslaughter after Killing Pedestrian
Donte Stallworth will face charges of DUI and manslaughter after killing a pedestrian that was trying to cross a street in the early morning in Miami.

Surprise, Surprise…Michael Vick Spent Pension Funds Illegally
Michael Vick’s shenanigans apparently didn’t end with a dogfighting operation, as the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback has been charged with illegally transferring funds from a pension account.

NFL Players in Florida Boating Accident Swam Away from Boat
In a report recently released by the Coast Guard, the lone survivor of the Florida boating accident that claimed the lives of three men says that his friends voluntarily swam away from the boat.

Haynesworth Likely To Be Dropped By Tennessee Titans
A loss of $190,000 in salary may be just the tip of the iceberg if Titans’ management decides to release Albert Haynesworth from his contract for viciously stomping on Dallas Cowboys center Andre Gurode's head and kicking him in the face last Sunday.

Drug Charges May End Dolphins’ Williams Career
Star halfback Ricky Williams will miss his second full year in what had been a promising career, but a career that is now marred by multiple drug offenses.

Professional Football: NFL Football
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Watch Atlanta Falcons NFL Games Online
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NFL Talkboard: Week Four
Have your say on all the week's big stories in the NFL, plus take part in our Pick Six predictions game

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Handicapping in NFL - Relevancy of Passing Yards
Many people are as a rule taking solid passing teams, with good QB, when wagering on pro football. Does it really have a positive effect on game resolution, or it does not?

NFL Football Picks - Revenge or not Revenge
I know you read about getting even quite a few time in sports betting, but does revenge, when it comes down to NFL picks, have whatever to do with making the right football picks?

One Nice Day Cannot Be a Basis for Love
The NFL has almost reached Wembley Way but the sport still has a long way to go to fire up sports fans in the UK

Here for the Beer
Next weekend Wembley will host an NFL regular-season game: Jamie Jackson explains why the full fan experience cannot be replicated

Falcons edge out the Bears 22-20 on a thrilling
In a thriller, Jason Elam connected on a 48-yard field goal attempt to give the Falcons a stunning 22-20 win over the Bears. The game was one of the better contests the Georgia Dome has seen in a long time.

Miami Dolphins - Dominion is the Question
Faulty NFL teams are a precise effect of weak ownership. Poor ownership can be labeled in many ways because an owner who is a good guy and eager to spend money on his team can still be considered bad.

Denver Broncos – Imitating Spread Formations and Passing Attempts is not Illegal!!
They say original is better, but the NFL has always been a copycat league and Mike Shanahan has acquired from the Patriots historic 2007 offense.

Favre Ready to Pilot Jets
Brett Favre makes a much-anticipated debut for the New York Jets, months after he retired as a legend of the game

Denver Broncos Team History
The Denver Broncos are a professional football team located in Denver, Colorado. The Denver Broncos are a member of the (AFC) American Football Conference in the (NFL) National Football League in the Western Division.

Rule Changes for the 2008 NFL Season
A look into the rules changes being talked about and proposed this off-season for the upcoming NFL season.

NFL: Wideouts in New Places
If you blinked this off season, you missed some significant changes to rosters. It was far from an average off season .........

NFL: Oh No, Larry Johnson
Larry Johnson is in fantasy news for all the wrong reasons. What has he done that could make his owners even more angry?

NFL: Poised for a Breakout
Alex Smith's preseason is leading on the "third year breakout" campaign. Smith will live up to this slogan, and also be a fantasy worthy quarterback. Someone you'll surely be able to get late in drafts

Direct TV NFL Sunday Ticket
If you're thinking about getting the Direct TV NFL Sunday Ticket this season, there are a few things you should know first. Don't order the Ticket before you know the facts.

NFL Merchandise For Women
I am a woman who enjoys her fair share of sports. Football is one of my favorite games to watch, and I am always excited when the fall season rolls around and Sunday turns into NFL day.

NFL: Culpepper Trial
Culpepper is his own agent and is a Raider. Not many teams were calling for him but Culpepper sees the small window to start before new signal caller Jamarcus Russell takes over. How will it go?

NFL: Matt Schaub: Rob Johnson or A Good Move?
Matt Schaub is the new guy with the huge contract. A rather unearned one at that. Is he going to be the right move for the Texans or another Rob Johnson?

NFL Merchandise
The number one item in NFL merchandise is the team hat. Whether you are in a mall, or a grocery store, or the movies you are bound to see somebody wearing a hat with the symbol of their favorite NFL team.

NFL: Green's Last Stop
Veteran quarterbacks in Miami over the last few years have been well...Jay Fiedler, AJ Feeley, Brian Griese, Daunte Culpepper, and Gus Frerotte...quick stop quarterbacks. How does Green fit in the Dolphins plans and what can he provide to this rebuilding franchise?

NFL Jersey
It is easy to see what people love about an NFL jersey; you wear the name of your favorite player, you sport a piece of clothing worn by the professional athletes on the field, it is an easy way to get into the spirit of the game.

NFL: Angry Fans Snap Up Tickets for Nfl Game at Wembley
40,000 tickets were sold in 90 minutes for the historic game at Wembley in October, but fans were not happy as previously-posted prices for the event were increased.

Kicking Off A Premium Campaign
Last season, NFL supporters made a killing in premiums while attending most major league football games. Any team, organization or company, whether it’s little league, inter-office or even a grand opening for a new building, can take this major league example and make it work.

When the NFL Jumped the Shark
I believe the NFL has indeed jumped the shark and it occurred during the 10-year period from 1993 through 2002. During that time, several changes took place, which I believe had an irreversibly negative impact on the league.

How to Get a Free NFL Jersey
Is it really possible to get a free NFL jersey? The answer may surprise you. Find out the truth about free NFL jerseys...and where to find the best offers for free NFL jerseys. You'll be glad you did.

NFL: Player Spotlight: Jerious Norwood and Brandon Jacobs
The Falcons and Giants seem to have found themselves the new stud type of running backs. Guys that are lineman size with incredible running back assets. Week one the Falcons and Giants both had ridiculous averages in the rushing category. Why was it that the Falcons ran the football twenty more times, while the Giants chose to die with Eli’s arm?

NFL: McAllister's Status
All the hoopla surrounding Reggie Bush slipping to the Saints has left a certain Pro Bowl running back not knowing his state. Obviously a player of Bush’s caliber isn’t going to visit the bench often. So how does this play out in terms of Deuce McAllister’s fantasy football draft status? After all, he has been a top five to ten fantasy football back for several years.

NFL: Should Have Walked Away
All the time Brett Favre took to announce his decision, and he did what people thought all along. He is going to return to play a game that has treated him well. He’ll likely break Dan Marino’s all time touchdown record. But if the Packers are stuck with a couple of wins ten weeks into the season, how do you bench Favre for Aaron Rodgers?

NFL: Will It Work?
TO has arrived on yet another team. He is all smiles and business once again, but that's expected when signing a significant contract. Will Owens be departing quicker than he did with the Eagles?

NFL: Young Second In Line
Vince Young is the man in sports, right now. He'll learn soon on how things can change so quickly.

NFL: It Works Both Ways
There is a difference between quitting and retiring. Athletes that retire do it in the offseason, and quitters do it during training camp. The bad thing is that quitting is starting to become the norm, and not enough criticism is thrown at these athletes. The Ricky Williams treatment of a year ago, should be going on for the athletes that do it today. Why isn't that the case though?

NFL power rankings - Week 1
The first week of the 2004 NFL season went mostly according to plan, with only one major upset. Because of that, there's a new team at the top of the power rankings. Read on for the story.

Overrated? You better believe it
Ever hear the old saying that it is sometimes better to be lucky than good? In the National Football League, it is better to be underrated than overrated. Here's a look at the league's most overrated team.

NFL dreamin': Offseason thoughts (Part 2)
May is a slow month for NFL fans. Diehard football fans will simply have to tough it out and content themselves with trades, draft signings, and thoughts on mini-camps. Here are some thoughts on the moves so far.

NFL dreamin': Offseason thoughts
Football season might be four months away, but fans are already thinking about the upcoming NFL season. So here are some thoughts thoughts on Eli Manning and the Giants, Philly's high expectations and a Patriots dynasty.

NFL draft winners and losers
This weekend's draft had more drama than an episode of "Days of Our Lives." Here is a break down of the biggest winners and losers, with special attention to San Diego GM A.J. Smith and NY Giants GM Ernie Accorsi.

NFL: Wild-card Wins for Colts and Packers
NFL: Indianapolis Colts routed Denver Broncos 41-10 and Green Bay Packers earned thrilling victory over Seattle Seahawks in yesterday's wild-card play-offs.

NFL power rankings - Week 15
Which team is the best one in the NFL? Which one is the worst? Which teams will be heading to the playoffs in the coming weeks? Find out that and more in this week's power rankings of all 32 teams.

The bitter irony of the NFL's past
The NFL's long, arduous march to full integration has not been without consequence. We know that because of the white players who've disappeared, and because of the dominant performances of trailblazing African-American stars, which can never be replicated.

NFL power rankings - Week 8
The Week 8 NFL power rankings have everything you've come to expect -- rankings and analysis for every team in the NFL -- but this week, Five Quick Hits focuses especially on television coverage. Check it for all that, plus thoughts on Donovan McNabb, Chad Pennington, and the undefeated Chiefs.

Ranting and Raving about the NFL...
If you're a Jaguars fan, Jeff Fisher holds a special place in your heart. He made "friends" with everyone in Jacksonville when he stated Alltel Stadium was like a second home to the Titans. It seems Fisher still has a knack for stirring up the blood of Jaguar fans. This and more in this week's Rants and Raves.

Picking the NFL Hall of Fame finalists
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced its preliminary nominees for admission last week. Here's a look at who should be selected among the 15 finalists.

Making OT in the NFL more exciting
Does anyone really like the way overtime ends in the NFL? I have a solution to the problem and it involves not involving the field goal kickers. Read about it here.

General: Sterno's Talkin' Smack -- Episode #54
Sterno's Talkin' Smack. No holding back here. It's all trash, all the time. Welcome to another wacky and crazy Tuesday installment of the best column in all the land. In today's comeback edition, we will chat about Sebastian Janikowski, and the always unpredictable National Football league.

NFL Notebook
While waiting to see if Sebastian Janikowski has sobered up enough to kick for the Raiders on Monday night, I thought I'd share some thoughts on this past weekend's NFL action.

Romanowski case presents NFL with valuable opportunity
From the uncertainty surrounding the death of Baylor University basketball player Patrick Dennehy, to the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case, and now Romanowski's decision to strike his teammate, this has not been a proud summer in the world of sports.

Breaking down the NFL (Part 2)
Here's a preview of the NFL's defensive units. From the Steelers' secondary to the Texans' defensive line, some of these units are downright offensive.

Breaking down the NFL
The NFL regular season is still over two months away, but it's never too early for some pre preseason hype. Here are the best and worst offensive units in the league going into next season. From the Bucs' running game to the Cowboys' passing game, it gets pretty ugly.

The NFL is only a channel away
With all the pre-draft and free-agency coverage surrounding the NFL these days, an offseason is no more, and what better way to keep fans foaming at the mouth in anticipation for that next great catch, hit, and score than a 24-hour NFL channel?

Random NFL offseason takes
While the temptation to grade each team's draft is strong, it's also a fruitless act. That being said, here are some thoughts regarding the offseason that has past so far, and the offseason yet to come.

Legacy of the 1990 NFL Championship Game
There have certainly been more memorable games, but has there ever been a game that quite matched the 1990 NFC Championship between the 49ers and Giants? In a word, no. Here's the story.

Your team is a flop? Then sue
Memo to disgruntled sports fans: don't take those Saturday afternoon humiliations lying down - just sue. In a legal development to cause consternation in the boardrooms at Leeds United, West Ham and any other failing team, the Cincinnati Bengals of America's National Football League have been landed with a multi-million-dollar lawsuit for not being good enough.

Fears for the fuller figure
American football faces a weighty problem. The big men of the National Football League are getting bigger and are storing up health problems and even the prospect of premature death as they head towards retirement.

NFL power rankings - Week 12
In this week's NFL power rankings, all of the top three teams are different, there's a 12-weeks-later look at the Drew Bledsoe/Tom Brady debate, and a discussion on the impressive accomplishments of Rich Gannon and Marvin Harrison. Get the rankings and analysis for all 32 teams for Week 12.

Broncos not Mile High
It has been over three full seasons since the Denver Broncos have reigned supreme over the National Football League. After John Elway retired and the reigns of the team were handed to young Brian Griese, the Broncos have been masquerading around as contenders thanks to the quarterback.

Same as always in the NFL
Here's how an NFL drive works. Run wide for a gain of four yards. Drop back and throw wide for no gain. Attempt a screen on third down. Punt. Shouldn't somebody do something about it? Anybody?

The NFL -- National Felon League
The booming National Football League has its fair share of trouble and black eyes. Here is a candid look at some NFL players who have been in trouble with the law recently, as well as some teams who have troubles of their own.

NFL power rankings - Week 4
With the fourth week of the NFL season in the books, here's a look at ESPN commentators, dumb NFL rules, and a less-than-insightful observation regarding Tim Dwight, to go along with the usual rankings and analysis of all 32 teams.

You make the call, NFL-style
The NFL season has more twists and turns than a soap opera during sweeps week. The excitement and uncertainty provides fans with a great chance to be a part of the action on a weekly basis. Here is a game that puts you, the fans, in on the action. Get ready to play "You Make the Call!"

Loyalty is lacking, from top to bottom
The National Football League and their fans have witnessed a very busy offseason. Players are often criticized for their apparent lack of loyalty to a team or city. The players, however, are not the only ones whose loyalty should be questioned in the NFL.

Different treatment in the coaching fraternity?
The top players in the National Football League are African-American, but currently, there are only two African-American head coaches. This offseason, the NFL will have at least five or six job openings and as Jeff Daniels writes, it will be very interesting to see if any of those head coaching jobs are given to African-Americans. Don't bet on it!

Who are the contenders and pretenders?
Once upon a time, we knew who the kings of the National Football League were. Now, with the playoffs almost here, we are still looking for the top dogs of the NFL.

The last of the undefeated
After Week Four, there is only one undefeated team left in the National Football League -- the St. Louis Rams. At 4-0, the Rams undoubtedly have the league's most high-powered offense, and have thus far shown that they are capable of returning to the Super Bowl this year.

Football put on hold
In what was supposed to be weekend number two of the National Football League's 2001-2002 season, the NFL was instead put on hold after the horrific events of Tuesday, September 11, 2001. What was supposed to be a weekend of games turned out to be a weekend of reflection, prayer, and community service for the players of the NFL.

National Football League postpones week 2 games
Due to the attack on America on Tuesday, the NFL decided, with much debate, to postpone it's Week 2 games. No news on whether the games will be made up.

Post-injury progress in the NFL
In a much stronger National Football League, some key player's are finding it more difficult to reclaim their starting positions. On the other hand, some bounce back and pick up where they left off the season before injury.

NWFL: New owners make the Nashville dream come true
The National Women's Football League announced today that Christie and Ronnie Thomas are the new owners of the Nashville Dream team. Read on for the details.

NFL: Off-season report
It is just past half way through the 2001 off-season for the National Football League, and many teams are making headlines with free agent signings, others with player releasing. It’s here where the major team changing is dissected.

NFL: Is Parity Good for the NFL?
Next week, the Baltimore Ravens will face the New York Giants in arguably one of the most unattractive Super Bowls in history. Part of the reason for this unappealing pairing is the parity in the National Football League. However, is parity positive or negative for the NFL?

NFL for Aliens: Not Fully Logical
You know how people sometimes say, "If I were an alien who experienced something for the first time, I'd say it was nuts?" That's exactly what applies to the National Football League this year.

NFL: 13 Forever
As a Dolphin Fan, I am glad that the great one, Dan Marino did not suffer from tri-deca-phobia. A look back at the illustrious career of the National Football League's most prolific passer.

LIVECAST files suit against CNNSI.com and the NFL
Livecast Inc., a company that creates tools and services for live Internet events, has filed a lawsuit against CNN/Sports Illustrated, and the National Football League and NFL Enterprises alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition by CNN/SI.

LIVECAST(R) Files Lawsuit Against CNNSI.com
Livecast, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against CNN/Sports Illustrated, and the National Football League and NFL Enterprises alleging trademark infringement by all defendants, and unfair competition by CNN/SI