Big East teams working to retain their star coaches
The Big East lost two of its signature coaches in the last two years in Bobby Petrino and Rich Rodriguez.
Archive for July, 2008
Not backing down
Bart Scott is ready to rumble. Yes, again. The Ravens’ self-proclaimed “Mad Backer” has become the Furious Backer in the aftermath of a gruesome, 5-11 season in 2007.
Bills QB Losman misses practice with jammed thumb
Buffalo Bills backup quarterback J.P. Losman was held out of practice Tuesday night, a day after jamming the thumb on his throwing hand.
Kreutz takes part in first Bears practice
Six-time Pro Bowl center Olin Kreutz, sidelined with a sore Achilles’ tendon, practiced Tuesday for the first time this year.
Smaller Kalil In Middle Of Huge Panthers O-line
The Carolina Panthers spent the offseason re-signing or bringing in eight giant offensive linemen.
James vows turning 30 won’t slow him down
Edgerrin James turns 30 on Friday. That’s supposed to be a grim birthday for NFL running backs, given the pounding they take.
Ravens seek different tempo for players
As Cam Cameron tries to overhaul a stagnant Baltimore Ravens offense, his task begins with instilling a faster approach.
Falcons sign DT Jackson amid other roster moves
The Atlanta Falcons agreed to terms with veteran defensive tackle Grady Jackson on Tuesday, and made a number of other roster moves.
Bison advocates aim to seed West with new herds
More than a century after Buffalo Bill and others hunted America’s wild bison to near-extinction, researchers at a compound near Yellowstone National Park have launched an ambitious restoration effort.
Kreutz takes part in first Bears practice
Six-time Pro Bowl center Olin Kreutz, sidelined with a sore Achilles’ tendon, practiced Tuesday for the first time this year.
Cardinals hard-hitting safety Wilson out to prove he’s No. 1
Adrian Wilson believes he is the best safety in the NFL. Some may doubt that after his injury-shortened 2007 season with the Arizona Cardinals.
Terry hurt during morning practice
Adam Terry went down with what appeared to be a serious left leg injury today, becoming the Ravens’ second starting offensive tackle to go down in four days.
Bills QB Losman misses practice with jammed thumb
Buffalo Bills backup quarterback J.P. Losman was held out of practice Tuesday night, a day after jamming the thumb on his throwing hand.
Lewis fits right in
There was a time when Damione Lewis was expected to dominate at defensive tackle in the NFL.
Benson trusts the judicial system with his fate
While his ex-teammates on the Chicago Bears team endure the grueling process of two-a-days, free agent running back Cedric Benson took time to talk about where his life stands after two arrests in Austin on …
Sideline games benefiting QB’s
It’s not exactly the midway at the state fair, but the Cardinals quarterbacks are enjoying some new carnival games at training camp.
Falcons sign DT Jackson amid other roster moves
The Atlanta Falcons agreed to terms with veteran defensive tackle Grady Jackson on Tuesday, and made a number of other roster moves.
Terry hurt during morning practice
Adam Terry went down with what appeared to be a serious left leg injury today, becoming the Ravens’ second starting offensive tackle to go down in four days.
Kreutz takes part in first Bears practice
Six-time Pro Bowl center Olin Kreutz, sidelined with a sore Achilles’ tendon, practiced Tuesday for the first time this year.
Bills QB Losman misses practice with jammed thumb
In this July 25, 2008 file photo, Buffalo Bills backup quarterback J.P. Losman passes during NFL football training camp at St.
Dark days with Cards behind Jets’ Pace
The boos began for Calvin Pace the day his name was announced as the 18th pick of the NFL draft five years ago.
Falcons sign DT Jackson amid other roster moves
The Atlanta Falcons agreed to terms with veteran defensive tackle Grady Jackson on Tuesday, and made a number of other roster moves.
Terry hurt during morning practice
Adam Terry went down with what appeared to be a serious left leg injury today, becoming the Ravens’ second starting offensive tackle to go down in four days.
Trio Leads Panthers New Look “D”
When the Carolina Panthers opened training camp last year, rookie Jon Beason skipped workouts in a contract dispute, safety Chris Harris played for the Chicago Bears and Damione Lewis was a backup defensive …
Panthers turn back clock with Muhammad
Jake Delhomme was watching television in February when he saw the crawl that Muhsin Muhammad had been released by the Chicago Bears.
James vows turning 30 won’t slow him down
Edgerrin James turns 30 on Friday. That’s supposed to be a grim birthday for NFL running backs, given the pounding they take.
Chad Johnson sits out; Odom hurt at Bengals camp
Pro Bowl receiver Chad Johnson didn’t participate in the Cincinnati Bengals’ first practice of training camp because his right ankle hasn’t fully recovered from surgery.
Johnson spent time Monday rehabilitating the ankle, which was surgically cleaned out last month. The ankle is still sore and he runs with a pronounced limp. He warmed up with the […]
MSU player arrested, charged
Phil Turner, a sophomore guard on Mississippi State’s basketball team, was arrested and charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct following an incident at an off-campus apartment on July 21.
Ngata Hurts Leg, Adding to List of Ravens Injuries
Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Haloti Ngata was carted off the field Sunday with an injured right leg after getting caught in a pileup during a full-contact drill.
Horn might not be a Falcon much longer
Joe Horn can look at the depth chart and know he doesn’t have much of a future with the Atlanta Falcons.