Philadelphia Eagles add Nnamdi Asomugha
High-profile teams like the Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets were courting free-agent cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, but he jilted them for the Philadelphia Eagles.While other teams made headlines in their pursuit of Asomugha, Eagles general manager Howie Roseman and president Joe Banner made a pitch to him that he simply could not refuse. Asomugha signed [...]
NFL, Players Argue Over Legality of Lockout (Video)
The NFL and its players went back to court Friday for a pivotal hearing before a federal appeals court on the legality of the lockout. Lawyers for both sides commented on the hearing outside a federal courthouse in St. Louis. NFL players urged a federal appeals court Friday to declare the lockout illegal, saying the [...]
Candice Crawford Marries Tony Romo in Dallas
Tony Romo plays quarterback. But he made the catch of his life yesterday, marrying former Miss Missouri Candice Crawford in a ceremony in Dallas. Of the nuptials, a source told People: “It was perfect! From the ceremony in beautiful white, to a vibrant after-party and great music selected by Tony himself.” Among those in attendance, [...]
USC responds to NCAA
Athletic director Pat Haden on the NCAA’s decision to deny the Trojans’ appeal. The N.C.A.A. rejected Southern California’s appeal to reduce sanctions imposed on its football program, keeping in place some of the harshest penalties in a quarter-century. U.S.C. will serve the second year of its two-year postseason ban this fall. It will also lose [...]
Judge Lifts NFL Lockout (Video)
Judge Susan Richard Nelson ordered an end to the lockout on Monday, siding with the players. What is the next step? South Florida attorney Josh Widlansky joins Lauren Shehadi to discuss. DeMaurice Smith said Tuesday he’s happy a federal judge lifted the NFL’s lockout, but he’s upset the league has created a state of turmoil [...]
Joe “The Jet” Perry, Former 49ers dies at 84
Joe “The Jet” Perry, the Hall of Fame running back who broke barriers as the first African-American to play for the 49ers, died at 84 of complications from dementia on Monday in Chandler, Ariz. Perry, possibly the fastest fullback ever, was the first NFL running back to gain 1,000 yards rushing in consecutive seasons. He [...]
NFL Offered Financial Data to Players’ Union (Video)
NFL’s lead labor negotiator Jeff Pash told reporters Wednesday the league offered to give the players’ union financial information that the league doesn’t even give its 32 clubs. Remember back in September of last year, when Colts executive overlord Bill Polian went on his weekly radio show and said that the NFL regular season extending [...]
Dallas Cowboys to interview Cam Newton
Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Cam Newton was preparing Friday to be interviewed by the Dallas Cowboys during the NFL Scouting Combine, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported. Get full coverage from Indy as elite prospects try to impress scouts. Despite greater perceived needs in other positions, the decision to meet Newton was described as “due diligence” in [...]
NFL, Union Hold Session With Federal Mediator (Video)
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and union head DeMaurice Smith met in front of a federal mediator for about six hours Friday, two weeks before owners could lock out players and threaten the 2011 season. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and union head DeMaurice Smith met in front of a federal mediator for about six hours Friday, [...]