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Upshaw: None drafted into NFL did more for players and league: ROCK of tranquility surrounded by a sea of insanity. And he was there, always there, to containing the insanity, galvanizing it, directing it into constructive energy. This was his role as a Raider, as an NFL executive, as a man. So it's appropriate that two weeks...; Tags: Games, league, NFL; Research articles 2008-09-03
washingtonpost.com Launches NFL Discussion Platform: "The League": New Blogs Expand NFL Coverage; Create Go-to Source for League News, Information, Analysis WASHINGTON -- washingtonpost.com today announces the launch of "The League", a provocative forum that highlights the latest NFL news, stats and information and brings a critical eye to what's happening on and off the field each...; Tags: Games, League, NFL, Washington Post Co.; Research articles 2008-09-02
Cromartie likes to pick his spots: For a player who didn't even make his first NFL start until last November, during his second season, San Diego Chargers cornerback Antonio Cromartie sounds a bit outlandish with his bold talk of matching or surpassing a long-standing league record for interceptions. But take a look...; Tags: attack, interception, league, NFL, SECURITY; Research articles 2008-08-29
HGTVPro.com Announces NFL MVP Shaun Alexander as Virtual Host of Builders Football League's Fourth Season: KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Former Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander is playing a new position this football season: rookie virtual host of HGTVPro.com's annual Builders Football League BFL. The league is an online, weekly pro football pick-and-win contest for contractors, remodelers, and home improvement enthusiasts. Throughout the season, players predict...; Tags: league, MARKETING, NFL, video; Research articles 2008-08-26
Citizen Sports Fantasy Football for Facebook to Test Ability to Build Major Business in Social Network Application Category: Citizen Sports Network today said that it has surpassed 200,000 Facebook sign-ups and secured seven figures in sponsorship deals from AT&T, FinishLine and others in advance of its inaugural season of Fantasy Football 2008 on Facebook. This customer and investment combination has strongly positioned Fantasy Football 2008 on Facebook...; Tags: Branding, Facebook, Fantasy, league, MARKETING, NFL, Sports Illustrated; Research articles 2008-08-26

Gore is in overdrive in Martz's system: SANTA CLARA -- For Frank Gore, the hardest part of a hard season was checking his cell phone on game days. That's when Mom used to call. Liz Gore had always checked in with some last-minute coaching. Remember to do this. You'd better not do that. ...; Tags: Gore, leader, Leadership, league, NFL, phone; Research articles 2008-08-26
Vets could join Goodell's drive to limit rookies' pay: Veteran players could prove to be allies of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in his efforts to scale back rookie salaries. "There's a lot of guys who have come out and haven't done much," New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith said. "Then you have older guys...; Tags: Benefits, league, NFL, Ryan, salary; Research articles 2008-08-20
Enforcing new fan code shapes up as challenge: The NFL has rolled out its first "Fan Code of Conduct" to crack down on drunk, unruly or abusive fans in stadiums and parking lots. But the country's richest, most powerful sports league has its work cut out for it as it communicates the get-tough rules to fans and prepares...; Tags: league, NFL, team; Research articles 2008-08-06
NFL policy cracks down on unruly fans: The NFL unveiled Tuesday a "Fan Code of Conduct" under which drunk, unruly or abusive patrons at games or parking-lot tailgate parties can be denied entrance to stadiums, ejected without refunds and possibly stripped of their season tickets. "Here's the standard: Enjoy yourself, come root for...; Tags: game, league, NFL, team; Research articles 2008-08-06
Favre remains in NFL limbo: GREEN BAY, Wisconsin AFP — Green Bay great Brett Favre remains in National Football League limbo as the league declined to act on the quarterback's petition for reinstatement from retirement. "The commissioner will not take action today on Brett Favre's request for reinstatement," a league spokesman said Friday. "The...; Tags: CAREER, Leadership, league, NFL; Research articles 2008-08-01
Bills' Lynch avoids league penalty for hit-and-run: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell personally informed Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch on Monday that he won't be disciplined by the league for a hit-and-run accident that left a woman injured. "The facts are clear on the case, and I don't plan any discipline," Goodell said during...; Tags: league, NFL, team, training; Research articles 2008-07-28
Sports in Brief: Villanova's Curtis wins the 5,000: Senior Bobby Curtis of Villanova won the 5,000-meter run last night at the NCAA Track and Field Championships in Des Moines, Iowa, crossing the finish line in 13 minutes, 33.93 seconds. The time was a personal best for Curtis, who finished second in the event last year. Wildcats junior Frances...; Tags: league, NFL, women; Research articles 2008-06-14
NFL banishes former Bengal Thurman: NEW YORK AFP — The National Football League Friday suspended former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Odell Thurman indefinitely over violations of the league's substance abuse policy. Under terms of the suspension, Thurman will be out of football for his third consecutive season in 2008. The league sent official notification...; Tags: league, NFL, suspension; Research articles 2008-06-06
Jones allowed to practice with Cowboys: NEW YORK8 AFP — Disgraced National Football league cornerback Adam Jones has been given the green light to practise and play preseason games with the Dallas Cowboys, the league announced on Monday. The league set a date of September 1 to decide whether Jones can play in regular season...; Tags: Games, Jones, league, NFL; Research articles 2008-06-02
Cowboys patiently await NFL decision on Pacman: IRVING, Texas -- Tank Johnson looked into the camera and sent a message to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, loudly, clearly and with a big smile: "Roger, please, let him play! From Tank. Thanks, buddy." "Him," of course, is Adam "Pacman" Jones. The status of the suspended...; Tags: Johnson, Jones, league, NFL, team; Research articles 2008-05-29
Editorial: Scandals in Sports: Cheating in sports is nothing new. From the 1919 "Black Sox" scandal to today's allegations of steroids use in baseball, bike racing and the Olympics, some athletes will do anything for a competitive edge or an even bigger payday. Usually, the commissioners of the particular sports league in question will...; Tags: Games, league, NBA, NFL; Research articles 2008-05-29
Two guys come to mind; any others?: Elder statesmen Replacing Favre: The next face of the NFL When Brett Favre retired in March, he took the iconic arms-in-the-air celebration and gritty smile that became synonymous with the league. The candidates to fill his void are...; Tags: league, NFL; Research articles 2008-05-22
Bengals cut newly reinstated Thurman: CINCINNATI -- Troubled linebacker Odell Thurman was released by the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, one month after he was reinstated by the NFL from a two-year suspension. Thurman failed to attend the team's three voluntary workouts last week, when he was in Georgia following the death of his...; Tags: Games, league, NFL, team; Research articles 2008-05-20
Walsh HBO interview keeps 'Spygate' hot: Spectator sports Inside the industry The politics of TV has played a key role in driving the NFL's "Spygate" scandal. The controversy rolls on tonight as HBO airs Andrea Kremer's exclusive interview with former New England Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh on...; Tags: Comcast Corp., league, MARKETING, NETWORKING, NFL, TVs; Research articles 2008-05-16
It's not over quite yet: Specter calls for independent probe into 'Spygate': WASHINGTON -- A day after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell all but closed the door on "Spygate," Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., said Wednesday that he wants it kept open with an independent investigation. If the league declines to do so, Specter indicated he will consider taking steps...; Tags: FINANCE, league, MARKETING, NFL; Research articles 2008-05-15