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  • December 2007

    • Giants Win Defensive Battle With Eagles

      New York Times  |  Dec 9, 07 5:57 PM CST

      Giants Win Defensive Battle With Eagles

      (Newser) - The New York Giants had a less-than-stellar day on offense, but it was just enough in a 16-13 win as Philadelphia's long field goal attempt hit the upright with no time left. The ho-hum game featured 12 punts and only one pass play longer than 20 yards as the visiting Giants all but secured a wild-card berth. In other action: More »

    • Tebow, Three Others Vie for Heisman

      Associated Press  |  Dec 5, 07 10:44 PM CST

      Tebow, Three Others Vie for Heisman

      (Newser) - Florida’s sophomore quarterback Tim Tebow may be the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy but he will face stiff competition from Arkansas running back Darren McFadden, who was last year’s runner-up. Also vying for college football’s top individual prize are Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel and Hawaii signal-caller Colt Brennan. “I think anyone could win it,” said Brennan, reports the AP. More »

    • Favre Nails Sportsman of Year

      Sports Illustrated  |  Dec 5, 07 2:34 AM CST

      Favre Nails Sportsman of Year

      (Newser) - Brett Favre is Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year, a title earned due to his astounding resurrection on the field, and for his many charitable and social efforts off it, the magazine says. The player teammates call "the ultimate warrior" has already surpassed Dan Marino's records for touchdown passes and wins, and will soon hold the record for total passing yards as well. More »

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      NFL  • football  • Green Bay Packers  • Brett Favre  • Sports Illustrated

    • Henry Wins Appeal of Drug Test

      Denver Post  |  Dec 5, 07 1:15 AM CST

      Henry Wins Appeal of Drug Test

      (Newser) - While the Denver Broncos may have lost this past week to divisional rival Oakland they did emerge victorious in another matter. Running back Travis Henry won his appeal of a one-year suspension in relation to a failed drug test from August. Henry’s appeal was heard in mid-November and he was recently notified of that he had won, reports the Denver Post . More »

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      NFL  • football  • Denver Broncos  • Travis Henry

    • 3,000 Bid Farewell to Taylor

      Miami Herald  |  Dec 3, 07 5:11 PM CST

      3,000 Bid Farewell to Taylor

      (Newser) - Friends, family, and teammates paid final respects to Sean Taylor today at the slain football star’s funeral, the Miami Herald reports. About 3,000 people crowded FIU’s Pharmed Arena, including dozens of current and former NFL players, O.J. Simpson among them. In his eulogy, Jesse Jackson looked for lessons in the senseless tragedy. More »

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      NFL  • football  • Washington Redskins  • Miami  • Roger Goodell  • Sean Taylor  • University of Miami

    • Philly's Feeley Throws 4 INTs in Seattle Loss

      Philadelphia Inquirer  |  Dec 2, 07 6:02 PM CST

      Philly's Feeley Throws 4 INTs in Seattle Loss

      (Newser) - The Philadelphia Eagles, missing starting QB Donovan McNabb, nearly pulled off a dramatic comeback today after a 64-yard punt return by do-it-all running back Brian Westbrook. But Seattle linebacker Lofa Tatupu intercepted A.J. Feeley for the third time with seconds to go in the game sealing a 28-24 victory at Philadelphia, reports Philly.com. In other NFL action: More »

  • November 2007

    • Cops Arrest 4 in Taylor Murder

      Miami Herald  |  Nov 30, 07 8:46 PM CST

      Cops Arrest 4 in Taylor Murder

      (Newser) - Miami-Dade cops arrested four today in the killing of NFL star Sean Taylor, the Miami Herald reports. Eric Rivera, 17, Charles Wardlow, 18, Jason Mitchell, 19, and Venjah Hunte, 20, will all be charged with murder. They aimed to rob Taylor's house and thought no one was home on the night of the shooting, Miami-Dade Director Robert Parker said. More »

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      NFL  • murder  • football  • arrest  • Miami  • John Taylor

    • Cops Hold 3 in Taylor Murder

      Miami Herald  |  Nov 30, 07 2:39 PM CST

      Cops Hold 3 in Taylor Murder

      (Newser) - Miami police are questioning three men, including two teenagers, in the shooting death of Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor, the Miami Herald reports. Police say the suspects were trying to rob Taylor's house and did not expect him to be there. Taylor died Tuesday after being shot in his Miami-area home early Monday morning. More »

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      football  • Washington Redskins  • Sean Taylor

    • LSU Will Let Michigan Speak With Miles About Job

      ESPN  |  Nov 28, 07 10:18 PM CST

      LSU Will Let Michigan Speak With Miles About Job

      (Newser) - LSU confirmed that Michigan officially requested to speak with Les Miles about becoming the school’s next football coach. The talks will not begin until next week, after LSU plays Tennessee for the SEC championship game. Miles is a Michigan alum and met his wife at the school. His contract has a $1.25 million buyout if he accepts Wolverines’ job, reports ESPN. More »

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      football  • NCAA football  • Michigan Wolverines  • LSU Tigers  • Lloyd Carr

    • Creator of Gatorade Dies

      Houston Chronicle  |  Nov 27, 07 9:36 PM CST

      Creator of Gatorade Dies

      (Newser) - The University of Florida researcher who invented Gatorade 40 years ago to hydrate his school football team died today at age 80. Dr. Robert Cade's first batch tasted a bit like "toilet bowl cleaner," but a little sugar and lemon juice fixed that. Today, the ubiquitous sports drink is a $5 billion industry unto itself, the Houston Chronicle reports. More »

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      football  • Florida  • Nike  • University of Florida  • sugar

    • Sherman Named New Coach at A&M

      Dallas Morning News  |  Nov 26, 07 11:10 PM CST

      Sherman Named New Coach at A&amp;M

      (Newser) - Mike Sherman will replace Dennis Franchione as head football coach at Texas A&M. Sherman coached the Aggies offensive line during two separate stints in the 1990s. He is currently the offensive coordinator for the Houston Texans and coached the Green Bay Packers from 2000 to 2005. Sherman called coaching the Aggies his “dream job,” reports the D allas Morning News . More »

    • Redskins Star Critical After Shooting

      Miami Herald  |  Nov 26, 07 11:21 AM CST

      Redskins Star Critical After Shooting

      (Newser) - Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor is in critical condition after being shot by an intruder at his Miami home and airlifted to the hospital early today, the Miami Herald reports. Taylor, 24, a 2004 first-round draft pick from the University of Miami, has been out of commission with a sprained right knee for the past 2 weeks. More »

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      football  • Washington Redskins  • Sean Taylor  • gun injury

    • Feds: Vick Should Pay $1M for Dogs

      Atlanta Journal-Constitution  |  Nov 20, 07 10:11 PM CST

      Feds: Vick Should Pay $1M for Dogs

      (Newser) - The feds want Michael Vick to pick up the nearly $1-million tab for the 48 pit bulls they seized from his home. Prosecutors say the Atlanta Falcon, who surrendered to authorities yesterday to begin serving his time, should pay for the seizure, care, and adoption of the dogs, which they allege were abused at Vick’s home. Sentencing isn’t until early December, but the government filed a motion today to have the money frozen now. More »

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      NFL  • football  • Georgia  • Virginia  • Michael Vick  • Atlanta Falcons  • dogfighting  • federal prison

    • Beware of Boobs at Jets Games

      New York Times  |  Nov 20, 07 3:42 PM CST

      Beware of Boobs at Jets Games

      (Newser) - At Giants Stadium for Sunday's Jets game, some fans had expectations of more than the upset they got from their team: an informal "halftime show" of a few temporarily topless women. The Times reports on a years-old tradition of fans congregating around the spiral Gate D pedestrian ramp to chant and encourage women to expose themselves. More »

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      NFL  • football  • New York Jets  • indecent exposure

    • Vick Gets a Jump on Jail

      Atlanta Journal-Constitution  |  Nov 19, 07 5:47 PM CST

      Vick Gets a Jump on Jail

      (Newser) - Scandal-dogged quarterback Michael Vick reported to federal custody today, starting his sentence before his Dec. 10 sentencing hearing so he can get out as soon as possible, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. "From the beginning, Mr. Vick has accepted responsibility for his actions and his self surrender further demonstrates that acceptance," says one of Vick's lawyers. More »

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      crime  • football  • Michael Vick  • dogfighting

    • Everett Leaves Hospital, Thanks Buffalo Fans

      Buffalo News  |  Nov 19, 07 1:00 PM CST

      Everett Leaves Hospital, Thanks Buffalo Fans

      (Newser) - Buffalo tight end Kevin Everett left the hospital last week and thanked his team and its fans for their support in a video message that played before last night's game. "Just letting you guys know it’s been special to me and I just want to say, come on let’s beat New England," Everett said before the Bills' 56-10 loss. More »

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      NFL  • football  • Buffalo Bills  • Kevin Everett  • sports injuries

    • NFL Commish Reinstates Ricky Williams

      Miami Herald  |  Nov 14, 07 9:57 PM CST

      NFL Commish Reinstates Ricky Williams

      (Newser) - Embattled running back Ricky Williams was reinstated to the NFL after an 18-month absence caused by his fourth violation of the league’s substance abuse policy. Miami coach Cam Cameron has not indicated whether the 0-9 Dolphins would reactivate Williams. Even if the team chooses not to use Williams this year, they could trade him in the offseason, reports the Miami Herald . More »

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      NFL  • football  • Roger Goodell  • Miami Dolphins  • Cam Cameron  • Ricky Williams

    • Game Over for Colts Def. End Freeney?

      ESPN  |  Nov 13, 07 11:48 PM CST

      Game Over for Colts Def. End Freeney?

      (Newser) - Though swelling so far has hindered a definitive diagnosis, a source told ESPN yesterday that Pro Bowler Dwight Freeney's left foot might prove to have a Lisfranc injury, requiring season ending surgery.  The defensive end suggested following Sunday's loss that the damage might have been caused when a Chargers blocker stepped on his foot. More »

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      NFL  • football  • Indianapolis Colts  • pro football

    • Pacman Will Take Plea Bargain

      Associated Press  |  Nov 13, 07 5:45 PM CST

      Pacman Will Take Plea Bargain

      (Newser) - Adam 'Pacman' Jones will take a plea deal which will get him a year's probation in exchange for testimony about a shooting that took place during his Las Vegas strip club brawl, the AP reports. Pacman will plead no contest to conspiracy to commit disorderly conduct and receive a suspended one-year sentence. More »

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      NFL  • football  • Tennessee Titans  • Adam "Pacman" Jones

    • Giants TOed by Dallas, Again

      New York Times  |  Nov 11, 07 7:41 PM CST

      Giants TOed by Dallas, Again

      (Newser) - Dallas took convincing control over the NFC East by thumping New York, their closest division rivals. The Giants had a six-game winning streak, but they could not overcome another stellar game from Tony Romo—four touchdowns, including two long lobs to Terrell Owens—plus costly penalties that eliminated a touchdown run and a long kickoff return. More »

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      NFL  • football  • New York Giants  • Dallas Cowboys  • Eli Manning  • Tony Romo  • Terrell Owens  • Jeremy Shockey

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