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  • April 2008

    • Baseball's Hair-Brained History

      newser  |  ESPN  |  Apr 3, 08 2:48 PM CDT

      Baseball's Hair-Brained History

      While football is considering limits on hair length, baseball's hirsute history has been as wild as Oscar Gamble’s afro, Paul Lukas writes on ESPN.com. From its earliest days, the national pastime's hairstyles—on head and face alike—have mirrored attitudes in the country at large, and Lukas maps out the pony-tailed and mutton-chopped boys of summers past and present. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • NFL  • Manny Ramirez  • hair  • Johnny Damon  • mustache

    • NFL Owners Tweak Rules at League Meeting

      newser  |  ESPN  |  Apr 2, 08 11:46 PM CDT

      NFL Owners Tweak Rules at League Meeting

      The NFL owners have tabled a proposal that would reseed the playoffs and allow wildcard teams to host a playoff game. Many didn’t support the motion because they feel division winners should be rewarded. "I do believe if you win a division, it's good for your fans to know you will have a home game," said Patriots owner Robert Kraft, reports ESPN. More »

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      NFL  • football  • Roger Goodell

  • March 2008

    • Cowboys Up Their Bid for Pacman Jones

      newser  |  Sports Illustrated  |  Mar 28, 08 12:45 AM CDT

      Cowboys Up Their Bid for Pacman Jones

      The Tennessee Titans would love to unload  suspended defensive back Pacman Jones, but they want to make sure they get something in return for the Pro Bowl-caliber player. The Cowboys appear willing to make that happen, reports Sports Illustrated . Dallas, which originally offered a seventh round pick for Jones, has now offered a player and a later-round selection. More »

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

    • NFL Will Push for 'Integrity'

      newser  |  Washington Post  |  Mar 27, 08 8:35 AM CDT

      NFL Will Push for 'Integrity'

      Still red-faced from the Patriots' "Spygate" videotaping scandal last season, the NFL is searching for ways to rebuild fan trust and protect the "integrity of the game," reports the Washington Post . Commissioner Roger Goodell has outlined a plan aimed at stemming cheating that is expected to get the green light at the annual owners' meeting in Miami Monday. More »

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      NFL  • scandals  • New England Patriots  • Roger Goodell  • Bill Belichick  • cheating  • videotaping  • Spygate

    • Pacman To Become a Cowboy?

      newser  |  Dallas Morning News  |  Mar 22, 08 5:18 AM CDT

      Pacman To Become a Cowboy?

      Troubled cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones may be set to become a Dallas Cowboy, a source tells the Dallas Morning News . The suspended Titans player has expressed a desire to play for the Cowboys, and his agent Manny Arora notes that "If Tennessee chooses not to have him on their roster next year, it's in their best interest to trade him." More »

    • Favre Will Retire: Reports

      newser  |  Fox News  |  Mar 4, 08 9:38 AM CST

      Favre Will Retire: Reports

      Brett Favre is retiring, Fox Sports reports, capping a gritty 17-year career that saw the Green Bay Packers return to the NFL's elite. The three-time MVP has often reversed course on retirement in the past, but his agent confirmed the report for ESPN, saying the quarterback notified the team last night. His brother Scott confirmed the news to the Biloxi Sun Herald. More »

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      NFL  • retirement  • Green Bay Packers  • Brett Favre  • comeback  • NFC

    • Moss Will Stand Pat for $27M

      newser  |  Boston Herald  |  Mar 3, 08 11:07 PM CST

      Moss Will Stand Pat for $27M

      After flirting with several other teams, New England's record-setting receiver Randy Moss has decided to stay put to the tune of $27 million over three years, reports the Boston Herald . The price amounts to a discount of sorts—Moss had received a more lucrative offer from the Eagles over the weekend. More »

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      NFL  • football  • New England Patriots  • Tom Brady  • Bill Belichick  • Randy Moss

    • Big Ben Getting Big Bucks

      newser  |  ESPN  |  Mar 3, 08 10:46 PM CST

      Big Ben Getting Big Bucks

      The Pittsburgh Steelers broke the bank - something they don't normally do with player contracts - signing quarterback Ben Roethlisberger today to a $102 million deal that spans eight years. The thrifty franchise, notorious for letting big-name players leave as free agents and reloading through the draft, guaranteed its biggest name $36 million, reports ESPN. Big Ben turned 26 Sunday. More »

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      NFL  • football  • Pittsburgh Steelers  • Super Bowl  • Ben Roethlisberger

  • February 2008

    • NFL's Top 10 2008 Free Agents

      newser  |  MSNBC  |  Feb 29, 08 12:23 PM CST

      NFL's Top 10 2008 Free Agents

      Free agents can mean the difference between a losing season and the Super Bowl. This year’s crop is wanting, but quality is available. Here’re 10 of the best: Patriot CB Asante Samuel: A playmaker Patriot WR Randy Moss: Stands pat? Bears LB Lance Briggs: Washington bound? Steelers OG Alan Faneca: Bear? Jet? Cardinal? Charger RB Michael Turner: In Tomlinson’s shadow More »

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      NFL  • Randy Moss  • Asante Samuel  • free agent  • Lance Briggs  • free agency  • free agent signings

    • Huizenga Sells 50% of Dolphins

      newser  |  Miami Herald  |  Feb 22, 08 10:28 PM CST

      Huizenga Sells 50% of Dolphins

      Wayne Huizenga found a nice way to transition into his golden years, announcing he sold a 50% stake in the Miami Dolphins, their stadium, and surrounding land for $550 million. Buyer Stephen Ross, a billionaire real estate developer and South Florida native, will eventually assume majority ownership, reports the Miami Herald . He called it "a dream of a lifetime." More »

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      NFL  • football  • Miami Dolphins  • Bill Parcells  • Wayne Huizenga

    • Lawsuit Seeks $100M From 'Spying' Patriots

      newser  |  Boston Herald  |  Feb 16, 08 5:24 AM CST

      Lawsuit Seeks $100M From 'Spying' Patriots

      A former St. Louis Rams player and some fans are trying to make Spygate very costly for the New England Patriots, reports the Boston Herald . A lawsuit was filed yesterday in U.S. District Court in New Orleans seeking $100 million from the Patriots for taping the Rams last walk-through practice before the 2002 Super Bowl. The Patriots upset the Rams 20-17. More »

    • Specter: Patriots Spying Since 2000

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Feb 14, 08 1:14 AM CST

      Specter: Patriots Spying Since 2000

      The New York Jets were just the tip of the iceberg as far as spying goes for New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick. Senator Arlen Specter said yesterday that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell told him Belichick has been illegally taping opponents defensive signals since 2000, reports the Associated Press. Most of the tapes and other evidence has already been destroyed, however. More »

    • Redskins Name Zorn Head Coach

      newser  |  Washington Post  |  Feb 9, 08 8:24 PM CST

      Redskins Name Zorn Head Coach

      Two weeks ago, Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder shocked the NFL by hiring Jim Zorn as offensive coordinator before he had hired a head coach. Today, Snyder topped that by making Zorn his head coach, reports the Washington Post . "I've always dreamed of being a head coach with a franchise rich in tradition like the Redskins," Zorn, 54, said. More »

    • Giants Reward Spagnuolo for Staying

      newser  |  New York Times  |  Feb 8, 08 1:07 AM CST

      Giants Reward Spagnuolo for Staying

      The Washington Redskins loss is the New York Giants gain. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo took himself out of the running for the Redskins coaching job and instead accepted a three-year contract from the Giants yesterday, reports for New York Times. The contract, which pays $2 million a season, makes Spagnuolo one of the highest paid defensive coordinators in the NFL. More »

    • Pats Fans: Cherchez la Femme

      newser  |  ABC News  |  Feb 5, 08 8:30 AM CST

      Pats Fans: Cherchez la Femme

      How can Patriots fans avoid blaming golden boy Tom Brady for his lackluster Super Bowl performance? Point at the woman, of course. Online posters have begun calling Gisele Bundchen a bad-luck charm à la Jessica Simpson, and even the Boston Herald has suggested that Brady's lady somehow contributed to New England's 17-14 Super Bowl loss, ABC News reports. More »

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      NFL  • New England Patriots  • New York Giants  • Tom Brady  • Tony Romo  • Gisele Bundchen  • Jessica Simpson  • curse

    • Super Bowl Stunner: Giants Win!

      newser  |  New York Times  |  Feb 3, 08 9:34 PM CST

      Super Bowl Stunner: Giants Win!

      Tom Brady had one of his trademark brilliant fourth-quarter comebacks—but three minutes later, Eli Manning did, too, and the Giants shocked the formerly perfect Patriots, 17-14. Manning hit Plaxico Burress, who had guaranteed a Giants win several days before, on a 13-yard fade with 35 seconds left, and the Patriots were unable to answer. More »

    • Super Bowl Prediction Central

      newser  |  ESPN  |  Feb 3, 08 6:11 AM CST

      Super Bowl Prediction Central

      Seems everyone has an idea about how things will go down tonight in Phoenix. The Vegas line currently hovers around 12 points in the Patriots' favor, but the Giants' Plaxico Burress has already promised a 23-17 upset victory by his team. ESPN's experts don't have a consensus prediction, although the overwhelming favorite seems to be the Pats. More »

    • Monk Leads Hall of Fame Class

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Feb 3, 08 4:55 AM CST

      Monk Leads Hall of Fame Class

      What has been a rough season for the Washington Redskins got a little brighter yesterday when both Darrell Green and Art Monk were elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, reports AP. New England linebacker Andre Tippett, San Diego/San Francisco defensive end Fred Dean, Minnesota/Denver tackle Gary Zimmerman and  Kansas City cornerback Emmitt Thomas were also elected. More »

    • Upshaw Unfazed by NFL's Pension Tension

      newser  |  ESPN  |  Feb 1, 08 4:45 PM CST

      Upshaw Unfazed by NFL's Pension Tension

      Robbing Peter to pay Paul is not the answer to the NFL's pension woes, at least not in Gene Upshaw's eyes. The NFL Players Association will not take from the pensions of current players to help former players, says the group's leader, who's at the center of a storm of controversy over the issue. "We have to solve it a different way and we will." More »

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      NFL  • pensions  • Mike Ditka  • NFLPA  • Gene Upshaw

    • Specter Presses NFL Commish on Spying Flap

      newser  |  New York Times  |  Feb 1, 08 1:57 PM CST

      Specter Presses NFL Commish on Spying Flap

      Arlen Specter wants to know why the NFL destroyed evidence of spying by the New England Patriots, the New York Times reports. The Republican senator from Pennsylvania says commissioner Roger Goodell will eventually be called to answer for the tapes' destruction in the context of the league’s antitrust exemption. Goodell defended himself today, calling his action "the appropriate thing to do." More »

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