The Vikings (6 5) are trying to stay close to the first place Lions in the NFC North.... The Vikings (6 5) are trying to stay close to the first place Lions in the NFC North. They have had to regroup after suffering another bitter loss to the Lions on Thanksgiving Day. Quarterback Sam Bradford threw an egregiously bad interception that led the Lions kicking the game winning field goal with just seconds remaining in the game. The NFL’s year long investigation only looked into the domestic violence allegations against Elliott and an incident in March in Dallas, where the running back was seen on video exposing a woman’s breast during a St. Paddy’s Day festivity. On July 16, Elliott was involved in a bar altercation in Dallas, a source said, where a local disc jockey was punched in the face and had his nose broken. Dallas police closed their investigation into the incident, however, two days later because the alleged victim...

“They’re finding their rhythm,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. “They’re finding what works for them. I think when... “They’re finding their rhythm,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. “They’re finding what works for them. I think when they do that, and as they continue to do that, it’s reasonable to expect a more consistent floor in their performance, and a higher ceiling in their performance. And we’ve been increasingly getting that from him.” Basic RulesBasically, the offensive team of 11 players tries to advance across the goal line by running or throwing the football on a 100 by 53 yard field, marked off in 1 yard intervals, while the defensive team tries to stop them by tackling players and blocking their forward motion. The teams switch roles when the offense hasn’t gained 10 yards in four tries, or “downs.” Specific rules cover all aspects of the game, such as one or both the runner’s knees need to touch the ground for a tackle...

Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Steelers players, who emerged to boos from the Chicago crowd, remained in the tunnel prior... Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Steelers players, who emerged to boos from the Chicago crowd, remained in the tunnel prior to their game against the Chicago Bears, although Alejandro Villanueva, who served three tours in Afghanistan with the US Army, stood alone at the end of the tunnel with his hand over his heart as the anthem played. Draisaitl isn’t the only young restricted free agent player without a contract. David Pastrnak scored 34 goals and 70 points with the Boston Bruins last season hasn’t yet re signed. Twenty goal scorers Connor Brown and Bo Horvat are waiting for deals from the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Vancouver Canucks respectively. Alexander Wennberg led the Columbus Blue Jackets in power play points with 23 and was second on their team in scoring with 59 points. Andreas Athanasiou of the Detroit Red Wings and Sam Bennett of the...

New York’s offense ranked 26th overall in the NFL and subpar play at QB was a primary culprit.... New York’s offense ranked 26th overall in the NFL and subpar play at QB was a primary culprit. Ryan Fitzpatrick set a franchise record in 2015 with 31 touchdown passes and re signed with the Jets for one year and $12 million. He struggled mightily, though, and is unlikely to return as a free agent. Jameis Winston, TB, at New Orleans: Winston’s first NFL start was a certifiable disaster. He threw a pick six on his first career pass attempt, finished with two picks overall and completed just 16 of 33 passes in getting blown out by the Titans. But all things considered, and even if Tampa Bay continues to struggle, Winston is a good bet to keep getting a high volume of attempts and a shot at garbage time production. He’s also likely to start figuring out the NFL game and stabilizing his...

An initial hearing has begun in federal court to decide whether NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was justified in... An initial hearing has begun in federal court to decide whether NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was justified in suspending New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady four games for using underinflated footballs in the AFC championship game last season. District Judge Richard Berman started the hearing Wednesday after meeting separately with Goodell and Brady with their lawyers. Radio and Television AnnouncersESPN maintains radio broadcasts and television analyst teams across the country to cover the multitude of major sporting events taking place at any one time. According to the Bureau american basketball jerseys of Labor Statistics, as of May 2010, ESPN and other networks across the country employed 32,520 radio and television announcers. The mean annual wage of these professionals was $39,910, or a mean hourly wage of $19.19. These financial figures show a 1.8 percent increase from 2009. Jets head coach Todd Bowles and Dolphins...

“They were just getting to know me and what I knew about football,” Morgan said. “The strangest thing... “They were just getting to know me and what I knew about football,” Morgan said. “The strangest thing I had asked of me at the combine was how long I could have my eyes open in a staring contest. I thought it was weird, but it’s one of those things you don’t question on the spot. Don want to miss this moment, Banner said. 3, 4, and 5 with these young quarterbacks are a chance when you have a benefit of an A caliber quarterback with an unprecedented opportunity to probably have $20 or $30 million of extra cap room that you should have while you have an A quarterback, that you won have again for the rest of the career. Mike Persinger, the executive sports editor of The Charlotte Observer, said Wednesday evening that Newton’s comments were “unfortunate and out of line.” The...

These same unscrupulous vendors have gone high tech by selling their fake merchandise on the internet. If you... These same unscrupulous vendors have gone high tech by selling their fake merchandise on the internet. If you want to try your hand at buying that favorite sports jersey at one of the online auctions think again! It is estimated that up to 95% of the Mitchell Ness throwback jerseys sold on eBay are counterfeits. Was one of the finest men I have ever known, said Giants co owner John Mara, whose late father, Wellington, was a close friend of Tittle was a Hall of Fame quarterback and a Hall of Fame person. He brought our team to new heights in the early 1960s, and left an indelible mark on our franchise. never won a championship, but came to personify the competitive spirit of football, thanks to an iconic photo taken by Dozier Mobley during Tittle final season in 1964. It not an NFL...