Constantly dominating the ratings, the NFL doesn’t need any outside help promoting their league but last night’s Academy Awards show in Los Angeles provided an adrenaline shot into the league’s arm anyways.
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NFC North Gap Narrowed After Bears and Lions Free Agency Moves
Posted on March 07 2010 by Tom Ferda.
While NFC North rivals Minnesota and Green Bay were forced to sit idle during free agency, the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions were aggressive and the team’s moves are certain to make the NFC North more competitive.
NFL Returning Pro Bowl Game to Hawaii
Posted on March 02 2010 by J. Donetelli.
The NFL announced that the 2011 Pro Bowl will return to Hawaii and be played the weekend before Super Bowl XLV at Aloha Stadium. Honolulu had been the home to the Pro-Bowl from 1980 through 2009 until a change was made in 2010.
Thomas Jones Joins T.O. and All-Pro Cast of NFL Free Agents
Posted on March 02 2010 by Tom Ferda.
NEW YORK – Has there ever been a free agency period in the NFL that has included so many All-Pro, marquee names? After having a career year and leading the New York Jets AFC-best rushing attack, running back Thomas Jones will be released on Friday when NFL free agency begins, joining LaDainian Tomlinson, Brian Westbrook and Terrell Owens.
Eagles Send Brian Westbrook Packing
Posted on February 23 2010 by Tom Ferda.
PHILADELPHIA – The incredible era of Brian Westbrook donning Philly green is over. Just days after the San Diego Chargers released their former All-Pro running back LaDainian Tomlinson, the Philadelphia Eagles followed that lead and sent theirs packing as well.
Is Chris Berman Leaving ESPN?
Posted on February 11 2010 by Paula Duffy.
Chris Berman’s contract with ESPN expires in a few months and he may be allowed to depart the network for the NFL Network or Directv, according to various NFL insiders.
New Orleans Saints Celebrate in Mardi Gras-Style
Posted on February 10 2010 by Tom Ferda.
NEW ORLEANS – Who Dat Nation celebrated in with their Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints in Mardi Gras-style during a victory parade on Tuesday where an estimated 800,000 lined the streets cheering as carnival floats carrying players, coaches and team owner Tom Benson cruised through the downtown area.
The Who at the Super Bowl – Review
Posted on February 08 2010 by Paula Duffy.
If you didn’t like the Who’s performance at half-time, take heart – they reportedly didn’t get a fee to show up and entertain us. The NFL has a history of not paying its half-time acts but provides all expenses for travel, lodging and meals for the act plus entourage, crew and family members.
Who Dat? They aint the ‘Aints!
Posted on February 08 2010 by Tom Ferda.
MIAMI, Fla. – The New Orleans Saints aint the Aints anymore, they are the Super Bowl champions after matching the largest comeback in Super Bowl history and defeating the Indianapolis Colts 31-17.
Rex Ryan Fined $50,000 for Flipping Finger
Posted on February 02 2010 by Tom Ferda.
NEW YORK – The New York Jets fined their coach Rex Ryan $50,000 for making the obscene gesture that involves the middle finger while at a martial arts fight in South Florida over the weekend.