Archive for August, 2008

Favre opens up on retiring, comeback

August 31st, 2008

Favre opens up on retiring, comeback
As the tears rolled down his gray-stubbled cheeks, Brett Favre was saying goodbye to football and fighting his persistent doubts.
Pro Bowl 2008 Scoring Summary 1st Quarter AFC TD Lorenzo Neal, 1 yd run (Rob Bironas kick is good), 10:59. Drive: 7 plays, 70 [...]

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Chargers Sign LB Derek Smith

August 31st, 2008

Chargers Sign LB Derek Smith After being released by the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, Derek Smith has found a new home before the start of free agency. Smith, 33, agreed to a two-year deal with the San Diego Chargers after spending the last seven seasons with the 49ers. Smith’s decision to come to [...]

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Suspension for Broncos’ Marshall cut to 1 game

August 31st, 2008

Suspension for Broncos’ Marshall cut to 1 game
Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall had his suspension for violating the league’s personal conduct policy reduced from three games to one on Thursday.
Pro Bowl 2008 Scoring Summary 1st Quarter AFC TD Lorenzo Neal, 1 yd run (Rob Bironas kick is good), [...]

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Healthy playmakers key for Utah offense

August 31st, 2008

Healthy playmakers key for Utah offense To say Utah’s 2008 opener was the opposite of 2007 would be an understatement.In last season’s opener against Oregon State, quarterback Brian Johnson injured his shoulder and running back Matt Asiata was lost for the year with a torn ACL. Utah also lost, dashing any long-shot hopes for [...]

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As Gustav approaches, Saints go to Indy (AP)

August 31st, 2008

As Gustav approaches, Saints go to Indy (AP) A hurricane has driven the Saints out of New Orleans again. They don’t plan on being gone nearly as long this time. With Hurricane Gustav bearing down on the Gulf Coast three years after Katrina swamped New Orleans, the Saints left [...]

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Live NFL Free Agency Tracker

August 31st, 2008

Live NFL Free Agency Tracker We’ve been going for several days now, but I just wanted to remind everyone to check out our Free Agency Tracker for all of the latest trades, signings, and releases that come about! Already today, we’ve learned about deals involving Green Bay Packers DT Corey Williams being shipped to Cleveland, [...]

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College Football Roundup

August 31st, 2008

College Football Roundup The nation’s top three ranked teams were among the winners Saturday; Ohio State tailback Chris Wells injured in Ohio State’s win; Utah spoils the debut of Michigan head coach Rich Rodriguez; Paterno wins 373rd game. [...]

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Pro Bowler Mike Wahl is a Seahawk

August 31st, 2008

Pro Bowler Mike Wahl is a Seahawk Two-time Pro Bowler Mike Wahle signed a multi-year contract on Thursday with Seattle Seahawks. The 10-year veteran became a free agent after he was released by the Carolina Panthers on Monday due mainly to salary cap purposes. Wahle who is 30 years old, started all [...]

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No. 6 Missouri beats No. 20 Illini 52-42 (AP)

August 31st, 2008

No. 6 Missouri beats No. 20 Illini 52-42 (AP) Missouri and Illinois played another wild one, combining for 92 points and 1,081 yards while leaving fans of both schools totally wrung out by the finish. Again, the sixth-ranked Tigers held on for the win. Sean Weatherspoon bailed out a [...]

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Florida expecting 3 starters to return (AP)

August 31st, 2008

Florida expecting 3 starters to return (AP) No. 5 Florida expects to have receiver Percy Harvin, linebacker Brandon Spikes and guard Jim Tartt back for next Saturday’s game against rival Miami. All three starters sat out Saturday against Hawaii, a 56-10 victory that gave the Gators a 19th consecutive [...]

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