Written by Sports 506 Friday, 26 June 2009 17:32
Fans concerned about affording to see a game or a show at the new $1.15 billion Cowboys Stadium in Arlington can still check out the place. For a fee.
Tours began Friday at the retractable-roof venue of the Dallas Cowboys, the same day as thousands of hopefuls for the Fox TV show "American Idol" showed up for auditions.
Written by Sports 506 Friday, 26 June 2009 17:26
Commissioner Roger Goodell is beginning to focus on evaluating Michael Vick's future in the NFL.
That doesn't mean a decision will come any time before the 2009 regular season begins in September.
Goodell said Thursday his decision on whether to reinstate the former Atlanta Falcons star quarterback, convicted on federal charges of running a dogfighting ring, will come "in due time."
Written by Rafael Ulloa Wednesday, 24 June 2009 10:35
It was a moment of weakness in an otherwise strong summer. Shawne Merriman(notes) was trolling the Internet and came across a list that had been floating around – a ranking of the NFL’s best linebackers – and couldn’t believe how far his retinas had to drop to get to his own name.
These are the moments that most fans don’t see in an offseason of recuperative torment, when NFL players reconstruct their bodies and fight through doubt, all in hopes of recapturing – or even exceeding – what they once were. So in this particular instance, Merriman figured he deserved a little slack. If he were to give you his mission statement, 2009 is all about the here and now, and showing rather than talking. But roughly nine months after surgery on his left posterior cruciate and lateral collateral ligaments, he was incredulous. Twelfth?
Written by Rafael Ulloa Monday, 22 June 2009 20:24
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — After blowing the final whistle to end a three-day minicamp on Thursday, New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin gathered his team in the corner of the fieldhouse and gave them a passionate 18-minute speech.
The message? Do not forget the disappointment of 2008.
Coming off a Super Bowl win, the Giants (12-4) posted the best record in the NFC and then flopped at home in their first playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Written by Sports 506 Saturday, 20 June 2009 15:43
For months this offseason, Chad Ochocinco wouldn't take coach Marvin Lewis' phone calls.
But unlike last year, when the Bengals receiver formerly known as Johnson was miffed about his contract status and tried to force a trade, he wasn't rebuffing Lewis in anger.
He was, in his unique mind, focused solely on getting himself in prime condition -- physically and mentally. Chatting with coaches wasn't part of that agenda.
Written by Rafael Ulloa Friday, 19 June 2009 20:28
ARLINGTON, Texas – Three and a half months have passed since the Dallas Cowboys cut Terrell Owens, and we’ve been subjected to more spin than a stuntman from “The Fast and the Furious” film franchise. From what I could tell, the receiver’s release was necessitated by every consideration known to man, except the most logical ones: He’s a nightmare when things don’t go his way and he undermined the authority of the franchise quarterback.
Why, supposedly, did T.O. have to go? To paraphrase the polarizing wideout’s former publicist, Kim Etheredge, it seemed Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and his son, Stephen, had 25 million reasons to get rid of him.
Written by Rafael Ulloa Tuesday, 16 June 2009 21:00
DENVER (AP)—Brandon Marshall is saying his good-byes to the Denver Broncos and their fans even as coach Josh McDaniels talks about seeing his holdout Pro Bowl receiver at training camp next month.
Marshall posted a farewell on his blog Tuesday, four days after requesting a trade during a private meeting with team owner Pat Bowlen.
Bowlen hasn’t said whether he’ll honor Marshall’s trade request, and McDaniels says he expects Marshall to report to camp at the end of next month rather than follow Jay Cutler out of town.
Written by Sports 506 Tuesday, 16 June 2009 12:20
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth took "full responsibility" for killing a pedestrian while driving drunk in Florida and began serving a 30-day jail sentence Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to DUI manslaughter.
Stallworth also reached a confidential financial settlement to avoid a potential lawsuit from the family of 59-year-old Mario Reyes, according to Stallworth lawyer Christopher Lyons. Reyes was struck and killed March 14 by Stallworth, who was driving his black 2005 Bentley after a night of drinking at a swanky hotel bar.
Written by Sports 506 Tuesday, 16 June 2009 09:37
In the end, the NFL's man of mystery didn't leave much room at all for guesswork.
If Brett Favre's arm is sufficiently healed, he'll be playing quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings this season.
The league's three-time most valuable player said as much Monday night on the premiere episode of HBO's "Joe Buck Live," when, as the program's first guest, he confirmed A) he had a surgical procedure on his throwing shoulder about 2 1/2 weeks ago; B) he declined an invitation by Vikings Coach Brad Childress to attend last week's organized team-activity practices; and C) he is comfortable with the idea of trotting onto Green Bay's Lambeau Field wearing a purple No. 4 jersey.
Written by Rafael Ulloa Monday, 15 June 2009 20:45
NEW YORK (AP)—Former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress is negotiating with several NFL teams to return to pro football this season after a judge delayed his trial Monday on gun possession charges.
Burress made a brief appearance in court Monday, accompanied by his wife and attorney Benjamin Brafman. Judge Felicia Mennin adjourned the case until Sept. 23.
Outside court Monday, Brafman said it was “inconceivable” that Burress would face trial on the charge before 2010, said several teams were trying to sign his client, and “physically he’s in the best shape of his life. He’s ready to play.”
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