Posts Tagged ‘NFL’
Reliving Brett Favre's trade to the N.Y. Jets, which happened 10 years ago today
The whole process may have began July 17, but three weeks and a whole lot of drama later, the Green Bay Packers traded Brett Favre to the New York Jets,…
Read MoreSurvey: Athletes feel pressure of win-at-all-costs culture
A majority of U.S. athletes responding to an anti-doping survey said they feel pressure from higher-ups to win medals, and the spotlight shines only on those who pile up victories.…
Read MoreNFL helmet rule enforcement unclear for players, coaches
Visceral blowback to the NFL’s updated rule that players can’t lead with their helmets to make contact is straight out of tough-guy football 101. Hard-hitting defensive backs say the league…
Read MoreListen to how Jerry Kramer negotiated his contract 60 years ago
Packers LT Bakhtiari carted off field at Lambeau Field Family Night
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari was taken off the field on a cart Saturday, dampening the spirits at Family Night at Lambeau Field.…
Read MoreRodgers gets Packers up to speed in practice vs. new defense
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers’ no-look touchdown pass is still the talk of Green Bay Packers training camp. The defense was called for offsides to give Rodgers a…
Read MoreVikings practice 'changeup' look, with Barr at defensive end
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Already owning one of the strongest defensive lines in the league, the Minnesota Vikings have made another addition to their front four this summer. He even…
Read MorePettine sees Packers’ defense grasping scheme amid injuries
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — As first-year Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine installs his playbook, he’s got one of the best to deliver the daily tests: two-time MVP…
Read MoreDecades-long wait for Hall of Fame over for Jerry Kramer
Jerry Kramer has basked in the attention on his key block on the winning play in the Ice Bowl for more than half a century. He sure was uneasy, though,…
Read MoreHOF preview: Randy Moss went deep to ignite Vikes, transform NFL
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The ball was flying down the field often for Minnesota during that drizzly night in Green Bay, and Randy Moss kept going over and past the defense…
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