The two-time Super Bowl champion running back has been suspended for the remainder of the regular season by the San Francisco 49ers. The move appears to be in response to Jacobs's self-publicized frustration with his low rank in the organization's deep stable of power RBs.
Read full storyThe Giants and Buccaneers quarreled after Manning was hit and knocked down in Sunday's game. In reality, the Bucs were just playing hard football.
Read full storyKidd, whose time on the main roster began on ECW, is a former Tag Team Champion. Since losing the titles alongside David Hart Smith, Kidd has been primarily used to get other talents over.
Read full storyWWE is said to want to keep the WHC on Sheamus for a lengthy run in order to help get him over as the "John Cena" of the Smackdown brand. Behind the "Great White" sits Ziggler and Cody Rhodes who are both rumored to be in line for consistent lengthy pushes and possibly world title reigns before next year's Wrestlemania.
Read full storyRecent reports indicate that WWE is not leaning towards booking a Punk vs. Austin match at Wrestlemania 29. While it is yet to be seen if Punk will still be WWE Champion for the event, he is expected to be involved in one of the headlining matches.
Read full storyIn 2008, the Detroit Lions did the unthinkable. They accomplished what no one else had been able to before: nothing. With an 0-16 record, Detroit sunk down to the uncharted depths of the NFL.
Read full storyChris Canty was decked out in blue practice gear, including officially issued Giants shorts. In the hot New York sun, the now Super Bowl Champion DT wasn't toiling through an OTA or training camp session. He wasn't running through the resistant, yet refreshingly cold water of the Giants training room pool. He wasn't even enjoying the brief time off that NFL players are granted as June and July meld together.
Read full storyIn 2010, McNabb was brought in to help provide a spark for a Washington franchise that has struggled to be a factor in the NFC East since a brief playoff appearance in 2005. What he provided was 14 TDs, 15 picks, and a benching in favor of Rex Grossman. The Redskins finished with a 6-10 record.
Read full storyThe owner of the New England Patriots expressed his interest in the league placing a franchise in original England (I couldn't resist) during a promotional event for the upcoming NFL game at Wembley this October.
Read full storyDoane, who has been on a personally motivated crusade to reveal Cena's alleged dark secrets over the past month, told SEScoops.com that Cena had been involved with a Raw Diva that had been traded to Smackdown following their breakup. Doane did not specifically name the female counterpart but led suggestive clues that could only point to Varon.
Read full storyWas Rodgers ranked a bit high? Possibly. I personally had him in the top five and was honestly divided on whether or not I'd place him inside of the top three.
Read full storyDarrelle Revis beat out Demarcus Ware, Haloti Ngata, and Patrick Willis to claim the top defensive spot on the NFL Network's Top 100. Revis finished 5th, Ware finished 6th, Ngata 9th, Willis 10th.
Read full storyAll sports, especially mainstream American favorites, enjoy rivalries. Feuds thriving on a rich history of thick, hardened hatred that suck even the most foreign rookies into the mix as if they were seasoned veterans or lifelong fans. Rivalries can split states or cities. They can even divide families.
Read full storyChris Berman is set to commentate his first ever, live NFL game when ESPN kicks off the 2012 Monday Night Football season on September 11th. Berman will cohost alongside former NFL QB, Trent Dilfer.
Read full storySWR had expected the "blue brand" match to be dedicated to the mid-card performers, but Sandow's inclusion is a bit of a surprise. At one time MITB was a match for proven and somewhat seasoned mid-card talent and Sandow's time on Smackdown is arguably a bit brief to warrant contention for a World Title.
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