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Fantasy Football Preview, Week 14: The Playoffs

Fantasy Football Preview, Week 14: The Playoffs

Dress rehearsal is over. The playoffs are here.  Week 14 action kicks off with tonight’s matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Chicago Bears at 8:25 Eastern. Houston’s Ryan Fitzpatrick became the latest quarterback to enter the 6-touchdown club last

Michael Sam: ‘Talent’ Not Reason for NFL Ouster

Michael Sam: ‘Talent’ Not Reason for NFL Ouster

Michael Sam, hectored by TMZ’s cell-phone video paparazzi, says he doesn’t believe his place on the couch instead of the field speaks of his football abilities. The pass rusher cut by the St. Louis Rams and the Dallas Cowboys, noting

Florida Hires Colorado State’s McElwain as Coach

Florida Hires Colorado State’s McElwain as Coach

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — After working though a buyout issue, Jim McElwain is leaving Colorado State to become Florida’s next head coach. The Gators announced the hiring Thursday at the same time McElwain started a team meeting with players and

Browns Sticking with Brian Hoyer over Johnny Manziel

Browns Sticking with Brian Hoyer over Johnny Manziel

Cleveland Browns coach Mike Pettine has decided to stick with quarterback Brian Hoyer for Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts instead of replacing him with rookie Johnny Manziel. Pettine said his decision derived from Hoyer leading the Browns to a

Mike Ditka Slams Rams for ‘Hands Up’ Stunt

Mike Ditka Slams Rams for ‘Hands Up’ Stunt

Former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka has joined critics of the St. Louis Rams and the NFL for not disciplining five players for Sunday’s “hands up” stunt. In an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times, “Da Coach” said that it was

Ray Rice Seeks Second Chance after ‘One Bad Night’

Ray Rice Seeks Second Chance after ‘One Bad Night’

Acknowledging that “domestic violence is a real issue in today’s society,” Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice, reinstated to the NFL on Friday, wants his life back and a second chance to play professional football. In an interview with NBC’s

Janay Rice: Ray Only Abused Me Once

Janay Rice: Ray Only Abused Me Once

Janay Rice, who was knocked unconscious by her then-fiance Ray Rice in February, appeared on the Today show to issue a public statement that Rice, now her husband, had never abused her before the February incident and has not abused

Janay Rice: Ravens ‘Suggested’ I Apologize

Janay Rice: Ravens ‘Suggested’ I Apologize

Janay Rice, the wife of NFL running back Ray Rice claimed that the Baltimore Ravens “suggested” she apologize for her role in the domestic violence incident where her husband knocked her unconscious in an elevator during an interview with Matt

Broncos Beat Chiefs 29-16 to Stay Atop AFC West

Broncos Beat Chiefs 29-16 to Stay Atop AFC West

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos proved their mastery of the Kansas City Chiefs once more on a chilly Sunday night at Arrowhead Stadium. Manning threw two touchdown passes, recently signed Connor Barth was perfect

Packers Hold Off Patriots 26-21

Packers Hold Off Patriots 26-21

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — If this was a Super Bowl preview, with Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady in starring roles, the NFL will be thrilled. Rodgers threw for 368 yards and two touchdowns, Eddie Lacy powered for key yards

Ray Rice Returns: Ravens RB Wins Appeal; Commissioner, Rebuke

Ray Rice Returns: Ravens RB Wins Appeal; Commissioner, Rebuke

Ray Rice has won the appeal of his indefinite suspension from the NFL. The former Baltimore Ravens running back can sign with any team immediately. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell initially suspended Rice for two games for a violent assault on

Black Friday Madness Comes To Britain

Black Friday Madness Comes To Britain

Two years ago, almost no British people had heard of it, but this year Black Friday has become the latest American craze to cross the pond. At shops up and down the country punters fought to get their hands on