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Breitbart Sports #1 2013 QB to Undergo Surgery

Breitbart Sports went out on a limb prior to April’s NFL Draft by selecting E.J. Manuel as the #1 overall quarterback available. So far, he has proven to be worthy of the lofty ranking. Manuel was the first quarterback selected

Breitbart Sports #1 2013 QB to Undergo Surgery

No Injury Here: Brady Completes 11 Straight in Win

(AP) Brady nearly perfect in Pats’ 25-21 win over BucsBy HOWARD ULMANAP Sports WriterFOXBOROUGH, Mass.Tom Brady completed pass after pass, 11 in a row to start the game. So much for his injured left knee. Two days after spraining it,

No Injury Here: Brady Completes 11 Straight in Win

Tom Brady Back at Practice After Hurting Knee

(AP) Pats QB Brady back at practice after hurting kneeBy HOWARD ULMANAP Sports WriterFOXBOROUGH, Mass.Tom Brady looks just fine. His fans and teammates are relieved. The key to the success of the New England Patriots participated fully in the team’s

Tom Brady Back at Practice After Hurting Knee

Rash of NFL Injuries Exacerbated by Social Media

(AP) Rash of injuries exacerbated by social mediaBy ARNIE STAPLETONAP Pro Football WriterNew England’s Tom Brady watched his long throw sail past rookie Aaron Dobson just as Tampa Bay defensive end Adrian Clayborn pushed 320-pound left tackle Nate Solder into

Rash of NFL Injuries Exacerbated by Social Media

College Football Preview: Top Five Linebackers

The field generals of the defense, linebackers are crucial components of a successful program. Alabama and Stanford, the nation’s two top defenses, both have linebackers in the top five, and the Tide have two more in the Honorable Mention category.

College Football Preview: Top Five Linebackers

RG3: 'I Don't Smoke, I Don't Drink'

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III said he does not drink or smoke and has never done any drugs. Griffin said he wants to have a long career and needs his body to be at its “peak performance,” and he

RG3: 'I Don't Smoke, I Don't Drink'

Jadeveon Clowney Set for More Helmet-Popping Hits

(AP) Jadeveon Clowney set for more helmet-popping hitsBy PETE IACOBELLIAP Sports WriterROCK HILL, S.C.Blame the NFL. When Jadeveon Clowney is crunching your favorite team’s quarterback, terrorizing its offensive tackles, knocking the helmets off its ball carriers and single-handedly causing its

Jadeveon Clowney Set for More Helmet-Popping Hits

Flacco Sharp, Ravens Roll Buccaneers, 44-16

(AP) Flacco sharp, Ravens roll over Buccaneers, 44-16By FRED GOODALLAP Sports WriterTAMPA, Fla.The new-look Baltimore Ravens were tough, physical and opportunistic, all good signs for a team seeking another run to the Super Bowl. Joe Flacco was sharp in his

Flacco Sharp, Ravens Roll Buccaneers, 44-16

Weeden Sharp, Browns Blast Rams 27-19

(AP) Weeden sharp, Browns blast Rams 27-19By TOM WITHERSAP Sports WriterCLEVELANDBrandon Weeden made coach Rob Chudzinski’s debut a success, and may have stopped any quarterback controversy before it started. Weeden threw a touchdown pass and led Cleveland on two scoring

Weeden Sharp, Browns Blast Rams 27-19

Without RG3, Redskins Edge Titans 22-21

(AP) Without RG3, Redskins edge Titans 22-21By TERESA M. WALKERAP Sports WriterNASHVILLE, Tenn.Robert Griffin III handled the coin toss, and Kirk Cousins picked up where he left off last season filling in at quarterback for Washington. Cousins threw for a

Without RG3, Redskins Edge Titans 22-21

Slate Won't Use Washington Redskins Team Name Anymore

In a desperate bid for attention, Slate.com, the property recently passed up by Jeff Bezos in his new purchase of the Washington Post, has announced that it will “no longer refer to Washington’s NFL team as the Redskins.” Which, presumably,

Slate Won't Use Washington Redskins Team Name Anymore

Electronic Trail Led to MLB Biogenesis Bans

(AP) Electronic trail helped MLB gain Biogenesis bansBy RONALD BLUMAP Sports WriterNEW YORKFacebook friends. Transcripts of BlackBerry instant messages. Records of texts. Major League Baseball’s investigators used an arsenal of high-tech tools to collect the evidence that persuaded a dozen

Electronic Trail Led to MLB Biogenesis Bans

College Superstar QBs Hope to Back-up NFL Stars

Two of the most dominant college quarterbacks are now trying to land non-pressure back-up roles behind superstars. Tim Tebow hopes to back-up (or even catch passes from) Tom Brady, and Sports Grid had fun with the announcement about Young with

College Superstar QBs Hope to Back-up NFL Stars

Rookie's INT for TD Lifts Dallas, 24-20

(AP) Rookie’s INT for TD lifts Dallas, 24-20By BARRY WILNERAP Pro Football WriterCANTON, OhioSometimes, when youth is served, it pays off. Ask Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett about that and see him smile. Rookie Devonte Holloman’s 75-yard interception return with

Rookie's INT for TD Lifts Dallas, 24-20

Philly Mayor: Cooper Punishment Doesn't Fit Crime

Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter suggested the Philadelphia Eagles should consider terminating embattled wide receiver Riley Cooper and said Cooper’s punishment did not match the “intense level of the offense.”  In a statement released Friday, Nutter shared his thoughts on

Philly Mayor: Cooper Punishment Doesn't Fit Crime

Colts Great Art Donovan Passes Away

Baltimore Colts Hall of Famer defensive tackle Art Donovon passed away Sunday night of a respiratory ailment. He was 89 years old. His daughter Kelly Donovan-Mazzulli said he was surrounded by family members and his wife was with him to

Colts Great Art Donovan Passes Away

Cleveland Browns Honor 5 Year Old Cancer Survivor

Five-year-old cancer survivor Ryan Encinas scored a 40-yard touchdown at the Cleveland Browns practice on Saturday night. It was family night at FirstEnergy Stadium. Quarterback Brandon Weeden handed Encinas the ball and running back Trent Richardson helped him down the

Cleveland Browns Honor 5 Year Old Cancer Survivor

Parcells Becomes First Coach Inducted in Seven Years

It would take a long memory to remember the last time Bill Parcells was a successful head football coach. Nevertheless, the former coach of the Giants, Jets, Dolphins, and Cowboys became the first coach to join the Hall of Fame

Parcells Becomes First Coach Inducted in Seven Years

Hester Upset by Kickoff Elimination

The NFL took one step toward the elimination of the kickoff, much to the dismay of all-time returner Devin Hester (see 14 of his 17 kick returns for TDs by clicking here). Just seven months after Commissioner Roger Goodell said

Hester Upset by Kickoff Elimination

Ruling Means OJ Could be Free in 2017

(AP) O.J. Simpson wins small victory in bid for freedomBy SANDRA CHEREBAssociated PressCARSON CITY, Nev.O.J. Simpson won a small victory Wednesday in his bid for freedom as Nevada granted him parole on some of his 2008 convictions for kidnapping and

Ruling Means OJ Could be Free in 2017

NFL Pro Bowl Rosters to Be Determined by Draft

(AP) NFL Pro Bowl rosters to be determined by draftNEW YORKThe NFL Pro Bowl rosters for next year will be selected in a draft by team captains, with Deion Sanders and Jerry Rice assisting as alumni captains. The NFL will

NFL Pro Bowl Rosters to Be Determined by Draft

Court: College Athletes Can Sue EA over Images

(AP) Court: College athletes can sue EA over imagesBy PAUL ELIASAssociated PressSAN FRANCISCOA federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that video game maker Electronic Arts must face legal claims by college players that it unfairly used their images without compensation. The

Court: College Athletes Can Sue EA over Images

Simpson Wins Small Parole Victory on Some Charges

(AP) Simpson wins small parole victory on some chargesCARSON CITY, Nev.O.J. Simpson won a small victory Wednesday in his bid for freedom as Nevada granted him parole on some of his convictions in a 2008 kidnapping and armed robbery involving

Simpson Wins Small Parole Victory on Some Charges