AP names Atlanta’s Smith NFL Coach of the Year
Monday, January 5th, 2009 Posted in Sports | No Comments »Mike Smith of the Atlanta Falcons has edged Tony Sparano of the Miami Dolphins by one vote for The Associated Press 2008 NFL Coach of the Year award. (Jan. 4) Link to the original site
Sports Monday: Eagles soar, and more
Monday, January 5th, 2009 Posted in Sports | No Comments »Eagles beat Vikings, 26-14, in NFC playoffs; Ravens score 17 unanswered points and defeat Dolphins, 27-9, in the AFC; Atlanta's Mike Smith wins AP NFL coach of the year award by one vote; Boston College beats top-ranked North Carolina. (Jan. ...
Manning Named NFL MVP for Third Time
Saturday, January 3rd, 2009 Posted in Sports | No Comments »In a runaway vote, Peyton Manning of the Colts was named the AP's NFL Most Valuable Player for 2008. In the process, the Indianapolis quarterback joins Brett Favre as the only three-time winner in the award's 52-year history. (Jan. 2) ...
Arizona plays host to NFC Wild Card game
Friday, January 2nd, 2009 Posted in Sports | No Comments »Veteran Kurt Warner and rookie Matt Ryan lead their teams in a first round NFL playoff game. (Dec. 31) Link to the original site
AP Sports Thursday
Friday, January 2nd, 2009 Posted in Sports | No Comments »Here's the latest for Thursday, January 1st: NHL Winter Classic; Joe Paterno coaching from press box; Kahut's 44-yard field goal; Pennington AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year. Link to the original site
Pennington named AP’s NFL Comeback Player
Friday, January 2nd, 2009 Posted in Sports | No Comments »Discarded by New York after the Jets acquired Brett Favre prior to the season, Chad Pennington flourished in Miami by leading the Dolphins to the AFC East Title. On Wednesday, the quarterback was named AP's NFL Comeback Player of the ...
Sugar Bowl preview: Alabama vs. Utah
Friday, January 2nd, 2009 Posted in Sports | No Comments »AP College Football Writer Ralph Russo previews the Sugar Bowl. Alabama takes on Utah. Star Alabama offensive tackle Andre Smith has been suspended for the big game. (Jan. 1) Link to the original site
Sports Tuesday: Coaches fired, and more
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 Posted in Sports | No Comments »Three NFL head coaches fired Monday; Alabama offensive tackle Andre Smith suspended for the Sugar Bowl; No. 11 Georgetown beats second-ranked Connecticut in college basketball; Missouri, Rutgers win bowl games. (Dec. 30) Link to the original site
Ex-NFL player accused of rape
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 Posted in Sports | No Comments »A former NFL lineman and high school football coach was ordered held on $100,000 cash bail Tuesday after he was charged with raping a 15-year-old female student. (Dec. 30) Link to the original site
Ryan, Mayo take NFL rookie honors
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 Posted in Sports | No Comments »Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan and New England linebacker Jerod Mayo have taken the NFL's top rookie honors. (Dec. 31) Link to the original site
