http://www.mail.com/in-en/subjects/3720-professional-football.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/in-en/subjects/3720-professional-football.html http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/2086622-bruins-rangers-to-carry-boston-new-york-lore.html BOSTON (AP) — After the marathon bombings, the cities of Boston and New York put aside their bitter rivalries and joined in their mutual love of sports and country. Well, that time may be ending, at least when it comes to sports. The Knicks beat the Celtics in an NBA first-round playoff series this year, and now the NHL's Rangers and Bruins will play in t... Wed, 15 May 2013 07:20:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/2086622-bruins-rangers-to-carry-boston-new-york-lore.html 2013-05-15T07:20:48Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2083898-boogaard-sad-example-ice-hockey-goons.html The lawsuit doesn't read nearly as well as the story, which laid bare the life of an NHL enforcer for all to see. The way John Branch wrote about Derek Boogaard in the New York Times should have been enough to cause even the most hardcore ice hockey fan to reconsider the peculiar role that goons, or fighters, play in the sport. It was a sad and troubling ... Tue, 14 May 2013 11:32:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2083898-boogaard-sad-example-ice-hockey-goons.html 2013-05-14T11:32:46Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/2082062-boogaard-family-sues-nhl-sons-death.html MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Joanne Boogaard watched her son Derek duke it out on the ice with other NHL tough guys for six seasons as one of the most feared enforcers in the game, a 6-foot-7 brawler who was not there to skate or score, but to defend his teammates when it was called for. "He was there protecting his teammates at all costs," she said in a statement ... Mon, 13 May 2013 22:09:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/2082062-boogaard-family-sues-nhl-sons-death.html 2013-05-13T22:09:20Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2079554-kickalicious-trying-to-adjust-to-nfl-routine.html ALLEN PARK, Michigan (AP) — The scouting report on Havard Rugland is certainly an odd one. "He's good at kicking the ball into cars that are driving down the road ... boats and stuff like that," Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz said. "But I don't think you get any more points for doing that. We've got to kick it between the goalposts." ... Sat, 11 May 2013 23:34:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2079554-kickalicious-trying-to-adjust-to-nfl-routine.html 2013-05-11T23:34:46Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/2069704-underwood-to-sing-sunday-night-football-theme.html NEW YORK (AP) — Carrie Underwood will take over the theme song for "Sunday Night Football," with NBC sticking to the formula of a female country music star for its intro. Underwood steps in for Faith Hill, who announced last month that she would not be back for a seventh season. Underwood will sing a new version of "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night," the ... Tue, 07 May 2013 21:11:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/2069704-underwood-to-sing-sunday-night-football-theme.html 2013-05-07T21:11:47Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/2052890-im-gay-nba-player-jason-collins-breaks-barrier.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Last summer, NBA veteran Jason Collins considered joining an old Stanford college roommate, U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III, at Boston's gay pride parade. Collins eventually decided he shouldn't, because he wanted to keep his secret safe: For more than a decade as a professional athlete, he had remained silent about his sexuality, worried a... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:48:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/2052890-im-gay-nba-player-jason-collins-breaks-barrier.html 2013-04-30T13:48:17Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/2051162-nba-veteran-center-jason-collins-gay.html WASHINGTON (AP) — With the simplest of sentences, NBA veteran Jason Collins set aside years of worry and silence to become the first active player in one of four major U.S. professional sports leagues to come out as gay. In a first-person article posted Monday on Sports Illustrated's website, Collins begins: "I'm a 34-year-old NBA center. I'm black. And I... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:37:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/2051162-nba-veteran-center-jason-collins-gay.html 2013-04-30T02:37:09Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/celebrity/2052392-gay-athletes-while-active-retired.html Even before Jason Collins, plenty of other athletes around the world have come out as gay, either while still active or in retirement. From Martina Navratilova to Greg Louganis to Sheryl Swoopes, men and women from a variety of sports have openly acknowledged their sexuality, though many others are believed to still be reluctant to come forward. ... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:32:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/celebrity/2052392-gay-athletes-while-active-retired.html 2013-04-30T00:32:38Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2050826-tebow-era-york-jets-waive-qb.html NEW YORK (AP) — Tim Tebow was waived by the Jets on Monday, the end of an unsuccessful one-season experiment in New York that had been expected for months. "Unfortunately, things did not work out the way we all had hoped," coach Rex Ryan said in a statement by the team in announcing the move. The Heisman Trophy winner attempted just eight passes after his... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:06:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/2050826-tebow-era-york-jets-waive-qb.html 2013-04-29T18:06:43Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/2032536-column-time-sports-to-help-us-heal.html In so many ways, sports can bring out the worst in us. The corruption. The greed. The destructive belief that winning isn't just the only thing, but something that must be achieved no matter the cost. Then, there are times like these. While Boston was locked down Friday, as authorities hunted for a suspect in the deadly bombing at what was supposed to be ... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:58:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/2032536-column-time-sports-to-help-us-heal.html 2013-04-19T22:58:10Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/1982676-wada-backs-hgh-test-extremist-nfl-union.html LONDON (AP) — The World Anti-Doping Agency defended its test for human growth hormone on Wednesday and accused the NFL players union of being "extremist" for questioning its validity. WADA director general David Howman said the union was acting "the way they've operated the last few years" in trying to block the introduction of HGH testing in the National... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:54:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/1982676-wada-backs-hgh-test-extremist-nfl-union.html 2013-03-27T18:54:19Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/1979148-heat-win-27th-straight-magic-108-94.html ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Late in the third quarter, the game was tied and the Miami Heat winning streak seemed to be in jeopardy. Then LeBron James got mad. And then the Orlando Magic had no chance. James finished with 24 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds, throwing down a dunk to start a huge, swift run that decided everything and the Heat won their 27th s... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 03:16:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/1979148-heat-win-27th-straight-magic-108-94.html 2013-03-26T03:16:02Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/1955028-anschutz-sports-company-longer-sale.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — AEG, the company that owns the NHL's Los Angeles Kings and the Staples Center, is no longer for sale, its billionaire owner Philip Anschutz said Thursday. The announcement came amid efforts by the company to build a downtown stadium to lure an NFL team back to Los Angeles. Anschutz said in a statement that he had made it clear that he w... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:33:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/1955028-anschutz-sports-company-longer-sale.html 2013-03-14T22:33:32Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/1942340-column-streaks-nice-championships-better.html Blowouts. Narrow margins of victory. Lucky breaks. Overwhelming opponents with superior skills. It all adds up to a pair of remarkable streaks in Miami and Chicago. Yet, the funny thing about these testaments to consistent success: They don't mean nearly as much if you don't come out on top in the final game of the season. ... Sat, 09 Mar 2013 04:44:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/1942340-column-streaks-nice-championships-better.html 2013-03-09T04:44:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/1931056-jets-gm-docs-revis-rehab-ahead-schedule.html NEW YORK (AP) — Darrelle Revis is moving closer to getting back on the football field. Whether that's with the New York Jets next season remains to be seen. Jets general manager John Idzik said during a conference call with season ticket holders Monday that there is encouraging news from doctors on Revis' rehabilitation from a torn ligament in his left knee. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 03:47:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/1931056-jets-gm-docs-revis-rehab-ahead-schedule.html 2013-03-05T03:47:50Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/1925758-christie-nj-will-appeal-sports-betting-ruling.html NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Chris Christie indicated Friday he would appeal a judge's decision upholding a ban on sports gambling in New Jersey, a ruling that dealt a setback to the state's efforts to save its struggling casino industry by tapping into a multibillion-dollar market. In a ruling published late Thursday night, U.S. District Judge Michael Shipp ... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:27:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/1925758-christie-nj-will-appeal-sports-betting-ruling.html 2013-03-01T21:27:34Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/1867804-nfl-was-ready-with-backup-power-system.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — NFL officials were sure they'd get the Super Bowl finished on Sunday night. And if they couldn't, the league championship still would not have ended where it temporarily stopped, with less than two minutes gone in the third quarter. The Lombardi Trophy goes to the winner after 60 minutes, not 32. Commissioner Roger G... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 03:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/1867804-nfl-was-ready-with-backup-power-system.html 2013-02-05T03:45:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/1861022-sharks-beat-oilers-3-2-shootout-to-open-7-0.html SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — After rolling to their first five victories, the San Jose Sharks are showing they can win the tight games, too. Michal Handzus and Dan Boyle scored in the shootout to help the Sharks extend the best start in franchise history with their seventh straight win, 3-2 over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. "That's what good teams do... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 06:15:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/1861022-sharks-beat-oilers-3-2-shootout-to-open-7-0.html 2013-02-01T06:15:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/1845290-hornets-change-to-pelicans.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Hornets owner Tom Benson is changing his team's nickname to the Pelicans and said the switch will create a bond with the city that could lead to an NBA championship. The Hornets announced on Thursday they are going ahead with the name change. The NBA still has to approve it, but commissioner David Stern has said he wouldn't ... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 08:44:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/1845290-hornets-change-to-pelicans.html 2013-01-25T08:44:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/1841738-hard-hitting-pollard-swagger-to-ravens.html OWINGS MILLS, Maryland (AP) — Bernard Pollard likes to talk and loves to hit. The Baltimore Ravens strong safety is one of the chattiest players in the changing room, eager to discuss anything from NFL policy to gay marriage. On the field, Pollard is arguably the fiercest tackler on a rugged defense with a reputation for nastiness. His affection for colli... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/1841738-hard-hitting-pollard-swagger-to-ravens.html 2013-01-23T22:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/scitech/health/1840742-seaus-family-sues-nfl-brain-injuries.html The family of Junior Seau has sued the NFL, claiming the former linebacker's suicide was the result of brain disease caused by violent hits he sustained while playing American football. The wrongful death lawsuit, filed on Wednesday in California Superior Court in San Diego, blames the NFL for its "acts or omissions" that hid the dangers of repetitive blo... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/scitech/health/1840742-seaus-family-sues-nfl-brain-injuries.html 2013-01-23T16:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/1839170-jets-coach-ryan-uninjured-3-car-accident.html NEW YORK (AP) — Jets coach Rex Ryan was uninjured in a three-car accident in eastern Pennsylvania last week. A team spokesman confirmed Tuesday that Ryan was issued a warning and no citation after the accident on Jan. 14 in Bethlehem, Pa., located about 45 minutes from the team's facility in Florham Park, N.J. No one in the other two c... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 23:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/1839170-jets-coach-ryan-uninjured-3-car-accident.html 2013-01-22T23:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/1837752-nfl-lifts-suspension-saints-coach-sean-payton.html NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Payton is back as coach of the New Orleans Saints, his season-long suspension for his role in the club's bounty program lifted by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday, nearly two weeks earlier than expected. Payton, along with assistant head coach Joe Vitt, general manager Mickey Loomis, and four players including Jonathan Vilma,... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/1837752-nfl-lifts-suspension-saints-coach-sean-payton.html 2013-01-22T15:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/1837562-patriots-martin-victim-home-invasion-robbery.html AURORA, Colorado (AP) — Two masked men robbed the Denver home of New England Patriots defensive back Derrick Martin while he was with his team at the AFC Championship game. Aurora police spokesman Frank Fania told The Denver Post that the robbers forced their way into Martin's home on Sunday when there was at least one adult and several children there. He... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/1837562-patriots-martin-victim-home-invasion-robbery.html 2013-01-22T14:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/1834694-harbaugh-brothers-take-49ers-ravens-to-super-bowl.html This Super Bowl will be filled with firsts — and one significant last. The Harbaughs, San Francisco's Jim and Baltimore's John, will be the first pair of brothers to coach against each other in the NFL title game. Quarterbacks Colin Kaepernick of the 49ers and Joe Flacco of the Ravens will be playing in their first Super Bowl — where success is the ultima... Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/1834694-harbaugh-brothers-take-49ers-ravens-to-super-bowl.html 2013-01-21T10:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/1832442-college-star-answers-asked.html NEW YORK (AP) — Manti Te'o tried to put one of the strangest sports stories in memory behind him, insisting he was the target of an elaborate online hoax in which he fell for a fake woman created by pranksters, then admitting his own lies made the bizarre ordeal worse. Whether his off-camera interview with ESPN was enough to demonstrate that the star coll... Sat, 19 Jan 2013 19:49:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/1832442-college-star-answers-asked.html 2013-01-19T19:49:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/1829592-vets-rookies-key-to-success-nfl-playoffs.html OWINGS MILLS, Maryland (AP) — Ray Lewis remembers when he was a twentysomething kid on the Baltimore Ravens en route to a Super Bowl title. Back then, a dozen years ago, he was the one paying attention to the advice offered, and example set, by a pair of Hall of Famers-to-be in their 30s: Tight end Shannon Sharpe and safety Rod Woodson. "Shannon, because ... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/1829592-vets-rookies-key-to-success-nfl-playoffs.html 2013-01-18T11:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/1829574-patriots-49ers-favored-to-reach-super-bowl.html A year after a brutal last-minute loss, the Baltimore Ravens are back to face the New England Patriots in an AFC Championship rematch, looking for a reversal of fortune and a Super Bowl berth on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Falcons will be playing in the NFC Championship game for only the third time when they host the San Francisco 49ers, who have a cha... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:40:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/1829574-patriots-49ers-favored-to-reach-super-bowl.html 2013-01-18T11:40:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/1827790-jaguars-hire-seahawks-bradley-head-coach.html JACKSONVILLE, Florida (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars hired Seattle defensive coordinator Gus Bradley as the team's new head coach Thursday. The 46-year-old Bradley joins general manager Dave Caldwell, who led the coaching search after being hired last week. Bradley replaces Mike Mularkey, who went 2-14 in his only season in Jacksonville Caldwell says "i... Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:43:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/1827790-jaguars-hire-seahawks-bradley-head-coach.html 2013-01-17T17:43:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/1826000-kaepernick-showing-pistol-offense-work-nfl.html SANTA CLARA, California (AP) — Despite all those gaudy statistics and impressive physical skills, Colin Kaepernick faced plenty of questions coming out of the University of Nevada about whether he was the product of a gimmicky college offense that would have no chance of working in the pros. On the big stage of the NFL playoffs, Kaepernick is demonstratin... Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/1826000-kaepernick-showing-pistol-offense-work-nfl.html 2013-01-16T23:12:00Z