http://www.mail.com/locations/56408-green-bay.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/locations/56408-green-bay.html http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2048024-jets-draft-qb-geno-smith-2nd-round.html FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Geno Smith's surprising slide through the NFL draft stopped in the second round. Now, he might get a chance to be the New York Jets' starting quarterback. The former West Virginia star was taken with the seventh pick in the second round, 39th overall, on Friday night and could be the future — or maybe even present — replacement f... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 03:43:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2048024-jets-draft-qb-geno-smith-2nd-round.html 2013-04-27T03:43:57Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2047740-packers-sign-rodgers-to-110m-contract-extension.html GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers gave Aaron Rodgers his opportunity when 23 other teams passed. On another late April weekend with the NFL draft unfolding anew, there was Rodgers again, expressing his appreciation of the Packers for their latest sign of faith. The Packers signed their franchise quarterback Friday to a five-year contract extens... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:46:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2047740-packers-sign-rodgers-to-110m-contract-extension.html 2013-04-27T01:46:53Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2036988-predicting-1st-round-nfl-draft.html NEW YORK (AP) — Get me out of here. Maneuvering to move down in Thursday night's first round of the draft will be a common behind-the-scenes scramble. There simply are few franchise-type players teams will be enamored of, yet plenty of depth to make picking up extra picks later on a worthwhile strategy. The big bodies will dominate the... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:59:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2036988-predicting-1st-round-nfl-draft.html 2013-04-22T21:59:55Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2026602-packers-sign-matthews-to-long-term-extension.html GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — One big deal done for the Green Bay Packers, one to go. The Packers locked up star linebacker Clay Matthews with a long-term extension Wednesday, and also is negotiating with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. "It feels good," Matthews said Wednesday during a news conference inside the Packers' locker room. "It's funny, because not a whole ... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:54:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2026602-packers-sign-matthews-to-long-term-extension.html 2013-04-17T22:54:03Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1960016-whos-coming-going-nfl-free-agent-frenzy.html The first week of NFL free agency isn't over yet, and it's already becoming difficult to keep track of who's coming and going. Anquan Boldin's a 49er, Reggie Bush a Lion, Steven Jackson a Falcon, Greg Jennings a Viking and Wes Welker a Bronco. Ryan Fitzpatrick's no longer a Bill, Dwight Freeney's out as a Colt, Mike Wallace as a Steeler and Nnamdi Asomugh... Sat, 16 Mar 2013 19:55:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1960016-whos-coming-going-nfl-free-agent-frenzy.html 2013-03-16T19:55:52Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1959096-dumervil-jennings-top-day-4-nfl-free-agency.html Elvis Dumervil was staying with the Denver Broncos. And then, he wasn't. On another busy day of NFL free agency, the highlight — or lowlight — came after a strange sequence of events in which the Broncos and the defensive end reached an agreement on a new deal that ended up not valid because the paperwork was filed too late. ... Sat, 16 Mar 2013 07:34:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1959096-dumervil-jennings-top-day-4-nfl-free-agency.html 2013-03-16T07:34:13Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1953492-wis-gouda-named-2013-us-championship-cheese.html GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin Gouda won top honors Wednesday night at the 2013 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest, edging out entries from Vermont and Illinois. Marieke Penterman, of Holland's Family Cheese in Thorp, Wis., won the two-day competition in Green Bay with her Marieke Mature Gouda. Out of a possible 100 points, Marieke Gouda scored 98.31 in... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 02:33:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1953492-wis-gouda-named-2013-us-championship-cheese.html 2013-03-14T02:33:09Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1858860-packers-all-time-leading-receiver-driver-to-retire.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — No other uniform would fit Donald Driver. The Green Bay Packers all-time leading receiver announced his retirement Thursday morning, with a public ceremony planned for Feb. 6 at the Lambeau Field Atrium. "I've always said I never want to wear another uniform. I've always said that I owe it to the fans to retire as a Packer," Driver said... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:03:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1858860-packers-all-time-leading-receiver-driver-to-retire.html 2013-01-31T19:03:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1841820-super-bowl-super-brrr-big-game-coming-to-ny.html NEW YORK (AP) — Amy Freeze can talk football and forecasts. So with the Super Bowl coming to New York next year, and with local temperatures stuck in the teens, the WABC-TV meteorologist was all set to look ahead. "Football fans like a little winter weather," she offered on a windy Wednesday. OK, but exactly how wint... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1841820-super-bowl-super-brrr-big-game-coming-to-ny.html 2013-01-23T23:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1816868-kaepernick-delivers-49ers-beat-packers-45-31.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The unproven kid thoroughly beat the former Super Bowl champion and reigning MVP. With a strong arm that allowed him to pick the Packers apart from the pocket and speedy legs that helped him break free for big gains, Colin Kaepernick did a little bit of everything in a record-setting, sensational playoff debut — and Aaron Rodgers just... Sun, 13 Jan 2013 07:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1816868-kaepernick-delivers-49ers-beat-packers-45-31.html 2013-01-13T07:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1802108-packers-depth-24-10-win-vikes.html GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Deep on offense and scary-good on defense, the Green Bay Packers were way too much for the Minnesota Vikings. Maybe everyone else in the NFC, too. Aaron Rodgers, Charles Woodson and the Packers reminded everyone of how dangerous they can be when they're at full strength Saturday night, overwhelming the Vikings 24-10 in an NFC wild-c... Sun, 06 Jan 2013 05:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1802108-packers-depth-24-10-win-vikes.html 2013-01-06T05:01:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1801918-ponder-out-webb-qb-vikings-vs-packers.html GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Christian Ponder was out, and backup Joe Webb was in at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings. Ponder was inactive for Minnesota's wild-card playoff game against Green Bay on Saturday night because of a right elbow injury, a pre-kickoff surprise that didn't deter the Packers in a 24-10 victory over the Vikings. W... Sun, 06 Jan 2013 04:43:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1801918-ponder-out-webb-qb-vikings-vs-packers.html 2013-01-06T04:43:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1798560-fear-wild-card-round-nfl.html NFL teams have no fear of playing in the wild-card round. Recent history shows the playoff bye isn't such a big deal anymore. In six of the last seven years, one of the Super Bowl participants didn't get a bye to begin the postseason. And five of those teams wound up winning the NFL title. So Green Bay's blowing the bye by losing to M... Thu, 03 Jan 2013 22:20:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1798560-fear-wild-card-round-nfl.html 2013-01-03T22:20:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1797256-rodgers-flacco-wild-card-rarities.html Aaron Rodgers has won a Super Bowl and an MVP award. Joe Flacco has been to the playoffs in all five of his pro seasons. They will be the rarities this weekend when three rookie quarterbacks, two in their second NFL seasons, and one veteran who has yet to appear in the postseason will lead the other teams in the wild-card round. Seahaw... Thu, 03 Jan 2013 10:03:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1797256-rodgers-flacco-wild-card-rarities.html 2013-01-03T10:03:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1793304-bears-fire-coach-lovie-smith-9-seasons.html LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears reached the Super Bowl under coach Lovie Smith and consistently boasted a formidable defense. However, they missed the playoffs too many times, never solved their problems on offense and even after a 10-win season they are moving on without him. The Bears fired Smith on Monday after the team missed the playoffs f... Mon, 31 Dec 2012 22:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1793304-bears-fire-coach-lovie-smith-9-seasons.html 2012-12-31T22:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1792302-bears-playoffs-despite-26-24-win-lions.html DETROIT (AP) — Jay Cutler led the Chicago Bears to victory, then uttered three words that must have felt awkward coming out of his mouth. "Go Pack Go," he said. It was no use. Chicago kept its playoff hopes alive — but only momentarily. The Bears beat the Detroit Lions 26-24 on Sunday, then were eliminated from postseason contention when Minnesota edged G... Mon, 31 Dec 2012 04:22:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1792302-bears-playoffs-despite-26-24-win-lions.html 2012-12-31T04:22:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1792404-redskins-win-nfc-east-broncos-top-seed-afc.html RG3 and the Washington Redskins are heading to the playoffs as NFC East champions. By winning their seventh straight game, the Redskins rolled to their first division title in 13 years with a 28-18 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night. Next up for Robert Griffin III & Co.: a home playoff matchup next Sunday with the Seahawks — the third straigh... Mon, 31 Dec 2012 03:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1792404-redskins-win-nfc-east-broncos-top-seed-afc.html 2012-12-31T03:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1787544-denver-rolls-top-spot-ap-pro32-rankings.html NEW YORK (AP) — Peyton Manning and his Broncos are closing in on the playoffs as the top team in the AP Pro32 NFL power rankings. Denver strengthened its grip on the top spot Wednesday following its 10th win in a row, receiving nine first-place votes and 381 points in balloting by The Associated Press panel of 12 media members who regularly cover the league. Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1787544-denver-rolls-top-spot-ap-pro32-rankings.html 2012-12-26T21:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1784796-colts-bengals-playoffs-with-wins.html One year after putting together the NFL's worst record, the Indianapolis Colts are headed to the playoffs. Joining them on Sunday were the Cincinnati Bengals, finishing out the field in the AFC. The Colts (10-5) equaled the 2008 Miami Dolphins as the only teams to win at least 10 games after losing 14 or more the previous season. Top overall draft pick An... Mon, 24 Dec 2012 04:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1784796-colts-bengals-playoffs-with-wins.html 2012-12-24T04:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1784994-rodgers-packers-rout-titans-55-7.html GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers sure look ready for the playoffs. Aaron Rodgers threw for three touchdowns and ran for another, Ryan Grant scored twice and the Green Bay defense picked on Jake Locker early and often in a 55-7 rout of the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. It was the most points scored by the Packers since they put up the same number... Mon, 24 Dec 2012 03:39:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1784994-rodgers-packers-rout-titans-55-7.html 2012-12-24T03:39:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1776524-penn-voted-ap-sports-story-year.html NEW YORK (AP) — The Penn State child sex abuse scandal was selected as the sports story of the year by U.S. editors and news directors in an annual vote conducted by The Associated Press. The news broke in November 2011, with a grand jury report outlining charges against Jerry Sandusky, and the outrage that followed led to the firing of Hall of Fame coach... Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1776524-penn-voted-ap-sports-story-year.html 2012-12-19T15:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1770424-packers-clinch-nfc-north-with-21-13-win-bears.html CHICAGO (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have better things to do than trash talk with the Chicago Bears. Like win the NFC North. And a few other titles, perhaps. The Packers delivered the ultimate comeback to the yapping Bears on Sunday, a 21-13 victory that gave Green Bay its second straight NFC North title and put a serious dent in Chicago's playoff hopes.... Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:10:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1770424-packers-clinch-nfc-north-with-21-13-win-bears.html 2012-12-17T11:10:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1765448-briggs-joins-marshall-unloading-packers.html LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The NFL's oldest rivals are spicing up their Sunday showdown with some serious trash talk. Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs unloaded on the Packers on Thursday, saying he's no fan of Green Bay and calling Jermichael Finley "an idiot." Wide receiver Brandon Marshall went off Wednesday, saying he's never disliked a team as much... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 21:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1765448-briggs-joins-marshall-unloading-packers.html 2012-12-13T21:57:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1758596-packers-fans-ready-to-celebrate-aaron-rodgers-day.html GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — To most people, Wednesday will just be a quirky date: Dec. 12, 2012, or 12-12-12. But to Packers fans, the number 12 carries special meaning. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers wears No. 12. So earlier this year the state Legislature designated the day Aaron Rodgers Day in honor of the Super Bowl winner and last year's MVP. Some public and p... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1758596-packers-fans-ready-to-celebrate-aaron-rodgers-day.html 2012-12-11T16:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1755134-packers-beat-lions-27-20-take-nfc-north-lead.html GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — While other teams face complicated playoff scenarios and confusing tiebreakers, the task is quite simple for the Green Bay Packers. Beat the Bears at Soldier Field next weekend and the NFC North title is theirs. The Packers opened a one-game lead over Chicago with their 27-20 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday night. The Bears... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:31:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1755134-packers-beat-lions-27-20-take-nfc-north-lead.html 2012-12-10T09:31:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1755390-peterson-vikings-quick-win-bears.html MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Metrodome roof held up just fine during Minnesota's latest heavy snowstorm. It's the Chicago Bears who seem to be collapsing under the weight of December football. Adrian Peterson rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns and Harrison Smith returned an interception for a score to lead the Vikings to a 21-14 victory over the freefallin... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:15:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1755390-peterson-vikings-quick-win-bears.html 2012-12-10T09:15:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1742578-hall-fame-quarterback-collapses-speech.html MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr collapsed during a speech in Madison, Wis., on Tuesday. Conference organizers say he appears to be OK. The Green Bay Packers' former quarterback and coach finished speaking at the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority conference at Monona Terrace, then collapsed on stage. Authority sp... Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:19:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1742578-hall-fame-quarterback-collapses-speech.html 2012-12-04T17:19:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1740750-super-bowl-favorites-guesses-under-review.html Unless you're part of the Manning family and hoping for a hometown reunion with Eli, Peyton and their teams in New Orleans, there's little reason now to make Super Bowl reservations. With a quarter of the schedule remaining, there's no way to pick a favorite for the Lombardi Trophy. Not even the two teams with 11-1 records, the Falcons and Texans, or Eli ... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 20:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1740750-super-bowl-favorites-guesses-under-review.html 2012-12-03T20:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1739144-packers-atop-division-23-14-win-vikes.html GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers are back atop the NFC North, and they have a very unlikely source to thank. Minutes after the Packers wrapped up their 23-14 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon, Seattle beat Chicago in overtime to drop the Bears back into a tie with Green Bay for the division lead. Yes, t... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1739144-packers-atop-division-23-14-win-vikes.html 2012-12-03T09:16:00Z