http://www.mail.com/organizations/13746-nfc-west.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.20/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/organizations/13746-nfc-west.html http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1765438-lions-wr-johnson-chance-to-break-rice-record.html ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The slumping Detroit Lions are rallying around Calvin Johnson, hoping he breaks Jerry Rice's NFL record for yards receiving in a season. "It's definitely something that I take joy in that my teammates are right behind me on this thing," Johnson said Thursday after catching footballs from a machine in a post-practice drill. "They w... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:03:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1765438-lions-wr-johnson-chance-to-break-rice-record.html 2012-12-13T22:03:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1762688-texas-tech-hires-33-year-old-kingsbury-coach.html LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — New Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury has wanted to be back in Lubbock since he left a decade ago. Late last week the former Red Raiders quarterback was watching film to prepare for Texas A&M's game against Oklahoma in the Cotton Bowl and getting ready to accompany Aggies quarterback Johnny Manziel to New York, where he became the fir... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 02:37:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1762688-texas-tech-hires-33-year-old-kingsbury-coach.html 2012-12-13T02:37:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1755462-giants-cowboys-redskins-win-tight-nfc-east.html Winning was required to keep pace in the NFC East playoff race. Losing was all that was needed in the AFC North. The defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants beat New Orleans with an offensive eruption fueled by David Wilson's record-setting performance. That 52-27 romp kept the Giants one game in front of Washington, which rallied to beat Baltimore ... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:22:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1755462-giants-cowboys-redskins-win-tight-nfc-east.html 2012-12-10T09:22:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1755428-seattle-breaks-records-58-0-win-arizona.html SEATTLE (AP) — What Pete Carroll saw as a reward for his Seattle Seahawks was just another chapter in the nightmare season for Arizona's Ken Whisenhunt. While the Seahawks are rolling toward the playoffs, Arizona looked for an end to the misery induced by its nine-game slide. "It's a reward for all of the hard work. You work so hard and so often, the game... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1755428-seattle-breaks-records-58-0-win-arizona.html 2012-12-10T09:21:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1754934-gore-kaepernick-lead-49ers-dolphins-27-13.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Frank Gore purchased a gray hooded sweatshirt months ago specifically for this day, featuring an upside down teal dolphin in distress. Miami's mascot, on its head — with a first-aid symbol and an "X'' over each eye to boot. "I said, 'We've got to turn him upside down,'" he said. A Miami man through and through, Gore sure did his part.... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1754934-gore-kaepernick-lead-49ers-dolphins-27-13.html 2012-12-10T00:48:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1752320-ap-source-arizona-fines-dockett-6-figures.html PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona defensive tackle Darnell Dockett has received a "six-figure" fine from the Cardinals for his behavior in the waning seconds in a 7-6 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed Friday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the punishment had not been made public. The exact siz... Sat, 08 Dec 2012 03:00:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1752320-ap-source-arizona-fines-dockett-6-figures.html 2012-12-08T03:00:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1749494-nfl-teams-offer-support-players-crisis.html KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Brady Quinn can't help but wonder whether he missed something in the final days of Jovan Belcher's life. Could the Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback have listened better to his teammate? Could he have noticed a change in the linebacker's temperament? Did Belcher utter something under his breath that may have let on that he was capabl... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1749494-nfl-teams-offer-support-players-crisis.html 2012-12-06T20:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1746096-seattle-cb-brandon-browner-suspended-4-games.html RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks are about to find out how much losing at least one of their top cornerbacks means to their defense. Brandon Browner has dropped the appeal of his suspension for using performance-enhancing substances and will miss the final four games of the regular season, the league announced Wednesday. Browner's loss leaves the... Wed, 05 Dec 2012 22:56:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1746096-seattle-cb-brandon-browner-suspended-4-games.html 2012-12-05T22:56:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1742978-read-option-nfl-better-than.html Tim Tebow has been out with two broken ribs and maybe a bruised ego. The read-option lives, however, in Washington, Carolina and San Francisco, where NFL coaches are dusting off the old college formations to capitalize on the skills of quarterbacks such as Robert Griffin III, Cam Newton and Colin Kaepernick. Nobody's going all-in like ... Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:41:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1742978-read-option-nfl-better-than.html 2012-12-04T20:41:00Z 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/1738608-rams-edge-49ers-16-13-overtime.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jeff Fisher apologized for predicting an entirely different game after the St. Louis Rams and San Francisco 49ers went to overtime for the second time in three weeks. No apology necessary after the Rams bounded off the field in a mood to celebrate instead of tying again. "Wow," Fisher said after rookie Greg Zuerlein kicked a 54-yard field... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1738608-rams-edge-49ers-16-13-overtime.html 2012-12-03T10:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1738546-rice-td-seahawks-23-17-ot-win-bears.html CHICAGO (AP) — On target with his passes, too fast with his feet and composed when he could have wilted down the stretch, Russell Wilson was simply having a blast. Why wouldn't he? He stared down the Monsters of the Midway and gave Seattle a rare road win, not to mention a playoff boost. Wilson threw for two late touchdowns, connecting with Sidney Rice fo... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1738546-rice-td-seahawks-23-17-ot-win-bears.html 2012-12-03T09:45:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1739158-mcelroy-sanchez-sparks-jets-to-7-6-win.html EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Mark Sanchez's day was over, benched for the first time in his NFL career and his status as the New York Jets' starting quarterback suddenly uncertain. Tim Tebow was expected to be the biggest threat to Sanchez's job. Turns out, it might be third-stringer Greg McElroy. McElroy threw a touchdown pass to cap his first NFL drive ... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1739158-mcelroy-sanchez-sparks-jets-to-7-6-win.html 2012-12-03T09:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1739050-broncos-patriots-falcons-win-divisions.html If NFL executives really adore parity, they must be wincing at the early division clinchings by the Broncos, Patriots and Falcons. Not to mention the Texans securing at least a wild-card berth, with nearly all of December still remaining. Sure, there could still be some close races, particularly in the NFC North and for the wild cards. But after Sunday's ... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 08:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1739050-broncos-patriots-falcons-win-divisions.html 2012-12-03T08:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1738790-column-kaepernick-worth-risk-this-year.html It was just a few months ago — also known as forever in NFL time — that San Francisco coach Jim Harbaugh stood in front of the media and proclaimed his love for Alex Smith. After Sunday's debacle in St. Louis, Harbaugh might want to do it again. That Colin Kaepernick is a fine young talent who may someday win a Super Bowl for the 49ers or some other team ... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1738790-column-kaepernick-worth-risk-this-year.html 2012-12-03T00:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1738500-mcelroy-replaces-sanchez-leads-jets-to-7-6-win.html EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The fans chanted for the backup, louder and louder, as Mark Sanchez just couldn't get anything done. It was an ugly performance by the New York Jets, until third-stringer Greg McElroy came in — not Tim Tebow —and made his case for taking over as the starting quarterback. McElroy stepped in for a struggling Sanchez and energize... Sun, 02 Dec 2012 20:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1738500-mcelroy-replaces-sanchez-leads-jets-to-7-6-win.html 2012-12-02T20:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1738446-sanchez-replaced-mcelroy-jets-qb.html EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Mark Sanchez has been replaced as Jets quarterback by third-stringer Greg McElroy in the third quarter after another miserable performance by the New York starter. Sanchez was 10 for 21 for 97 yards and three interceptions when he left with 4:48 left in the third quarter and the Jets trailing the Arizona Cardinals 3-0 on Sunda... Sun, 02 Dec 2012 19:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1738446-sanchez-replaced-mcelroy-jets-qb.html 2012-12-02T19:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1738178-jets-backup-qb-tebow-cards-wr-roberts-inactive.html EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets backup quarterback Tim Tebow was not active for the team's game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday because of a rib injury. Tebow has two broken ribs, suffered at Seattle on Nov. 11, and was limited in practice all week. Third-stringer Greg McElroy was active for the first time in his two-year NFL career and... Sun, 02 Dec 2012 16:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1738178-jets-backup-qb-tebow-cards-wr-roberts-inactive.html 2012-12-02T16:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1734994-jets-ryan-tebow-inactive-vs-cards.html FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Rex Ryan says the New York Jets are "looking into" Tim Tebow's availability and he could be inactive for the team's game Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals because of two broken ribs that have limited the backup quarterback the last few weeks. Ryan says Friday that the team has not made a final decision to not play him — contra... Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:49:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1734994-jets-ryan-tebow-inactive-vs-cards.html 2012-11-30T19:49:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1733578-turn-lights-turn-water-nfl-games.html NEW YORK (AP) — You can turn off the lights, turn on the water, or fire up the snow plow. No matter what, the NFL show goes on. Of course, disruptions may be cause for concern (blackouts). Or comic relief (sprinklers). Or confusion (bad calls). Right or wrong it all gets sorted out and the games proceed to a conclusion. So, after a computer glitch in Miam... Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1733578-turn-lights-turn-water-nfl-games.html 2012-11-30T09:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1729272-kaepernick-to-start-49ers-qb-sunday-rams.html SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Tight end Delanie Walker arrives at work at 6 a.m. each day, and Colin Kaepernick always beats him to 49ers headquarters. The quarterback clocks in before most of his teammates for that matter. With that work ethic and standout performances, Kaepernick has earned himself a third straight start at quarterback for San Francisco on... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 01:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1729272-kaepernick-to-start-49ers-qb-sunday-rams.html 2012-11-29T01:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1727642-solo-puts-focus-soccer-personal-life.html PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Hope Solo diffused the drama surrounding her personal life as the gold medal-winning U.S. women's soccer team prepared for an exhibition match against Ireland. "My life is great," the goalkeeper said. "My life is happy." Solo made her first appearance with the national team since she was married to former NFL tight end Jerramy Steven... Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:40:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1727642-solo-puts-focus-soccer-personal-life.html 2012-11-28T15:40:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1727368-texans-top-ap-pro32-rankings-gaining.html NEW YORK (AP) — The New England Patriots are moving up in the AP Pro32 power rankings, thanks to another second-half-of-the-season winning streak. While the Houston Texans remained on top for the third straight week, the Patriots jumped three places to fourth Tuesday in voting by The Associated Press' panel of 12 media members who regularly cover the league. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:10:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1727368-texans-top-ap-pro32-rankings-gaining.html 2012-11-27T22:10:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1725112-carroll-sherman-browner-expected-vs-chicago.html RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll expects to have his starting cornerbacks available this Sunday in Chicago. After that is anyone's guess. Carroll said Monday he plans on Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner playing this week against the Bears, despite the possibility they could be facing four-game suspensions for violating the NFL's... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1725112-carroll-sherman-browner-expected-vs-chicago.html 2012-11-27T00:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1723410-division-races-taking-shape.html As the NFL heads into December, nearly every division race has an outright favorite. Some — Denver, Atlanta, New England, Houston and Baltimore — are on the verge of clinching playoff spots. The Broncos, Falcons, Ravens, Texans and Patriots took big steps toward making the postseason with victories this week. Denver in the AFC West and Atlanta in the NFC ... Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1723410-division-races-taking-shape.html 2012-11-26T08:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1723084-49ers-use-kaepernick-defense-to-top-saints-31-21.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Dashon Goldson turned Marques Colston upside down just as the receiver leaped for a pass over the middle. As Colston landed on his head and lay motionless for several seconds, safety Donte Whitner snagged the deflected pass on New Orleans 42 and weaved his way past Drew Brees and Co., all the way to the end zone. Tha... Mon, 26 Nov 2012 07:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1723084-49ers-use-kaepernick-defense-to-top-saints-31-21.html 2012-11-26T07:47:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1723042-jenkins-returns-2-picks-tds-rams-win-31-17.html GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Janoris Jenkins has been known to make headlines for the wrong reasons. Not this time. No NFL rookie since 1960 and no Rams rookie ever accomplished what the young St. Louis cornerback did Sunday. Jenkins, who slipped to the second round of the draft — the 39th pick overall — because of off-the-field issues during his college career... Mon, 26 Nov 2012 01:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1723042-jenkins-returns-2-picks-tds-rams-win-31-17.html 2012-11-26T01:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1722794-tannehill-rallies-dolphins-seahawks-24-21.html MIAMI (AP) — Ryan Tannehill was hardly a rattled rookie as he stood in his end zone, contemplating the long drive the Miami Dolphins needed with the score tied and 92 seconds left. "You're excited," he said. "You know your team needs you to step up." Tannehill did just that, moving the Dolphins 65 yards in six plays to set up a 43-yard field goal by Dan C... Sun, 25 Nov 2012 22:41:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1722794-tannehill-rallies-dolphins-seahawks-24-21.html 2012-11-25T22:41:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1717628-vikings-to-squeeze-bears-qbs.html The lasting image from the Bears' trip to San Francisco was 49ers defensive end Aldon Smith running amok. And now Chicago's battered offensive line gets to face Jared Allen, Chad Greenway and the Vikings on Sunday at Soldier Field. No, Minnesota (6-4) is not in San Francisco's class for creating mayhem with a physically imposing defense. But the way the B... Fri, 23 Nov 2012 03:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1717628-vikings-to-squeeze-bears-qbs.html 2012-11-23T03:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1715524-harbaugh-undergoing-follow-up-evaluation-heart.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh had an appointment Tuesday for a follow-up evaluation with doctors after undergoing a minor procedure last Thursday for an irregular heartbeat. The 49ers canceled Harbaugh's scheduled media conference call minutes before it was to begin Tuesday afternoon, a day after San Francisco's 32-7 victory ... Wed, 21 Nov 2012 01:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1715524-harbaugh-undergoing-follow-up-evaluation-heart.html 2012-11-21T01:17:00Z