http://www.mail.com/organizations/3674-nfc-south.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/organizations/3674-nfc-south.html http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2085488-saints-chargers-rb-chuck-muncie-dead-60.html METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Chuck Muncie, a Pro Bowl running back with both the New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers, has died at age 60, the NFL clubs and a family spokesman said Tuesday. Muncie family spokesman Vintage Foster of AMF Media Group in San Ramon, Calif., said Muncie died at his Los Angeles-area home on Monday from heart failure. Muncie was the... Tue, 14 May 2013 23:44:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2085488-saints-chargers-rb-chuck-muncie-dead-60.html 2013-05-14T23:44:06Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2072396-ronde-barber-to-retire-16-seasons-with-bucs.html TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Three-time All-Pro Ronde Barber is retiring after a 16-year career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that included a Super Bowl title and five Pro Bowl appearances. The Bucs announced Wednesday night that the 38-year-old twin brother of former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber will not return to play on a defense overhauled since the... Thu, 09 May 2013 02:18:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2072396-ronde-barber-to-retire-16-seasons-with-bucs.html 2013-05-09T02:18:45Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2051460-with-jets-6-job-possibilities-tim-tebow.html NEW YORK (AP) — Tim Tebow was "excited" about coming to the New York Jets. So much so, he used the word 44 times in his introductory news conference in March 2012. Well, he must be pretty thrilled to leave. After a failed one-year stint with the Jets, who never found a consistent or effective role for the backup quarterback, Tebow is free to explore other... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:17:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2051460-with-jets-6-job-possibilities-tim-tebow.html 2013-04-29T22:17:32Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2037490-revis-happy-to-chapter-with-buccaneers.html TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Darrelle Revis walked into the Tampa Bay Buccaneers weight room and received a round of applause from some of his new teammates. The warm reception meant a lot to Revis. The three-time All-Pro may have left the New York Jets feeling underappreciated, but he's a welcome addition to a defense that ranked last in the NFL last season and is... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:36:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2037490-revis-happy-to-chapter-with-buccaneers.html 2013-04-22T21:36:31Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2034746-jets-trade-darrelle-revis-to-buccaneers.html TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had the patience, persistence and money it took to get Darrelle Revis. Weeks of speculation about the star cornerback's future ended Sunday when the New York Jets traded the three-time All-Pro to the Bucs in exchange for the 13th overall pick in this week's NFL draft and another selection next year. ... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:53:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2034746-jets-trade-darrelle-revis-to-buccaneers.html 2013-04-22T07:53:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1983676-falcons-agree-to-2-year-deal-with-osi-umenyiora.html ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons found a replacement for John Abraham on Wednesday by reaching an agreement with free-agent defensive end Osi Umenyiora on a two-year, $8.5 million contract. The Falcons released the 34-year-old Abraham, the team leader with 10 sacks in 2012, on March 1, the same day they also released running back Michael Turner and corn... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 02:30:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1983676-falcons-agree-to-2-year-deal-with-osi-umenyiora.html 2013-03-28T02:30:31Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1955902-falcons-agree-to-3-year-deal-with-steven-jackson.html ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have found their replacement for Michael Turner by agreeing to terms with free agent Steven Jackson on a three-year, $12 million deal. The 29-year-old Jackson had 1,042 yards rushing and four touchdowns with the Rams last season. It was his eighth straight season with more than 1,000 yards rushing. Jackson has 10,135 yar... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:58:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1955902-falcons-agree-to-3-year-deal-with-steven-jackson.html 2013-03-15T02:58:08Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1955948-falcons-steven-jackson-matt-cassel-to-vikings.html The Atlanta Falcons replaced Michael Turner with another proven, productive running back. Steven Jackson, the top running back in free agency, agreed to a three-year, $12 million deal with the Falcons on Thursday. Also getting new deals were backup quarterback Matt Cassel in Minnesota, pass rusher Cliff Avril in Seattle and cornerback Keenan Lewis in New ... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:44:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1955948-falcons-steven-jackson-matt-cassel-to-vikings.html 2013-03-15T02:44:49Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1949618-gonzalez-to-falcons-fitzpatrick-cut-bills.html The Baltimore Ravens are paying the price for winning a Super Bowl. The NFL champions lost two key components of their defense, linebackers Paul Kruger and Dannell Ellerbe, as free agency began Tuesday. On Monday, they traded star receiver Anquan Boldin, a key to their title run, to San Francisco — the team the Ravens beat 34-31 to win the championship. ... Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:16:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1949618-gonzalez-to-falcons-fitzpatrick-cut-bills.html 2013-03-13T05:16:02Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1949506-tony-gonzalez-hes-returning-to-falcons.html FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Falcons have some big holes at the start of free agency. Tight end isn't one of them. Tony Gonzalez announced Tuesday he is returning for another year after his near-retirement, a move that has coach Mike Smith smiling. "I can assure you we're a lot better football team this afternoon than we were this morning," Smith said s... Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:11:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1949506-tony-gonzalez-hes-returning-to-falcons.html 2013-03-12T22:11:53Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1939336-financing-terms-reached-falcons-stadium.html ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta's mayor and Falcons owner Arthur Blank have agreed to financing terms for a new $1 billion, retractable-roof stadium to replace the 20-year-old Georgia Dome and keep the team's home games in the city's downtown, the two men said Thursday. Mayor Kasim Reed said the city would provide $200 million of construction costs through bonds b... Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:45:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1939336-financing-terms-reached-falcons-stadium.html 2013-03-07T23:45:43Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1924778-falcons-release-3-key-players-to-help-salary-cap.html FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons started their youth movement Friday by ditching three key players from the most successful era in franchise history. The Falcons released running back Michael Turner, defensive end John Abraham and cornerback Dunta Robinson, moves that were not unexpected given their age (all in their 30s) and hefty salaries.... Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:16:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1924778-falcons-release-3-key-players-to-help-salary-cap.html 2013-03-02T00:16:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1875358-williams-apologizes-saints-bounty-scandal.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gregg Williams knows he's got to prove himself every day. The former Saints defensive coordinator said he received a "great rebirth" Thursday when he was reinstated by the NFL and hired by the Tennessee Titans after serving a nearly yearlong suspension for his role in the New Orleans bounty scandal. But now that... Thu, 07 Feb 2013 23:37:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1875358-williams-apologizes-saints-bounty-scandal.html 2013-02-07T23:37:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1867762-goodell-orleans-terrific-despite-blackout.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The blackout at the Superdome will not stop the Super Bowl from returning to New Orleans. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said that despite the electrical outage which delayed Sunday night's game for 34 minutes, the city did a "terrific" job hosting its first pro football championship in the post-Katrina era. "Let me ... Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:37:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1867762-goodell-orleans-terrific-despite-blackout.html 2013-02-04T22:37:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1866728-kaepernick-leads-49ers-comeback.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Under pressure and off balance, Colin Kaepernick released a fourth-down throw into the end zone with the outcome of the Super Bowl hanging in the balance. Everyone in the Superdome could see that the ball wasn't caught as it sailed over Michael Crabtree. Enraged San Francisco coach Jim Harbaugh argued for why: He thought Crabtree got he... Mon, 04 Feb 2013 07:37:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1866728-kaepernick-leads-49ers-comeback.html 2013-02-04T07:37:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1864980-super-bowl-firsts-lasts-bests.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The journey to this Super Bowl wound through bounties and replacement refs, eventually bringing the big game back to the Big Easy — with a replacement quarterback, a sibling rivalry and a grand exit for one of the NFL's greatest players, clouded by the obscure healing powers of deer-antler spray. It is a Super Bowl of comebacks, of firs... Sun, 03 Feb 2013 04:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1864980-super-bowl-firsts-lasts-bests.html 2013-02-03T04:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1864448-super-bowl-watch-nfl-awards-real-fun-to.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Around the Super Bowl and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of everything surrounding the game: REAL FUN TO COME The NFL's best have been mingling with celebrities, signing autographs for adoring fans and enjoying all the festivities New Orlean... Sun, 03 Feb 2013 04:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1864448-super-bowl-watch-nfl-awards-real-fun-to.html 2013-02-03T04:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1863338-balanced-49ers-offense-aims-to-lead-super-bowl-win.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Colin Kaepernick is a mystery man under center, a strong-armed passer one moment and a 25-year-old kid who can run right out of the pocket for a huge gain the next. Baltimore must brace for the unexpected on every snap in Sunday's Super Bowl. There's flashy Michael Crabtree on the edges and Vernon Davis down the middle, Frank Gore and L... Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1863338-balanced-49ers-offense-aims-to-lead-super-bowl-win.html 2013-02-02T00:21:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1862646-nfls-goodell-aims-to-share-blame-player-safety.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell wants to share the blame. "Safety," he said at his annual Super Bowl news conference, "is all of our responsibilities." Not surprisingly, given that thousands of former players are suing the league about its handling of concussions, the topics of player health and improved safety dominated Goodell's 45-min... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 23:15:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1862646-nfls-goodell-aims-to-share-blame-player-safety.html 2013-02-01T23:15:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1862170-super-bowl-watch-katrina-coin-flip-bets-modell.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Around the Super Bowl and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of everything surrounding the game: MODELL HOF DEBATE One of the liveliest debates this weekend in New Orleans could be not about the Super Bowl itself, but on whether late Baltimore R... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1862170-super-bowl-watch-katrina-coin-flip-bets-modell.html 2013-02-01T21:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1861164-carville-matalin-enjoy-role-big-easy-boosters.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When Mary Matalin heard a baby cry during a Super Bowl news conference this week, she paused midsentence, peered in the direction of the fussing child and asked: "Is that my husband?" Matalin, the noted Republican political pundit, isn't shy about making jokes at the expense of Democratic strategist James Carville, who went from being h... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 07:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1861164-carville-matalin-enjoy-role-big-easy-boosters.html 2013-02-01T07:34:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1858016-brees-wants-to-bury-bounty-probe-help-orleans.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees wore gray sneakers to his first full day of Super Bowl-related appearances — a wise move for an ambassador of a city who had to walk briskly from end to end of a sprawling convention center to make all of his scheduled stops. Not only was the Saints' star quarterback a man on the move, but also ready to move on from the bitte... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:03:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1858016-brees-wants-to-bury-bounty-probe-help-orleans.html 2013-01-31T18:03:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1857940-niners-wr-pr-williams-questions-nfl-sanctions.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Kyle Williams can't believe the New York Giants weren't punished by the NFL for targeting him in last year's NFC championship game. The punt returner whose mistakes cost the 49ers a chance to make the last Super Bowl, and who will miss Sunday's game against Baltimore with an injured left knee, said Wednesday he is "shocked" that the Gia... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:36:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1857940-niners-wr-pr-williams-questions-nfl-sanctions.html 2013-01-30T23:36:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1849380-ap-source-titans-interested-hiring-williams.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gregg Williams may be a step closer to returning to the NFL after being suspended indefinitely for his role in the Saints' bounty program. Titans coach Mike Munchak has talked with Williams and is interested in adding him to his Tennessee staff, said a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke Sunday to The Associated Pr... Sun, 27 Jan 2013 21:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1849380-ap-source-titans-interested-hiring-williams.html 2013-01-27T21:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1847832-orleans-unwelcome-mat-goodell.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints fans are celebrating the return of coach Sean Payton from his suspension following last year's "bountygate" scandal. But NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, who will present the NFL championship trophy when the Super Bowl is played in New Orleans on Feb. 3, is getting a less-than-warm welcome in some quarters. Some hold a... Sat, 26 Jan 2013 14:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1847832-orleans-unwelcome-mat-goodell.html 2013-01-26T14:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1840942-saints-sean-payton-returns-to-work-senior-bowl.html MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Sean Payton has returned to work following a nearly yearlong suspension for his role in the Saints' bounty program. The New Orleans Saints coach watched Senior Bowl practice Wednesday and planned to meet later in the day with the staff to evaluate a defense that struggled. Payton says the challenges of rebuilding after a losing season ... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1840942-saints-sean-payton-returns-to-work-senior-bowl.html 2013-01-23T17:57:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1837742-nfl-lifts-suspension-saints-coach-sean-payton.html NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Payton is back as coach of the New Orleans Saints. Payton's season-long suspension for his role in the Saints' bounty program was lifted by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday, nearly two weeks earlier than expected. The decision allows Payton to attend the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., on Saturday, where some of the top college ... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:43:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1837742-nfl-lifts-suspension-saints-coach-sean-payton.html 2013-01-22T17:43:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1834158-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 each will be playing in his first Super Bowl — where success is the ult... Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1834158-harbaugh-brothers-take-49ers-ravens-to-super-bowl.html 2013-01-21T08:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1834558-49ers-rally-falcons-28-24-nfc-title-game.html ATLANTA (AP) — The loss stuck with them for a year, pushing the San Francisco 49ers in everything they did. They didn't want to feel that way again. Not to worry. The 49ers are headed to the Super Bowl. Bouncing back from a bitter loss in the 2012 NFC championship game, San Francisco cleared the hurdle it couldn't quite get over the previous season. And, ... Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:50:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1834558-49ers-rally-falcons-28-24-nfc-title-game.html 2013-01-21T08:50:00Z