http://www.mail.com/organizations/3676-national-football-conference.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/3676-national-football-conference.html http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2102190-bay-bowl-san-francisco-to-host-50th-super-bowl.html BOSTON (AP) — Build a new stadium, host the Super Bowl to show it off. The NFL rewarded the San Francisco Bay Area on Tuesday with hosting rights for the 2016 championship game, slotting the 50th Super Bowl in the 49ers' high-tech Santa Clara stadium scheduled to open next year. The league also voted at its spring meetings to give the ... Wed, 22 May 2013 07:25:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2102190-bay-bowl-san-francisco-to-host-50th-super-bowl.html 2013-05-22T07:25:45Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2101750-veteran-db-charles-woodson-returns-to-raiders.html ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Charles Woodson is coming back home to Oakland. Woodson signed a one-year contract with the Raiders on Tuesday to return to his original team after leaving seven years ago for Green Bay as a free agent. The move will be widely popular with Raiders fans, many of whom staked out the team's facility on Tuesday to greet Woodson on his v... Wed, 22 May 2013 03:31:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2101750-veteran-db-charles-woodson-returns-to-raiders.html 2013-05-22T03:31:01Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2099854-romo-active-field-while-idled-cyst-removal.html IRVING, Texas (AP) — Tony Romo pointed here and there, showing receiver Dez Bryant the best way to use a block on the first day of offseason practice. That's about what he can do for now. The new $100 million quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys can't participate in workouts because of a procedure last month to remove a cyst on his back. So he had a chance ... Tue, 21 May 2013 22:13:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2099854-romo-active-field-while-idled-cyst-removal.html 2013-05-21T22:13:12Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2100172-50th-super-bowl-to-san-francisco-bay-area.html BOSTON (AP) — The NFL will celebrate its 50th Super Bowl in northern California, where its newest, most high-tech venue is being built. That makes South Florida, in the midst of a spat over expensive stadium renovations, a loser for the 2016 game. And Miami took a double defeat when Houston was awarded the 2017 championship game. In two separate votes, NF... Tue, 21 May 2013 22:11:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2100172-50th-super-bowl-to-san-francisco-bay-area.html 2013-05-21T22:11:16Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2100766-nfl-xbox-enhancing-interactive-television-viewing.html Imagine Sean Payton holding up a Surface tablet instead of a cardboard playsheet on the sideline. Envision Peyton Manning sitting on the bench and dissecting the last series from a variety of camera angles on his hand-held device instead of looking at still photos. Or sitting at home and pulling up real-time highlights on a Sunday afternoon. ... Tue, 21 May 2013 19:20:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2100766-nfl-xbox-enhancing-interactive-television-viewing.html 2013-05-21T19:20:36Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2094174-seahawks-de-bruce-irvin-suspended-4-games.html RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin was suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season on Friday after the league announced he violated the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances. Irvin will be eligible to participate in all offseason activities and preseason practices and games, but will be suspended without pay... Fri, 17 May 2013 23:25:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2094174-seahawks-de-bruce-irvin-suspended-4-games.html 2013-05-17T23:25:41Z 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/2083354-vikings-light-with-design-stadium.html MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Opening the roof over the new home of the Minnesota Vikings would have forced planners of the $975 million project to eliminate some of the fancy features. So the team, the public agency in charge of the stadium and the architects designing it literally saw the light. The yet-to-be-named multi-purpose facility will have a translucent ro... Tue, 14 May 2013 02:56:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2083354-vikings-light-with-design-stadium.html 2013-05-14T02:56:45Z 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/2072020-49ers-reach-stadium-naming-rights-deal-with-levis.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The future home of the San Francisco 49ers will be called Levi's Stadium. The 49ers and Levi Strauss & Co. announced an agreement Wednesday for a $220 million, 20-year naming rights deal for the team's stadium in Santa Clara. Levi's CEO Chip Bergh and 49ers CEO Jed York announced the deal at Levi's Plaza in San Francisco. Santa Clara ... Wed, 08 May 2013 22:18:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2072020-49ers-reach-stadium-naming-rights-deal-with-levis.html 2013-05-08T22:18:03Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2072278-rg3s-pink-cleats-photos-raise-33k-charity.html ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Robert Griffin III's knee is still feeling fine. His ability to turn a room upside down is better than ever. The Washington Redskins quarterback made an appearance — and quite an impact — Wednesday at a luncheon for the American Cancer Society. He raised $33,000 in a matter of minutes, more than half of the $60,000 tallied during the a... Wed, 08 May 2013 19:37:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2072278-rg3s-pink-cleats-photos-raise-33k-charity.html 2013-05-08T19:37:24Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2069420-giants-owner-mara-confident-cruz-will-sign.html NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants owner John Mara says progress is slow but steady in the contract negotiations between the team and Pro Bowl wide receiver Victor Cruz. Mara also says he's confident a deal will be reached. Mara made his comments Tuesday on NFL.com. Cruz caught 86 passes for 1,092 yards and 10 touchdowns last season, tops on the team. Th... Tue, 07 May 2013 19:26:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2069420-giants-owner-mara-confident-cruz-will-sign.html 2013-05-07T19:26:44Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2066760-kluwe-hes-released-vikings.html MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Vikings released punter Chris Kluwe on Monday, bringing an end to his colorful and outspoken eight-year stay in Minnesota. Kluwe announced the news on Twitter shortly after meeting with Vikings GM Rick Spielman, a move that had been expected ever since the team spent a fifth-round draft pick on punter Jeff Locke at the end of last m... Mon, 06 May 2013 18:59:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2066760-kluwe-hes-released-vikings.html 2013-05-06T18:59:40Z 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/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/2038222-sites-to-settled-college-football-playoff.html PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — With the how and when of college football playoffs determined, it's time to lock in the where. The conference commissioners in charge of putting together the four-team playoff system that will start after the 2014 regular season will meet starting Tuesday in Pasadena, Calif. At the top of their agenda: Pick three more bowls to be u... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:26:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2038222-sites-to-settled-college-football-playoff.html 2013-04-23T03:26:52Z 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/2035862-nfl-draft-13-when-will-teo-selected.html NEW YORK (AP) — When it comes to the NFL draft, getting tricked into an online relationship with a girl that didn't exist ended up being the least of Manti Te'o's problems. That stinker of a game he played against Alabama? Now that's an issue. Same goes for that less than blazing 40-yard dash he ran at the combine. Considering all the news involving Te'o ... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:22:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2035862-nfl-draft-13-when-will-teo-selected.html 2013-04-22T07:22:53Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2033974-summerall-remembered-voice-nfl.html PLANO, Texas (AP) — Veteran sportscaster Pat Summerall was remembered Saturday during a memorial service as "the voice of the NFL" and a venerated figure who maintained a humble approach despite the praise his broadcast work received for decades. Thousands gathered Saturday at a Baptist church just north of Dallas to pay tribute to a broadcaster who calle... Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:24:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2033974-summerall-remembered-voice-nfl.html 2013-04-20T21:24:06Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2029914-ravens-open-regular-season-broncos.html NEW YORK (AP) — Are you ready for some Peyton Manning? This year's NFL schedule is filled with return visits and intriguing matchups, and some of the best involve the Denver Broncos' quarterback. The former Colts star will make his first trip back to Indianapolis, will play younger brother Eli in another Manning Bowl, and will face the defending Super Bow... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:54:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2029914-ravens-open-regular-season-broncos.html 2013-04-19T07:54:50Z 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/2026358-justin-smith-aldon-smith-pace-surgeries.html SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith and linebacker Aldon Smith are working back from offseason surgeries, and general manager Trent Baalke expects each to be at full strength and ready for the start of training camp this summer. Running back Kendall Hunter, who underwent surgery late in the season for a torn left A... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:03:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2026358-justin-smith-aldon-smith-pace-surgeries.html 2013-04-17T21:03:31Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2024088-super-voice-gone-pat-summerall-dead-82.html DALLAS (AP) — The voice of football. The NFL's narrator for generations. A master of restraint. Pat Summerall soothed American television audiences over four decades — his deep, resonant voice and simple, understated style served as the perfect complement to the boisterous enthusiasm of John Madden, his partner in a celebrated pairing that lasted half of ... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:31:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2024088-super-voice-gone-pat-summerall-dead-82.html 2013-04-17T07:31:19Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2023094-documents-oregon-proposed-2-year-probation.html PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The University of Oregon has acknowledged major NCAA violations in connection with football recruiting and proposed a self-imposed two-year probation with the loss of one scholarship in each of the next three years, according to documents released by the school. The revelations were made in a summary disposition report included in th... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:06:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2023094-documents-oregon-proposed-2-year-probation.html 2013-04-16T19:06:13Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2016012-lions-sign-norwegian-kicking-prospect-rugland.html DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions are giving a Norwegian Internet kicking sensation a shot to make the team. Detroit signed kicker Havard Rugland on Thursday, declining to disclose details of the deal. With the move, the Lions seem to be giving newly acquired kicker David Akers some competition or at least provide some depth at the position for practice. D... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:11:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2016012-lions-sign-norwegian-kicking-prospect-rugland.html 2013-04-12T16:11:13Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2014110-ex-nfl-player-hurd-pleads-guilty-to-drug-charge.html DALLAS (AP) — Former NFL wide receiver Sam Hurd pleaded guilty Thursday to trying to buy cocaine and marijuana to set up a drug-distribution network, leaving a once-promising career in tatters as he faces a prison sentence of at least 10 years. Hurd, 27, pleaded guilty in federal court in Dallas to one count of possession of cocaine and marijuana with int... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:32:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2014110-ex-nfl-player-hurd-pleads-guilty-to-drug-charge.html 2013-04-11T22:32:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1994176-49ers-asomugha-reach-agreement-one-year-deal.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Free agent cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha (NAHM'-dee AH'-suhm-wah) has reached agreement on a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers that could pay him as much as $3 million this year. Asomugha's representative, Ben Dogra, says Asomugha is expected to sign his new deal Wednesday. He was busy taking high school students around his ... Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:25:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1994176-49ers-asomugha-reach-agreement-one-year-deal.html 2013-04-02T23:25:27Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1993534-cardinals-acquire-qb-palmer-raiders.html TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Carson Palmer has landed with the third team of his NFL career. First Cincinnati, then Oakland and now Arizona, it's not exactly a 'Who's Who' of NFL powerhouses. But Palmer and his new coach insist that he's coming to a Cardinals team built to win now, despite the fact it lost 11 of its last 12 a season ago. ... Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:51:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1993534-cardinals-acquire-qb-palmer-raiders.html 2013-04-02T22:51:06Z