http://www.mail.com/organizations/3678-afc-north.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/3678-afc-north.html http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2090192-bills-promote-whaley-to-take-gm.html ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Doug Whaley was promoted to take over as Buffalo Bills general manager, making the team's near top-to-bottom offseason overhaul complete. The much-anticipated decision to elevate Whaley from his position as assistant GM was announced Thursday, three days after Buddy Nix stepped down as GM. The 40-year-old Whaley has spent the pas... Thu, 16 May 2013 20:58:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2090192-bills-promote-whaley-to-take-gm.html 2013-05-16T20:58:17Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2088608-ravens-lb-mcclain-retires-playing-with-team.html OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Linebacker Rolando McClain has told the Baltimore Ravens that he's retiring from the NFL. The 23-year-old McClain played three seasons with the Oakland Raiders before signing a one-year contract with Baltimore as a free agent on April 12. "Rolando let me know that he plans to retire from the NFL," Ravens general manager Ozzie News... Wed, 15 May 2013 21:29:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2088608-ravens-lb-mcclain-retires-playing-with-team.html 2013-05-15T21:29:59Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2074116-ravens-shipley-colts-draft-pick.html OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens acquired center A.Q. Shipley from the Indianapolis Colts for a conditional 2014 draft pick. The trade, announced Thursday by the Ravens, will be finalized after Shipley passes a physical. Shipley played in 14 games last season with the Colts, getting five starts. He played a key role on an offensive line that ... Thu, 09 May 2013 15:27:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2074116-ravens-shipley-colts-draft-pick.html 2013-05-09T15:27:37Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2061618-steelers-rookie-lb-jarvis-jones-settling.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jarvis Jones is not James Harrison. For one thing, there's the hair. The rookie Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker has long dreadlocks that appear under his helmet and skitter across his name when he sprints into the backfield. There's the body, too. The 6-foot-2, 245-pound Jones is taller, leaner and wispier than the 2008 NFL Defens... Fri, 03 May 2013 19:54:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2061618-steelers-rookie-lb-jarvis-jones-settling.html 2013-05-03T19:54:25Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2042112-goodell-meets-with-browns-owner-investigation.html NEW YORK (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he met with Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam on Tuesday about the federal investigation into his family's truck stop chain. The FBI alleges widespread fraud of customers at Pilot Flying J, the country's largest diesel retailer. Haslam has said he won't step aside from the Browns or as the company's CE... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2042112-goodell-meets-with-browns-owner-investigation.html 2013-04-24T17:48:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2039542-bengals-sign-steeler-lb-james-harrison.html CINCINNATI (AP) — The Bengals added a long-time nemesis to their defense on Tuesday, signing former Steelers linebacker James Harrison to a two-year deal. The five-time Pro Bowl player agreed to terms last Friday and signed the deal on Tuesday as the Bengals got ready for the draft. They've now got one position that's more secure. "Great to get that done ... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:12:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2039542-bengals-sign-steeler-lb-james-harrison.html 2013-04-23T17:12:34Z 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/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/2029778-fbi-pilot-worker-haslam-knew-rebate-fraud.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Pilot Flying J employee told investigators that CEO Jimmy Haslam, who is also the owner of the Cleveland Browns, knew about rebate fraud at the truck stop chain his family owns, according to an FBI affidavit unsealed Thursday. The 120-page document filed in federal court in Knoxville, where Pilot is based, alleges that members of... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 03:32:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2029778-fbi-pilot-worker-haslam-knew-rebate-fraud.html 2013-04-19T03:32:18Z 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/sports/football/2024156-browns-owner-family-company-under-criminal-probe.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam said Tuesday the federal government has launched a criminal investigation into rebates offered by the truck stop chain owned by his family, including his brother, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam. Agents from the FBI and Internal Revenue Service raided the Pilot Flying J headquarters in Knoxville on Mo... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:40:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2024156-browns-owner-family-company-under-criminal-probe.html 2013-04-16T21:40:17Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2005676-joe-flacco-to-portray-johnny-unitas-movie.html BALTIMORE (AP) — Joe Flacco as Johnny Unitas. The Ravens' quarterback says he'll play the part of Baltimore's greatest quarterback, former Colts star Johnny Unitas, in an upcoming movie entitled "Unitas We Stand." The movie is being co-produced by Joe Unitas, the late quarterback's son. He tells WBAL-TV that Flacco w... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:28:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2005676-joe-flacco-to-portray-johnny-unitas-movie.html 2013-04-08T15:28:27Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2002062-ravens-lb-ayanbadejo-sees-gays-coming.html BALTIMORE (AP) — Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo says up to four NFL players may soon come out as gay, according to a published report. "I think it will happen sooner than you think," Ayanbadejo told The Baltimore Sun. "We're in talks with a handful of players who are considering it. There are up to four players being talked to right... Sat, 06 Apr 2013 02:18:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2002062-ravens-lb-ayanbadejo-sees-gays-coming.html 2013-04-06T02:18:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1991618-browns-trade-qb-colt-mccoy-to-niners-2-picks.html CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns have discarded another quarterback. Colt McCoy will start over as a backup in San Francisco. McCoy, who became expendable when Cleveland signed veteran free agent quarterback Jason Campbell last week, was traded Monday to the San Francisco 49ers for two draft picks. The Browns confirmed the deal on the same day new coach Rob Ch... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:04:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1991618-browns-trade-qb-colt-mccoy-to-niners-2-picks.html 2013-04-01T23:04:03Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1973804-ravens-open-road-orioles-conflict.html Consider this a rare example of the NFL not getting its way. Instead of celebrating their Super Bowl title with a game at their home stadium, the Baltimore Ravens will start the 2013 regular season on the road, because Major League Baseball and the Baltimore Orioles wouldn't budge. The NFL likes to have its reigning champion open a sea... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:04:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1973804-ravens-open-road-orioles-conflict.html 2013-03-22T21:04:39Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1969344-player-safety-rules-passed-nfl-owners.html PHOENIX (AP) — The NFL believes it made pro football safer, particularly for defensive players, with rule changes passed at the owners meetings. Team owners on Wednesday barred ball carriers from using the crown of their helmets to make forcible contact with a defender in the open field. The previous day, they eliminated the peel-back block everywhere on ... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 07:36:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1969344-player-safety-rules-passed-nfl-owners.html 2013-03-21T07:36:48Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1967750-nfl-passes-helmet-rule-ends-tuck-rule.html PHOENIX (AP) — If it was good enough for football's greatest running back, NFL owners figure, it should work in the 21st century. Team owners passed a player safety rule Wednesday barring ball carriers from using the crown of their helmets to make forcible contact with a defender in the open field. Pittsburgh Steelers President Art Rooney put the change s... Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:38:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1967750-nfl-passes-helmet-rule-ends-tuck-rule.html 2013-03-20T23:38:30Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1964838-browns-dl-desmond-bryant-sued-fla-family.html MIAMI (AP) — A Florida family is suing Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Desmond Bryant, accusing him of showing up drunk at their home, banging on the front door and ripping off a door handle. The lawsuit seeking unspecified damages was filed Monday in circuit court by attorney Robert Fiore. He represents Isaac and Iris Baker, who Fiore says were terror... Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:05:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1964838-browns-dl-desmond-bryant-sued-fla-family.html 2013-03-19T15:05:42Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1963540-goodell-expanded-playoffs-2013.html PHOENIX (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens' reward for winning the Super Bowl might be a road trip. Traditionally, the NFL champions kick off the next season by hosting a Thursday night game. Baltimore earned that privilege with its 34-31 victory over San Francisco last month. Problem is, the guys next door, baseball's Orioles, are scheduled for a night game on ... Tue, 19 Mar 2013 07:35:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1963540-goodell-expanded-playoffs-2013.html 2013-03-19T07:35:01Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1963292-champion-ravens-open.html PHOENIX (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens could open the season on the road because of a scheduling conflict with baseball's Orioles. The NFL traditionally kicks off the season with the Super Bowl champion as the host team on the Thursday night after Labor Day. But the Orioles are scheduled to be home that night at Camden Yards, which is located close by M&T Ba... Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:52:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1963292-champion-ravens-open.html 2013-03-18T20:52:17Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1962522-bengals-sign-mlb-rey-maualuga-to-deal.html CINCINNATI (AP) — The Bengals have signed middle linebacker Rey Maualuga to a new contract, another move to keep the league's sixth-ranked defense virtually intact. Maualuga was a second-round pick from Southern California in 2009. He has had some rough times during his transition to starter, with coach Marvin Lewis challenging Maualuga and quarterback An... Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:00:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1962522-bengals-sign-mlb-rey-maualuga-to-deal.html 2013-03-18T16:00:23Z 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/1954402-reed-leaves-texans-with-deal.html HOUSTON (AP) — Free agent safety Ed Reed left the Houston Texans on Friday with no deal in place. The nine-time Pro Bowl safety departed Reliant Stadium after two days of talks with the team. He arrived in Houston on Thursday morning aboard team owner Bob McNair's private jet and the team announced on its Twitter site that he was back at its facility on F... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:52:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1954402-reed-leaves-texans-with-deal.html 2013-03-15T21:52:47Z 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/1950650-reggie-bush-to-lions-welker-to-broncos.html Wes Welker sure knows how to pick his quarterbacks. The star receiver, Tom Brady's favorite target, is leaving New England and heading to Denver, where he'll join Peyton Manning and the Broncos. Also getting new deals were Reggie Bush in Detroit, Dashon Goldson in Tampa Bay, and even Ray Lewis — with ESPN. Day 2 of t... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:59:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1950650-reggie-bush-to-lions-welker-to-broncos.html 2013-03-14T04:59:31Z 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/1950284-browns-free-agent-lb-paul-kruger-agree-to-deal.html CLEVELAND (AP) — Paul Kruger rushed his way to a Super Bowl win, and on to a huge payday. Baltimore's sacks leader last season agreed to terms Tuesday on a five-year, $40 million contract with the Cleveland Browns, who with their first move in free agency added a proven pass rusher and weakened the defending NFL champions. The 27-year-... Wed, 13 Mar 2013 03:05:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1950284-browns-free-agent-lb-paul-kruger-agree-to-deal.html 2013-03-13T03:05:50Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1947602-boldin-harvin-traded-nfl-free-agency-nears.html On the eve of NFL free agency, trades involving top receivers Anquan Boldin and Percy Harvin grabbed the headlines. In an odd twist Monday, Boldin went from the Ravens to the San Francisco 49ers, the team he helped Baltimore beat 34-31 in last month's Super Bowl. Harvin, who expressed his discontent in Minnesota, was sent to Seattle, where he will join fo... Tue, 12 Mar 2013 03:27:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1947602-boldin-harvin-traded-nfl-free-agency-nears.html 2013-03-12T03:27:06Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1947400-49ers-acquire-wr-boldin-ravens.html BALTIMORE (AP) — Here's a Super Bowl twist: A guy who helped Baltimore beat San Francisco for the NFL title is now poised to join the 49ers. San Francisco acquired wide receiver Anquan Boldin from the Ravens for a sixth-round draft pick Monday. Boldin, a star in Baltimore's run to the world championship last season, must pass a physical to complete the deal. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:08:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1947400-49ers-acquire-wr-boldin-ravens.html 2013-03-12T00:08:10Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1943268-steelers-release-lb-james-harrison-cap-move.html PITTSBURGH (AP) — James Harrison's snarling tenacity made the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker one of the NFL's most intimidating players for nearly a decade. Big hits — some legal, some not so much — also turned the outspoken five-time Pro Bowler into focal point for a league-wide crackdown on helmet-to-helmet contact. Harrison's outlaw image made him be... Sat, 09 Mar 2013 19:20:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1943268-steelers-release-lb-james-harrison-cap-move.html 2013-03-09T19:20:48Z