http://www.mail.com/organizations/3680-american-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/3680-american-football-conference.html http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2103976-wr-crabtree-tears-achilles-tendon.html SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers suddenly have a huge void in their receiving corps as they chase another Super Bowl berth: Michael Crabtree is sidelined after surgery on his right Achilles tendon. San Francisco's leading wide receiver underwent surgery Wednesday, though the team is optimistic he will return at some point in 2013. Crabtr... Wed, 22 May 2013 22:34:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2103976-wr-crabtree-tears-achilles-tendon.html 2013-05-22T22:34:02Z 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/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/sports/football/2098568-teo-off-limits-to-media-maxim-party.html SAN DIEGO (AP) — Manti Te'o isn't hiding out. He's just not talking to the media. After being spotted attending a party thrown by the magazine Maxim last week in Hollywood, Te'o was back in San Diego at the Chargers second open session of organized team activities on Monday. For the second straight week, the former Notre Dame linebacker was barred from sp... Mon, 20 May 2013 23:59:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2098568-teo-off-limits-to-media-maxim-party.html 2013-05-20T23:59:08Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2098368-bills-de-williams-texts-taken-context.html ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Mario Williams refused to be labeled as someone who was emotionally unstable in dismissing questions about his mental state raised by a series of text messages from his former fiancee. In his first opportunity to respond to a transcript of a text conversation released by Erin Marzouki's attorney last week, Williams, a defensive ... Mon, 20 May 2013 21:59:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2098368-bills-de-williams-texts-taken-context.html 2013-05-20T21:59:14Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2097824-super-bowl-50-site-to-decided-tuesday.html BOSTON (AP) — Where the Super Bowl will celebrate a half-century of existence will be decided this week by NFL owners. They have two choices for the 50th anniversary game in 2016: the San Francisco Bay Area and South Florida. The 49ers' new stadium is being built and is scheduled to open for the 2014 season. With the NFL showing a penchant for bringing is... Mon, 20 May 2013 15:18:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2097824-super-bowl-50-site-to-decided-tuesday.html 2013-05-20T15:18:14Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2095162-chargers-freeney-agree-to-2-year-deal.html SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Chargers agreed Saturday to a two-year deal with aging star pass rusher Dwight Freeney that could be worth $13.35 million. The deal to bring Freeney to the Chargers came four days after outside linebacker Melvin Ingram tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in a padless practice. The addition of Freeney also he... Sat, 18 May 2013 22:47:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2095162-chargers-freeney-agree-to-2-year-deal.html 2013-05-18T22:47:23Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2094698-bills-de-williams-fails-to-mediate-ring-dispute.html BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Bills defensive end Mario Williams isn't any closer to getting back his $785,000 diamond engagement ring from his former fiancee, Erin Marzouki. And Marzouki's attorney, Tony Buzbee, upped the ante on Friday by releasing a series of text messages he said were between his client and Williams that indicate how despondent the player was ... Sat, 18 May 2013 06:21:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2094698-bills-de-williams-fails-to-mediate-ring-dispute.html 2013-05-18T06:21:13Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2093724-jets-goodson-facing-drug-weapons-charges.html NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets running back Mike Goodson is facing drug and weapons charges after he was found in a car with an acquaintance early Friday morning on Interstate 80 in New Jersey. According to state police, Goodson was a passenger in a vehicle driven by 31-year-old Garant Evans of Roselle. After receiving a 911 call from a tow-truck drive... Sat, 18 May 2013 00:56:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2093724-jets-goodson-facing-drug-weapons-charges.html 2013-05-18T00:56:48Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2093192-woodson-hes-fit-raiders-visit.html ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Charles Woodson pushed back a visit to Oakland to pursue a reunion with the Raiders because extending his career in the NFL isn't his only mission. The 2009 NFL Defensive Player of the Year would've traveled to the Bay Area from Denver after meeting with the Broncos on Wednesday, but he had charity obligations this weekend to suppo... Fri, 17 May 2013 22:23:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2093192-woodson-hes-fit-raiders-visit.html 2013-05-17T22:23:30Z 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/baseball/2086622-bruins-rangers-to-carry-boston-new-york-lore.html BOSTON (AP) — After the marathon bombings, the cities of Boston and New York put aside their bitter rivalries and joined in their mutual love of sports and country. Well, that time may be ending, at least when it comes to sports. The Knicks beat the Celtics in an NBA first-round playoff series this year, and now the NHL's Rangers and Bruins will play in t... Wed, 15 May 2013 07:20:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2086622-bruins-rangers-to-carry-boston-new-york-lore.html 2013-05-15T07:20:48Z 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/2082056-buddy-nix-steps-bills-gm.html ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Not getting any younger and confident he's put in place a young foundation capable of turning the Buffalo Bills into a winner, Buddy Nix called this the right time to step down as general manager on Monday. "I think at some point, you've got to step aside and let young guys that are qualified have their shot," Nix said during a h... Mon, 13 May 2013 21:57:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2082056-buddy-nix-steps-bills-gm.html 2013-05-13T21:57:39Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2082474-jags-blackmon-blames-problems-poor-decisions.html JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Justin Blackmon pinned his problems on his decisions. Blackmon, suspended the first four games of the 2013 season for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy, acknowledged Monday that he's at a crossroads in his career and his personal life. But the Jacksonville Jaguars receiver insisted he doesn't have an alcohol or substance... Mon, 13 May 2013 20:46:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2082474-jags-blackmon-blames-problems-poor-decisions.html 2013-05-13T20:46:11Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2075734-tim-tebow-appears-lecture-word-plans.html BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Eleven days after he was cut by the New York Jets, Tim Tebow's future plans remain up in the air. Since his release, Tebow has not spoken publicly about the dismissal or what his next move will be. Does he feel jilted by the Jets? Does he have any other NFL prospects? Would he consider the Canadian Football League? ... Fri, 10 May 2013 02:00:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2075734-tim-tebow-appears-lecture-word-plans.html 2013-05-10T02:00:34Z 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/2066756-stadium-decision-hurts-miamis-super-bowl-chances.html MIAMI (AP) — As Dan Marino campaigned for Miami to be chosen the site of the 50th Super Bowl, he made no pretense about being objective on the subject. "In my opinion," the former Dolphins quarterback said, "every Super Bowl should be here." Instead, the NFL championship game might not return to Miami for a long time. Last week the Dolphins were denied pu... Mon, 06 May 2013 20:20:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2066756-stadium-decision-hurts-miamis-super-bowl-chances.html 2013-05-06T20:20:03Z 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/2059074-jets-sanchez-no-doubt-expect-to-win-qb-job.html FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Mark Sanchez spoke for more than 20 minutes about the New York Jets' crowded quarterback situation, saying all the right things throughout. Yes, he believes he'll be the starter, and, yes, he looks forward to the competition. Then came the question everyone really wanted to know: Hey, Mark, what's up with that headband? "It's my ... Thu, 02 May 2013 20:28:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2059074-jets-sanchez-no-doubt-expect-to-win-qb-job.html 2013-05-02T20:28:43Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2054984-jaguars-wr-blackmon-suspended-substance-abuse.html JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Justin Blackmon's latest violation of the NFL's substance-abuse policy will cost him money — maybe lots of it. The league suspended Blackmon on Tuesday for the first four games of the 2013 season for his second violation in less than a year. He will not get paid for the four-week hiatus. Maybe more importantly, the suspension tri... Wed, 01 May 2013 00:46:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2054984-jaguars-wr-blackmon-suspended-substance-abuse.html 2013-05-01T00:46:54Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2052906-tebow-left-to-wonder-whats-cut-jets.html NEW YORK (AP) — Tim Tebow is one and done in New York. No more constant questions about his uncertain role with the Jets. No more criticism of the mostly non-existent wildcat offense. No more shirtless jogs in the rain after practice. Now, the popular but polarizing quarterback is left to wonder what's left of his NFL career. ... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:37:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2052906-tebow-left-to-wonder-whats-cut-jets.html 2013-04-30T07:37:00Z 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/2049142-teo-thinks-hes-pretty-prepared-nfl.html SAN DIEGO (AP) — After dealing with the commotion over his fake online girlfriend and his flop in the national championship game, Manti Te'o believes he's ready for the NFL. That includes being mentally tough enough for the verbal abuse he'll surely hear in places like Philadelphia, where the San Diego Chargers play their first road game next season, and ... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:20:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2049142-teo-thinks-hes-pretty-prepared-nfl.html 2013-04-27T23:20:33Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2049038-goal-jets-geno-smith-to-a-franchise-qb.html FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Geno Smith has put that agonizingly long wait in the green room at the NFL draft far behind him. He's got better things to think about now. And, the New York Jets' second-round pick sure has his sights set pretty high. "My goal is to be a franchise quarterback," the former West Virginia quarterback declared Saturday. "But as of n... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:03:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2049038-goal-jets-geno-smith-to-a-franchise-qb.html 2013-04-27T21:03:37Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2048556-10-things-to-nfl-draft.html NEW YORK (AP) — The most exciting few minutes of the NFL draft came on Day 2. In the span of a few minutes early in Friday night's second round, the San Diego Chargers caused draftniks at Radio City Music Hall to let out a roar with the selection of Notre Dame's Manti Te'o. Just when things were settling down, the New York Jets announced their pick — quar... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:55:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2048556-10-things-to-nfl-draft.html 2013-04-27T13:55:30Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2048026-chargers-take-manti-teo-2nd-round-nfl-draft.html SAN DIEGO (AP) — Manti Te'o made it to the NFL a day later than he expected, motivated to play well because he was snubbed in the first round of the draft. Unconcerned about a hoax involving a fake girlfriend and a flop in the national championship game that have dogged Te'o for four months, San Diego Chargers rookie general manager Tom Telesco moved up s... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 07:22:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2048026-chargers-take-manti-teo-2nd-round-nfl-draft.html 2013-04-27T07:22:59Z