http://www.mail.com/organizations/3756-afc-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/3756-afc-south.html 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/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/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/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/2045834-bama-players-back-to-back-to-back-1st-round.html Alabama's dominance once again carried over to the NFL draft. The two-time defending national champions became the first college team to produce three consecutive first-round picks since the common draft started in 1967 Thursday night. The New York Jets selected cornerback Dee Milliner at No. 9, then guard Chance Warmack promptly went to the Tennessee Tit... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:13:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2045834-bama-players-back-to-back-to-back-1st-round.html 2013-04-26T04:13:56Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2045534-watch-underclassmen-draft.html NEW YORK (AP) — Of the record 73 underclassmen in this year's NFL draft, nearly two dozen have been projected by at least one analyst as having a chance to go in the first round. Those players range from Texas A&M offensive tackle Luke Joeckel, who many predict will be the top overall choice by Kansas City on Thursday night, to his teammate, DE Damontre M... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:47:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2045534-watch-underclassmen-draft.html 2013-04-25T22:47:19Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2040150-jaguars-unveil-uniforms-2-tone-helmets.html JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars took the latest step in the franchise's makeover Tuesday, unveiling new uniforms and a two-tone helmet that's sure to elicit positive and negative responses. Billionaire owner Shad Khan, coach Gus Bradley and six starters were on hand for the reveal. Khan called the new design "a piece of art." He said th... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:53:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2040150-jaguars-unveil-uniforms-2-tone-helmets.html 2013-04-23T20:53:44Z 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/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/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/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/1939198-saturday-signs-contract-to-retire-with-colts.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis gave Jeff Saturday a chance to fulfill his NFL dream. On Thursday, he came back to thank the town and the team that embraced his improbable journey from undrafted free agent to NFL star. Moments after signing his final contract with the Colts, Indy's longtime center and a key figure in forging a settlement to the 2011 NFL ... Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:59:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1939198-saturday-signs-contract-to-retire-with-colts.html 2013-03-08T00:59:33Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1925920-abraham-turner-latest-stars-free.html NEW YORK (AP) — The free agency frenzy doesn't begin until March 12. Tell that to general managers who have begun flooding the market with veterans they have cut — guys who can sign with any team at any time. Joining that group Friday were such former Pro Bowl players John Abraham and Michael Turner, released by Atlanta along with cornerback Dunta Robinso... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:07:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1925920-abraham-turner-latest-stars-free.html 2013-03-01T23:07:43Z 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/scitech/health/1870956-pagano-feeling-lucky-battle-with-cancer.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Chuck Pagano walks into the Colts complex now and looks like his old self. The graying goatee is back. The salt-and-pepper hair on top of his head is slowly returning. The clothes fit, and the 52-year-old coach is eagerly looking toward his second season in the NFL after staring down the biggest opponent of his life — cancer. ... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1870956-pagano-feeling-lucky-battle-with-cancer.html 2013-02-05T21:27:00Z 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/1864756-watt-swats-defensive-player-foes.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Houston end J.J. Watt has won The Associated Press 2012 NFL Defensive Player of the Year award, missing a perfect ballot by one vote. The NFL's sacks leader with 20 1-2 and a pass-blocking fiend, Watt earned 49 votes from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league. Denver linebacker Von Miller received the oth... Sun, 03 Feb 2013 02:24:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1864756-watt-swats-defensive-player-foes.html 2013-02-03T02:24:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1864754-colts-interim-coach-arians-wins-top-honors.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Bruce Arians has become the first interim coach to win the top NFL award from The Associated Press, taking the 2012 Coach of the Year honors for his work with the Indianapolis Colts. Arians now is head coach in Arizona. Arians took charge of the Colts in late September after head coach Chuck Pagano was diagnosed with leukemia. The Colts... Sun, 03 Feb 2013 02:22:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1864754-colts-interim-coach-arians-wins-top-honors.html 2013-02-03T02:22:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1861466-report-rb-foster-considering-heart-procedure.html HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Texans running back Arian Foster says he's considering a heart procedure to address a condition that forced him out of a game. Foster told the NFL Network's Alex Flanagan on Thursday that he will "likely undergo" a heart ablation in about a month. An ablation involves the use of a catheter to correct structural problems that can lea... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1861466-report-rb-foster-considering-heart-procedure.html 2013-02-01T11:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1860570-black-ex-coaches-nfls-rooney-rule-broken.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Three black former NFL head coaches say the league needs to rethink its Rooney Rule for promoting minority hiring after 15 top vacancies — eight head coaching jobs and seven general manager positions — were all filled by white candidates since the regular season ended a month ago. "I know the concept is good and something we need to do,... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 09:59:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1860570-black-ex-coaches-nfls-rooney-rule-broken.html 2013-02-01T09:59:00Z 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/1831042-nfl-considers-revisions-to-rooney-rule.html Jim Caldwell nearly went undefeated as a rookie coach in Indianapolis three years ago and he's one win away from returning to the Super Bowl as an assistant with Baltimore. Yet Caldwell didn't get one interview for any of the eight coaching vacancies in the NFL this year. "That's almost impossible for me to comprehend," John Wooten, chairman of the Fritz ... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1831042-nfl-considers-revisions-to-rooney-rule.html 2013-01-18T21:57:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1828814-cardinals-hire-bruce-arians-head-coach.html TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have filled the NFL's final head coaching vacancy by hiring Indianapolis offensive coordinator Bruce Arians. The team confirmed the hiring in a release Thursday night, saying Arians received a four-year contract with a club option for a fifth year. The 60-year-old longtime assistant went 9-3 as Colts interim head ... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1828814-cardinals-hire-bruce-arians-head-coach.html 2013-01-18T10:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1827066-jaguars-hire-seahawks-bradley-head-coach.html JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have an energetic head coach to go along with their brash general manager. The Jaguars hired Seattle defensive coordinator Gus Bradley as the franchise's fifth head coach Thursday, the latest move in the team's rebuilding project. The 46-year-old Bradley joins general manager Dave Caldwell, who led the co... Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1827066-jaguars-hire-seahawks-bradley-head-coach.html 2013-01-17T21:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1818988-pats-beat-texans-41-28-return-to-afc-title-game.html FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady made history. Now it's his coach's turn. The Patriots' quarterback added to a string of postseason success that stretches back more than a decade, earning his 17th playoff win to break a tie with his boyhood idol, Joe Montana, for most by a quarterback. After New England's 41-28 victory over the Houst... Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1818988-pats-beat-texans-41-28-return-to-afc-title-game.html 2013-01-14T08:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1818160-patriots-beat-texans-41-28-ravens-up.html FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady is so good at this playoff thing he seems to be going for a championship every year. He gets another chance to lead the Patriots to the Super Bowl after earning his record 17th postseason victory in New England's 41-28 victory over Houston Sunday. Brady even outdid his childhood hero, Joe Montana, and a fourth NFL champi... Mon, 14 Jan 2013 03:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1818160-patriots-beat-texans-41-28-ravens-up.html 2013-01-14T03:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1817960-vereens-2-tds-lead-pats-to-31-13-lead-third.html FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady threw two touchdown passes, Shane Vereen scored twice and the New England Patriots overcame a 94-yard return by Danieal Manning on the opening kickoff to take a 31-13 lead over the Houston Texans after three quarters of their AFC divisional playoff game Sunday. Shayne Graham kicked a 55-yard field goal on the final play ... Sun, 13 Jan 2013 23:18:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1817960-vereens-2-tds-lead-pats-to-31-13-lead-third.html 2013-01-13T23:18:00Z