http://www.mail.com/organizations/44280-st-louis-rams.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.20/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/organizations/44280-st-louis-rams.html http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1762688-texas-tech-hires-33-year-old-kingsbury-coach.html LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — New Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury has wanted to be back in Lubbock since he left a decade ago. Late last week the former Red Raiders quarterback was watching film to prepare for Texas A&M's game against Oklahoma in the Cotton Bowl and getting ready to accompany Aggies quarterback Johnny Manziel to New York, where he became the fir... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 02:37:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1762688-texas-tech-hires-33-year-old-kingsbury-coach.html 2012-12-13T02:37:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1749494-nfl-teams-offer-support-players-crisis.html KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Brady Quinn can't help but wonder whether he missed something in the final days of Jovan Belcher's life. Could the Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback have listened better to his teammate? Could he have noticed a change in the linebacker's temperament? Did Belcher utter something under his breath that may have let on that he was capabl... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1749494-nfl-teams-offer-support-players-crisis.html 2012-12-06T20:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1738608-rams-edge-49ers-16-13-overtime.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jeff Fisher apologized for predicting an entirely different game after the St. Louis Rams and San Francisco 49ers went to overtime for the second time in three weeks. No apology necessary after the Rams bounded off the field in a mood to celebrate instead of tying again. "Wow," Fisher said after rookie Greg Zuerlein kicked a 54-yard field... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1738608-rams-edge-49ers-16-13-overtime.html 2012-12-03T10:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1739050-broncos-patriots-falcons-win-divisions.html If NFL executives really adore parity, they must be wincing at the early division clinchings by the Broncos, Patriots and Falcons. Not to mention the Texans securing at least a wild-card berth, with nearly all of December still remaining. Sure, there could still be some close races, particularly in the NFC North and for the wild cards. But after Sunday's ... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 08:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1739050-broncos-patriots-falcons-win-divisions.html 2012-12-03T08:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1738790-column-kaepernick-worth-risk-this-year.html It was just a few months ago — also known as forever in NFL time — that San Francisco coach Jim Harbaugh stood in front of the media and proclaimed his love for Alex Smith. After Sunday's debacle in St. Louis, Harbaugh might want to do it again. That Colin Kaepernick is a fine young talent who may someday win a Super Bowl for the 49ers or some other team ... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1738790-column-kaepernick-worth-risk-this-year.html 2012-12-03T00:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1729272-kaepernick-to-start-49ers-qb-sunday-rams.html SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Tight end Delanie Walker arrives at work at 6 a.m. each day, and Colin Kaepernick always beats him to 49ers headquarters. The quarterback clocks in before most of his teammates for that matter. With that work ethic and standout performances, Kaepernick has earned himself a third straight start at quarterback for San Francisco on... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 01:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1729272-kaepernick-to-start-49ers-qb-sunday-rams.html 2012-11-29T01:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1723410-division-races-taking-shape.html As the NFL heads into December, nearly every division race has an outright favorite. Some — Denver, Atlanta, New England, Houston and Baltimore — are on the verge of clinching playoff spots. The Broncos, Falcons, Ravens, Texans and Patriots took big steps toward making the postseason with victories this week. Denver in the AFC West and Atlanta in the NFC ... Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1723410-division-races-taking-shape.html 2012-11-26T08:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1723042-jenkins-returns-2-picks-tds-rams-win-31-17.html GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Janoris Jenkins has been known to make headlines for the wrong reasons. Not this time. No NFL rookie since 1960 and no Rams rookie ever accomplished what the young St. Louis cornerback did Sunday. Jenkins, who slipped to the second round of the draft — the 39th pick overall — because of off-the-field issues during his college career... Mon, 26 Nov 2012 01:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1723042-jenkins-returns-2-picks-tds-rams-win-31-17.html 2012-11-26T01:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1711782-alex-smith-declared-monday-night.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith has been declared out for Monday night's game against Chicago with a concussion. Team medical director Dr. Dan Garza evaluated Smith, who was hurt eight days ago against St. Louis. The 49ers will start second-year quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who replaced Smith in the 24-24 tie with the Rams... Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:29:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1711782-alex-smith-declared-monday-night.html 2012-11-19T18:29:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1710764-extra-work-wins-houston-dallas-tampa-bay.html Working overtime. Houston, Dallas and Tampa Bay made it pay off by earning victories Sunday. Jacksonville, Cleveland and Carolina all blew leads to lose in OT. Andre Johnson caught a screen pass from Matt Schaub and ran 48 yards for the winning touchdown with 2:01 left in the extra session of Houston's 43-37 victory over Jacksonville. ... Mon, 19 Nov 2012 08:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1710764-extra-work-wins-houston-dallas-tampa-bay.html 2012-11-19T08:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1709732-jets-3-game-skid-with-27-13-win-rams.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — For a few hours, Mark Sanchez had every right to feel good about himself and the direction of the New York Jets. After a turnover-free Sunday in the Jets' solid 27-13 victory over the St. Louis Rams, the beleaguered quarterback was the unquestioned No. 1. Sanchez believes it's the type of performance that can become contagious. ... Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:37:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1709732-jets-3-game-skid-with-27-13-win-rams.html 2012-11-18T22:37:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1698314-rams-49ers-tie-to-alter-nfl-rule.html When St. Louis and San Francisco couldn't produce a winner during 75 minutes of play, the complaints came from all corners of the NFL. Tie games, after all, aren't much fun for the fans or the players, who finish just as unsatisfied as anyone else. "I never had to think about it until now, and I sure don't like it," Rams defensive end Chris Long said. "I ... Tue, 13 Nov 2012 23:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1698314-rams-49ers-tie-to-alter-nfl-rule.html 2012-11-13T23:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1694350-nfl-rdp-unbeatens-lots-drama-tie.html There are no more unbeaten teams in the NFL. There are two teams with a tie, though. New Orleans knocked off the last of the perfect teams when it beat archrival Atlanta 31-27 Sunday. Jimmy Graham caught seven passes for a career-best 146 yards and two touchdowns, outdueling Tony Gonzalez as tight ends took the spotlight in the Big Easy. ... Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1694350-nfl-rdp-unbeatens-lots-drama-tie.html 2012-11-12T09:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1693974-rams-49ers-play-to-24-24-tie.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Two typically reliable kickers missed. Penalties doomed both sides. And a furious, thrilling finish to regulation ended with a dramatic dud in overtime: a tie. And nobody particularly likes a tie. Especially not the NFC West-leading 49ers, with a chance to separate themselves against a division rival. Or the Rams, eager to snap a thre... Mon, 12 Nov 2012 02:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1693974-rams-49ers-play-to-24-24-tie.html 2012-11-12T02:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1688126-this-seasons-nfl-rookies-as-good-group.html Good as Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III have been, look beyond the first-year quarterbacks making a strong first impression and check out the other NFL rookies delivering dynamic performances. It's a deep class, from Tampa Bay's Doug Martin, Cleveland's Trent Richardson and Griffin's Redskins teammate Alfred Morris at running back, to the Rams' Chris G... Thu, 08 Nov 2012 22:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1688126-this-seasons-nfl-rookies-as-good-group.html 2012-11-08T22:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1663174-giants-remain-perfect-jerrys-house.html The New York Giants sure feel at home at Cowboys Stadium. They should: After their wild 29-24 victory Sunday at Jerry Jones' palace outside Dallas, the Giants are 4-0 when they visit the billion-dollar building. "Every time we come here, it's a nail-biter in some way, shape or form," coach Tom Coughlin said. "That's the way it is in this division." ... Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1663174-giants-remain-perfect-jerrys-house.html 2012-10-29T08:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1662378-brady-patriots-rout-rams-45-7-wembley.html LONDON (AP) — Tom Brady and the Patriots certainly seemed right at home on their second trip to London. Brady led touchdown drives on the Patriots' first five drives Sunday and New England (5-3) ran over the St. Louis Rams 45-7 in the NFL's annual regular-season game at Wembley Stadium. The Rams (3-5) had looked ready to put up a fight when Sam Bradford h... Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1662378-brady-patriots-rout-rams-45-7-wembley.html 2012-10-29T04:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1645630-rodgers-sharp-packers-beat-rams-30-20.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — One week after he tied a franchise mark with six touchdown passes, Aaron Rodgers took down a couple more records during another impressive performance. Rodgers threw for 342 yards and three more scores and the Green Bay Packers' depleted defense clamped down on St. Louis in a 30-20 victory on Sunday that was the Rams' first home loss of t... Sun, 21 Oct 2012 21:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1645630-rodgers-sharp-packers-beat-rams-30-20.html 2012-10-21T21:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1637414-top-2-teams-nfc-west-face.html NEW YORK (AP) — NFC Worst? Not anymore. That was so 2010. Here in 2012, the NFC West is the best division in all of pro football. And the two best teams in the division, the San Francisco 49ers (No. 5 in the AP Pro32) and Seattle Seahawks (No. 9) face off in the city by the bay on Thursday night. Even though they com... Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1637414-top-2-teams-nfc-west-face.html 2012-10-17T18:21:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1611562-kolb-cardinals-battered-fall-unbeatens.html TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Kevin Kolb wasn't around to talk to reporters Friday. He probably was home nursing his many aches and pains in the aftermath of Arizona's first loss of the season, a 17-3 Thursday night manhandling at St. Louis. Kolb was sacked nine times after being nailed eight times a week earlier. When he wasn't sacked, he often was slammed to the ... Fri, 05 Oct 2012 21:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1611562-kolb-cardinals-battered-fall-unbeatens.html 2012-10-05T21:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1609518-rams-9-sacks-bust-cardinals-unbeaten.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — Without his favorite target, Sam Bradford seemed lost. The top pick of the 2010 draft completed a measly seven passes. The St. Louis Rams defense was there to pick him up — by continually knocking down Kevin Kolb. The Rams (3-2) totaled nine sacks, their most since 1998, in a 17-3 victory Thursday night that ended the Arizona Cardinals' e... Fri, 05 Oct 2012 05:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1609518-rams-9-sacks-bust-cardinals-unbeaten.html 2012-10-05T05:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1609294-bradford-throws-td-pass-rams-lead.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — Sam Bradford threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Lance Kendricks on the opening drive, and the St. Louis Rams led Arizona 7-3 after one quarter Thursday night. The Rams, ranked 27th in offense, came out throwing, with Bradford completing passes of 14 yards to Brandon Gibson and 44 yards Danny Amendola on the first two plays from scrimmage in... Thu, 04 Oct 2012 23:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1609294-bradford-throws-td-pass-rams-lead.html 2012-10-04T23:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1605622-two-surprise-teams-meet-thursday-night.html NEW YORK (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals are being proclaimed the most pleasant surprise of the early NFL season. At 4-0 and with a stingy, playmaking defense and a game-changing receiver in Larry Fitzgerald, they look like a title contender. Yet they are only a 1-point favorite at St. Louis on Thursday night. Sure, the Rams (2-2) have been surprising as wel... Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1605622-two-surprise-teams-meet-thursday-night.html 2012-10-03T17:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1592010-nfl-kickers-to-their-best-start.html DENVER (AP) — The men in stripes have drawn so much attention this season that some interesting developments on the football field have gone largely unnoticed, like a big spike in field goal accuracy. NFL teams combined for a record 2,287 points in the first three weeks of the season thanks to a record 248 touchdowns. Kickers have done their part in this ... Thu, 27 Sep 2012 18:24:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1592010-nfl-kickers-to-their-best-start.html 2012-09-27T18:24:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1581862-rams-offense-cools-23-6-loss-to-bears.html CHICAGO (AP) — With a Chicago Bears' rush hounding Sam Bradford most of the day and no running game to balance it out, the St. Louis Rams were still within reach of victory in the fourth quarter Sunday. "I think the biggest thing for us as an offense when things aren't going well, when things aren't going great, we got to learn to create momentum from wit... Sun, 23 Sep 2012 20:40:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1581862-rams-offense-cools-23-6-loss-to-bears.html 2012-09-23T20:40:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1575792-redskins-rg3-take-hits-chides-rams.html ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Pushed and shoved throughout a game he felt was "unprofessional" and "dirty," Robert Griffin III finally heard the obvious from one of the St. Louis Rams defensive players. "I remember one play," the Washington Redskins quarterback said. "After the play, the guy said: 'We're going to hit you every play.' "I said: 'Isn't this football?'... Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:18:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1575792-redskins-rg3-take-hits-chides-rams.html 2012-09-20T16:18:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1568842-replacement-officials-taking-heat.html One official was pulled from duty because he's a fan. Another negated a touchdown without ever throwing a penalty flag. Several others had difficulty with basic rules. Upon further review, the NFL's replacement officials came up short in Week 2. Coaches and players around the league are losing patience and speaking out against the fill-in officials follow... Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1568842-replacement-officials-taking-heat.html 2012-09-18T17:21:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1566984-rams-rally-2nd-half-beat-redskins-31-28.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — One snap in and the St. Louis Rams were already down a touchdown to Robert Griffin III & Co. In the middle of the second quarter, the deficit was 15 points. No matter, even without star running back Steven Jackson, the Rams had spunk to spare. Sam Bradford passed for 310 yards and three touchdowns, Danny Amendola tied an NFL record with 1... Mon, 17 Sep 2012 06:39:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1566984-rams-rally-2nd-half-beat-redskins-31-28.html 2012-09-17T06:39:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1567236-cards-eagles-unbeaten-while-saints-sinking-0-2.html The Arizona Cardinals and Philadelphia Eagles are still perfect, surprising standouts on the NFL's quickly dwindling list of undefeated teams. Sure, it's just two weeks into the season, but 2-0 sure sounds good. Especially when only five teams can say that. The New Orleans Saints, however, are still looking for a win without their head coach or their once... Mon, 17 Sep 2012 05:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1567236-cards-eagles-unbeaten-while-saints-sinking-0-2.html 2012-09-17T05:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1567030-pats-hernandez-jags-gabbert-leave-with-injuries.html Aaron Hernandez left Gillette Stadium in a walking boot and carrying crutches. Not exactly a welcome sight for Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. The versatile tight end hurt his right ankle in the first quarter of the Patriots' 20-18 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. "Hopefully, he's fine," fellow tight ... Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1567030-pats-hernandez-jags-gabbert-leave-with-injuries.html 2012-09-17T00:35:00Z