http://www.mail.com/people/14084-drew-brees.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/people/14084-drew-brees.html http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1762844-vilma-advances-defamation-case-brees-blasts-nfl.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — One day after his suspension in the NFL's bounty probe was overturned, Jonathan Vilma moved forward with his defamation claims against Commissioner Roger Goodell, while Drew Brees and other teammates went on the offensive against Goodell and the league office. "What I would like to see is a level of accountability on the part of the NFL... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 04:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1762844-vilma-advances-defamation-case-brees-blasts-nfl.html 2012-12-13T04:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1762690-goodell-bounty-players-punished.html IRVING, Texas (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he "fundamentally disagrees" with former league boss Paul Tagliabue's decision not to discipline players in the New Orleans Saints' bounty scandal. Speaking Wednesday after an owners meeting in the Dallas area, Goodell said he respected his predecessor's decision, and believed it backed up the commi... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 01:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1762690-goodell-bounty-players-punished.html 2012-12-13T01:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1759840-saints-suspensions-tossed-bounty-case.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Finding fault with nearly everyone tied to the New Orleans Saints' bounty case, from the coaches to Roger Goodell, former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue tossed out the suspensions of four players Tuesday and condemned the team for obstructing the investigation. In a surprising rejection of his successor's overreaching punishments, Tagl... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:18:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1759840-saints-suspensions-tossed-bounty-case.html 2012-12-11T23:18:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1757608-tagliabue-overturns-goodell-saints-suspensions.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — In a sharp rebuke to his successor's handling of the NFL's bounty investigation, former Commissioner Paul Tagliabue overturned the suspensions of four current and former New Orleans Saints players in a case that has preoccupied the league for almost a year. Tagliabue, who was appointed by Commissioner Roger Goodell to handle the appeals... Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1757608-tagliabue-overturns-goodell-saints-suspensions.html 2012-12-11T20:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1755426-wilson-sparks-giants-to-key-win-fading-saints.html EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — When the New York Giants made their run to the Super Bowl a year ago, a 99-yard touchdown catch and run by Victor Cruz against the Jets seemed to be the ignition point. It was a play that woke up an inconsistent team and turned it into a power. If the 52-27 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday turns out to be the victory ... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1755426-wilson-sparks-giants-to-key-win-fading-saints.html 2012-12-10T09:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1755462-giants-cowboys-redskins-win-tight-nfc-east.html Winning was required to keep pace in the NFC East playoff race. Losing was all that was needed in the AFC North. The defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants beat New Orleans with an offensive eruption fueled by David Wilson's record-setting performance. That 52-27 romp kept the Giants one game in front of Washington, which rallied to beat Baltimore ... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:22:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1755462-giants-cowboys-redskins-win-tight-nfc-east.html 2012-12-10T09:22:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1755004-wilson-3-tds-giants-52-27-win-saints.html EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Rookie David Wilson was given a simple piece of advice by special teams coach Tom Quinn before the New York Giants' game against the New Orleans Saints: "Run fast." The first-round draft pick did more than that. He might have provided the spark that gets the defending Super Bowl champions back to the playoffs with several elec... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 02:50:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1755004-wilson-3-tds-giants-52-27-win-saints.html 2012-12-10T02:50:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1749618-column-falcons-content-winning-baby.html ATLANTA (AP) — Al Davis would've loved these Atlanta Falcons. All they do is win, baby. Sure, it's rarely with a lot of flare. Who cares? There's no voters to impress or computers to win over in the NFL. "Style points don't get you a ring," linebacker Mike Peterson was saying the other day, holding court beside his locker before practice. "Our goal is way... Fri, 07 Dec 2012 07:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1749618-column-falcons-content-winning-baby.html 2012-12-07T07:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1732912-falcons-pick-brees-5-times-beat-saints-23-13.html ATLANTA (AP) — Boy, did Drew Brees lay an egg against the Atlanta Falcons. Five interceptions for the first time in his career. The end of his NFL-record touchdown streak. And a timing mistake that cost the Saints dearly. The Falcons raced to a 17-0 lead, then turned to their defense to make it stand up. The result was a 23-13 victory Thursday night that ... Fri, 30 Nov 2012 07:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1732912-falcons-pick-brees-5-times-beat-saints-23-13.html 2012-11-30T07:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1732748-falcons-take-20-13-lead-saints-4th-quarter.html ATLANTA (AP) — Drew Brees led two time-consuming field-goal drives before throwing his third interception to set up an Atlanta field goal that gave the Falcons a 20-13 lead early in the fourth quarter Thursday night. The New Orleans' defense held Atlanta without a first down for five straight possessions in a span that began early in the second quarter an... Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1732748-falcons-take-20-13-lead-saints-4th-quarter.html 2012-11-30T03:05:00Z 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/1723084-49ers-use-kaepernick-defense-to-top-saints-31-21.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Dashon Goldson turned Marques Colston upside down just as the receiver leaped for a pass over the middle. As Colston landed on his head and lay motionless for several seconds, safety Donte Whitner snagged the deflected pass on New Orleans 42 and weaved his way past Drew Brees and Co., all the way to the end zone. Tha... Mon, 26 Nov 2012 07:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1723084-49ers-use-kaepernick-defense-to-top-saints-31-21.html 2012-11-26T07:47:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1717628-vikings-to-squeeze-bears-qbs.html The lasting image from the Bears' trip to San Francisco was 49ers defensive end Aldon Smith running amok. And now Chicago's battered offensive line gets to face Jared Allen, Chad Greenway and the Vikings on Sunday at Soldier Field. No, Minnesota (6-4) is not in San Francisco's class for creating mayhem with a physically imposing defense. But the way the B... Fri, 23 Nov 2012 03:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1717628-vikings-to-squeeze-bears-qbs.html 2012-11-23T03:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1712080-ravens-reed-suspended-nfl-1-game.html NEW YORK (AP) — Baltimore Ravens star safety Ed Reed was suspended for one game by the NFL on Monday for repeated hits to the head and neck area of defenseless players. The 11-year veteran will miss Sunday's game against San Diego, which will cost him one game check of more than $400,000. Reed is suspended for three violations of the player safety rules i... Tue, 20 Nov 2012 02:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1712080-ravens-reed-suspended-nfl-1-game.html 2012-11-20T02:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1711526-drew-brees-1-to-sandy-relief.html NEW YORK (AP) — New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees says he is donating $1 million to Superstorm Sandy relief efforts. Brees told CBS' "Person to Person" in an interview to air Friday that the donation will come through the Dream Foundation he runs with his wife, Brittany. He did not say who will be receiving the donation. Brees ... Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:09:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1711526-drew-brees-1-to-sandy-relief.html 2012-11-19T16:09:00Z 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/1710010-saints-to-500-with-38-17-win-vs-raiders.html OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Drew Brees is once again his efficient self, the running game is rolling and the defense is back to being that fast, ball-hawking group. About all New Orleans interim coach Joe Vitt had to complain about were two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties after big plays. What a difference from that 0-4 start when the Saints had nothing to c... Mon, 19 Nov 2012 01:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1710010-saints-to-500-with-38-17-win-vs-raiders.html 2012-11-19T01:11:00Z 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/1680808-brees-robinson-lead-saints-eagles-28-13.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Two teams with the same record. Two teams heading in strikingly different directions. Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints appear to be on the rise again. Michael Vick and the Philadelphia Eagles are down, and nearly out. Brees threw two touchdown passes, extending his NFL record streak to 51 games in a row, while Vick was sacked seven... Tue, 06 Nov 2012 07:30:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1680808-brees-robinson-lead-saints-eagles-28-13.html 2012-11-06T07:30:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1672772-norvs-bolts-beat-staggering-chiefs-31-13.html SAN DIEGO (AP) — It took a win against arguably the worst team in the NFL to get Norv Turner off the hot seat, at least for 10 days. And if things have been bad for the embattled Turner, imagine what Romeo Crennel is going through. Antonio Gates caught a 14-yard yard scoring pass from Philip Rivers on the game's opening drive to snap a streak of six strai... Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1672772-norvs-bolts-beat-staggering-chiefs-31-13.html 2012-11-02T07:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1665256-game-dude-early-favorite-breeders-cup.html ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Game On Dude was made the early 9-5 favorite in a field of 12 for the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic, a race he led most of the way last year before being overtaken in the closing strides. This time, he'll have home-field advantage running at Santa Anita, where the 5-year-old gelding is 5-0. He will try to deliver a first-time vic... Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1665256-game-dude-early-favorite-breeders-cup.html 2012-10-30T00:08:00Z 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/1662938-manning-outplays-brees-big-win-saints.html DENVER (AP) — Peyton Manning faced down his biggest fear and the frightfully bad New Orleans Saints defense with equal aplomb. Despite banging his throwing thumb on a blitzer's helmet in the second quarter, Manning passed for 305 yards and three scores, led a pair of 90-plus-yard touchdown drives and easily outplayed Drew Brees to lead the Denver Broncos ... Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1662938-manning-outplays-brees-big-win-saints.html 2012-10-29T06:47:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1662662-manning-throws-305-yards-broncos-top-saints.html DENVER (AP) — The dinged-up thumb. The New Orleans defense. Neither came close to slowing down Peyton Manning on Sunday night. Despite banging his throwing thumb on an opponent's helmet in the second quarter, Manning passed for 305 yards and three scores, led a pair of 90-plus-yard touchdown drives and easily outplayed Drew Brees to lead the Denver Bronco... Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1662662-manning-throws-305-yards-broncos-top-saints.html 2012-10-29T03:45:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1653474-vikes-establish-credibility-vs-bucs.html NEW YORK (AP) — Considering the short list of surprisingly impressive teams in the NFL this season, the Minnesota Vikings haven't gotten much love. That could change Thursday night. The Vikings weren't included in many TV plans after they went 3-13 last year and looked like a sure tail-ender in the rugged NFC North in 2012. Instead, they are 5-2, trailing... Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:40:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1653474-vikes-establish-credibility-vs-bucs.html 2012-10-24T17:40:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1650582-falcons-giants-1-2-ap-pro32-power-rankings.html NEW YORK (AP) — Being the NFL's only unbeaten team has its perks — at least this week. The Atlanta Falcons had their bye weekend and still remained first in the AP Pro32 NFL power rankings Tuesday, but the New York Giants gained ground after a thrilling win over the Washington Redskins. The Falcons received 10 first-place votes and 378... Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1650582-falcons-giants-1-2-ap-pro32-power-rankings.html 2012-10-23T19:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1646576-vilma-saints-d-emotional-lift-bucs.html TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Inspired by Jonathan Vilma's return, New Orleans' porous defense found a way to keep Tampa Bay out of the end zone, then did it again to preserve the Saints' second straight win. Drew Brees threw for 377 yards and four touchdowns, however Sunday's 35-28 victory over the Buccaneers wouldn't have been possible without a third-quarter goal... Mon, 22 Oct 2012 07:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1646576-vilma-saints-d-emotional-lift-bucs.html 2012-10-22T07:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1645716-brees-throws-4-tds-saints-hang-to-beat-bucs.html TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A chipper Jonathan Vilma gave New Orleans' struggling defense an emotional lift, while Drew Brees did the rest for the suddenly resurgent Saints. Vilma played for the first time while appealing a season-long suspension for his role in the Saints' bounty program Sunday, finishing with one quarterback hit but no tackles in a 35-28 victory... Sun, 21 Oct 2012 23:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1645716-brees-throws-4-tds-saints-hang-to-beat-bucs.html 2012-10-21T23:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1635962-pepsico-profit-dips-ads-products-tap.html NEW YORK (AP) — PepsiCo Inc.'s net income dipped 5 percent in the third quarter as the snack food and beverage maker poured more money into bolstering its flagship brands and developing new products that position it for the future. Still, profit for the company, which makes Frito-Lay chips, Tropicana juice and Quaker Oats, was above Wall Street expectatio... Wed, 17 Oct 2012 21:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1635962-pepsico-profit-dips-ads-products-tap.html 2012-10-17T21:28:00Z