http://www.mail.com/people/44878-bernard-pollard.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/people/44878-bernard-pollard.html http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2036988-predicting-1st-round-nfl-draft.html NEW YORK (AP) — Get me out of here. Maneuvering to move down in Thursday night's first round of the draft will be a common behind-the-scenes scramble. There simply are few franchise-type players teams will be enamored of, yet plenty of depth to make picking up extra picks later on a worthwhile strategy. The big bodies will dominate the... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:59:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2036988-predicting-1st-round-nfl-draft.html 2013-04-22T21:59:55Z 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/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/entertainment/celebrity/1864684-column-football-up-killing-itself.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The dustup over deer-antler spray didn't last long, which is probably just as well. No reason to ruin Ray Lewis' retirement, or the week-long spectacle of everything that is the National Football League in this party town. On Sunday perhaps the biggest audience ever to see a Super Bowl will gather in front of televisions for parties of ... Sat, 02 Feb 2013 22:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1864684-column-football-up-killing-itself.html 2013-02-02T22:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1862170-super-bowl-watch-katrina-coin-flip-bets-modell.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: MODELL HOF DEBATE One of the liveliest debates this weekend in New Orleans could be not about the Super Bowl itself, but on whether late Baltimore R... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1862170-super-bowl-watch-katrina-coin-flip-bets-modell.html 2013-02-01T21:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1861266-gay-rights-backers-await-their-jackie-robinson.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Brendon Ayanbadejo has heard from many players who applaud his support of gay marriage — some of them teammates, others from the opposing side of the line. Then, just days before the biggest game of the year, he received a striking reminder of the macho attitudes that still prevail in the NFL. San Francisco cornerback Chris Culliver sai... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 08:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1861266-gay-rights-backers-await-their-jackie-robinson.html 2013-02-01T08:45:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1859180-49ers-culliver-apologizes-anti-gay-remarks.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver apologized Thursday for anti-gay comments he made to a comedian during Super Bowl media day, saying "that's not what I feel in my heart." "I'm sorry if I offended anyone. They were very ugly comments," Culliver said during an hour-long media session. "Hopefully I learn and grow from this exp... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1859180-49ers-culliver-apologizes-anti-gay-remarks.html 2013-01-31T20:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1855262-suggs-webb-stand-super-bowl-media-day.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Scenes and observations from the NFL's annual Super Bowl media day — interviews with players and team personnel from the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers on the field at the Superdome: Terrell Suggs stood up, threw down his microphone, kicked over his chair with a back heel as he stepped down from his podi... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 01:24:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1855262-suggs-webb-stand-super-bowl-media-day.html 2013-01-30T01:24:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1854980-flag-football-ahead-nfl.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Making the game safer is making NFL players unsure what's a legal hit. Players on both Super Bowl teams say they are confused about which hits are considered clean and which ones could lead to a fine. And it's not just the guys on defense who are wondering about the future of pro football. "I think the rules will cha... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 01:18:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1854980-flag-football-ahead-nfl.html 2013-01-30T01:18:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1852460-column-not-we-signed-up-to-play-tennis.html Super Bowl week is beginning to resemble one of those family reunions where your crazy uncle says something outrageous, but just true enough to spark a discussion worth having. Two years ago, it was Steelers linebacker James Harrison ripping the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell for excessive fines on the violent hits that were his specialty, and general... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 08:10:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1852460-column-not-we-signed-up-to-play-tennis.html 2013-01-29T08:10:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1853034-ravens-reputation-gab-yet-displayed-sb.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens' reputation for trash-talking arrived at the Super Bowl before they did. While the Ravens were en route from Baltimore to the Big Easy, the San Francisco 49ers were already preparing for war of words with the chattiest team in the NFL. "Most teams don't really talk that much, but I've heard stories about them talkin... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 08:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1853034-ravens-reputation-gab-yet-displayed-sb.html 2013-01-29T08:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1849350-ravens-49ers-bring-big-hitting-d-to-super-bowl.html OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — It was as if linebacker Ray Lewis, safety Bernard Pollard and the rest of the Baltimore Ravens' defense set out to provide a quarter-by-quarter demonstration of how they do business. About 11 minutes into the AFC championship game against Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, Lewis drew a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty fo... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 07:20:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1849350-ravens-49ers-bring-big-hitting-d-to-super-bowl.html 2013-01-28T07:20:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1839086-nfl-bradys-slide-vs-ravens.html NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL is looking into Tom Brady's leg-up slide that hit Ravens safety Ed Reed in the AFC championship game. League spokesman Greg Aiello said Tuesday "any play of that nature is routinely reviewed." Brady could be subject to a fine if the league believes he violated any player safety rules. During the final minute of the first half, Brad... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1839086-nfl-bradys-slide-vs-ravens.html 2013-01-22T21:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1835944-bradys-slide-draws-ire-ravens-safety-pollard.html OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Tom Brady's foot-up slide in the AFC championship game did not sit well with Baltimore Ravens strong safety Bernard Pollard. During the final minute of the first half, Brady slid to the ground to end of an impromptu run. The quarterback's upraised leg hit onrushing Ravens free safety Ed Reed, who emerged from the play without injury. Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1835944-bradys-slide-draws-ire-ravens-safety-pollard.html 2013-01-21T19:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1834130-ravens-upset-patriots-28-13-to-reach-super-bowl.html FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Look for lots of Harbaughs in New Orleans next week. Two of them will be working the sidelines in the Super Bowl. Oh, brother! John Harbaugh and his Baltimore Ravens set up a family reunion in the Big Easy, shutting down the New England Patriots 28-13 Sunday in the AFC championship game. Waiting for them will be his younger brothe... Mon, 21 Jan 2013 09:00:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1834130-ravens-upset-patriots-28-13-to-reach-super-bowl.html 2013-01-21T09:00:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1796502-12-playoff-teams-flaws-to.html The NFL's dandy dozen is set — and truth be told, a little scared. Nobody's perfect, and all the teams that made the playoffs face potential pitfalls that could derail their dreams of partying down Bourbon Street in February. The Denver Broncos are riding a league-best 11-game winning streak as Peyton Manning seeks to cap his incredible comeback with anot... Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:49:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1796502-12-playoff-teams-flaws-to.html 2013-01-02T21:49:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1784842-ravens-beat-giants-33-14-to-win-afc-north.html BALTIMORE (AP) — A celebration four weeks in the making featured laughs and hugs, a surprise appearance by team owner Steve Bisciotti and the distribution of hats announcing the Baltimore Ravens' stature as AFC North champions. Joe Flacco threw for 309 yards and two touchdowns, and the Ravens defeated the New York Giants 33-14 Sunday to end a three-game l... Mon, 24 Dec 2012 01:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1784842-ravens-beat-giants-33-14-to-win-afc-north.html 2012-12-24T01:02:00Z