Archive: Football
CFL May Test Williams
Key People: Ricky WilliamsKeywords: Toronto Argonauts, Miami Dolphins, CFL, NFL, Marijuana, Drugs, Testing, SportsRicky Williams may have thought he could puff and run north of the boarder, but now the Toronto Argonauts are saying they may test him after all. The 28-year-old Heisman winner was suspended for a year by the NFL after failing failing his forth pot test, and though the CFL has no drug policy (and weed is pretty much legal in Canada), teams hold the right to test their players.Full Story: CFL Team May Drug Test Ricky Williams...
By Emil Steiner | May 10, 2006; 12:16 AM ET | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
NFL Rookie Skips Practice For Class
Key People: Santonio HolmesKeywords: Pittsburgh, Steelers, Ohio State, Wide Reciever, NFL, Draft, NCAA Rules, Education, SportsThe Pittsburgh Steelers first round draft pick, Santonio Holmes will miss the first 3-week mini-camp to finish up his class work at Ohio State. Under NCAA rules, the junior wide-out cannot take part in NFL spring workouts until his college has had its graduation.Full Story: Rule Bars Holmes From Steelers Workouts...
By Emil Steiner | May 2, 2006; 12:07 AM ET | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Ads Piggyback "Big Game"
Keywords: Super Bowl, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks, NFL, Commercials, Advertising, Television, Ambush Marketing, Piggybacking, Big Game, Sports, Business Advertisers can't say "Super Bowl" or show NFL team logos unless they pay millions to the NFL, but there are of course loopholes. Known as "ambush marketing," or piggybacking, companies like Radio Shack and Papa John's use non-actionable words like "Big Game" and "Super" to capitalize on the hype without footing the bill. Full Story: A Game by Any Other Name Sells as Sweet...
By Emil Steiner | February 1, 2006; 12:20 AM ET | Comments (0)
Spotlight Steelers
Key People: Bill Cowher, Jerome Bettis, Troy Polamalu, Ben Roethlisberger, Tony KornheiserKeywords: Super Bowl XL, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks, Dynasty, NFL, Football, Sports From Cowher's chin, to Bettis's story, to Polamalu's mane, the Steelers have all the pieces of a championship story. And as 4-point Super Bowl favorites the sentimental money is unquestionably on them, but Tony Kornheiser warns "don't be surprised if later this week the smart money goes on Seattle." Full Story: Look Behind the Curtain And You'll Find Another Team...
By Emil Steiner | January 31, 2006; 12:21 AM ET | Comments (0)
Slum Bowl XL
Keywords: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan, Super Bowl XL, Urban Planning, Blight, Improvements, 8 Mile, Poverty, Slum, Crime, Sports, Entertainment, Television To make sure Detroit appears livable to the worldwide audience watching Super Bowl XL, leaders of America's poorest city are cleaning up the urban blight. Despite this, many residents are frustrated that the improvements are limited to the high profile center of town and not to the places that need it most. Full Story: Super Bowl Host Is U.S.'s Poorest Big City...
By Emil Steiner | January 31, 2006; 12:19 AM ET | Comments (0)
Steelers Wear White To Big Dance
Key People: Ben Roethlisberger, Bill CowherKeywords: Pittsburgh Steelers, Super Bowl, Seattle Seahawks, White Uniforms, NFL, Football, Sports Despite being designated the Super Bowl home team, The Pittsburgh Steelers decided to rock their white road uniforms when they battle Seattle on February 5th. Even though they could have gone with their more imposing black jerseys, Coach Bill Cowher is sticking with what's worked, saying, "We're not playing at Heinz Field so, in my mind, it's an away game." Cowher and the Steelers have won 4 straight in white. Full Story: Designated as Home Team, Steelers to Wear Road White...
By Emil Steiner | January 26, 2006; 12:19 AM ET | Comments (0)
Dungy Will Return
Key People: Tony Dungy, James Dungy, Bill Polian, Jim IrsayKeywords: Indianapolis Colts, Suicide, Super Bowl, AFC, NFL, FootballThe Indianapolis Colts announced Monday that Tony Dungy will return as their coach next season, ending speculation he might retire following the suicide of his 18-year-old son, James. Despite rumors of a breakdown, Dungy now appears ready to fulfill the three-year contract extension he signed in September. Full Story: Dungy Returning to Coach Colts Next Year...
By Emil Steiner | January 25, 2006; 12:23 AM ET | Comments (0)
Kornheiser Gets off The Bus
Key People: Tony Kornheiser, Jerome Bettis, Matt HasselbeckKeywords: Seattle Seahawks, Pittsburgh Steelers, Super Bowl, NFL, Football, Sports Despite writing last week that he was rooting for the Steelers because of Jerome Bettis, Tony Kornheiser now waxes on and off about the new shine he's taken to Seattle's balding quarterback. Full Story: Love the Bus, but I'm Taking a Shine to Hasselbeck...
By Emil Steiner | January 25, 2006; 12:23 AM ET | Comments (0)
Big Ben Like Clockwork
Key People: Ben Roethlisberger, John Elway, Mike Shanahan, Michael WilbonKeywords: Denver, Pittsburgh Steelers, Super Bowl, Quarter Back, NFL, Football, Sports Wearing John Elway's old number, Ben Roethlisberger played like he was at home in Denver, leading the Steelers to the AFC championship on Sunday. The 23 year-old completed 21 of 29 passes for 275 yards, with a sick passer rating of 124.9. And, in two weeks, Big Ben will become second youngest quarterback ever to start a Super Bowl, behind only Dan Marino. Full Story: Big Ben, Already Like Clockwork...
By Emil Steiner | January 24, 2006; 12:21 AM ET | Comments (0)
Seattle's First Super Bowl
Key People: Shaun Alexander, Jake Delhomme, Steve SmithKeywords: Seattle Seahawks, Carolina Panthers, NFC Championship, Super Bowl, NFL, Football, Sports On Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks schooled the Carolina Panthers 34-14, to win their first NFC championship. League MVP Shaun Alexander showed no ill effects from the concussion he caught last week, galloping for 2 touchdowns on 132 yards and leading his team to their first ever Super Bowl. Full Story: Seahawks Super Bowl Bound After Rout...
By Emil Steiner | January 23, 2006; 12:05 AM ET | Comments (0)
Steelers Break Broncos
Key People: Ben Roethlisberger, Jerome Bettis, Jake Plumber, Bill CowherKeywords: Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos, AFC Championship, Super Bowl, NFL, Football, Sports The Pittsburgh Steelers crushed the Denver Broncos 34-17 to win the AFC championship. Pittsburgh is the first 6th seed to ever advance to the Super Bowl, and the first team to win three away games in the playoffs since the 1985 New England Patriots. Full Story: Steelers Top Broncos to Win AFC Title...
By Emil Steiner | January 23, 2006; 12:03 AM ET | Comments (0)
CBS Ratings Kill Emily and Jake
Keywords: ABC, CBS, Nielsen Ratings, AFC, Football, NFL, Television, Entertainment After ABC's scored big with college football, CBS has regained its place atop the weekly Nielsen ratings thanks to pro-football. As a result of being bumped from the top spot, ABC pulled the plug on "Emily's Reasons Why Not" and "Jake in Progress," both after just one airing. Full Story: AFC Carries CBS Back to Top; ABC Benches 'Emily,' 'Jake'...
By Emil Steiner | January 20, 2006; 12:24 AM ET | Comments (0)
Super Bowl Punishment
Key People: Nathan Mallett, Joan Synenberg, James HarrisonKeywords: Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, Super Bowl, Fan, Crime, Punishment, Law Nathan Mallett, the Browns fan who ran onto the field in Cleveland during a Steelers-Browns game was sentenced yesterday to spend Super Bowl weekend in jail, minus a TV. In addition to missing the big game, the 24-year-old is forbidden from attending Browns games in Cleveland or any other city for five years. Full Story: Browns Fan Sentenced, Will Miss Super Bowl...
By Emil Steiner | January 19, 2006; 12:26 AM ET | Comments (0)
Kornheiser on Steel City
Key People: Peyton Manning, Eli Manning, Chris Simms, Bill CowherKeywords: Pittsburgh Steelers, NFL, Playoffs, Football, Sports With all the favorites gone and marquee players packing for Hawaii, Tony Kornheiser uses nerves of Steel, to find a champion in the NFL's unproven final four. Full Story: Me and the Football Gods Kinda Like the Steelers...
By Emil Steiner | January 18, 2006; 12:19 AM ET | Comments (0)
Ref Blew Call
Key People: Peter Morelli, Troy Polamalu, Peyton Manning, Tony Dungy, Mike PereiraKeywords: Pittsburgh Steelers, Indianapolis Colts, AFC, Playoffs, NFL, Officiating, Football, Sports The NFL said yesterday their referee made a mistake--the interception by Steelers safety Troy Polamalu, in Sunday's AFC semifinal, shouldn't have been overturned. With every viewer, including the blind, screaming interception, referee Peter Morelli declared the ball incomplete and the Colts scored 4 plays later, resuscitating a game which should have been over. Full Story:League Says Interception Really Was...
By Emil Steiner | January 17, 2006; 09:15 AM ET | Comments (0)
Carolina Too Sweet for the Bears
Key People: Steve Smith, Jake Delhomme, Charles Tillman, Chris Thompson, John FoxKeywords: Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Soldier Field, NFC, Playoffs, NFL, Football, Sports The Carolina Panthers beat the Chicago Bears 29-21 in the final NFC semifinal, Sunday. Behind a charging Steve Smith, Carolina surged past the dreaded Chicago defense to advance to next Sunday's NFC championship game against the Seahawks at Qwest Field in Seattle. Full Story: Panthers' Smith Runs Wild in Win Over Bears...
By Emil Steiner | January 17, 2006; 12:15 AM ET | Comments (0)
Patriots Lose in Denver
Key People: Tom Brady, Troy Brown, Champ Bailey, Deion Branch, Bill BelichickKeywords: New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, Invesco Field at Mile High, AFC, Playoffs, NFL, Football, Sports The Patriots' 10-game postseason winning streak was snapped Saturday in Denver, 27-13. Despite the score, the two-time defending champions had an opportunity to win, but bad calls and self-destructive plays more akin to a Red Sox October, helped the Bronco's to their first AFC championship game since the Elway era. Full Story: Surging Broncos Give The Pats a Reign Check...
By Emil Steiner | January 17, 2006; 12:14 AM ET | Comments (0)
Seahawks Skin Washington
Key People: Joe Gibbs, Shaun Alexander, Mark Brunell, Clinton PortisKeywords: Seattle Seahawks, Washington Redskins, NFC, Qwest Field, NFL, Football, Sports The Seahawks, who had not won a postseason game since 1984, defeated the Redskins 20-10 in Saturday's NFC semifinal. Despite making a game of it, and knocking NFL MVP Shaun Alexander out of the game, Washington was unable to extend its winning streak to 7, in a grungy day at Seattle's Qwest Field. Full Story: Sunk in Seattle...
By Emil Steiner | January 17, 2006; 12:13 AM ET | Comments (0)
Steelers Foil Highway Robbery
Key People: Peyton Manning, Ben Roethlisberger, Jerome Bettis, Troy Polamalu, Edgerrin James, Tony Dungy Mike Vanderjagt, Bill CowherKeywords: Pittsburgh Steelers, Indianapolis Colts, AFC, Playoffs, NFL, Officiating, Football, Sports The Pittsburgh Steelers ended the Indianapolis Colts dreamlike season 21-18 Sunday in one of the wildest and worst officiated AFC semifinals ever. Despite the Steelers 21-3 lead in the third quarter, a couple crazy plays, whip-lash shifts in momentum and the worst call since "the hand of God" at the '86 World Cup, brought the Colts to within 3 with 5:53 to play. In the end "Mr. Reliable" Mike Vanderjagt missed a field goal to tie, and Pittsburgh, most deservingly, became the first 6th seed to ever reach the AFC championship game. Full Story: Curtain Falls on the Colts...
By Emil Steiner | January 17, 2006; 12:12 AM ET | Comments (0)
Friday Night Fights
Key People: Kenneth Nichols, Shawn Urbas, Kathryn KubicKeywords: Anne Arundel, Maryland, High School Sports, Violence, Basketball, Football A January 6th fight after a Washington-area high school basketball game, sent three teenagers to the hospital. The violence is feeding into a larger debate about the safety of night games, after two deaths occurred this fall at area football games. Full Story: Arundel Fight Reignites Safety Concerns...
By Emil Steiner | January 17, 2006; 12:09 AM ET | Comments (0)
Big Game Pitching
Key People: Brian Lane, Timothy Calkins, Philippe Harousseau, Phil GuarascioKeywords: Super Bowl, Advertising, Television, NFL, Business, Ratings, Football, Sports More people watch The Super Bowl than for any other show all year, making it not only the premier sporting event but also the Super Bowl of advertising. What's more, it's the one time when viewers want to watch commercials instead of flip channels. Given the large captive audience, advertising prices appear headed toward a record $2.5 million per 30-second spot, surpassing $2.4 million last year. Full Story: Advertising's Big Game...
By Emil Steiner | January 14, 2006; 11:21 AM ET | Comments (0)
Bush Goes Pro
Key People: Reggie Bush, LenDale White, Vince Young, Matt LeinartKeywords: USC, NFL, College Football, Pro Draft, Heisman Trophy, Sports USC running back, Reggie Bush is skipping his senior season to enter the NFL draft. The Heisman Trophy winner made the announcement Thursday joining teammates LenDale White, Matt Leinart and Rosebowl opponent Vince Young in the most talent rich draft this century. Full Story: Reggie Bush Decides to Turn Pro...
By Emil Steiner | January 13, 2006; 12:22 AM ET | Comments (0)
Nittany Lion Stays in Happy Valley
Key People: Paul Posluszny, Joe Paterno, Keywords: Penn State, Butkus Award, Orange Bowl, Collge Football, Sports All-American linebacker, Paul Posluszny, is returning to Penn State for his senior year. Posluszny, winner of the Butkus Award as the country's top linebacker, partially tore two ligaments in his right knee late in the fourth quarter of the Nittany Lions' 26-23 triple overtime win over Florida State in the Orange Bowl last week. Full Story: Penn St.'s Posluszny to Return to School...
By Emil Steiner | January 11, 2006; 12:21 AM ET | Comments (0)
Spitter Gets off Cheap
Key People: Clinton Portis, Sean Taylor, Michael PittmanKeywords: NFL, Fines, Washington Redskins, Sports If the NFL is willing to fine Clinton Portis $20,000 for wearing the wrong socks and a tinted visor, Michael Wilbon ponders why the league fined Redskins safety Sean Taylor only $17,000 for spitting in the face of Tampa Bay running back Michael Pittman. Full Story: Getting Away With It...
By Emil Steiner | January 11, 2006; 12:19 AM ET | Comments (0)
Edwards Jets to Chiefs
Key People: Herman Edwards, Carl PetersonKeywords: New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, NFL, Football, Sports Head coach, Herman Edwards was released from the final two years of his contract with the New York Jets, and has signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, the team where he first coached. The Jets were compensated with a 4th round draft pick. Full Story: Edwards Leaves Jets to Coach Chiefs...
By Emil Steiner | January 11, 2006; 12:18 AM ET | Comments (0)
Levitra Limps Away From NFL
Key People: Brian McCarthy, Matthew Scampolikeywords: Levitra, NFL, GlaxoSmithKline, Schering-Plough, Advertising, Sports, Health The National Football League and the erectile dysfunction drug Levitra have opted to bench their three-year old sponsorship deal when it expires in March. According to an NFL spokesman, the shift from men's health to performance, (often in the form of bizarrely racy commercials) made the league uncomfortable. Full Story: NFL, Levitra Marketers Set to Part Ways...
By Emil Steiner | January 10, 2006; 08:47 AM ET | Comments (0)
Winless In Seattle
Key People: Mark Brunell, Sean Taylor, Matt HasselbeckKeywords: Seattle Seahawks, Washington Redskins, NFL, Football Despite the best record in the NFC, Tony Kornheiser thinks a major upset is brewing for the Seahawks when the Redskins come to Seattle next weekend. Full Story: Something's Brewing in Seattle, But It Ain't on the Football Field...
By Emil Steiner | January 10, 2006; 12:15 AM ET | Comments (0)
Taylor Not Suspended For Spit
Key People: Sean Taylor, Gene Upshaw, Michael PittmanKeywords: Washington Redskins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NFLPA, Football, Sports Redskins safety Sean Taylor will not be suspended for Sunday's game against Seattle, according to Gene Upshaw, executive director of the NFL Players Association. Taylor was ejected from Saturday's game against Tampa Bay after he spat in the face of Buccaneers running back Michael Pittman. Full Story: Taylor Not Likely to Be Suspended...
By Emil Steiner | January 10, 2006; 12:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
Steelers Injure Bengals
Key People: Carson Palmer, Marvin Lewis, Chris Henry, Kimo von OelhoffenKeywords: Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, NFL, Playoffs, Football, Sports The Pittsburgh Steelers rallied to a 31-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in front of 65,870 at Paul Brown Stadium. Bengals QB Carson Palmer tore his ACL on the second play of the game, but despite his lose, the team led 7-17 in the first half before crumbling. Pittsburgh will take on the top-seeded Colts next week in Indianapolis. Full Story: The Steelers Carry On...
By Emil Steiner | January 9, 2006; 09:40 AM ET | Comments (0)
Patriots Still Got Game
Key People: Tom Brady, Teddy Bruschi, Mike Vrabel Keywords: New England Patriots, Jacksonville Jaguars, NFL, Football, Sports The Patriots began their pursuit of a fourth Super Bowl title in five years with a dominating performance Saturday night. They used a second-half flurry to put away the Jacksonville Jaguars in a 28-3 triumph at Gillette Stadium in a first-round AFC playoff game. Full Story: Patriots Make It a Perfect 10...
By Emil Steiner | January 9, 2006; 09:29 AM ET | Comments (0)
Carolina Giant Killers
Key People: Eli Manning, Tiki Barber, Steve Smith, John Fox, Jake DelhommeKeywords: Carolina Panthers, New York Giants, NFL, Playoffs, Football, Sports The Carolina Panthers bullied their way into the conference semifinals with a 23-0 slaying of the New York Giant, Sunday afternoon in the second NFC wild-card game. The Panthers, who will play Sunday at Chicago, dominated every aspect of the game. Full Story: Panthers Roll in a Giant Way...
By Emil Steiner | January 9, 2006; 09:14 AM ET | Comments (0)
Wild Card Weekend
Keywords: Carson Palmer, Tom Brady, Steve SmithKeywords: Wild Card, Playoffs, Football, NFL Injuries, upsets and old favorites dominated this weekend's NFL playoffs. Full Story: WEEK 18 Scoreboard...
By Emil Steiner | January 9, 2006; 09:02 AM ET | Comments (0)
Party Boat Pleas
Key People: Daunte Culpepper, Bryant McKinnie, Moe Williams, Fred SmootKeywords: Minnesota Vikings, Party Boat, Cruise, Crime, NFL, Football Three Minnesota Vikings players pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges stemming from the much publicized October Lust Boat party on Lake Minnetonka. Full Story: Vikings Players Enter Not Guilty Pleas for Boat Incident...
By Emil Steiner | January 6, 2006; 08:18 AM ET | Comments (0)
Coach Fined for Celli
Key People: Jim Mora, Joe Horn, Rich McKayKeywords: Cell Phone, Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, NFL, Football, Sports Atlanta Falcons coach Jim Mora has been fined $25,000 by the NFL for using a cell phone on the sidelines during the team's overtime loss on December 24th. He admitted placing the call to determine how a tie might affect his team's playoff chances. This is first "cell-fining" since New Orleans Saint, Joe Horn was charged $30,000 for using a mobile phone to celebrate scoring a touchdown, two years ago. Full Story: Falcons Coach Fined for Using Cell Phone...
By Emil Steiner | January 6, 2006; 08:09 AM ET | Comments (0)
Alexander Wins NFL MVP
Key People: Shaun Alexander, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Tiki BarberKeywords: MVP, Seattle Seahawks, NFL, Football, Sports Shaun Alexander became the first Seahawk in franchise history to win MVP , Thursday. The running-back scored a league record 28 touchdowns, in carrying Seattle to a NFC best 13-3 record. Full Story: AP's MVP Honors Go to Seahawks' Alexander...
By Emil Steiner | January 6, 2006; 08:08 AM ET | Comments (0)
Horns Win Rose Bowl
Key People: Vince Young, LenDale White, Matt Leinart, Reggie BushKeywords: Rose Bowl, BCS, Texas, USC, College Football, Sports Since being stood up for the Heisman, Texas quarterback, Vince Young has had something to prove, and Wednesday in Pasadena, he proved it. With two scrambling touchdowns in the final 5 minutes, Young carried the Longhorns back from a 12 point deficit to capture the National Championship. In front of 93,986 screaming fans, USC lost their first game since 2003 by a score of 41-38, in a Rose Bowl that surpassed the hype and BCS that finally found a champion. Full Story: Texas Wins 1 for the Ages...
By Emil Steiner | January 5, 2006; 10:51 AM ET | Comments (0)
Penn State Squeezes Orange Bowl Win
Key People: Joe Paterno, Kevin Kelly, Gary Cismesia, Austin Scott, Bobby BowdenKeywords: Orange Bowl, Penn State, Florida State, College Football, Sports It took three overtimes and over 4 hours, but Joe Paterno is right back where he belongs--on top of the college football world. Tuesday night, the 80-year-old coach led his Nittany Lions through a penalty plagued Orange Bowl and past the only coach with more victories than he, Bobby Bowden. After missing two field goals, Kevin Kelly kicked it through, giving Penn State a 26-23 win over Florida State. Full Story: Long Time Coming For Paterno, Lions...
By Emil Steiner | January 5, 2006; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
NFL Coach-Shuffle
Key People: Gregg Williams, Dick Vermeil, Mike Martz, Matt Millen, Mike TiceKeywords: Coaching, NFL, Football, Sports With six NFL coaches getting chopped this week, and Dick Vermeil's tearful departure, Tony Kornheiser analyzes where the survivors will end up and ponders the safety of being number two. Full Story: It Pays to Stay an Assistant...
By Emil Steiner | January 5, 2006; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
Mama Said Knock You Out
Key People: Rhonnel Hearn, Clinton Portis, Trent ColeKeywords: Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, Football, NFL Clinton Portis's mom must have eaten her Chunky soup. During the fourth quarter of the Eagles Redskins game, Sunday, in Philly, a fan tossed a beer on her. The running back's mother then turned around and punched the beer-tosser in the face. Full Story: In Philly, Mama Said Knock You Out...
By Emil Steiner | January 4, 2006; 08:11 AM ET | Comments (0)
Buckeyes Crash Fiesta
Key People: Troy Smith, Brady Quinn, Jim Tressel, Charlie WeisKeywords: Notre Dame, Ohio State, Fiesta Bowl, College Football, Sports Ohio State racked up 617 yards against Notre Dame, handing the Irish their 8th straight bowl defeat, Monday. The Fiesta Bowl romp wasn't even as close as the 34-20 final score. Full Story: Buckeyes Dominate on Both Sides of the Ball...
By Emil Steiner | January 4, 2006; 08:01 AM ET | Comments (0)
V.T. Stomps Away With Win
Key People: Jimmy Williams, Marcus Vick, Frank BeamerKeywords: Gator Bowl, Virginia Tech Hokies, Louisville Cardinals, College Football, Sports Virginia Tech snapped a two-bowl losing streak Monday, in a penalty-filled comeback at the Gator Bowl. With his Hokies down 17-10 and 1:30 left in the first half, QB Marcus Vick stomped the knee of Louisville's Elvis Dumervil while the defensive end lay prone. No penalty was called, but the act seemed to turn around Vicks' play, rallying Tech to a 35-24 victory. Full Story: Va. Tech Stomps Away With Win...
By Emil Steiner | January 4, 2006; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
Tony Dungy Talks
Key People: Tony Dungy, James Dungy, Herman Edwards, Lovie SmithKeywords: Indianapolis Colts, NFL, Football On Tuesday, after burying his son, Tony Dungy thanked the public for its support. The comments were Dungy's first public remarks since James was found dead in his Tampa area apartment last week. Full Story: Dungy Speaks After Son's Funeral...
By Emil Steiner | December 29, 2005; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
Say Goodbye to MNF
Key People: Howard Cosell, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Don MeredithKeywords: Monday Night Football, NFL, Sports, Television There's good news for ABC local news affiliates--no more late nights. After 36 years and 555 games, the phenomenon known as Monday Night Football aired for the final time on ABC, last night. The longest running prime-time sports series in television history ended the same way it began, with a Jets loss. Next season, the ratings giant, which reddened eyes on Tuesdays and helped football become America's marquee sport, moves to sister-station ESPN, who paid $1.1 billion per year, for the rights. Full Story: After 36 Years, ABC's Party Is Finally Over...
By Emil Steiner | December 27, 2005; 08:42 AM ET | Comments (0)
Can a Dark Horse Break the Colts?
Key People: Tony DungyKeywords: Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, NFL, Football, Sports The Indianapolis Colts were on track to win The Super Bowl in a trot, but after 2 straight losses and the tragic suicide of Tony Dungy's son, Michael Wilbon wonders whether a postseason dark horse may gallop past them. Full Story: Postseason Dark Horse? It Depends on the Colts...
By Emil Steiner | December 27, 2005; 07:58 AM ET | Comments (0)
Tragedy For Colts Coach
Key People: Tony Dungy, James DungyKeywords: Indianapolis Colts, NFL, Football, Sports Tony Dungy, head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, the best team in the NFL, suffered a tragedy Thursday, that transcends football. His son, James, was discovered dead in a Tampa-area apartment. Authorities do not suspect foul-play, and pending an autopsy, it looks like suicide. The coach, who is on track to become the first African American to win a Superbowl, has left the team indefinitely to be with his family. Full Story: Son of Colts' Coach Tony Dungy Found Dead...
By Emil Steiner | December 23, 2005; 08:06 AM ET | Comments (0)
Colts Gelded by Lightning Bolts
Key People: Peyton Manning, Michael Turner, Drew Brees, Keywords: San Diego Chargers, Indianapolis Colts, NFL, Football The 1972 Miami Dolphins can stop holding their breath. With the Colts loss on Sunday to the Chargers, their NFL record for an unblemished season remains in tact. Full Story: Hold Your Horses: Indy Isn't Perfect, After All...
By Emil Steiner | December 20, 2005; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
Love Boat Sinks
Key People: Daunte Culpepper, Fred Smoot, Moe Williams, Bryant McKinnie, Steve TallenKeywords: Minnesota Vikings, Football, NFL, Crime The ripples from the most documented boat-ride since The Titanic, came to shore Thursday. 4 Minnesota Vikings players were charged with disorderly conduct, indecent conduct and lewd or lascivious conduct. The charges stem from the Oct. 6 cruise, where players on board engaged in sexual acts and made employees feel threatened, according to the crew. Full Story: Four Vikings Charged in Boat Scandal...
By Emil Steiner | December 16, 2005; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
Viking Quest
Key Figures: Ontario Smith, Mike Tice, Fred SmootKeywords: Minnesota Vikings, Love Boat, NFL, Sports If you think about it, the Vikings of Minnesota are pretty similar to their Scandinavian name sakes. Both are burly, northern grunts, both had crazy parties, and both love boats. All similarities aside, though, Tony Kornheiser explains how The Minnesota Vikings have sailed from troubled waters to a new world of success. Link: Vikings Set a Course for Adventure...
By Emil Steiner | December 14, 2005; 08:30 AM ET | Comments (0)
13, Nothing to Do with Luck
Key Figures: Peyton Manning, Tony DungyKeywords: Indianapolis Colts, '72 Dolphins, NFL The Colts moved a game closer to perfection Sunday, driving over the Jaguars 26-18. If they can ground the Chargers next week at home, Indy will tie the regular season record, set by the 1972 Miami Dolphins. Link: Thirteen and Still Pristine...
By Emil Steiner | December 13, 2005; 08:29 AM ET | Comments (0)
