http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=960&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com This is the latest Football News from Timesleader en-us Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT 2009-07-04T05:00:00Z en-us http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=49911142&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FNew_league_willing_to_let_QB_Vick_play_07-04-2009.html NEW YORK — When the United Football League debuts in October, Michael Vick could be one of its players. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT 2e9aa2b0c9565e6e74b5652f5e8744c3 2009-07-04T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=49911077&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FCoaches_visiting_soldiers_in_Iraq_07-04-2009.html The soldiers expressed their gratitude over and over to the NFL coaches who made the trip to Iraq. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT 41d5c4e6ff94519cb750fc5670b7cf87 2009-07-04T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=49796707&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FJets_player_gets_suspension_07-03-2009.html NEW YORK — The NFL suspended Jets linebacker Calvin Pace for four games without pay Thursday for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT a535f7ab41acd1ec6639825d7db3f620 2009-07-03T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=49796702&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2F_lsquo_The_Fridge_rsquo__facing_long_rehab_from_illness_07-03-2009.html COLUMBIA, S.C. — Michael Dean Perry knows the day is coming when his good-natured, gap-toothed older brother nicknamed “The Fridge” will be back to his old, affable self. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT 1d553937c48ac61e6b83e7c3a5d55e8d 2009-07-03T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=49474832&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FTop_court__to_decide_apparel_licensing_06-30-2009.html WASHINGTON — In taking a case involving the National Football League’s exclusive licensing deal for sports merchandise, the Supreme Court could go beyond caps and give leagues more leeway in areas such as team relocation, legal scholars said Monday. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT 387e3d66dd0ecb45e7c8c589cb66dc0a 2009-06-30T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=49321442&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FJurevicius_sues_Browns__clinic_notebook_06-27-2009.html CLEVELAND — Former Cleveland Browns receiver Joe Jurevicius sued the team and the Cleveland Clinic on Friday, saying the team misrepresented the cleanliness of its training facility and blaming doctors with negligence over a staph infection in his right knee that kept him from playing last year. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT 0daf4693440187042be63221260555a8 2009-06-27T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=48821477&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FGlover_calls_it_quits_after_13_seasons_notes_06-23-2009.html ST. LOUIS — Veteran defensive tackle La’Roi Glover is retiring after 13 NFL seasons. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT 04c7da3cf5a8180c8642a98220557fda 2009-06-23T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=48574217&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FStallworth_slammed_by_NFL_06-19-2009.html NEW YORK — Cleveland Browns receiver Donte’ Stallworth was indefinitely suspended by the NFL on Thursday for driving drunk and killing a pedestrian in Miami. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT b2d21bf9bac9026566ee1a2a12e79e17 2009-06-19T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=48367102&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FPackers_avoid_questions_about_Favre_06-18-2009.html GREEN BAY, Wis. — New Green Bay safety Anthony Smith wasn’t around for the distractions caused by last season’s Brett Favre unretirement saga. But should Favre follow through on his flirtation to come back with division rival Minnesota, Smith would relish the chance to face him on the field. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT 971c3b8c526039097a7b191056a65917 2009-06-18T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=48229922&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FStallworth_begins_sentence_06-17-2009.html MIAMI — Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte’ Stallworth began serving a 30-day jail sentence Tuesday for killing a pedestrian while driving drunk in Florida, a punishment made possible by his cooperation with investigators and the fervent wish by the victim’s family to put the matter behind them. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT 3d9d7b9404e8f6953864c7067ebc9214 2009-06-17T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=48229892&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FWill_Peppers_report___Ask_teammate_Beason_06-17-2009.html CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jon Beason is the most sought after Carolina Panther these days not by going from rookie holdout to top tackler and team leader in less than two years. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT 5a466b0fc6661fc9f8281bca07ea052f 2009-06-17T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=47972111&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FRestructured_deal_has_McNabb_smiling_06-13-2009.html PHILADELPHIA — Donovan McNabb mentioned the Super Bowl five times in a 14-minute news conference discussing his reworked contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. Sat, 13 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT 12f2aeca62e4a57b2de633f16a5ba063 2009-06-13T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=47971991&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FFalcons_part_ways_with_troubled_Vick_06-13-2009.html ATLANTA — The Falcons have released suspended quarterback Michael Vick, opening the door for him to sign with any interested NFL team. Sat, 13 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT 4df834fe2dd555df405e1dfda7c0fb1c 2009-06-13T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=47738557&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FChildress_denies_reported_stories_06-11-2009.html MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings never told Brett Favre to make up his mind by this week if he wants to play, according to coach Brad Childress. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT 5beab440ce4c2074157a6aa1b0682a66 2009-06-11T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=47738507&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FSanchez_signs_5-year_deal_with_Jets_06-11-2009.html FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Mark Sanchez wanted no contract squabbles or training camp headaches. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT 256aa70fcf47f0e92072208e2b3bee3b 2009-06-11T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=47738287&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FColts_get_used_to_changes_06-11-2009.html INDIANAPOLIS — Colts coach Jim Caldwell spent the past month running practices and making contingency plans, while players kept wondering how things would shake out with their new-look team. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT 1924543042b5a75c35ff8ec02d27cec0 2009-06-11T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=47274027&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FEagles_owe_for_Veterans_Stadium_boxes_notes_06-09-2009.html PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles owe the city $8 million in luxury box revenue from since-demolished Veterans Stadium. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT e80defb0e07067ea4f2e0a2ac25aba3c 2009-06-09T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=46792227&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FHarrison_rsquo_s_future_appears_to_be_in_broadcast_booth_06-03-2009.html FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Here’s a sample, compliments of Patriots linebacker Pierre Woods, of what television viewers can expect when Rodney Harrison goes on the air: Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT 717dce483dbd0273566031d3f22adb8a 2009-06-03T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=46708617&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FEnvironment_key_to_stadium_06-02-2009.html EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Jets and Giants signed a memorandum of understanding with the Environmental Protection Agency that will make their new $1.6 billion football stadium in the New Jersey Meadowlands one of the greenest in professional sports. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT f36a0beb28f085577be5764cf624c6e6 2009-06-02T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=45886857&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FTitan_back_targets_even_bigger_goals_05-23-2009.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Chris Johnson may be a little soft-spoken. He certainly isn’t bashful. Sat, 23 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT bd577c25a6b8d1514a9f1a4bd1c1247b 2009-05-23T05:00:00Z