Brother spoofs! Drag queens! That's Eli on 'SNL'
ESPN
This weekend, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning will become the 29th sports personality to be host of Saturday Night Live in the 37-year history of the NBC's comedy sketch staple. From the first two NFL Hall of Famers, Minnesota Vikings Saturday Night Live returned with a new episode last night, featuring NFL player Eli [...]
Read More'SNL' Scorecard: Eli Manning Still Has Younger Brother Issues
Huffington P
by Michael Slezak Eli Manning may not be the world's most natural comic actor — and actually, referring to him as a “comic actor” of any level is a bigger stretch than bungee jumping off the Sears Tower — but that only made it more surprising that VIDEO: Eli Manning, younger sibling of NFL legend [...]
Read MoreTexas issues arrest warrants for Ryan Leaf
USA TODAY
(AP) Authorities in Texas have issued two arrest warrants for Ryan Leaf, declaring the former NFL quarterback is a fugitive from justice. The Texas prosecutor who brokered a 10-year probationary sentence for Leaf two years ago on drug and burglary According to the Great Falls Tribune, Leaf could face up to 20 years worth of [...]
Read MoreAlex Smith: 'Not offended at all' by 49ers pursuit of Peyton Manning
San Jose Mer
By Gregg Rosenthal NFL.com By Gregg Rosenthal NFL.com Alex Smith didn't let the emotion of the last week get in the way of his career. NFL Network's Michael Lombardi reported Tuesday evening that Smith and the 49ers agreed to terms on a new contract. Alex Smith gave in and decided to re-sign with the 49ers. [...]
Read MoreDenver is now Peyton Manning's town
Detroit Free
The Denver Broncos got their Man. Make that Peyton Manning. Pending final contract negotiations, Manning will join John Elway's Broncos with hopes of winning another Super Bowl. Peyton Manning (18) appears to be the new man in Denver, which will likely Mar. 19, 2012 – Peyton Manning is negotiating to join the Denver Broncos, ESPN [...]
Read MoreHines Ward will block his way into the Hall of Fame
Yahoo! Sport
By Will Brinson | Senior NFL Blogger Rumors swirled for weeks about whether or not Hines Ward would continue playing in the NFL. But when it the Steelers announced a press conference on Tuesday featuring Ward, it was clear the wideout would hang up his ASSOCIATED PRESS PITTSBURGH | Hines Ward believes he can still [...]
Read MoreHines Ward will block his way into the Hall of Fame
Yahoo! Sport
By MJD By MJD | Shutdown Corner – 7 hours ago Getty ImagesAs a wide receiver, Hines Ward was very good. As a blocker at the wide receiver position, Ward was the best and most dangerous in the history of the NFL. Figuring out how to balance those two Hines Ward announces his retirement at [...]
Read MoreMark Purdy: An angry Alex Smith could be a good thing for 49ers
San Jose Mer
By Mike Sando Alex Smith and the San Francisco 49ers face no looming deadline for a contract agreement. That could help explain why negotiations seem to lack urgency. The NFL's labor agreement prevents players from entering into football preparations By Mike Sando Alex Smith and the San Francisco 49ers face no looming deadline for a [...]
Read MoreHines Ward will block his way into the Hall of Fame
Yahoo! Sport
Hines Ward was all smiles after his 1000th reception last season. The Steelers announced on Wednesday that Ward was being released. Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 9:05 am | Updated: 12:23 pm, Tue Mar 20, 2012. A tearful Hines Ward announced his By Will Graves, AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (WTW) — Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers wide [...]
Read MorePeyton Manning, Broncos get to work
Washington P
DENVER — Peyton Manning wants to play for the Denver Broncos in Act II of his outstanding career. A person with knowledge of the discussions said the NFL's only four-time MVP, and the year's most sought-after free agent, DENVER — Peyton Manning wants to play for the Denver Broncos in Act II of his outstanding [...]
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