May 20, 2013

NFL: News and Notes

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Jeff Saturday #63 of the Green Bay Packers heads off the field after a play with the AFC team against the National Football Conference team during the 2013 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium on January 27, 2013 in Honolulu, Hawaii Saturday will retire from the NFL after the Pro Bowl. (January 26, 2013 – Source: [...]

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell earned nearly $30 million in 2011

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Given his bank account, Roger Goodell seems to have plenty to smile about.(Photo: Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports) (PhatzRadio / AP) — Remember when Commissioner Roger Goodell slashed his annual salary to $1 during the NFL lockout in 2011? Apparently, his bosses more than made it up to him. Goodell, who serves at the pleasure [...]

NFL: Packers release Charles Woodson after seven seasons

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Safety Charles Woodson #21 of the Green Bay Packers reacts in front of quarterback Joe Webb #14 of the Minnesota Vikings after the Packers stop the Vikings on third down forcing a field goal in the first quarter during the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 5, 2013 in Green Bay, [...]

NFL: Adrian Peterson has surgery to repair sports hernia

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(Photo: Benny Sieu, USA TODAY Sports) Story Highlights Vikings RB Adrian Peterson has surgery to repair a sports hernia Peterson missed some practices in December due an abdominal issue (PhatzRadio / USA Today) — Adrian Peterson’s 2,097-yard season coming off ACL surgery was even more incredible than it appeared. The Minnesota Vikings running back was [...]

NFL: Peterson double winner of AP NFL awards

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Running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up before taking on the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 5, 2013 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (January 4, 2013 – Source: Andy Lyons/Getty Images North America) NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Adrian Peterson called it a [...]

NFL Playoffs: 49ers are one win from reaching Super Bowl at last

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Running back Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Candlestick Park on January 12, 2013 in San Francisco, California. (January 11, 2013 – Source: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / AP) — [...]

NFL Wild Card Playoffs: Packers show off depth in 24-10 win over Vikes

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Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers leads the Packers onto the field during pregame warm ups before taking on the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 5, 2013 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (January 4, 2013 – Source: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images North America) GREEN BAY, [...]

NFL Wild Card Playoffs: No fear of wild-card round in NFL

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Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers runs out of the pocket against the Minnesota Vikings on December 30, 2012 at Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (December 29, 2012 – Source: Andy King/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / AP / SI Feature) — NFL teams have [...]

NFL Week 15: Huge Games for Playoffs Positions in NFC and AFC

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Brandon Lloyd #85 of the New England Patriots celebrates his touchdown pass with Tom Brady #12 against the Houston Texans in the first half at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (December 9, 2012 – Source: Jim Rogash/Getty Images North America) NFL Week 15 Thursday, Dec. 13 8:20 p.m. ET (NFLN) Cincinnati [...]

Saints Bounty Scandal: Anthony Hargrove confirms NFLPA rejected settlement in bounty scandal

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Anthony Hargrove #95 of the Green Bay Packers participates in warm-ups before a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at Lambeau Field on August 16, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Browns defeated the Packers 35-10. (August 15, 2012 – Source: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / SI) — Anthony Hargrove’s agent, Phil Williams, [...]