May 20, 2013

NFL: Packers persevere after tragic death of coach’s son

Green Bay Packers quarterback Rodgers looks on from the bench as the Packers take on the Detroit Lions during the second half of their NFL football game in Green Bay

(Reuters) – Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said on Wednesday this week’s death of offensive coordinator Joe Philbin’s son had a deep effect on him, but that he hoped the tragedy could help bring the National Football League (NFL) team closer together. The team was hit hard on Monday by news that 21-year-old Michael [...]