May 25, 2013

NFL News and Notes: Goodell; Saints continued lies, player punishment pending

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(By Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY) (PhatzRadio / USA Today) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell explained some of the thinking behind the suspensions, fines and loss of draft picks levied against the Saints for their bounty system during the past three seasons. Speaking from the annual owners meetings in Palm Beach Fla., Goodell called the non-contract [...]

NFL to expand schedule of prime time games on Thursday

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The NFL is increasing the number of Thursday night games so more of its teams can play in prime time. Commissioner Roger Goodell said that there will be Thursday night games on the NFL Network from the second to the 15th week of the season, giving all of the league’s teams a chance [...]

NFL: Owners, players close in on CBA

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Tom Brady #12, Chad Ochocinco, Brian Hoyer #8 and Deion Branch #84 of the New England Patriots watch the action during training camp at Gillette Stadium on July 29, 2011 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (July 28, 2011 – Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio/ AP) – NFL players are on board to recertify the [...]