May 23, 2013

NFL Free Agency: Best fits for key players on the market

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Albert Haynesworth #95 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks over the offense before a play during a game against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on November 27, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Buccaneers 23 to 17. (November 26, 2011 – Source: Wesley Hitt/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / SI Feature) — [...]

CFL Recap: Bombers win 1st of year, beat Eskimos

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ Johnny Sears (0), Demond Washington (15) and Alex Hall (96) celebrate a sack on Edmonton Eskimos’ Steven Jyles on Thursday night. There was lots to celebrate in Winnipeg as the club won its first of the year. (John Woods/Canadian Press) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — All the Winnipeg Blue Bombers needed was [...]

CFL News: CFL 2012 West Division preview

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B.C. Lions slotback Geroy Simon (81), shown in this file photo holding up the Grey Cup, is just 67 yards shy of becoming the CFL’s all-time leader in receiving yards. (Ryan Remiorz/Canadian Press) B.C. Lions slotback Geroy Simon (81), shown in this file photo holding up the Grey Cup, is just 67 yards shy of [...]

NFL: Steeler WR Ward announces retirement; With Manning on board, can Broncos win now?

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Wide receiver Hines Ward #86 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 23, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. The Steelers defeated the Cardinals 32-20. (October 22, 2011 – Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images North America) PITTSBURGH (AP) — Hines Ward believes he can [...]

Report: Patriots Sign Free-Agent Wide Receiver Brandon Lloyd

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Brandon Lloyd #83 of the St. Louis Rams catches a touchdown pass against Donte Whitner #31 of the San Francisco 49ers at the Edward Jones Dome on January 1, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. The 49ers beat the Rams 34-27. (December 31, 2011 – Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / ESPN) — [...]

NFL News and Notes: Steelers to cut legendary Ward

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Nate Clements #22 of the Cincinnati Bengals dives to stop Hines Ward #86 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during play at Paul Brown Stadium on November 13, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (November 12, 2011 – Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images North America) PITTSBURGH (AP) — Hines Ward’s constant, ear-to-ear smile tucked behind a black facemask has [...]

Terrell Owens resurfaces in Indoor Football League

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(PhatzRadio / SI) — If the latest chapter of Terrell Owens’ career were a movie, we’d title it “Requiem for a Wide Receiver.” But it’s real life, and T.O. really is taking what’s left of his talents to the Indoor Football League. Owens announced on Twitter and via a video that he will play for [...]

CFL Friday Night Football: Eskimos hold on to clinch home playoff game

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Edmonton Eskimos’ Jason Armstead, (#3) Ricky Ray (#15) and Fred Stamps (#2) celebrate Adarius Bowman’s touchdown against the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday night. (Ian Jackson/Canadian Press) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — The Edmonton Eskimos know their next game will be at home. Whether it will be in one or two weeks remains to be seen. [...]

Report: Broncos put WR Brandon Lloyd on trade block

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(PhatzRadio / SI) — It appears the Broncos are poised to make changes on offense beyond their new starting quarterback, ol’ what’s-his-name. Three or four teams are vying for the services of Pro Bowl WR Brandon Lloyd in advance of next week’s trade deadline, per The Denver Post. He enjoyed a breakout year in 2010, [...]

CFL Friday Night Football: Tiger-Cats extend Lions’ losing streak to 4

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Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ Dave Stala, right, is lifted by teammate Jason Jimenez as they celebrate Stala’s touchdown as B.C. Lions’ Travis Williams, left, looks on during second half CFL football game action in Vancouver, B.C., on Friday July 22, 2011. (Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press) (PhatzRadio/ CBC Sports) – Chris Williams is making a solid case for regular [...]