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Former Tampa Bay running back Doug Martin (22) died in police custody in California as officers investigated a break-in, police have confirmed
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Former Tampa Bay running back Doug Martin (22) died in police custody in California as officers investigated a break-in, police have confirmed
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Former Tampa Bay running back Doug Martin (22) died in police custody in California as officers investigated a break-in, police have confirmed
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Former Tampa Bay running back Doug Martin (22) died in police custody in California as officers investigated a break-in, police have confirmed
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin died in police custody following a struggle with officers investigating a break-in, police in California confirmed on Monday.
Former Tampa Bay running back Doug Martin (22) died in police custody in California as officers investigated a break-in, police have confirmed
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Former Tampa Bay running back Doug Martin (22) died in police custody in California as officers investigated a break-in, police have confirmed
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Former Tampa Bay running back Doug Martin (22) died in police custody in California as officers investigated a break-in, police have confirmed
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin died in police custody following a struggle with officers investigating a break-in, police in California confirmed on Monday.
Former Tampa Bay running back Doug Martin (22) died in police custody in California as officers investigated a break-in, police have confirmed
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Former Tampa Bay running back Doug Martin (22) died in police custody in California as officers investigated a break-in, police have confirmed
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The Tampa Bay Rowdies play in the United Soccer Leagues which could introduce promotion and relegation
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Chris Mortensen of ESPN comments during Class of 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremonies at Fawcett Stadium on Aug. 2, 2008, in Canton, Ohio.
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Chris Mortensen of ESPN comments during Class of 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremonies at Fawcett Stadium on Aug. 2, 2008, in Canton, Ohio.
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Chris Mortensen of ESPN comments during Class of 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremonies at Fawcett Stadium on Aug. 2, 2008, in Canton, Ohio.
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Chris Mortensen of ESPN comments during Class of 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremonies at Fawcett Stadium on Aug. 2, 2008, in Canton, Ohio.
ATLANTA — Almost 40 years later, Dave Archer remembers Chris Mortensen’s smiling countenance. In 1985, Archer had become the Falcons’ starting quarterback, the same year Mortensen began covering the team for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Then 34, Mortensen was several years from becoming a household name for football fans everywhere as ESPN’s news-breaking NFL reporter. He was in his first ...
Chris Mortensen of ESPN comments during Class of 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremonies at Fawcett Stadium on Aug. 2, 2008, in Canton, Ohio.
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Miami Dolphins linebacker Zach Thomas on the field against the Carolina Panthers on Sept. 25, 2005, in Miami Gardens, Florida.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — He was a fifth-round pick in 1996, meaning anyone under 27 wasn’t born then. He made his first Pro Bowl in 1999, meaning you’re at least 35 to remember. Zach Thomas gets the gold jacket and bronze bust on Saturday at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But a few football generations will applaud the name more than the Miami Dolphins player they never saw. So, gather round, ...
Watch Jimmy Johnson Learn He's Been Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame
One of the NFL's most famed coaches is honored Legendary coach Jimmy Johnson learned of his election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images This year marks the 100th anniversary of the NFL. To celebrate that, the Pro Football Hall of Fame is making a one-time exception to their selection process — which has led to some amazing moments, such as Bill Cowher learning of his induction on live television.
ESPN commentator Michael Irvin as the Carolina Panthers host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football Nov. 13, 2006 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images/TNS) *FOR USE WITH THIS STORY ONLY* | Football | rapidcityjournal.com
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GreenBay100 player resume: Packers kicker Jan Stenerud
Positions: Kicker Tenure: 1980-83 Key regular season career statistics: - 292 points - 80.8 percent field goals made (53 of 59) - 97.5 percent extra points made (115 of 118) - 66.7 percent 50+ yard field goals made (2 of 3) Full list of GreenBay100 kicker candidates: Buck, Cub | Chandler, Don | Cone, Fred | Crosby, Mason | Del Greco, Al | Fritsch, Ted | Hinkle, Clarke | Hornung, Paul | Hutson, Don | Jacke, Chris | Kramer, Jerry | Longwell, Ryan | Marcol, Chester | Stenerud, Jan Key postseason...
A look at the first ten signings by the new Canadian Premier League
TORONTO — A look at the Canadian Premier League's first 10 signings: (Calgary) Cavalry FC Nik Ledgerwood The 33-year-old defensive midfielder from Lethbridge Alta., has won 50 caps for Canada ... Played in Germany and Sweden 2003 to 2015 before returning to play for FC Edmonton and then Calgary Foothills FC ... Reunited with Foothills coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr. at Calvary FC. Quote: "I loved it over in Germany.
GreenBay100 player resume: Packers wide receiver Robert Ferguson
Positions: Wide receiver Tenure: 2001-06Key regular season career statistics: - 116 receptions - 1,577 receiving yards - 13.6 yards per reception - 12 touchdown receptionsFull list of wide receiver candidates: Adams, Davante | Beebe, Don | Brooks, Robert | Cobb, Randall | Dale, Carroll | Dilweg, Lavvie | Dowler, Boyd | Driver, Donald | Ferguson, Robert | Freeman, Antonio | Gantenbein, Milt | Howton, Billy | Hutson, Don | Jacunski, Harry | Jefferson, John | Jennings, Greg | Jones, James |...
GreenBay100 player resume: Packers wide receiver/punter Boyd Dowler
Positions: Wide receiver/punter Tenure: 1959-69Key regular season career statistics: - 448 receptions - 6,918 receiving yards - 15.4 yards per reception - 40 receiving touchdowns - 6,946 all purpose yards - 42.9 yards per puntFull list of punter candidates: Anderson, Donny | Brock, Lou | Buck, Cub | Chandler, Don | Deschaine, Dick | Dowler, Boyd | Hentrich, Craig | Hinkle, Clarke | Masthay, Tim | McGee, Max | Norton, Jerry | Ryan, Jon | Scribner, Bucky | Vogel, JustinKey postseason career...
GreenBay100 player resume: Packers punter Jon Ryan
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GreenBay100 player resume: Packers defensive end Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila
Positions: Defensive end Tenure: 2000-08Key regular season career statistics: - 74.5 sacks - 215 tackles - 75 assists - 1 interception return touchdown - 17 forced fumbles - 7 fumble recoveriesFull list of defensive end candidates: Aldridge, Lionel | Buck, Cub | Craig, Larry | Darling, Bernard | Davis, Willie | Ford, Len | Gantenbein, Milt | Gbaja-Biamila, Kabeer | Hubbard, Cal | Johnson, Ezra | Kampman, Aaron | Martinkovic, John | McKenzie, Keith | Nash, Tom | Ray, Baby | Rose, Al | White,...
Former NFL safety, Baltimore philanthropist Keion Carpenter dies
Former NFL safety and Baltimore philanthropist Keion Carpenter has died. He was 39.Carpenter collapsed while on a run Wednesday and remained in a coma for 24 hours, according to his family.He was on a family vacation at the time of his collapse and was pronounced dead Thursday morning at Jackson South Community Hospital in Miami, Florida.
Milwaukee native, referee Ed Hochuli retiring from NFL
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee native and NFL Referee Ed Hochuli is retiring according to NFL.com.Hochuli, now 67-years-old, made his league debut in 1990 as a back judge in a preseason game in Green Bay. He became a referee in 1992 and has refereed Super Bowl XXXII in 1998 and Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004. Hochuli's son, former back judge Shawn Hochuli, will replace him.Referee Jeff Triplette is also retiring. Triplette began officiating for the NFL in 1996 and was promoted to referee in 1999.
Milwaukee native, referee Ed Hochuli retiring from NFL
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee native NFL Referee Ed Hochuli is retiring according to NFL.com. Hochuli, now 67-years-old, made his league debut in 1990 as a back judge in a preseason game in Green Bay. He became a referee in 1992 and has refereed Super Bowl XXXII in 1998 and Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004. Hochuli's son, former back judge Shawn Hochuli, will replace him. Referee Jeff Triplette is also retiring. Triplette began officiating for the NFL in 1996 and was promoted to referee in 1999.
The 5 Toughest Linemen I’ve Ever Faced
Yo, they got a comments section on this article?If they do, cool. If not, then I want y’all to go find this on Facebook or Twitter or whatever, because I need everybody to answer one question for me. It’s a yes-or-no question, but you also gotta give an explanation. That’s important. It’s like when you took a test in high school. You must support your answer.Here we go:Is Batman a superhero?I say definitely yes. But I’m biased. I got a life-size Batman statue in my man cave at home.
Packers Replay: Boyd Dowler's contribution to a dynasty
Perhaps the power sweeps of Paul Hornung and Jim Taylor, the cool calm of Bart Starr and the powerful presence of Vince Lombardi led people to not consider the contributions of the wide receivers on the Packers championship rosters of the 1960's.But one man from the Rocky Mountains played a bigger part than perhaps you might think of.Boyd Dowler was born a few hours away from Denver, in Rock Springs, Wyoming at an elevation higher than the Mile High he played at when honing his skills at the...
Packers Replay: There used to be six preseason games?
In recent years, the call has gone out from fans and some players for the NFL to reduce the number of preseason games to perhaps just two games. But the NFL's preseason is already much shorter than it used to be.
Michael Irvin on why Jerry Jones deserves to be in the Hall of Fame
DALLAS - On Saturday, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His impact on football and creating a multi-billion dollar franchise will be recognized. There to watch him will be former wide receiver Michael Irvin. ”He has done so much for the NFL,” Irvin said. The two have formed a special relationship that's lasted decades. ”He just means the world to me," Irvin said.
Ryan O'Callaghan, former Patriots offensive tackle, comes out as gay
MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Tackle Ryan O'Callaghan #68 of the New England Patriots watches play against the Miami Dolphins at Dolphin Stadium on October 21, 2007 in Miami, Florida. The Pats won 49 - 28. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images) Former New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Ryan O’Callaghan revealed in an interview with Outsports on Tuesday that he is gay. “No one is going to assume the big football player is gay,” O’Callaghan said in the interview.
Why ESPN Pays Four Times More for NFL Games than NBC, CBS, and Fox
As the NFL season gets underway, let’s not forget the many billions of dollars the major TV networks spend for the privilege of airing these games.
CBS Sports' website crashes moments before NCAA tourney tipoff
Just hours before NCAA Tournament games were set to tip off, CBS Sports’ website experienced widespread outages.The outages were likely caused by a large amount of traffic from procrastinators trying to make last-second changes to their brackets. CBS Sports requires users to have their brackets completed before the first round begins.NCAA Tournament games begin at 12:15 p.m., when Notre Dame takes on Princeton.CBS Sports has not issued a statement as to why their servers crashed.
CBS Sports' website crashes moments before NCAA tourney tipoff
Just hours before NCAA Tournament games were set to tip off, CBS Sports’ website experienced widespread outages.The outages were likely caused by a large amount of traffic from procrastinators trying to make last-second changes to their brackets. CBS Sports requires users to have their brackets completed before the first round begins.NCAA Tournament games begin at 12:15 p.m., when Notre Dame takes on Princeton.CBS Sports has not issued a statement as to why their servers crashed.
CBS Sports' website crashes moments before NCAA tourney tipoff
Just hours before NCAA Tournament games were set to tip off, CBS Sports’ website experienced widespread outages.The outages were likely caused by a large amount of traffic from procrastinators trying to make last-second changes to their brackets. CBS Sports requires users to have their brackets completed before the first round begins.NCAA Tournament games begin at 12:15 p.m., when Notre Dame takes on Princeton.CBS Sports has not issued a statement as to why their servers crashed.
CBS Sports' website crashes moments before NCAA tourney tip-off
Just hours before NCAA Tournament games were set to tip off, CBS Sports’ website experienced widespread outages.The outages were likely caused by a large amount of traffic from procrastinators trying to make last-second changes to their brackets. CBS Sports requires users to have their brackets completed before the first round begins.NCAA Tournament games began at 12:15 p.m., when Notre Dame takes on Princeton.
CBS Sports' website crashes moments before NCAA tourney tipoff
Just hours before NCAA Tournament games were set to tip off, CBS Sports’ website experienced widespread outages.The outages were likely caused by a large amount of traffic from procrastinators trying to make last-second changes to their brackets. CBS Sports requires users to have their brackets completed before the first round begins.NCAA Tournament games begin at 12:15 p.m., when Notre Dame takes on Princeton.CBS Sports has not issued a statement as to why their servers crashed.
Former NFL player Keion Carpenter dies at 39
Atlanta Falcons safety Keion Carpenter warms up before play against the Philadelphia Eagles during a Monday Night Football game on ABC September 12, 2005 in Atlanta. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images) Former NFL player Keion Carpenter died Thursday at the age of 39, according to a family spokesperson. Carpenter, who made his NFL debut with the Buffalo Bills in 1999, played for the Atlanta Falcons from 2002 to 2005. He had 14 interceptions in six NFL seasons.
Former NFL safety, Baltimore philanthropist Keion Carpenter dies
Former NFL safety and Baltimore philanthropist Keion Carpenter has died. He was 39.Carpenter collapsed while on a run Wednesday and remained in a coma for 24 hours, according to his family.He was on a family vacation at the time of his collapse and was pronounced dead Thursday morning at Jackson South Community Hospital in Miami, Florida.
Former NFL player Keion Carpenter dies at 39
Atlanta Falcons safety Keion Carpenter warms up before play against the Philadelphia Eagles during a Monday Night Football game on ABC September 12, 2005 in Atlanta. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images) Former NFL player Keion Carpenter died Thursday at the age of 39, according to a family spokesperson. Carpenter, who made his NFL debut with the Buffalo Bills in 1999, played for the Atlanta Falcons from 2002 to 2005. He had 14 interceptions in six NFL seasons.
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