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Feb 1, 2008 10:09 AM CST

NFL Nixes Super Bowl Church Parties

Says airing game on large screen, even for free, violates copyright

(Newser) - The NFL is pulling the plug on big Super Bowl parties—complete with halftime prayers—that have become a popular tradition at many churches, saying the churches violate copyright law by showing the game to the flock on large-screen TVs. Current law bans public exhibitions of the game on screens...

Fox, Phoenix Super Already

Jan 31, 2008 2:27 PM CST

Fox, Phoenix Super Already

NFL's 8-figure take pales in comparison to TV, tourism dollars

(Newser) - If you're a business with a stake in Super Bowl revenues, a good weekend lies ahead. Sunday's game is an economic powerhouse, and with millions in ticket sales and merchandising, the NFL is actually one of the lesser winners, BusinessWeek reports. Broadcaster Fox, for example, stands to make a mint:...

Belichick's Final Obstacle: His First Dynasty

Jan 29, 2008 10:51 AM CST

Belichick's Final Obstacle: His First Dynasty

Patriots mastermind carries legacy of 12 years with Giants

(Newser) - In the final game of a historic season, it is a remarkable irony that Patriots coach Bill Belichick must defeat the team he once helped lead to greatness: the Giants, with whom he won two Super Bowls as defensive coordinator under Bill Parcells. Though he has won three more with...

Super Bowl
Ads Take Up Strike Slack

Jan 28, 2008 11:44 AM CST

Super Bowl Ads Take Up Strike Slack

With scripted shows stalled, sponsors bet on only game in town

(Newser) - Advertisers are betting big to get their messages across during Sunday's Super Bowl, and the renewal of the annual competition for viewers' eyeballs is especially fierce this year because of the Writers Guild strike, reports the AP. With scripted shows in reruns, advertisers are feeling pressure to get the most...

Bootless Brady Off to Arizona

Jan 27, 2008 9:44 PM CST

Bootless Brady Off to Arizona

Fans ignore poor weather for send off at Foxboro

(Newser) - There's been a Tom Brady sighting—and this time he was neither limping nor wearing a boot. The star quarterback and his teammates today took part in a pep rally at Gillette Stadium before leaving for next week's Super Bowl XLII in Arizona. Today he proclaimed himself ready to play,...

Redskins Dump Williams and Saunders

Jan 26, 2008 6:16 PM CST

Redskins Dump Williams and Saunders

Coordinators replaced while head coach job remains unfilled

(Newser) - Last week it looked like Gregg Williams would be the head coach of the Washington Redskins. Today Williams is looking for a job. Williams, the Redskins defensive coordinator, and Al Saunders, Washington's offensive coordinator, were released by the team today, according the Washington Post. Greg Blache takes over for Williams...

Brotherly Love Someday in the Super Bowl?

Jan 26, 2008 12:01 PM CST

Brotherly Love Someday in the Super Bowl?

Peyton confident this won't be Eli's last trip to the big game

(Newser) - The NFL marketing department would love this scenario—Manning vs. Manning for the league title. Peyton won't rule it out as he praised the work ethic and noted the bright future of his younger brother, writes the New York Times. "I feel very strongly this will not be the...

Raiders Coach Tells Al Davis
He Won't Quit

Jan 26, 2008 7:29 AM CST

Raiders Coach Tells Al Davis He Won't Quit

Asked to resign, Kiffin holds out for the $2M he gets if he's fired

(Newser) - Al Davis has asked Oakland Raiders coach Lane Kiffin to resign and Kiffin has refused, reports ESPN. Kiffin, who coached the Raiders to a 4-12 record in his first season, has instead told Davis to fire him. The pair have been battling over the coaching staff since shortly after the...

Tom Brady
Is Injured?!

Jan 22, 2008 9:46 AM CST

Tom Brady Is Injured?!

After subpar game, Patriots QB pops up in NYC, limping in walking boot

(Newser) - Tom Brady appears to be a little banged up. Gossip photographers spotted the Patriots QB wearing a walking boot and limping noticeably as he visited girlfriend Gisele Bundchen yesterday in New York City, the Boston Globe reports. Brady dodged questions about the limp and promised to play, saying, “I’...

Dungy Will Be Back with Colts Next Year

Jan 21, 2008 10:45 PM CST

Dungy Will Be Back with Colts Next Year

Associate head coach Caldwell named as successor by owner

(Newser) - Tony Dungy will return for his seventh season at the helm of the Colts. Dungy had contemplated retirement each of the past couple seasons, but after discussing the matter with his family he decided to return. "I'm happy to be back. … My whole family's happy and hopefully our...

Double Save for Giants Kicker

Jan 21, 2008 2:43 PM CST

Double Save for Giants Kicker

NY's savior plays it calm after game-winning FG

(Newser) - The minus-20 wind chill wasn't the only thing freezing Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes on the sidelines after he missed two critical field goals last night in Green Bay. His coach snarled, his teammates kept silent, managers didn't even bother to drape a jacket over his shoulders, writes Greg Doyel of...

Now, That Was the Patriots

OPINION

Jan 21, 2008 11:39 AM CST

Now, That Was the Patriots

AFC champs reverted to old DNA for win

(Newser) - That’s the best team of all time? The Patriots who showed up yesterday didn’t look much like a juggernaut poised to cap off a perfect season that included scores like 52-7 (Washington) or 56-10 (Buffalo). Instead, in grinding out a 21-12 victory over the Chargers they looked like...

Peyton Who?

OPINION

Jan 21, 2008 9:41 AM CST

Peyton Who?

NY QB silences critics by punching Super Bowl ticket

(Newser) - No one expected this: the fifth-seeded Giants bound for Super Bowl XLII behind much-maligned quarterback Eli Manning, the last obstacle between the Patriots and immortality. Certainly no one expected Manning to go pick-less in three playoff road games, or to outsling Brett Favre 254 yards to 236. But here they...

Giants Stun Packers in OT

Jan 20, 2008 9:03 PM CST

Giants Stun Packers in OT

Gain Super Bowl when Tynes FG ends 23-20 nail-biter

(Newser) - The New York Giants tonight became just the second NFC wild-card team to make the Super Bowl, stunning the favored Packers, 23-20, in the arctic cold at Lambeau Field. Kicker Lawrence Tynes atoned for two missed field goals—including one at the end of regulation—with his 47-yard game-winner.

Patriots Stay Perfect

Jan 20, 2008 5:39 PM CST

Patriots Stay Perfect

21-12 win over Chargers moves them to 18-0 and into the Super Bowl

(Newser) - The '72 Dolphins must be nervous after New England stayed perfect today by defeating an injured Chargers crew, 21-12, and advancing to a fourth Super Bowl in seven years. The Patriots had to work for it, suffering a lackluster effort from Tom Brady, and riding rusher Lawrence Maroney for 122...

Rams Owner Georgia Frontiere Dies

Jan 19, 2008 12:25 AM CST

Rams Owner Georgia Frontiere Dies

Former entertainer moved team to her native St. Louis in 1995

(Newser) - Georgia Frontiere, loved in St. Louis, hated in Los Angeles for moving the Rams east in 1995, died Friday at age 80, reports the Los Angeles Times. Ironically, Frontiere died at in LA, where she had been treated for breast cancer for several months. Frontiere inherited the Rams from her...

Rivers Says
He Will Play
for Chargers

Jan 19, 2008 12:13 AM CST

Rivers Says He Will Play for Chargers

Team still lists QB as doubtful for AFC title game vs. Patriots

(Newser) - As far as Philip Rivers is concerned, he is the San Diego Chargers quarterback in Sunday's AFC championship game against the New England Patriots, reports the Associated Press. "The way I felt Monday morning, I didn't think I'd feel as good as I do right now," said Rivers....

Ravens Pick John Harbaugh

Jan 18, 2008 6:59 PM CST

Ravens Pick John Harbaugh

Eagles' secondary coach and brother of ex-QB Jim was Baltimore's second pick

(Newser) - The Baltimore Ravens have decided to make a first-time head coach out of their second choice: The battered NFL team hired Philadelphia Eagles secondary coach John Harbaugh, 45, to the top job today, making him the league’s ninth-youngest head coach. The Ravens' first pick, Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason...

Ex-NFL Player Pleads Guilty to Lying About Steroids

Jan 18, 2008 6:21 PM CST

Ex-NFL Player Pleads Guilty to Lying About Steroids

Three-time Pro Bowler Stubblefield was first football player charged in BALCO case

(Newser) - The steroids probe that brought down Marion Jones has claimed it first NFL player: Three-time Pro Bowler Dana Stubblefield pleaded guilty today in federal court to making false statements to a federal agent about performance-enhancing drugs. Prosecutors alleged the former defensive lineman lied in 2003 about taking a previously undetectable...

If Pats Win, So Do Networks, NFL

Jan 18, 2008 12:59 PM CST

If Pats Win, So Do Networks, NFL

Super Bowl ratings would be even better than normal

(Newser) - Sorry, San Diego, but the NFL is rooting for the Patriots. New England and its pursuit of perfection have racked up historic ratings all season: the Patriots' final regular-season game was the most watched TV program of the season, and the highest-rated NFL game since 1995. If they beat...