Steelers protect Roethlisberger during 4-game winning streak
Published: Fri, December 16, 2016 @ 12:06 a.m.Associated PressPITTSBURGHWhen Ben Roethlisberger returned to the field in Baltimore on Nov. 6, just 20 days removed from surgery on his left knee, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin sent a message to his offensive line: protect Roethlisberger or else.“He said ‘we can’t let him get hit,”’ guard Ramon Foster. “We need Ben standing up.”Things didn’t exactly go as planned. Roethlisberger took two sacks in a lethargic and rusty 21-14 loss and hit the ..>> view originalBuffalo Bills OC Anthony Lynn on Rooney Rule: 'Hire the best man for the job'
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys, with rookie sensations Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott, were the hottest team in the NFL before their 11-game winning streak ended last week. Now they're playing one of the hottest teams in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, whose five-game streak is the club's longest since the Super Bowl-winning season of 2002. First-year coach Dirk Koetter just isn't sure which team is hotter going into the Sunday night spotlight, a first for Bucs quarterback Jameis Wi..>> view originalNFL may fine Giants for illegal use of walkie-talkies
Getty ImagesAs the Giants help the NFL sweep Deflategate 2 under the rug, the Giants themselves are now the subjects of the next league investigation: Walkie-talkiegate. The league is expected to fine the Giants for using walkie-talkies in violation of NFL rules during Sunday night’s win over the Cowboys, the New York Post reports. During the game, the Giants’ coach-to-quarterback system malfunctioned, and quarterback Eli Manning couldn’t hear coach Ben McAdoo calling plays. So McAdoo used a w..>> view originalLongtime Turner broadcaster Craig Sager dead at age 65
Longtime Turner Sports broadcaster Craig Sager has died at the age of 65, the network confirmed in a statement."Craig Sager was a beloved member of the Turner family for more than three decades and he has been a true inspiration to all of us," Turner president David Levy said in a statement. "There will never be another Craig Sager. His incredible talent, tireless work ethic and commitment to his craft took him all over the world covering sports.Editor's PicksJ.A. Adande remembers Craig Sager, w..>> view originalTrevor Lawrence to Clemson: Tigers Land 5-Star QB Prospect
The Clemson Tigers have reached the College Football Playoff in each of the past two seasons largely thanks to the play of quarterback Deshaun Watson. On Thursday, they landed another game-changing quarterback who could lead them to similar heights in the future. Class of 2018 prospect Trevor Lawrence announced his decision to attend Clemson on his Twitter page: Please respect my decision and no interviews đŸ… pic.twitter.com/ouXRGGcqvf— Trevor Lawrence (@Trevorlawrencee) December 16, 2016 The..>> view originalMinnesota players to boycott all football activities (Dec 16, 2016)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) One by one, the entire Minnesota football roster walked out of the locker room and onto the practice facility turf to face a waiting media gathering. Wearing their maroon game jerseys with gold numbers, they lined up behind 10 of their teammates who were suspended earlier this week after an internal university investigation into an alleged sexual assault. Three senior leaders stood in front of the group and delivered a defiant rebuke of the university’s policies, saying the..>> view originalPatriots claim WR Floyd after release by Cardinals
The Patriots claimed former Cardinals receiver Michael Floyd off waivers Thursday, just three days after he was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and failure to obey a police officer.Floyd was taken into custody after being found unconscious behind the wheel of his running vehicle at an intersection in suburban Scottsdale early Monday. He was booked and released from jail later that morning. The Cardinals released him Wednesday.Editor's PicksThe Patriots have been carrying just ..>> view originalSeahawks take NFC West title with 24-3 win over Rams
SEATTLE (AP) For all the flaws, the Seattle Seahawks are back where they always expected to be. In the postseason and as champions of the NFC West. ''I think it's a huge significance in terms of consistency,'' Seattle coach Pete Carroll said. ''It's something that we really do take great pride in because of the implications for the playoffs.'' Russell Wilson threw three touchdown passes, Tyler Lockett had 130 yards receiving and a score, and the Seahawks won the NFC West with a 24-3 vi..>> view originalAnother efficient passing night leads Warriors past Knicks (Dec 16, 2016)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Another spectacular passing performance earned Steve Kerr’s postgame praise, yet there was little else the coach liked about his ”heavy-legged,” December-weary Warriors after an exhausting road trip. Klay Thompson scored 25 points, JaVale McGee added a season-best 17 and Golden State beat the undermanned New York Knicks 103-90 on Thursday night. But at the end of an emotional day for the NBA, news of the death of good friend and colorful sideline reporter Craig Sager ma..>> view original
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