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- Thu, 17 May 2012 22:35:00 +0000: Jets, Quinton Coples agree to four-year deal - NFL.com
Quinton Coples made an impression during his first practices with the Jets so it was only fair they return the favor in working out his four-year rookie contract. Terms haven't been released but he's expected to earn around $8.8 million. - Thu, 17 May 2012 22:26:00 +0000: LeSean McCoy signs five-year extension with Eagles - NFL.com
- Thu, 17 May 2012 21:34:00 +0000: Former Jets punter: Mark Sanchez hasn't developed - NFL.com
Mark Sanchez has been on the receiving end of criticism from all side but the latest comes from former Jets punter -- now with the Giants -- Steve Weatherford who says the QB hasn't developed the way he should. - Thu, 17 May 2012 21:27:00 +0000: Justin Tuck says Giants 'want to make it a dynasty' - NFL.com
With two Super Bowls in five seasons, the New York Giants are thinking dynasty. More specifically, defensive end Justin Tuck is thinking dynasty, and not afraid to talk about it. - Thu, 17 May 2012 21:16:01 +0000: Jonathan Vilma sues Roger Goodell for 'false' statements - NFL.com
New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma has sued NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in federal court for slander and libel for public remarks Goodell made regarding Vilma when issuing charges and discipline against the franchise, coaches and four players in the Saints' "bounty" scandal. - Thu, 17 May 2012 20:39:00 +0000: Jets' Kenrick Ellis reportedly should avoid deportation - NFL.com
Kenrick Ellis faced possible deportation for his role in a 2010 assault, but after reaching a plea deal the second-year defensive lineman should be able to stay. Thursday Ellis plead guilty to a charge of assault and battery. - Thu, 17 May 2012 20:30:00 +0000: Adrian Peterson '50-50' for start of Vikings' camp - NFL.com
Adrian Peterson is on his way back from a torn ACL and hoping to start in the opener. That remains the goal, but the Vikings RB cast doubt about his status for the start of training camp. - Thu, 17 May 2012 20:12:00 +0000: Rolando McClain sentenced to 180 days in jail - NFL.com
Oakland Raiders LB Rolando McClain has been sentenced to spend 180 days in jail. McClain was in court in Alabama on Thursday to face an assault charge. - Thu, 17 May 2012 19:49:00 +0000: Tebow fighting to halt sales of 'My Jesus' T-shirts - NFL.com
There isn't much that seems to upset Tim Tebow, but the Jets QB has taking a stand against a T-shirt manufacturer his lawyers claim is illegally using his name to peddle their garb. - Thu, 17 May 2012 17:02:00 +0000: Wes Welker says contract talks are getting worse - NFL.com
Wes Welker turned the ball over to the Patriots when he signed his franchise tender in hopes that the team would do the right thing and work out a long-term extension. However, things seem to be getting worse.
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team’s end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by running with it or throwing it to a teammate. Points can be scored by carrying the ball over the opponent’s goal line, catching a pass thrown over that goal line, kickingthe ball through the opponent’s goal posts or tackling an opposing ball carrier in his own end zone.
In the United States, the major forms are high school football, college football and professional football. Each of these are played under slightly different rules. High school football is governed by the National Federation of State High School Associations and college football by the National Collegiate Athletic Association and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The major league for professional football is the National Football League.
American football is closely related to Canadian football but with some differences in rules and the field. Both sports can be traced to early versions of association football and rugby football.
