Tag: American Football
Detroit goes winless in NFL
The Detroit Lions have become the first NFL team to finish a season with a 0-16 record, losing 31-21 to the Green Bay Packers.[MORE]
NFL star shoots himself in leg
New York Giants star receiver Plaxico Burress was arrested overnight on charges of illegal firearms possession after accidentally shooting himself at a nightclub.[MORE]
NFL star Favre traded to Jets
The Brett Favre saga ended overnight when the National Football League's (NFL) all-time passing leader being traded to the New York Jets.[MORE]
Favre plans to return to Packers: report
Brett Favre has told Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson he plans to return to the team and report to training camp this weekend, the NFL Network reported.[MORE]
Vick dogfight trial delayed
Former NFL star Michael Vick's trial on dogfighting charges has been pushed back from April 2 to June 27 at the request of prosecutors.[MORE]
No second thoughts as Favre packs it in
Green Bay Packers NFL quarterback Brett Favre has bid an emotional goodbye to the NFL, making it clear he had no second thoughts about his decision to retire.[MORE]
After storybook finish, young Giants look to sequel
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The New York Giants gave their 2007 story a perfect ending, then started thinking about the sequel.[MORE]
Super Bowl XLII pulls record audience
The heartbreaking end to New England's quest for an undefeated Super Bowl championship season was the second-most watched television program in American history.[MORE]
Giants upset Patriots to win Super Bowl
The New York Giants achieved one of the biggest upsets in NFL history with a 17-14 victory over the previously undefeated New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII in Glendale, Arizona today (Australian time).[MORE]
Patriots leading Super Bowl XLII
The New England Patriots took advantage of a pass interference call in the end zone to seize a 7-3 lead over the New York Giants at half-time in Super Bowl XLII in Glendale, Arizona, today (Australian time).[MORE]
Parcells' proteges reunited
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Super Bowl XLII will pit two of legendary coach Bill Parcells' star pupils against each other.[MORE]
Third-time charm sends Giants to Super Bowl
Completing an unlikely Super Bowl march with a record 10th consecutive road victory, the New York Giants have edged Green Bay 23-20 in over-time to earn a title showdown with New England.[MORE]
Perfect Patriots reach Super Bowl
The New England Patriots have kept up their pursuit of a perfect season by beating the San Diego Chargers 21-12 in Massachusetts to advance to the Super Bowl as American Football Conference champions.[MORE]
Perfect Patriots earn place in history
The New England Patriots earned a place in NFL history by completing a perfect 16-0 regular season with a 38-35 victory over the battling New York Giants on Sunday (Australian time).[MORE]
Washington Redskins star Taylor shot dead: report
The National Football League's Sean Taylor, a star defensive player for the Washington Redskins, died after being shot at his home near Miami, local television stations in Washington reported.[MORE]
NFL star Taylor shot in Miami
The National Football League's Sean Taylor, a star defensive player for the Washington Redskins, was shot in his home near Miami overnight, police said.[MORE]
NFL star Vick turns himself in to US authorities
Former American football star Michael Vick turned himself over to US marshals in Richmond, Virginia this morning (Australian time) to begin serving a prison sentence for his role in a dogfighting conspiracy.[MORE]
Rocca makes NFL debut
Former Collingwood and Kangaroos AFL forward Sav Rocca has made his debut as a punter for the Philadelphia Eagles in America's NFL.[MORE]
NFL quarterback pleads guilty to dogfighting
United States football star Michael Vick has pleaded guilty and publicly apologised for his role in a dogfighting case that will land him in jail and already has prompted his suspension from the NFL.[MORE]
Gridiron star suspended over dog-fighting
Disgraced Atlanta Falcons NFL star Michael Vick has been slapped with an indefinite suspension by the National Football League after pleading guilty to dog-fighting charges.[MORE]
Colts end Super Bowl drought
Peyton Manning led Indianapolis to a 29-17 win over the Chicago Bears in Miami today as the Colts claimed their first Super Bowl title in 36 years.[MORE]
Colts lead Bears 16-14 at half-time in Super Bowl
The Indianapolis Colts recovered from a shaky start to grab a 16-14 half-time lead over the Chicago Bears in a rainy Super Bowl XLI at Dolphin Stadium in Miami this morning.[MORE]
Colts end Super Bowl drought
Peyton Manning led Indianapolis to a 29-17 win over the Chicago Bears in Miami today as the Colts claimed their first Super Bowl title in 36 years.[MORE]
Bears and Colts to clash in Super Bowl
Chicago's defence lived up to its reputation by forcing four turnovers as the Bears reached their first Super Bowl in over two decades with a 39-14 win over New Orleans today.[MORE]
Bears reach Super Bowl
The Chicago Bears advanced to the NFL Super Bowl with a 39-14 win over the New Orleans Saints in the NFC championship game today.[MORE]
