"HIT THAT TOWN LIKE KATRINA"

Hall Of Famer Makes Bad Joke

NFL Hall of Famer Dan Hampton might want to take back what he said on Pro Football Weekly on TV.  When picking the Vikings-Saints game, he decided to use a horrible analogy.

Via SPORTS by BROOKS  |  33 minutes ago
MONEY HAWK

Jackson May Have Priced Himself Out Of Seattle

The Seahawks have been trying to work out a deal that would land disgruntled Chargers WR Vincent Jackson.  A team source says, however, that V-Jax may have priced himself out of a deal.

Via Seahawks 12th Man Army  |  4 hours ago
DRAMA CONTINUES

Shanahan: Haynesworth Will Not Start

The feud between Albert Haynesworth and Mike Shanahan had simmered down a bit.  Well, it is a full blown inferno again.  The Skins head coach says that Haynesworth will not start in the team's season opener with the Cowboys due to the effort given in their final preseason game.

Via DC Pro Sports Report  |  4 hours ago
ANOTHER TROJAN QB

Leinart to Bengals?

With the Seahawks apparently out of the conversation, could Matt Leinart go to Cincinnati to back up Carson Palmer?

Via Red Zone Talk  |  4 hours ago
CAN'T GET RID OF HIM

Theismann to Join NFL Network Booth

To the tens of you out there that miss Joey T doing analyst work for ESPN's Sunday Night Football, here's your chance to see him again.  Joe Theismann is reportedly set to join the NFL Network announcing team.

Via Sports Media Watch  |  9 hours ago
DADDY DOESN'T THINK SO

Tate Forcier On Michigan: "I'm Out"

Michigan QB Tate Forcier was quite upset that he's buried on the depth chart.  So much so, he told a reporter that he was "out" of there.  His father, however, has a different opinion.

Via Maize & Blue Nation  |  9 hours ago
NO LONG KISS GOODBYE

Marlins to Brush Off Bobby Cox?

As most of you know, the legendary Bobby Cox is making his final rounds as manager of the Atlanta Braves and every team they have faced has honored the long time skipper in some form or fashion. Well, except for maybe one.

Via FishStripes  |  12 hours ago
SHOW 'EM WHO'S BOSS

Al Davis Overrules Decision to Cut Player

Despite what you may think, Al Davis still runs things out in Oakland.  That doesn't mean he's running things very well.  Davis went against his own coaching staff to overrule one of the potential cuts. 

Via Pro Football Talk  |  12 hours ago
HAWKING RECEIVERS

Seahawks Targeting Vincent Jackson

Just hours after the Seahawks cut WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh, it appears they are going after the Chargers' Vincent Jackson.

Via Seahawks 12th Man Army  |  23 hours ago
HOUSHMAND-SOTA?

Vikings Have Not Signed Houshmandzadeh

The Seahawks have cut WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh and there is buzz all over about where he'll go next.  Some reports have him already signed with the Vikings.

UPDATE:  Vikings coach Brad Childress says that the team isn't interested in Housh.

Via Pro Football Talk  |  1 day ago
SHAQ-FOOL

Shaq Takes Shot at Mo Williams

You knew that Shaq was going to burn all the bridges behind him, didn't you?  For some reason, he decided it was the right time to go after former Cavs teammate Mo Williams. 

Via SLAM Online  |  1 day ago
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Redskins Cut Willie Parker

When we hear the phrase "open competition", we usually focus on who wins the starting gig.  Willie Parker tried and failed to win the Redskins' starting running back job and now is on the way out of town.

Via Redskins Insider  |  1 day ago
UP THE COAST

Leinart Released; On to Seattle?

With the Matt Leinart era over in Arizona, could Leinart reunite with his college coach, Pete Carroll, up in Seattle?

Via Red Zone Talk  |  1 day ago
PULLING PUNCHES

Mayweather Apologizes to Pacquiao

Unbeaten, six-time champion Floyd Mayweather has apologized for his recently made, racially charged video rant aimed at Filipino star and seven-time titlist Manny Pacquiao.

Via FanHouse  |  1 day ago
CUTTING HIM SOME SLACK

How Many More Bullets Can Big Ben Dodge?

The trials and tribulations of Ben Roethlisberger have been well documented.  Still, he seems to just skate by all of this.  How much longer can he keep weaving through his punishments?

Via FanHouse  |  1 day ago
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