50 300 45 http://www.sportsnet.ca/ http://www.sportsnet.ca/includes/printer_friendly_header.gif Sat, 26 May 2012 21:01:15 EDT AP Panthers LB Jon Beason fired back at 49ers QB Alex Smith after comments he perceived were a slam on Carolina teammate Cam Newton.]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 20:16:00 EDT AP Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks is expected to be sidelined up to 3 months after breaking his right foot at a team activity early Thursday.]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 15:48:00 EDT AP NFL players union chief DeMaurice Smith says his group's claim of collusion will stand up in court.]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 19:52:00 EDT Sportsnet.ca Mark Sanchez was sharp in the New York Jets' first session of OTAs open to the media, while backup Tim Tebow threw 2 interceptions.]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 15:16:00 EDT AP The officials' contract with the league expired last season and now they have agreed to federal mediation with the NFLPA.]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 18:43:00 EDT AP The National Sporting Goods Association says football participation of all ages has decreased from 10 million in 2006 to 9 million in 2011.]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 11:45:00 EDT AP The all-out blitzing New Orleans Saints appear to be a thing of the past under new defensive co-ordinator Steve Spagnuolo.]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 19:02:00 EDT AP Cam Newton, who took the NFL by storm a year ago, earning AP Offensive Rookie of the Year honours, appears ready to take on a bigger role.]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 20:12:00 EDT AP Broncos' pass rushers Elvis Dumervil and Von Miller are carefully counting calories in their hunger to chase down quarterbacks in 2012.]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 16:20:00 EDT AP With all the uncertainty surrounding starter Rashard Mendenhall, Isaac Redman is eager to prove to the Steelers that he can carry the load.]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 15:25:00 EDT AP Despite adding 6th overall pick Morris Claiborne and free agent Brandon Carr, the Cowboys say that have no plans to trade Mike Jenkins.]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 17:37:00 EDT AP The New England Patriots have signed defensive end Chandler Jones, the first of 2 first-round picks the team selected in this year's draft.]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 17:13:00 EDT Sportsnet.ca Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider said they will not be appearing on the HBO series Hard Knocks this summer.]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 15:02:00 EDT AP The fulfillment of Justin Tuck's claim that the Giants can turn into an NFL dynasty began Wednesday at their first organized team activity.]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 16:38:00 EDT AP The NFLPA has filed federal court complaint accusing the NFL of conspiring to impose a secret salary cap during the uncapped 2010 season.]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 12:06:00 EDT AP The San Francisco 49ers have signed three-time All-Pro punter Andy Lee to a six-year contract extension through the 2018 season.]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 15:31:00 EDT Sportsnet.ca NFL commissioner Roger Goodell meets with the media to discuss the Bills Toronto Series being extended and the NFL playing in London.]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 20:44:00 EDT AP An arbitrator has decided to let the NFL's salary cap reductions against the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins stand.]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 12:33:00 EDT Sportsnet.ca Alex Smith says the additions of Randy Moss, Mario Manningham and first-round pick A.J. Jenkins is like waking up on Christmas.]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 19:49:00 EDT AP Colt McCoy spoke with reporters on Tuesday, saying all he could ask for is a fair competition between him and 1st-round pick Brandon Weeden.]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 15:56:00 EDT AP Peyton Manning and Champ Bailey are giving the Denver Broncos' restocked secondary two thumbs-up.]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 19:31:00 EDT Sportsnet.ca The Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier is trying to take advantage of every opportunity to better develop his young, rebuilt roster.]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 08:37:00 EDT AP New Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano insists he wasn't sending a message by trading tight end Kellen Winslow, just improving the football team.]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:01:00 EDT AP It's been years since a rookie QB joined the Dolphins with the lofty expectations that accompany Ryan Tannehill, but he fitting right in.]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 17:40:00 EDT AP The NFL has made thigh and knee pads mandatory equipment for the 2013 season.]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 13:54:00 EDT AP Hall of Fame RB Eric Dickerson is the latest former player to sue the National Football League and seek compensation for head injuries.]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 13:55:00 EDT AP ]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 18:24:00 EDT AP After three decades in the NFL, Commissioner Roger Goodell knows he won't please a lot of people with tough decisions.]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 19:01:00 EDT