Hines Ward: NFL must be ‘flag football’ to really protect players Sportsnet Staff June 2, 2011, 3:52 PM Sportsnet Staff June 2, 2011, 3:52 PM Sportsnet.ca no longer supports comments. LATEST NFL NEWS Steelers could have Watt back for 'AFC North championship' game vs. Ravens 17 hours ago Cowboys release cornerback Trevon Diggs 17 hours ago Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs faces strangulation charges, denies allegations 18 hours ago Report: Colts to start rookie QB Riley Leonard over Philip Rivers in Week 18 21 hours ago Northwestern hires Chip Kelly as offensive coordinator 21 hours ago Brees, Fitzgerald lead Pro Football Hall of Fame modern era finalists 21 hours ago Stafford's three interceptions hurt MVP case, Rams' chances of winning 1 day ago Robinson runs for 195 yards as Falcons upset Rams on 51-yard field goal 1 day ago