NFL Guide for Week 13 Dec 1, 2008
Off to a 10-1 start, the New York Giants have already won as many games as they did en route to winning the Super Bowl last season. If the Giants defeat Washington today, they would become the fifth defending Super Bowl champion to increase its win total the following year. (Florida Today)
* Sports Briefs Dec 1, 2008
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress was accidentally shot in the right thigh and spent the night in the hospital. The Giants said the shooting happened on Friday and he was released from the hospital early on Saturday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Jones gives Panthers field-position edge Dec 1, 2008
Jones has bounced around the NFL for five seasons, with stops with the New York Giants and Tampa Buccaneers. He was cut by the San Diego Chargers before the season. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Modesto JC player remembered as quiet, likeable Dec 1, 2008
" Battee said his teammates have helped boost him up since he returned from New Jersey after Phillips' funeral. They're the reason he didn't consider staying home instead of coming back to Modesto. Now Battee can't help but keep an eye on the Titans, who are tied with the New York Giants for the best record in the NFL at 11-1, and smile. Black patches with Phillips' initials and jersey number 12 have been ordered for the Pirates' jerseys. Members of the volleyball team had light blue silicone... (Modesto Bee, CA)
Lawyer: Burress To Be Charged Monday Dec 1, 2008
-- Plaxico Burress' lawyer said Sunday he was advised that the New York Giants' star receiver will be charged with criminal possession of a weapon after accidentally shooting himself in the right thigh. Lawyer Benjamin Brafman wrote in an e-mail to The Associated Press that Burress will turn himself in Monday morning in New York City and "will enter a plea of not guilty later that same day.". (Click2Houston, TX)
Week 13: Giants Extend Winning Streak To 7 Dec 1, 2008
New York 23, Washington 7 Nothing is stopping the New York Giants these days. Not the latest distraction surrounding their star receiver. (Click2Houston, TX)
Star Receiver Expected To Turn Himself In Dec 1, 2008
(AP) -- Plaxico Burress' lawyer says the New York Giants star receiver will turn himself in to New York City police Monday and plead not guilty to criminal possession of a weapon. Burress accidentally shot himself in the leg Friday night at a Manhattan night club. (W-USA News, DC)
Giants Defeat Redskins 23-7 At FedEx Field. Dec 1, 2008
(AP) -- Nothing is stopping the New York Giants these days. Not the latest distraction surrounding their star receiver. (W-USA News, DC)
Sean Taylor Honored Dec 1, 2008
LANDOVER, Maryland (AP) -- Announced one last time as the "starting free safety" for the Washington Redskins, Sean Taylor was inducted into the team's Ring of Fame before Sunday's game against the New York Giants. With his mother, father, girlfriend and daughter huddled under umbrellas near the center of the field, Taylor's name was unveiled on the upper-level facade of FedEx Field, joining 42 other Redskins greats. (W-USA News, DC)
Alabama rolls to Iron Bowl win Nov 30, 2008
Representatives from the Washington Redskins and New York Giants were joined by bowl reps from the Sugar, Orange, Independence, Liberty, , Chick-fil-A and Capital One games. Tiffin equals his dad. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Giants' Burress Accidentally Shoots Self In Leg Nov 30, 2008
" The shooting is just the latest problem for the talented, but troubled, receiver. Burress had already been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Redskins when the shooting occurred, and wasn't scheduled to travel with the team. But now, his status for the future is the big question. It's been a tumultuous 2008 for the Giants' star receiver. His wife, Tiffany, obtained two restraining orders against him earlier in the year, but they were both thrown out. In September, he was suspended for a... (CBS 2, NY)
Cleveland Browns' season fades along with their star receiver Braylon Edwards Nov 30, 2008
NFL experts keep wondering how the Browns are the only team this season to defeat the 10-1 New York Giants. Picking off Eli Manning three times helped - but so did a career-high 154-yard game by Edwards. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Accidental Shooting Nov 30, 2008
New York Giants Wide Receiver Accidentally Shoots Self ... New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress is tackled by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis in a Nov. 16 game ... New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress accidentally shot himself in the leg, according to reports. (Fox News)
Giants put Knight on IR because of hip condition Nov 30, 2008
ESPN - New York Giants put Sammy Knight on injured reserve ... New York Giants put Sammy Knight on injured reserve. (ESPN -- Football News)
Packers lack of pass rush costing them Nov 30, 2008
And if the New York Giants pass rush-fueled victory in Super Bowl XLII over New England wasn t enough to prove you win in the NFL in 2008 by pressuring the quarterback, consider this: The top six teams in sacks this season are a combined 51-17-1. Record-low pace. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Gunshot to leg injures Giants' Burress Nov 30, 2008
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress was accidentally shot in the right thigh and spent the night in the hospital. The Giants said the shooting happened Friday night and he was released from the hospital early today. (Albany Times Union)
Giants place Knight on injured reserve Nov 30, 2008
(Sports Network) - The New York Giants placed veteran safety Sammy Knight on injured reserve Saturday due to a nagging hip injury. Knight sat out New York's 37-29 win over the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday and also missed a Week 6 loss to Cleveland with the injury, which ended his streak of 160 consecutive game played. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Burress hospitalized after gunshot wound Nov 30, 2008
(Sports Network) - New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress spent the night in a hospital after an apparent accidental shooting on Friday. The Giants said Burress suffered a wound to his right thigh, but did not divulge details of the incident. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Redskins' Fletcher may sit out Giants game Nov 30, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press Middle linebacker London Fletcher and defensive linemen Andre Carter and Kedric Golston did not practice Friday and will be game-time decisions for the Washington Redskins today against the New York Giants ... GIANTS' KNIGHT OUT: The New York Giants veteran safety Sammy Knight will miss the rest of the season because of a hip problem. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Giants Plaxico Burress Shot at Night Club Nov 30, 2008
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress reportedly has been accidentally shot in the leg at a nightclub. ESPN.com and Fox Sports. (FOX23 News, NY)
Redskins-Giants Injury Report, Predicitons Nov 30, 2008
The New York Giants may or may not have to worry about tackling Clinton Portis. Burress, who torched the Washington secondary with 10 catches for 113 yards in the season opener, is listed as out with a hamstring injury. (WarpathInsiders.com)
NFL Star Burress Shot at Nightclub (11:48 pm) Nov 30, 2008
UNDATED (AP) - The New York Giants say wide receiver Plaxico Burress (BUR'-ihs) accidentally shot himself in the right thigh. The Giants say the shooting happened last night and he was released from the hospital early this morning. (WTVR.com, VA)
Whisenhunt stays upbeat after blowout Nov 30, 2008
On Sunday, the NFC West leaders lost at home to the New York Giants 37-29 in Glendale, Ariz. Then they trekked across the country to absorb a holiday pounding by the Eagles, who hadn't won in three weeks. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Romo recovery coincides with Cowboys comeback Nov 30, 2008
Such as an upcoming stretch of games against Pittsburgh and the New York Giants, both division leaders, before their Texas Stadium finale against Baltimore. Dallas (8-4) is still far from guaranteed a playoff spot, but has recovered from a 2-4 midseason rut to get back near the top of the NFC wild-card race. (Altus Times, OK)
Mac's NFL Picks - Week 13 Nov 30, 2008
(-3) at Washington - Ill admit it: I have no idea how the New York Giants are doing it. They lose Michael Strahan to FOXs pre-game show and Osi 5 Hour Energy Umenyiora to a torn ACL, yet their defense improves from 11th to 1st in the NFL.. (SeahawksInsider.com)
Giants Burress Shoots Self In Leg, Sites Say Nov 30, 2008
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress was shot in a nightclub Friday night, according to and. FoxSports reported that Burress accidentally shot himself in the leg and spent the night in the hospital. (Click2Houston, TX)
NFL games on TV Nov 29, 2008
NEW YORK GIANTS AT WASHINGTONWhen, where: Sunday, 1 p.m., at FedEx Field. TV: Channel 25. (Boston Globe)
Good start: McNabb (4 TDs) lifts Eagles Nov 29, 2008
They'll have a few extra days to prepare for the New York Giants (10-1) Dec. 7. The Cardinals (7-5) will clinch their first division title in 33 years if San Francisco loses at Buffalo Sunday. (Boston Globe)
Four new members to be added to DHS Hall of Fame (4) Nov 29, 2008
In 1972 he became the first Durant High graduate to ever play in the NFL, signing with the New York Giants. After two injury-plagued seasons, he moved on to the Canadian Football League where he starred for legendary coach Marv Levys Montreal squad and scored the teams only touchdown in a 1974 Grey Cup championship victory over Edmonton. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Burress to miss Giants game against Washington Nov 29, 2008
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress will miss Sunday's game against Washington with a sore right hamstring. Burress pulled the hamstring in the Giants' win over Baltimore on Nov. 16. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Challenged by his benching, old McNabb returns Nov 29, 2008
The Eagles (6-5-1) get extra time to prepare for an important game at the New York Giants (10-1) next Sunday. They'll be in a must-win mode the rest of the season and have to win their final four games to have a chance at making the playoffs. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Strange Happenings Between Mizzou and the St. Louis Rams Nov 29, 2008
The next week, the Tigers crushed Nevada 69-17, while the Rams were blown away by the Super Bowl defending champs, the New York Giants, 41-13. While critics may say that Mizzou's schedule has been rather soft, compared to St. Louis's schedule, the trend holds true even when the Rams play a relatively "easy" team. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Bandaged Romo sparks Dallas Nov 29, 2008
The Cowboys' next three games are against Pittsburgh, the New York Giants and Baltimore. That stretch will be even tougher if they're without linebacker DeMarcus Ware and running back Marion Barber. (Albany Times Union)
Burress out for Sunday's clash with 'Skins Nov 29, 2008
(Sports Network) - New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress will miss Sunday's game against Washington because of a hamstring injury. The former first round pick attempted to play through the injury in last week's 37-29 victory over the Cardinals, but wound up leaving after one series. (ABC 7 News, DC)
LB Fletcher Questionable for Redskins vs Giants Nov 29, 2008
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* NFL: Romo leads the Cowboys to their third straight win Nov 29, 2008
The Cowboys next three games are against Pittsburgh, the New York Giants and Baltimore ... Theyll have a few extra days to prepare for the New York Giants (10-1) on Dec. 7. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Panthers reward Gamble Nov 29, 2008
INJURY UPDATE: New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress will miss Sunday's game against Washington with a sore right hamstring. Domenik Hixon, who is dealing with an ankle injury, will start in Burress' place. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Mike Smith, other rookie coaches making impact Nov 29, 2008
Jim Zorn, Washington Redskins Record: 7-4 This week: vs. New York Giants (10-1) The skinny: Has developed quarterback Jason Campbell to go along with a solid defense. Playoff chances: After the Giants, they have a workable schedule, with Baltimore, Cincinnati, Philadelphia and San Francisco left. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
A Rookie Reports From the Syracuse Sidelines Nov 29, 2008
The previous afternoon, I d tape-recorded a chat with David Tyree, the New York Giants wide receiver and former Syracuse star who had made an incredible catch that set up the winning touchdown in Super Bowl XLII.. I d also visited the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, whose broadcast journalism program had produced the likes of Steve Kroft and Bob Costas. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
No. 9 Boise State routs Fresno, 61-10 Nov 29, 2008
" Tom Brandstater was 23-for-36 with 212 yards passing for Fresno State (7-5), which was outscored 61-3 after taking the lead on Damion Owens' 68-yard interception return. The Bulldogs cemented their ninth bowl berth in 10 years last week by beating San Jose State. Good thing, because the Broncos trampled them. Avery sprinted up the middle, splitting defenders at the 25, to finally put Boise State back comfortably ahead at 20-10 three minutes into the third quarter. Then Wilson took a long punt... (Yahoo News)
Whisenhunt stays upbeat after blowout Nov 29, 2008
On Sunday, the NFC West leaders lost at home to the New York Giants 37-29 in Glendale, Ariz. Then they trekked across the country to absorb a holiday pounding by the Eagles, who hadn't won in three weeks. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
'Boys Roll Seattle Nov 29, 2008
They realize they've padded their confidence with consecutive blowouts over bad teams and now they're going to play three straight tough foes: Pittsburgh, the New York Giants and Baltimore. Another stumbling block is their woeful recent history in Decembers - no winning records in the month since 2001. (CowboyUpdate.com)
Ailing Plaxico to sit vs. 'Skins Nov 29, 2008
New York Giants WR Plaxico Burress will miss game vs. Washington - NFL - SI.com. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Reading, writing the game: North Shore native, former NFL Super Bowl winner promotes first novel Nov 29, 2008
North Shore native native and former New York Giants All-Pro Super Bowl-winning tight end Mark Bavaro spoke at the Topsfield Library last Thursday night talking about his first novel, Rough and Tumble ... During his nine-year career in the NFL, the Topsfield resident won two Super Bowls with the New York Giants, was selected to the Pro-Bowl twice, and was regarded as one of the most dynamic tight ends during the 1980 s and 1990 s. ... Rough and Tumble is a novel about a tight end named... (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Brown, Andersen, Dawson honored by Walter Camp Nov 29, 2008
After his successful collegiate career, Andersen went on to play 26 seasons in the NFL for five different teams (New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings). Andersen holds the distinction of being the all-time leader scorer in NFL history as well as the all-time leading scorer for two different teams (Saints and Falcons). (Dowagiac News, MI)
Wild Thing's 76 on the mild side for punters Nov 28, 2008
Munsie said one TAB Sportsbet customer had invested $14,000 on a multi selecting Serena Williams and Roger Federer to win the Australian Open men's and women's singles with the New York Giants to take the Super Bowl. The multi price was $36 with a potential collect of $504,000 awaiting in early February if all three legs are successful. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Philly has fun Nov 28, 2008
And the road toward the playoffs will take them to East Rutherford, N.J., next week to visit the NFC East-leading New York Giants. Thursday's win provided no resolution to McNabb's long-term status with the team. (USA Today -- Sports)
Soaring Giants, surprising Jets fuel idea of all-N.Y. Super Bowl Nov 28, 2008
The New York Giants, who pulled off one of the most stunning upsets in sports history when they beat the Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII but have failed to reach the playoffs after each of the franchise's three previous Super Bowl appearances, are doing more than avoiding that post-title malaise. They are taking their game to a level exceeding all expectations. (USA Today -- Sports)
Seahawk dinner Nov 28, 2008
They visit the Pittsburgh Steelers, host the NFC East-leading New York Giants and the Baltimore Ravens and visit the Philadelphia Eagles for their regular-season finale. "If the season ends this week, we're still left out," Witten said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Rushing game and rushing D elevating NFC East teams Nov 28, 2008
Two of the NFL's best rushing teams, the New York Giants and Washington Redskins, meet Sunday at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. The Giants (10-1) rank first and the Redskins (7-4) are third. (USA Today -- Sports)
Lions laugher Nov 28, 2008
Titans provide the latest laugher as Lions fall to 0-12 - USATODAY.com. Titans provide the latest laugher as Lions fall to 0-12. (USA Today -- Sports)
Game previews Nov 28, 2008
New York Giants (10-1) at Washington Redskins (7-4). Sunday, 1 ET, Fox (Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston, Tony Siragusa). (USA Today -- Sports)
Eagles get back to winning ways, trounce Cardinals Nov 28, 2008
Although the Eagles remained at the bottom of the NFC East, they also kept their slim playoff hopes alive and have nine days to prepare for the division-leading New York Giants at the Meadowlands. Donovan McNabb, benched four days earlier at halftime of an ugly loss at Baltimore, rebounded with perhaps his best game of the season, completing 27 of 39 passes for 260 yards and four touchdowns. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Cowboys Hope to Keep Refining Defense vs. Seahawks Nov 28, 2008
until two weeks later, when the New York Giants ran for 200 yards. Cumulative score of those games: Foes 69, Cowboys 28. (ABC 7 News, DC)
NFL: Cowboys riding high again Nov 28, 2008
The Cowboys' next three games are against Pittsburgh, the New York Giants and Baltimore. "It will be a challenge to get into the playoffs, but we feel very confident in our ability to win football games," Romo said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Horse Report: Manning Claims to be Worried Nov 28, 2008
" -- Dungy, on a 7-4 Colts team playing at 4-7 Cleveland this week. --Indianapolis is aiming for its seventh consecutive win in the month of November. --The Colts own a 2-0 mark against the AFC North this season with wins over Baltimore (31-3) and Pittsburgh (24-20). --QB Peyton Manning is tied with his younger brother, Eli (New York Giants), and Kansas City's Tyler Thigpen with nine touchdown passes in the month of November. --Manning has a 4-0 career record against the Browns, completing 93 of... (BerniesInsiders.com)
Game in dome, in Canada, frosts Bills fans Nov 28, 2008
He played for New Orleans, Atlanta, Kansas City, Minnesota and the New York Giants. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Highwood lays claim to ‘Title Town, Montana' Nov 28, 2008
At the end of the first half in a loss at home Sunday to the New York Giants, Wisenhunt's Cardinals attempted a free kick a rarely-used play that Superior coach Dan Lucier employed with good results throughout the season in order to get the most out of record-setting place-kicker Yim SribenjaKul. No NFL team had scored points on a free kick since the Chicago Bears against the Green Bay Packers in 1968. (Missoulian, MT)
Turner picking up yards, first downs Nov 28, 2008
The New York Giants (78) and New York Jets (78) are second. Inside AJC.COM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
GAME OF THE WEEK: Scouting a key battle in the NFC North Nov 28, 2008
After Detroit and Arizona, miserable running teams by any measure, the Vikings face Atlanta and the New York Giants over the final two weeks, likely with the NFC North crown on the line. And those two teams currently boast the league's top two rushing attacks. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Lions' Hanson kicks 40th FG from 50-plus yards Nov 28, 2008
He played for New Orleans, Atlanta, Kansas City, Minnesota and the New York Giants. Hanson's record-tying kick early in the first quarter pulled the winless Lions within four points of the Titans. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Record Numbers Flock to Food Banks Nov 28, 2008
Professional footbal players (left to right) Jeremy Clark, Mathias Kiwanuka, Jerome McDougle and Justin Tuck of the New York Giants serve Thanksgiving dinner to the Food Bank Community Kitchen of West Harlem on November 25, 2008 in New York City. (Michael Loccisano/FilmMagi/Getty Images). (ABC News)
Owen Kilcoyne; coach won 5 school Super Bowls Nov 27, 2008
Joe Morris (Ayer High and Syracuse), was one of the greatest running backs in New York Giants history, Bill Brooks (Framingham North High and Boston University), was a standout receiver with the Indianapolis Colts, Buffalo Bills, and Washington Redskins; and Jerry Azumah (St. Peter-Marian and the University of New Hampshire) was a defensive back and kick returner with the Chicago Bears. (Boston Globe)
From the 'Hefty Lefty' to the 'Fridge' Nov 27, 2008
RB, 6-4, 260 Former teammate and longtime New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan is just an inch taller and five pounds lighter than Jacobs. Jacobs also has big numbers: He has averaged 5. (ESPN -- Football News)
Opinion: Why not a defensive MVP in NFL? Nov 27, 2008
Or, to take it to even sillier lengths, why not nine MVPs: the New York Giants offensive line plus fullback Madison Hedgecock and tight ends Kevin Boss, Mike Matthews and Darcy Johnson. Their blocking for a team thats rushed for more than 200 yards in five different games is probably the main reason New York is 10-1 and clearly the NFLs best team right now. (MSNBC -- Sports)
