NFL salaries: Top NFL QBs could be in line for contract hikes
New contracts signed in 2009 by strong-armed passers Eli Manning, Philip Rivers and Jay Cutler have undoubtedly raised the bar on the price for franchise quarterbacks in the NFL.
Clijsters juggles motherhood, tennis in her return
Kim Clijsters' first full season back on the tennis tour is presenting new challenges: figuring out a balanced schedule, needing more rest than she used to, traveling with her 2-year-old daughter Jada.
‘Takes a lot of energy’: Clijsters trying to juggle tennis, motherhood in 1st full year back
Kim Clijsters is still adjusting to her second career as a tennis player.
The first full season of the U.S. Open champion's comeback is presenting new challenges: figuring out a balanced schedule, needing extra rest, traveling with a 2-year-old daughter....
Messi y el FC Barcelona, entre los nominados a los ‘Nobel’ del deporte
Madrid, 9 mar (EFE).- El Fútbol Club Barcelona, ganador histórico de seis títulos, y su jugador argentino Leo Messi están entre los nominados a distintas categorías de los Premios Laureus, los 'Nobel' del deporte, que se darán a conocer mañana en Abu...
Redskins make move, sign lineman Hicks
The Washington Redskins made their first move in the free-agent market Saturday with a low-key addition, signing offensive lineman Artis Hicks to a three-year deal that could be worth as much as $9 million.
Hicks can play guard or tackle, and the...
On The Fly: Louisville Makes Final Game At Freedom Hall A Special One
Syracuse walked into a hornet's nest Saturday afternoon. The No.1 team in the country faced Louisville in the final game at Freedom Hall with a rowdy 20,135 fans and a lineup of Cardinal greats in the house. Rick Pitino wore his bright red blazer and...
Brad Childress pays Brett Favre social visit, doesn’t ask for 2010 timeline
Vikings coach Brad Childress made a social call to Brett Favre's Mississippi home earlier this week, but didn't ask for a timeline on the 40-year-old quarterback's decision to play in 2010 even though Favre himself raised the issue.
"He brought it up to me -- 'When are you guys going to need to know?' " Childress told the (Minneapolis) Star Tribune.
"I said, 'You know what, Brett? That's not why I came down here. I came down here to see how you're doing. It's been five weeks since we played.' We ha
Vikes don’t have glaring needs as NFL offseason begins, but new backup running back now a must
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Chester Taylor joined one of Minnesota's division rivals Friday, leaving the Vikings to find a replacement for their valuable, versatile backup running back.
It was an unquestionable, though unsurprising, loss on the first day of...
Schwartz starts off free agency for Lions by landing DE Kyle Vanden Bosch, DT Corey Williams
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Corey Williams is back at his favorite position, back in his favorite division and might get a chance to achieve one of his career goals.
The veteran defensive tackle was traded from Cleveland to Detroit on Friday in a deal...
Vanden Bosch bolts Titans to rejoin Schwartz in Detroit
Defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch has agreed to a four-year deal with the Detroit Lions. Detroit coach Jim Schwartz wanted the Tennessee Titans starter to open free agency, and has landed the Lions' top target with a personal touch. Schwartz was waiting in Nashville outside Vanden Bosch's home when free agency began.