American football in the United States

Denver Broncos - TeamReport

Thomson ReutersMay 21, 2013 23:24

NFL Team Report - Denver Broncos - INSIDE SLANT Four months have passed since the Broncos' double-overtime loss to the Ravens in the divisional playoffs, and some fans still aren't over it -- particularly one gaffe that looms over the Broncos in the way Earnest Byner's goal-line fumble at old Mile High Stadium lingered over the Browns a quarter-century ago.

St. Louis Rams - TeamReport

Thomson ReutersMay 21, 2013 23:22

NFL Team Report - St. Louis Rams - INSIDE SLANT Rams quarterback Sam Bradford was at practice Tuesday as the team held its first OTA of the offseason. But his mind was in Oklahoma City, his hometown, where the devastating tornado hit Monday afternoon.

Buffalo Bills - TeamReport

Thomson ReutersMay 21, 2013 23:20

NFL Team Report - Buffalo Bills - INSIDE SLANT The Bills kicked off week two of voluntary organized team activities under new coach Doug Marrone on Monday, May 20, and pity the players who weren't there. While the few players who are missing have valid excuses, they are missing a heavy dose of installation by the new coaching staff. All three phases - offense, defense and special teams - are being emphasized.

Oakland Raiders - TeamReport

Thomson ReutersMay 21, 2013 23:19

NFL Team Report - Oakland Raiders - INSIDE SLANT A soft market had Charles Woodson considering something he wouldn't have dreamed of a few months ago: finishing his career where he started it. And that's exactly what happened late Tuesday when the Raiders announced a contract agreement on a one-year deal had been reached. There were reports the deal is worth $4.3 million and includes a $700,000 signing bonus, but that total figure likely includes incentives.

Kansas City Chiefs - TeamReport

Thomson ReutersMay 21, 2013 23:17

NFL Team Report - Kansas City Chiefs - INSIDE SLANT As the Chiefs began their second week of OTA practices, one thing was clear: Andy Reid's defense was light years ahead of his offense when it came to making the transition to a new coaching staff and scheme.

Dallas Cowboys - TeamReport

Thomson ReutersMay 21, 2013 23:17

NFL Team Report - Dallas Cowboys - INSIDE SLANT Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo talked to the media on Tuesday for the first time since the 2012 season ended with a loss in the final winner-take-all game for the division title and the playoffs against the Redskins.

San Diego Chargers - TeamReport

Thomson ReutersMay 21, 2013 23:16

NFL Team Report - San Diego Chargers - INSIDE SLANT One Charger everyone was talking about wasn't at practice. One Charger everyone wants to talk to, isn't talking. Welcome to Week 2 of the Chargers' OTAs. The Chargers created a stir over the weekend by agreeing to terms with Dwight Freeney. The veteran free agent will fill a giant hole left when Melvin Ingram blew out his knee during practice last week, and it is believed he is lost for the season.

Atlanta Falcons - TeamReport

Thomson ReutersMay 21, 2013 23:15

NFL Team Report - Atlanta Falcons - INSIDE SLANT Following a weekend rookie minicamp, the Atlanta Falcons feel they may have managed to steal a couple of linebacker prospects after failing to address that need during the draft. Linebackers Nick Clancy and Joplu Bartu, both undrafted free agent rookies, were impressive in the three-day camp that ended Sunday.

NFL: San Francisco, Houston to host Super Bowls

Agence France-PresseMay 21, 2013 19:15

San Francisco and Houston got the nod as Super Bowl hosts on Tuesday in a decision announced at the NFL Spring Meeting. San Francisco will host Super Bowl 50 in February of 2016 and Houston will host Super Bowl 51 in February of 2017, the league announced. The Super Bowl will return to the Bay Area thanks to the 49ers' future Santa Clara home, recently named Levi's Stadium. The new $1.2 billion stadium is set to open in 2014.

Football: Man City, Yankees launch MLS NY team

Agence France-PresseMay 21, 2013 17:45

Manchester City and the New York Yankees are teaming up to launch a new Major League Soccer club in New York City, MLS Commissioner Don Garber said Tuesday. Garber said the English Premiership club and Major League Baseball's storied franchise had acquired the league's 20th expansion club which will be called New York City Football Club (NYCFC) and is expected to begin play in 2015.