Report: Favre says he expects to start Sunday

NFL news-rts.com wire Brett Favre expects to start for the Minnesota Vikings against the New England Patriots on Sunday despite two fractures in his left ankle, according to a report by ESPN. The network reported Saturday that Favre said in a telephone interview his injuries have healed significantly and that he plans to start, which [...]

Sterger likely to meet with NFL over Favre probe

NFL news-r The manager for Jenn Sterger says its likely she will meet with the NFL by the end of next week about the leagues investigation into whether Brett Favre sent her inappropriate text messages and lewd photos. More on Vikings Related links Sunday: Vikings at Patriots, 4:15 p.m. ET Vikings: RapidReports | News, notes, [...]

Goodell: More games, Europe expansion possible

CBSSp and with an even bigger presence if NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has his way. When the San Francisco 49ers take on the Denver Broncos at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, theyll be the latest teams that went across the Atlantic to do their part in helping the league grow its international fan base. And despite [...]

Favre returns to practice for Vikings, questionable

NFL news-rts.com wire Brett Favre is questionable for Minnesotas game Sunday at New England, and the Vikings will wait until the very end to answer the burning question whether their injured 41-year-old quarterback will play. Favre was on the field for drills Friday, with limited participation in practice for the first time this week. He [...]

Faceoff: Roddy No. 1? Norv hot seat? Raider run?

Is Roddy White the best receiver in the league right now? PRISCO: Hes playing the best, so Id have to say yes. Roddy White leads the NFL in catches with 54, in yards receiving with 747 and third-down catches with 16. He also has five receiving touchdowns. White has four games with 100-plus receiving yards [...]

Whisenhunt not as much of a genius without a QB

By Craig MorganSpecial t We offer our condolences to the people of Arizona. It turns out Ken Whisenhunt is human. For three seasons, the Cardinals coach defied history, derision and market economics to turn one of the nations worst professional franchises into a winner. Hall is having an understandably rough time as a rookie starter. [...]

‘Boys fall to Giants, lose Romo to collarbone injury

Oct. 26, 2010<br Tony Romo threw the pass, then didnt have a chance. Linebacker Michael Boley was coming right at him, unblocked and going full speed. The hit was so hard that when Romo landed on his left shoulder, Boley heard him “let out a little scream.” All Romo remembers was how much trouble he [...]

Romo avoids surgery but likely out 6-8 weeks

NFL news-rts.co Tony Romo does not need surgery on his broken left collarbone, and doctors are expecting the Dallas Cowboys quarterback to miss up to eight weeks. With only 10 weeks left in a season thats off to a 1-5 start, there may not be much reason for Romo to return at all. Romo hands [...]

Favre has stress fracture, could miss Pats game

NFL news-rts.com wire rep Brett Favres ironman streak has endured a litany of injuries and even a pair of premature retirement press conferences. Perhaps this is the week that, finally, Favres health prevents him from playing. The 41-year-old Minnesota Vikings quarterback has a stress fracture in his left ankle that could end his N 315 [...]

Pereira: Refs got Steelers-Fins call right

NFL news-rts. A former NFL vice president of officiating says the only mistake made by the crew working the Miami Dolphins-Pittsburgh Steelers game was to initially award a touchdown to Ben Roethlisberger on a pivotal play late in the fourth quarter. Related links Watch the controversial play Benoit: Head official explains the call Prisco: Right [...]