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OPINION

Jan 21, 2008 6:40 PM CST

Super Bowl Ads Mirror US Mood

Boom times inspire better ads, MSNBC reports

(Newser) - Super Bowl ads reveal the economic tenor of our times, MSNBC reports. Boom times spark creative commercials, like Apple's famed Ridley Scott-directed "1984" plug, which aired as economic confidence was rising. “Every year it really does mirror the biggest trends that year—what’s happening in the economy...

America's Top 10 Mascots

Jan 17, 2008 6:52 PM CST

America's Top 10 Mascots

From Mr. Met to Benny the Bull, Forbes ranks its faves

(Newser) - Mascots have danced, tumbled, and roused American sports fans for decades. Some have even gained a little prestige over the years. Forbes lists its Top 10:

Phillie Phanatic. Around since '78, this green creature once scuffled with Tommy Lasorda and inspired an announcer to say that "baseball is being

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Woman Claims Pacman 'Sucker Punched' Her
in Strip Club

Jan 16, 2008 8:28 AM CST

Woman Claims Pacman 'Sucker Punched' Her in Strip Club

Titans' Jones may face charges a 7th time

(Newser) - A female attorney who alleges that Adam "Pacman" Jones punched her in the face at an Atlanta strip club is seeking an arrest warrant for the suspended Tennessee Titans cornerback. Wanda Jackson claims she was in the club’s office when Jones stormed in and accused managers of stealing...

Dolphins Sack Cameron After 1-15 Season

Jan 3, 2008 12:29 PM CST

Dolphins Sack Cameron After 1-15 Season

After one miserable year, coach joins parade out of Miami

(Newser) - The Miami Dolphins have fired coach Cam Cameron after less than a year, the Miami Herald reports. Most of his coaching staff is gone, too, after a 1-15 season that also cost the general manager his job. "We needed someone in place who shared the same philosophical compatibilities we...

Panthers Send Testaverde Out With a Win

Dec 30, 2007 9:44 PM CST

Panthers Send Testaverde Out With a Win

In Houston, Texans finish at .500 for first time in franchise history

(Newser) - Vinny Testaverde ended his pro football career where it began—in Tampa—taking the final snap of Carolina's 31-23 meaningless win over the Buccaneers. The Panthers took advantage of Tampa resting seven starters in preparation for next week's playoff game against the New York Giants. Leaving the field, Testaverde hugged...

Lions Mail it In, Get Whipped by Green Bay

Dec 30, 2007 7:14 PM CST

Lions Mail it In, Get Whipped by Green Bay

Dolphins' loss to Cincy ends sorry season; Eagles beat Bills

(Newser) - Green Bay played reserves for most of today's game against the Detroit Lions, a team the Packers have beaten every year at home since 1991. Brett Favre played long enough to throw a pair of TD passes in the 34-13 win. Detroit, reportedly planning to fire offensive coordinator Mike Martz,...

Hester, Bears Knock Playoff Halo Off Saints

Dec 30, 2007 6:00 PM CST

Hester, Bears Knock Playoff Halo Off Saints

Atlanta outscores Seattle's 2nd string, Browns best San Fran

(Newser) - Chicago played spoiler for the second straight week, this time out-hustling New Orleans 33-25 despite gaining only 275 yards to the Saints' 413. The Bears' Devin Hester scored a record sixth kick return touchdown on the season and tacked on a TD reception in the win. Saints quarterback Drew Brees...

Detroit Lions to Can Martz

Dec 30, 2007 6:25 AM CST

Detroit Lions to Can Martz

Struggling Niners would be a possibility for offensive whiz

(Newser) - Mike Martz, the mind behind the Rams' "Greatest Show on Turf" early in this decade, will be fired as offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions following their game today at Green Bay, reports the Los Angeles Times. While expected to turn the Lions into the same high-powered attack crew...

Painter, Purdue Beat Central Michigan to Win Motor City Bowl

Dec 27, 2007 3:21 AM CST

Painter, Purdue Beat Central Michigan to Win Motor City Bowl

Boilermaker QB throws for record 546 yards

(Newser) - Chris Summers’ 40-yard field goal with no time remaining gave Purdue a 51-48 victory over Central Michigan in the Motor City Bowl. Boilermaker quarterback Curtis Painter set a school record with 546 passing yards. Purdue had a 21-point lead three times throughout the game but needed all 60 minutes to...

Lock, Stock, and Orange Bowl

Dec 26, 2007 3:24 PM CST

Lock, Stock, and Orange Bowl

Every piece of storied stadium will go on sale ahead of demolition

(Newser) - College football fans can literally take home a piece of the action when Miami officials auction off every salable piece of the soon-to-be-demolished Orange Bowl in February. On the block are the giant scoreboard, players' benches, trees, and even the urinals. "You name it, it will be available,''...

Peyton, Colts Blow by Houston

Dec 23, 2007 10:12 PM CST

Peyton, Colts Blow by Houston

Balanced offense, solid defense lead defending champs

(Newser) - Indianapolis, firmly entrenched in the No. 2 spot in the AFC, didn't take the day off as Peyton Manning threw three touchdowns and the Colts rolled up 458 yards of offense in a 38-15 thrashing of Houston. Two of the Colts' scoring drives exceeded 90 yards. "We got our...

Browns Playoff Hopes Take a Hit at Cincy

Dec 23, 2007 8:59 PM CST

Browns Playoff Hopes Take a Hit at Cincy

Bengals defense, weather slows Cleveland offense

(Newser) - Cincinnati gave Cleveland a different look in their second matchup of the season: they showed up on defense, reports AP, picking off Browns quarterback Derek Anderson four times and hanging on for a 19-14 win. The Bengals scored twice in 39 seconds in the second quarter. Backup Kenny Watson rushed...

Schnellenberger Still A Winner

Dec 22, 2007 1:33 AM CST

Schnellenberger Still A Winner

Florida Atlantic defeats Memphis in New Orleans Bowl

(Newser) - Not bad for a team that has been only been competing for a Division I bowl berth since 2005: Florida Atlantic got its first bowl win, 44-27, over Memphis, to keep coach Howard Schnellenberger perfect in his bowl game appearances. Of course, his most famous bowl game was the 1983...

Big Tuna Will Join Sorry Fish

UPDATED

Dec 20, 2007 3:55 PM CST

Big Tuna Will Join Sorry Fish

Parcells to head Dolphins' football operations

(Newser) - Bill Parcells is set to run the Dolphins' football operations for the next four years. The legendary coach appeared to be on the verge yesterday of signing a contract with the Atlanta Falcons, but he changed his mind when Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga approached him with an offer, and said...

T.O. Tells Jessica: Leave Romo Alone!

Dec 19, 2007 10:26 PM CST

T.O. Tells Jessica: Leave Romo Alone!

After QB bombs, receiver blames girlfriend jinx

(Newser) - T.O. has a message for Jessica Simpson: Stay away from Romo. Simpson showed up at Sunday's game to cheer on QB boyfriend Tony Romo, but after his poor performance in the Cowboys' loss to the Eagles, Owens added his voice to those of the legions of sports-radio fans who...

23 FSU Players Suspended for Bowl Game

Dec 18, 2007 10:31 PM CST

23 FSU Players Suspended for Bowl Game

Footballers will miss Music City Bowl for suspected cheating

(Newser) - Twenty-three Florida State football players suspected of receiving help with an online exam are expected to be suspended for the Seminoles bowl game against Kentucky. Coach Bobby Bowden did not explicitly mention the issue in a press conference, but did admit that some players will not be traveling to the...

Saints Make Playoff Move, Beat 'Zona

Dec 16, 2007 7:46 PM CST

Saints Make Playoff Move, Beat 'Zona

Also, Panthers win low-scoring battle while Tampa routs Atlanta

(Newser) - New Orleans, essentially playing must-win games every week, got one today over fellow playoff hopeful Arizona, 31-24. Quarterback Drew Brees was outstanding, completing nearly 90 percent of his passes, while Aaron Stecker balanced the offense with 95 yards rushing and two scores, reports the Times-Picayune. The Saints (7-7) also pressured...

Cleveland Survives Blizzard, Bills

Dec 16, 2007 7:12 PM CST

Cleveland Survives Blizzard, Bills

Steelers outmuscled by Jags; Packers blow away Rams

(Newser) - Browns Stadium looked better suited for the Winter Olympics, but instead hosted football today, and its tenants defeated Buffalo 8-0. Cleveland's formula was simple: hand off to running back Jamal Lewis instead of throwing into 40-mph winds. Kicker Phil Dawson somehow managed to make two field goals as the Browns...

Perfect Patriots Top Jets, 20-10

Dec 16, 2007 6:28 PM CST

Perfect Patriots Top Jets, 20-10

Elsewhere, Dolphins win shocker while Tennessee runs past Kansas City

(Newser) - New England improved to 14-0 thanks to its defense, which scored once and shut down the New York Jets in a 20-10 win. In battling both the Jets and the lousy weather, the Patriots' high-powered offense was held to its lowest output of 2007. The visitors tried to rally, but...

Jersey Will Try Harder to End Boob Show
at Jets Games

Dec 11, 2007 2:44 AM CST

Jersey Will Try Harder to End Boob Show at Jets Games

Security to be increased for final home contest

(Newser) - Authorities are planning to take new steps to curtail obnoxious behavior at the infamous Gate D at Giants Stadium, long-known for scores of male fans gathering there to demand that passing women expose their breasts. At Sunday's turnout, it seemed as if nothing had been done yet as more fans...