Competition Committee explores improving London games

According to NFL executive V.P. of football operations Troy Vincent, the session included potential improvements to the games played in London.

Monk eyes record points haul

"It was never going to be easy, but we came prepared for this kind of game and the pitch made it difficult for both teams to play good football," he said.

IT’S HUMP, ER, DRAFT DAY!

IT'S HUMP, ER, DRAFT DAY!

When you hear the expression "a camel is a horse designed by committee," it's usually meant as a slam on committees. And 

camels. But if the committee had been tasked to create a horselike animal that could thrive in some of the harshest conditions 

on earth, then the design was a complete success. When we assembled our fantasy football committee in Bristol on the Tuesday 

following the NFL draft, it was our intention to create an initial set of rankings that will help you survive even the harshest drafting 

conditions. They may not be tailored to your specific drafting style or league depth, but just like the noble creatures of the desert, they'll get you where you need to go. Here's a look at how we tackled the rankings, position by position. —PIERRE BECQUEY

QUARTERBACKS You'll never guess, but Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees are in a fantasy tier all alone. Below them, Matthew Stafford leads a group with Cam Newton and Andrew Luck—their week-winning potential is tantalizing. Sure things are harder to find after that, which is why these six will fly off the board. A few names absent from our  top 10? Matt Ryan, Ben Roethlisberger and, yes, Tom Brady. We ranked Gisele's squeeze 12th. (Seriously.) Listen,  Brady is a perfectly fine real-life quarterback, but would  you feel comfortable having him as your Week 1 fantasy starter without Rob Gronkowski on the field? Me neither.

RUNNING BACKS Drafters with scars from last year's first-round RB bloodbath—Trent Richardson, anyone?—might stay away from taking a big-money ball carrier. Don't. The risk of bust gets far greater after you get past Eddie Lacy, who's our No. 6 back. Lacy and Zac Stacy were two of 2013's best hidden gems—and our second and third tiers of backs are again riddled with breakout candidates. Andre Ellington and Joique Bell both have feature-back ability; all they need is more touches. And rookie Bishop Sankey has the look of a bruiser in Tennessee's run-heavy scheme. There's value to be had everywhere. You just have to know where to look. 

THE SECOND TIME AROUND

It's inevitable: Rookies often 

get us all excited only to 

disappoint and disappear 

from our consciousness as 

soon as the next class rolls 

into town. Sometimes that's 

for the best. (Goodbye, 

Isaiah Pead!) But other 

times, one more year—one 

more chance—is all they 

need. So how about it? Here 

are 15 post-hype sleepers 

that warrant another look.  —CHRISTOPHER HARRIS

2 TERRANCE WILLIAMS COWBOYS WR Dez Bryant and Jason Witten will attract most defenses' attention, giving Williams plenty of opportunity to bust out as a clear starter in Scott Linehan's pass-heavy scheme.  If he stays healthy, a 60-catch season is his floor.

1 CORDARRELLE PATTERSON VIKINGS WR Norv Turner did wonders for Josh Gordon in his second season, and now he'll get a crack at the 6-foot-2 Patterson, who runs a 4.42 40. His route-running is still suspect, but if he learns how to get open deep, watch out.

3 KHIRY ROBINSON SAINTS RB For the zillionth year in a row, the Saints will feature a backfield committee. Don't let that scare you away from Robinson. His tape shows he has more potential as an early-down rusher than Pierre Thomas or Mark Ingram.

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WIDE RECEIVER Player A finished last season with 92 catches for 1,430 yards and 14 TDs. Player B racked up 84/1,492/12. Coming into 2014, you'd think the gap between the two would be minimal. Well, you'd be wrong, because Player B is Calvin Johnson. We gave Megatron an auction value of $51, nearly 30 percent more than Player A, Demaryius Thomas. Johnson is tantalizing, but you'd be wise to dig deep into this list. Here's a sampling of players we ranked as WR3s or lower: T.Y. Hilton (No. 22), Michael Floyd (No. 26), Golden Tate (No. 34) and Riley Cooper (No. 41). 

TIGHT END There's a top tier among tight ends, and his name is Jimmy Graham. That's what happens when you score two more TDs (16) than any other pass catcher. (Yes, that includes wideouts.) But don't let Graham's otherworldliness sour you on Julius Thomas or Rob Gronkowski, both of whom are proof that stud tight ends often blossom overnight. Heck, we had Thomas ranked as the No. 20 TE going into last season. So who are this year's waiver-wire sensations?  Our experts seemed to think Zach Ertz (No. 14) and Ladarius Green (No. 16)—with 57 career  catches between them—fit the bill.

4 AARON DOBSON PATRIOTS WR Dobson was dogged by foot injuries his rookie year, but he flashed separation skills and improving hands as he got healthier. If he can become Tom Brady's top outside receiver— not impossible!—he could be a difference maker.

8 TAVON AUSTIN RAMS WR The first WR drafted last year, Austin fell flat in the pros, as he struggled to get the ball in space and take advantage of his crazy quicks. He'll play from the slot and hopefully have a bigger role, but do you trust Sam Bradford?

12 EJ MANUEL BILLS QB The Cam Newton comparisons remain, but Manuel's rookie campaign was far short of Newtonian. His potential as a scrambler is negated by poor accuracy (58 percent completion rate, ranked 28th) and decision-making.

6 DEANDRE HOPKINS TEXANS WR "Nuk" was second among rookie WRs with 52 catches, and he has a great mentor in Andre Johnson. But with Ryan Fitzpatrick at the helm, the Texans could be hard-pressed to feed multiple fantasy-relevant receivers.

10 LATAVIUS MURRAY RAIDERS RB Maurice Jones-Drew and Darren McFadden are ahead of Murray on the Oakland depth chart, but they're a one-two punch of age (MJD) and fragility (DMC). Murray's nasty size/speed combo makes him a legit sleeper.

14 GENO SMITH JETS QB Smith's rookie year was all over the map. The signing of Michael Vick signals that the Jets aren't sold on last year's second-rounder as their QB of the future. Maybe Smith puts it together as a soph and makes Vick ride the pine.

5 ZACH ERTZ EAGLES TE Ertz's blocking limited his snaps as a rookie, but he's in an enviable system for his elite pass-catching (36 catches for 469 yards). Brent Celek is still around, but Chip Kelly would love for Ertz to win the every-down job.

9 TYLER EIFERT BENGALS TE Under new OC Hue Jackson, Cincy will be more balanced on offense, meaning the 6-6 Eifert will have even fewer chances to bust out. His fantasy relevance is tied to whether the overly underwhelming Jermaine Gresham gets cut.

13 KENNY STILLS SAINTS WR Darren Sproles and Lance Moore are gone. Marques Colston is fading fast. So passes are up for grabs in New Orleans. Stills (20 ypc) may show he's more than a burner, though rookie Brandin Cooks intrigues. (Don't they all?)

7 JUSTIN HUNTER TITANS WR At 6-4, with 4.44 speed and a 39½-inch vert, Hunter is a ready-made red zone threat. It's conceivable he'll develop into a truly uncoverable big-play receiver. Heck, four of his 18 catches as a rook went for scores.

11 CHRISTINE MICHAEL SEAHAWKS RB The calendar says Marshawn Lynch isn't old (he's 28), but he leads the NFL in carries over the past three years. And as his handcuffs go, Michael's size and speed make him far more enticing than Robert Turbin.

15 MARCUS LATTIMORE 49ERS RB If Lattimore can rebound from his horrific knee injury  to become the rusher he used to be, he's a feature back.  But the Niners drafted Carlos Hyde—and still employ  

Ohio State football: Injuries end playing days for three Buckeyes

No football player, not even a star, knows when the bell is going to toll on his career. ... And Armani — shoot, he was our kick returner his first game.

Millwall supporters clash with riot police as their side sink to a 2-1 defeat to Rotherham and heap ...

Holloway chose to speak only about football matters after the game, though did question what ... 'It looks very difficult but it's not - there's 12 games left.

Fulham's Nikolay Bodurov fires in volley to sink leaders Derby County

Nikolay Bodurov puts Fulham 1-0 up in the Championship match against Derby County at Craven Cottage. Photograph: Ian Walton/Getty Images.

Video technology: Dutch FA trials delayed for 12 months

Video technology trials during competitive matches have been put back at least 12 ... other International Football Association Board (IFAB) delegates referred the idea back ... We are very keen to keep the game at the same tempo.".

Kieran Trippier own goal condemns Burnley to Swansea City defeat

Swansea's Jack Cork's shot is deflected by Burnley's Kieran Trippier in the Premier League match at Turf Moor. Photograph: Jan Kruger/Getty Images.

Borussia Dortmund continue revival with three-goal spree to beat Schalke

Dortmund, who produced some sloppy finishing earlier in the game and ... from suspension, have now won only one of their last five league games.

Northern Arizona football looking for new offensive direction

Northern Arizona University quarterback Kyren Poe (2) tries to escape a sack during this past season's game against New Mexico Highlands.

WANNA OWN YOUR LEAGUE? READING ALL OF THESE 140 PAGES IS A GOOD PLACE TO START. BY MATTHEW BERRY

 WANNA OWN YOUR LEAGUE? READING ALL OF THESE 140 PAGES  IS A GOOD PLACE TO START.  ‍‍‍

BY MATTHEW BERRY

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KICKOFF

GO AHEAD. TAKE A GOOD WHIFF. LEAN IN, BURY YOUR NOSE.  You smell that? It's fantasy football, my friend, and it's here.  Everyone has his own official start to the fantasy football season, and for me, it's the first time I crack open a magazine. Yeah, there's a ton of stuff online and, no doubt, I'll hit ESPN.com for some mock drafts and the latest updates, but really, there's nothing quite like holding a magazine. Feel the weight, bend back the pages, roll it up and smack your buddy in the face when he tries to draft a player that's already been taken. That may seem extreme, but it rarely happens a second time. Just saying. Ever since the Super Bowl ended, we here at ESPN Fantasy HQ have been  re-watching game film, crunching numbers and, me personally, figuring out the seven habits of highly effective drafters. I've also been working on subtle ways to get the title of articles I wrote into other articles I write. The point is, it's been a gas. That's how long we've been working on this—the word "gas" was actually being used like that when we started.

Do you draft with your mind, guided by cold and emotionless analysis? Maybe you're a heart guy, plowing ahead with players you love, forsaking guys who have burned you and rebutting logic with "I don't care, I just hate him!" You could also be the guy who shows up late, immediately gets drunk and tries to draft a player who went the round before—at least until you get hit with a rolled-up magazine. However you draft, we got you covered in here, starting with 522 player profiles. That's right: 522! Chock-full of fantasy goodness, this mag is just the beginning. As news breaks, we'll have tons of updates, analysis, articles, lists, the daily Fantasy Focus 06010 podcast I do with Nate Ravitz, videos and more at ESPN.com. Play for free in fully customizable leagues, accessible from any mobile device. And throughout the season, starting Aug. 10, there's the award-winning Fantasy Football Now  (11 a.m. ET on ESPN2). So welcome to the 2014 fantasy football season. It's gonna be a gas. Oh, that'll make a comeback, and when it does, we'll be ahead of the curve. Just like you'll be for draft day.

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POLL: How many games will UMass football win in 2015?

Massachusetts head coach Mark Whipple watches his players warm up before an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Sept.

There's a Lot to Like About the Cajuns' Football Schedule - From the Bird's Nest

Last year the Cajuns had six home games, but one of them was on a ... for the Cajuns to be playing on a night when football is supposed to be played.

MAC announces complete 2015 UMass football schedule: Minutemen open a week late, won't play ...

Massachusetts quarterback Blake Frohnapfel throws before an NCAA college football game against Colorado in Foxborough, Mass., Saturday, Sept.

Thoughts about Georgia State's 2015 football schedule

12 game and 2,700 miles one way to Corvallis, Ore. for a Sept. 19 game. Flights from Atlanta to El Paso, Texas start at $412, according to Travelocity.

Martinez wants Everton to 'enjoy' league matches

"It's true that we go into Premier League games with too much responsibility, ... "Arsenal will not let the midweek game affect them," Martinez said.

College football: MetLife Stadium may bid for NCAA championship game

Now the 82,000-seat East Rutherford site is in the running to be chosen as the site for an NCAA national championship football game in a few years.

PL pre-match stats: History favours Reds

We have stats ahead of every PL game, including details of Liverpool's home hoodoo over Man City, plus some good news for Robin van Persie.

ULM complete football schedule released

Now we need to back load some of the home games (as construction is completed on the football fieldhouse) and they worked with us on that.

Acting like beggars for a football stadium

Maybe we will even get a stadium with a retractable roof so it will be pleasant to watch football games in late summer, fall and, hopefully, January.

Nebraska Football: Power Ranking Huskers Fans' 2015 Road Trips

Many Nebraska football fans are suffering through winter's dying throes, either digging out from snowfall or ... Nebraska has five road games in 2015.

49ers bit to host College Football Playoff championship game

The San Francisco 49ers will bid to hose the College Football Playoff national championship game at Levi's Stadium.

Europa League games marred by crowd trouble

Feyenoord's clash with Roma and Guingamp's trip to Dynamo Kiev in the UEFA Europa League were interrupted by crowd trouble on Thursday.

Notebook: UMass seeks ESPN's help in filling out 2016 football schedule

Former athletic director John McCutcheon and former assistant athletic director Garrett Waller did most of the work scheduling football games.

Besiktas v Liverpool: Europa League round of 32, second leg – live!

Tore slots a superb penalty into the corner. Mignolet dived the right way but could not get to it. Besiktas 2-1 Liverpool. Facebook Twitter Google plus.

Report: 49ers will bid to host College Football Playoff title game

The San Francisco 49ers will bid to host either the 2018, 2019 or 2020 College Football title game at Levi's Stadium, the Associated Press reports.

Report: San Francisco 49ers to bid for CFP title game

Levi's Stadium opened this past year, and it's already hosted a couple of college football games, including the Pac-12 Championship Game.

Effingham to allow advertising at football games

Effingham to allow advertising at football games ... Advertisers will be able to make a pitch to consumers during Effingham High School football games.

Spanish Football Federation hand out four-game bans to Granada 's Ivan Ramis and Levante's ...

Granada striker Youssef El-Arabi and Levante defender Ivan Ramis have been banned for four games following an altercation during Monday's game.

Levi's Stadium to bid for College Football Playoff title game

Levi's Stadium to bid for College Football Playoff title game ... bowl games, playoff officials have opened up the championship game to all cities.

Single Ticket Prices for Penn State Football Games are Out

UNIVERSITY PARK - If you're only looking to attend only a few Penn State football games this coming season, ticket prices for you have just come out.

Aquilani: 'Spurs just another game'

By Football Italia staff ... clash against Tottenham Hotspur, saying it's 'no more important' than other games. ... “The game is going to be very difficult.

USC Football Adds Utah State, Western Michigan, UNLV To Future Home Schedules

The USC football team has added non-conference home games against Utah State in 2016, Western Michigan in 2017 and UNLV in 2019.

Luis Suarez in fresh BITE row: Did Barcelona striker nibble Manchester City defender Martin ...

Found guilty by the FA - banned for eight matches and fined £40,000. ... and is handed four-month ban from world football and fined £66,000 by FIFA.

Effingham schools approve advertising at football games

The stomping grounds for Effingham High School Flaming Heart's football ... Woltman to submit a specific advertising plan to start at football games.

Ohio State football season TV Rewatch: 5 ways the Buckeyes' offense improved in 2014

It wasn't until the Cincinnati game that the offensive line started to show ... Barrett meant to Ohio State's rise in the College Football Playoff rankings.

Column: For Jim Harbaugh, mentally rebuilding Michigan's football program is task No. 1 this spring

Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh smiles as he answers questions from the ... For Harbaugh, "little things" are what won him football games.

Former Phoenix star Ifill quits professional football

... Wellington Phoenix striker Paul Ifill has announced his retirement from professional football, ending a career that spanned more than 350 games.

Who is football's oldest-ever goalscorer?

Plus: technical area dust-ups, the biggest FA Cup round never to feature a replay and unorthodox replaying of games due to random shenanigans.

Champions League a different reality for Juventus

... coach Massimiliano Allegri recognised they had to drastically alter their style from domestic football where many home games are almost too easy.

Serie A Week 24: Did You Know?

Eder found the net in each of his last four home games, while this was his second goal in the derby. .... Think you know your Italian football?

Is CIS football 'super league' in the works?

It's been something that many fans of Canadian university football have wanted for a ... Interlocking games that would count in conference standings.

Tevez: 'Pleasure to play with Pirlo'

By Football Italia staff ... “They're very professional in Italy, they live for football. ... they know these types of situations and how to play these games.

Nemanja Matic: Chelsea player's ban reduced to two games

Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic's violent conduct ban has been reduced from three games to two, but he will still miss Sunday's League Cup final.

Nemanja Matic's three-match ban reduced to two games

“It is Chelsea's opinion that referees and the football authorities must do more to protect players at all levels of the game from dangerous challenges.

Sky Sports to announce four more live Sky Bet Championship matches

Two games will be screened live on Sky Sports on the penultimate weekend of the ... The Football League has confirmed that its clubs have decided .

Marcus Semien has come home to play by the bay

We would go to games all the time when he was little. ... was born when his parents were at Cal, and his mom often took him to the football games.

GAME PREVIEW: WVU Men to Take on Texas at Home

No. 20 West Virginia (21-6, 9-5) will host the Texas Longhorns (17-10, 6-8) at the WVU Coliseum in hopes of winning its third straight game.

Columbia Hires Al Bagnoli to Coach Football

Al Bagnoli, whose University of Pennsylvania football teams won nine Ivy ... at Columbia University, whose football team has lost 21 straight games.

Oregon Football: Ducks with the Most to Gain in Spring Practices

For head coach Mark Helfrich and the rest of the Oregon football program, ... spring practices, which conclude on May 2 after Oregon's spring game.

Dothan High student wins football film scholarship

Ealy, 17, was working as a waterboy four years ago at Dothan High School when the coaching staff asked him to begin filming Tigers football games.

Julie Hermann, Bob Mulcahy, Tim Pernetti remember William Bauer as 'passionate fan of Rutgers ...

"He and his wife, Barbara, attended many Rutgers events, with a heavy emphasis on athletic events, especially football games,'' the obituary read.

USC football season ticket renewal deadline is Saturday

Current USC football season ticket holders have until Saturday, Feb. 28, to renew their ... Tickets for all seven home games are priced as low as $295.

Tech unveils football schedule

The Montana Tech football team will host rival Carroll College in its first home game of the 2015 season, the university announced on Monday.

Football - Nasri confident ahead of Barca game

Manchester City playmaker Samir Nasri believes this year's Champions League clash with Barcelona could be "totally different" from last season's.

Nasri confident ahead of Barca game

"We arrived at this stage of the Champions League after playing 19 games in two months, and I don't ... "I concentrate on football, not stuff outside it.

Cato June leaving Anacostia to become football coach at CH Flowers

June confirmed Monday he will step down as athletic dirctor and football ... The mentoring piece is just as important as trying to win football games.”.

Manchester City v Barcelona preview:

Team news, match facts, manager quotes, match odds and more ahead of the Champions League clash between Manchester City and Barcelona.

Rowett playing the waiting game

"We've got a couple of targets but we're waiting on answers because there are so many games and people are reluctant to let them out at the moment.

Man City press conference LIVE: Manuel Pellegrini speaks ahead of Tuesday's Barcelona game

But we will try to win the game from the beginning to we have a chance to win in Barcelona. .... “But I've come into football to play those games.

Champions League: Manchester City vs Barcelona match preview

Despite City winning their last two games, scoring nine goals, in their five previous games they had failed to win in five attempts in all competitions.

Area Sports Briefs: East's Jones tabbed for East-West All-Star football

The football all-star game is scheduled for July 22 in Greensboro. ... ACL tears and went 5-for-10 in his first five games with Pitt Community College.

Pochettino relishing testing run

"We have ahead a lot of very tough games and one final. ... "Football is emotion - you need to be in your best condition to play in your best level.".

Tigers stay within city limits for playoff game

Tigers stay within city limits for playoff game ... the team will only be traveling as far as the Tigers' football team travels to play its home football games.

Rodgers plots Liverpool assault on top four

"I looked in the match programme and there was nothing relevant to his ... and don't score (at home), it's difficult to win games, but that's part of football.

Amory Green Rovers awarded the title of 'Britain's worst but nicest football team'

“We are probably Britain's worst football team,” admitted Hodsdon, 33, “but we are definitely the nicest. Football's a game. People should enjoy it.”.

Editorial:Football Fanatics Violence on the Rise

Editorial:Football Fanatics Violence on the Rise ... clashes between police and supporters of Zamalek football club ahead of a game in a local league.

We don't fear Barcelona - Kompany

"But I've come into football to play these games. The moment I'm feeling reluctant to play in these games I'm not in the right place. This is what I want.".

Ancelotti: Advantage Madrid

By Football Espana staff ... “I think in the first 100 games [under my watch], we've done well. We'll try to ... The team realised the match was important.

Liverpool battle to crucial win at Southampton...

After winning by playing attractive flowing football in recent weeks, Rodgers will be ... You can't play well every game, but they're getting results now.

Southampton 0 Liverpool 2: Six things we learned

When you see English football depicted in foreign adverts, this is the sort of game they have in mind: sluggish football, played in sideways rain.

Liverpool keep good run going at Southampton with comfortable win

Fast forward through 10 unbeaten league games and they are two points adrift of those opponents and only one more from Arsenal in third.

Commons wore disguise for Euro game

Kris Commons has explained he felt like a badly-dressed computer football fan when watching Celtic play Inter Milan on Thursday night.

Liverpool star Daniel Sturridge: We are improving each game but must stay focused

... them to within just a point of Southampton in fifth. Liverpool's season is now starting to gather pace with no defeat in their last ten league games.

Kudos to the SAISD for first-rate hall of fame ceremony

Sam Houston football coach Gary Green stands beside a replica of his .... white folks at one stadium as I did when I went to Jefferson football games.

Game preview | Men's basketball: Ohio State at Michigan

Ohio State has lost its past two games at Michigan and four of six since ... who will win Monday's first college football national championship game.

Everton v Leicester City: Premier League – as it happened

movies · tv & radio · music · games · books · art & design · stage · classical ..... “Haven't been watching the football (just got back from White Hart Lane - we, Spurs, were awful), but ..... 2 min: Leicester make a bright start to the game.

Join the debate at #bbcfootball

"As the game wore on Liverpool became more convincing, but Ronald Koeman ..... Liverpool playing great football and looking solid, bar this game.

Ohio State men's basketball: Freshman ineligibility issue dogs Matta on recruiting trail

He said he plans to discuss the issue with Matta and football coach Urban ... Tim May and Bill Rabinowitz preview the 111th edition of The Game.

MORRIS: Echoes of the Dennis O'Keefe's whistle

COM: See photo gallery and video of O'Keefe's final game. ... baseball and softball games, but he will continue to officiate football games in the fall.

Liverpool's clash with Southampton offers attacking adventure for Jordon Ibe

I got on as a late substitute and since then I've been starting in games. ... just starting out and I still have a lot to learn but I am enjoying my football.”.

Orlando leaders mull whether to bid for college football national title game

Cities vying for college football championship game will follow a similar application format as those who seek the right to host the Super Bowl.

Falcons to keep character filter on draft picks

“We also understand the importance of winning football games. We make sure that we keep it all in consideration. Are we any more particular now?

Mike McCarthy: I thought the Packers were the best team in football

“I thought we were the best team in football when our season ended,” McCarthy ..... Sure if you take out the Bills, Saints and two Seahawks games…

Match Preview: Barça v Málaga

Luis Enrique's team are looking for their 12th victory in a row in all competitions against a Málaga side who are yet to win away in 2015.

LSU beats Boston College 7-4 in nightcap for first doubleheader sweep in five years

Jared Foster's return to football last fall didn't work out too well. ... LSU six relievers over the two games had nine strikeouts and allowed just five hits.

Allegri 'not worried' by Borussia

By Football Italia staff ... These games are good for us, as they get our feet back on the ground and remind us that nothing will be handed to us.”.

Ohio State football: Ezekiel Elliott has successful wrist surgery

The sophomore was a sensation during Ohio State's three-game postseason run to the first College Football Playoff national championship.

5 Nonconference Home-and-Home Series College Football Fans Want to See

Surprise, it's a handful of exciting non-conference college football games! ... That got us thinking about the non-conference games we'd love to see.

Trio confident ahead ES Setif match

"The matches between Al Ahly and the teams from North Africa are always very tough and interesting and I can promise you will watch good football.

Phoenix intent on playing football against Jets

"Are we going to play football, or are we going to play some other game?" ... "We've been playing some terrific football in midfield," Merrick said.

PL pre-match stats: Ings and Walcott firing

Read stats ahead of every PL game, with details of Aston Villa's profligacy, Joey Barton's record run and Danny Ings and Theo Walcott's form.

Football hooligans convicted for Bristol derby violence told by judge: "You're old enough to know ...

The oldest hooligan, aircraft fitter Stephen Maggs, 56, was banned from all football games in Britain for six years because of his history of violence.

Manchester City injury blow as James Milner set to miss Newcastle and Barcelona games

JAMES MILNER has been ruled out of Manchester City's game against Newcastle tomorrow - and is a big doubt for Tuesday's clash with Barcelona.

Pulis expects tough Sunderland game

The Wearsiders have won just one of their last eight league games and are only two points above ... He is a good football man, he knows the game.

Ohio State football: Quarterback tutor gives Braxton Miller thumbs up

After the national championship game, as the confetti swirled, Whitfield was on ... Whitfield said that Miller is making long-toss throws with a football.

Navy and Ole Miss home games highlight 2015 Tiger football schedule

The University of Memphis Tigers open their 2015 football season Sept. ... 24 with a Thursday night home game against the University of Cincinnati.

Purdue reduces football season ticket prices to entice fans back to the stadium

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana — Purdue University has cut season ticket prices for its football games after attendance plummeted last season.

JSU football: Furman pulls out of 2015, 2016 games with Gamecocks

JSU released its 2015 football schedule in January, and it included 11 games, with five at home. The Furman game was set to be the home opener.

UGA-UNC will open 2016 in Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game

If it goes off as planned, the 2016 game would mark the first between the two football programs since the Gator Bowl following the 1971 season.

BYU football: Cougars and Utah State announce two-game extension to series

PROVO -- BYU and Utah State have had some really good football games in the last few years -- and now you can count on a couple of more contests.

Georgia football will play North Carolina in Atlanta in 2016 season

The neutral site game for the Georgia football team in Atlanta that athletic director Greg McGarity hinted last month was coming is now set.

BYU, USU extend football series through 2020

Provo - Utah State and BYU have signed a contract that will add two additional games to their football series, extending the rivalry through 2020.

BYU, Utah State extend football series through 2020

... announced the schools have signed a contract that will add two additional games to the current football series, extending the series through 2020.

Tulsa football season to begin Sept. 5 against FAU

Fans watch during the second half of the Texas State v Tulsa football game at Chapman stadium on Sept. 27, 2014 TOM GILBERT/Tulsa World.

Temple's football schedule is released

Temple will open its 2015 football season at Lincoln Financial Field against Penn ... The game times of Temple's 12 games have yet to be determined.

Willis, Bowman push last season's 49ers starters to sideline

“You try to get your best football players on the field,” 49ers general ... have four players who can go in and play good football and win football games.

The clash of data and the battle of statistics: why football management games are fun

If it is hard to explain the appeal of football to people who don't enjoy it then explaining the appeal of football management games is even tougher.

Miami Hurricanes spring football preview: Defensive backs

Bush started all but two games at strong safety (he missed the final two of the regular season after suffering a hamstring strain against Florida State).

Columbia football consultant: Raise pay, drop Fordham

Columbia football consultant: Raise pay, drop Fordham ... I'd take Fordham on anytime in the middle of the season when I got games under my belt.".

Liverpool see alternative route to Champions League in Besiktas tie

But, after only one defeat in the last 16 games, the Liverpool manager ... will attack these games against Besiktas like we have in the last few months.

Real match-winner Ronaldo is back, says Ancelotti

The Portuguese world player of the year had not scored for three games ... setting up Marcelo for the Spanish side's second goal late in the game.

NFL official handed kicking game ball to Patriots' locker room attendant

NFL official handed kicking game ball to Patriots' locker room attendant ... attempt to introduce an unapproved special-teams football into the game.

Cougar Football Hands Out 2014 Team Awards

Dahl earned All-Pac-12 Conference honorable mention after starting all 12 games at left tackle, allowing just one sack for nation's top passing offense.

Ranocchia 'Fine under pressure'

By Football Italia staff ... “These are the games that make you develop. They're in-out games that let players grow, especially the younger ones.

Morning links: BYU football's new slogan; Stanley Cup champion Trevor Lewis calls Utah home

... a pass in-bounds during the second half of the in the inaugural Miami Beach Bowl football game against Memphis, Monday, Dec. 22, 2014 in Miami.

ESPN: Patriots Attendant Attempted to Put Unapproved Football in AFC Championship Game

The referee assigned to the game, Walt Anderson, followed standard ... football to alternate official Greg Yettle on the sideline during the game.

ODU sets spring football practice schedule

Old Dominion has moved back the start of spring football practice and has set the time for the spring football game and other ancillary events.

Notre Dame's Unusual 2015 Football Schedule

We will rate the GAMES in perceived degree of difficulty. ... Adoree Jackson are two of the best defensive backs in college football regardless of class.

USF's Welcome to Small Time College Football

I was going to drive 15 hours in two days for a three hour football game. Thus began a love affair between a man and his college football team.

'Unapproved' football an odd twist to Deflategate saga

'Unapproved' football an odd twist to Deflategate saga ... introduce an unapproved special teams football into last month's AFC Championship Game.

Paris police launch inquiry after Chelsea fans seen abusing black man on film

If it identifies those involved in the train incident, the Met said it would consider applying for orders to stop them travelling to future football games.

Reading FC: Five traits of fans at the end of the game

At football matches, there are always fans, no matter what was happening, who get up three minutes from the end of normal time and go home.

Penn State Football: Franklin's First Season Sees Attendance Increase At Beaver Stadium

Overall, Penn State football saw 711,358 fans come through the Beaver Stadium gates for an average of 101,623 per game during the 2014 season.

Darren Bent rescues point at Rotherham but Derby miss chance to go top

Darren Bent, right, continues his fine scoring streak to earn Derby a point from a thrilling Championship match against at New York Stadium.

Football: Game's not over for Super Mario

By the end of the year, Mario Balotelli was a wreck, his confidence torn to shreds. As the goodwill eroded, so did his standing among Liverpool fans.

Michigan tops college football's winningest teams

1 on college football's all-time wins list, though there could be some ... and seemed to have as much to do with fit as it did winning football games.

The big 2015 Texas State football guide: Dennis Franchione's upward trajectory

He had inherited a New Mexico program that had won nine games in five ... Franchione was considered one of the best coaches in college football.

Liverpool winger Lazar Markovic shocked at four-game ban for red card against Basle

Lazar Markovic has been handed a four-game ban for his red card in December's ... by a picture of HIM looking bemused during a Liverpool match.

Women's basketball | Game preview: Ohio State vs. Purdue

Notable: The Buckeyes won the first game 79-71 in overtime on Jan. ... The Boilermakers have played five overtime games, including one that went to ... know who will win Monday's first college football national championship game.

Women's basketball | Game preview: Ohio State vs. Purdue

Notable: The Buckeyes won the first game 79-71 in overtime on Jan. ... The Boilermakers have played five overtime games, including one that went to ... know who will win Monday's first college football national championship game.

U16 football squad announced for Euro Games

U16 FOOTBALL The squad who will be representing Team Maccabi GB's at this summer's European Maccabi Games in Berlin has been announced.

Tualatin hires Bill Zernickow, successful California coach, to take over football program

Bill Zernickow won 87 games, four league titles and two CIF championships in 10 seasons at San Dimas. (Keith Birmingham/Los Angeles News Group).

It's a disgrace ESPN pulled Dick Vitale from the Duke-UNC game

Most recently, Brent Musburger was demoted to SEC Network games while Chris Fowler took his booth in ABC's primetime college football game.

Foote: Football needs to take backseat in redistricting

Don't get me wrong here, I don't come from the "I hate football because it ... competition is or how difficult it is to schedule non-district football games.

FA Cup sixth-round draw: Aston Villa to face West Brom

The pairing ensures at least one Football League side will make it to the semi-finals. ... All four games will be broadcast live by BBC or BT Sport.

Names in the games: WVU basketball, Marshall football, prep hoops polls

Marshall's football game against Purdue, originally scheduled for Sept. 5, has been moved to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 6 for national television.

Where does Joe Namath place Tom Brady among football's greatest quarterbacks?

In Namath's famous guaranteed-win game, the AFL champion New York Jets defeated the NFL champion Baltimore Colts 16-7 on Jan. 12, 1969.

Marshall-Purdue football game moved to Sept. 6

The Marshall football team's season opener versus Purdue at Joan C. Edwards Stadium has been moved to a 3 p.m. kickoff on Sunday, Sept.

US to stage CONCACAF Rio 2016 men's Olympic football qualifying tournament

US to stage CONCACAF Rio 2016 men's Olympic football qualifying ... Football (CONCACAF) qualifying tournament for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Meet College Football's Most Inexperienced Head Coach

By Greg Couch , National College Football Columnist ... This was a decent first step for a team that won two games in eight of the past 11 seasons.

Welsh support for safe standing

Wales could pilot a safe-standing scheme at football matches if politicians and ... that fold away under aluminium terrace steps for Bundesliga games.

Clemson Sets October 17 Football Game For Homecoming

CLEMSON, S.C. - Clemson announced homecoming 2015 will center around the October 17 football game in Death Valley against Boston College.

The Sport of Presidents

“Of all the games I personally like foot ball the best,” Theodore Roosevelt wrote pigskin ... So many of his successors shared TR's affinity for football.

300 games for Pedro

FC Barcelona striker Pedro Rodríguez has reached 300 official games after appearing in the first leg of the Spanish Cup semi-finals against Villarreal.

Football played role in building US presidents

All sporting events are measured against crowd sizes at college games. ... “In life, as in a football game, the principle to follow is: Hit the line hard.

Everton FC coach David Unsworth urges English football to adopt B team model

On-loan forward David Henen brought Everton level in the game but Villarreal struck for a ... “That is the problem with under-21 football in this country.

5 Reasons Why Big Ten Football Will Be Best Conference in 2015

... spots in New Year's Six bowl games, but Ohio State managed to secure a berth in the College Football Playoff—and then win the whole darn thing.

Football - Burnett salutes improving Daggers

The improving Daggers have now lost just once in their last nine games ... in the second half gave us the perfect platform to go on and win the game.

Allegri: 'Juve were arrogant'

By Football Italia staff ... “We didn't get into the right mood for this game. Cesena ... Cesena won many challenges and that says a lot about the game.

Fantasy Football 2015: 4 Youngsters Whose Fantasy Values Will Rise in 2015

You do not just win fantasy football leagues because you have a Hall of ... the ability to take their games (and their fantasy values) to the next level.

Bradford City continue FA Cup run with victory over Sunderland

While it was Stead – forced to have post-match stitches to his foot after being ... against the best team in the league right now on a great football pitch.

All-Central Virginia football: Koonce bounces back

Monticello's Kyree Koonce (2) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of a football game against Albemarle on Oct. 24.

Momemtum growing for end to ban on alcohol in Scottish football stadiums

Scottish Labour leader Jim Murphy (right) joins Aberdeen fan Craig Stewart as he campaigns for alcohol to be re- introduced at football games.

Aston Villa v Leicester: FA Cup – live!

Well that was a half of football. ... That's how good this game is. ... I can only admire the good sense of Villa fans who didn't buy tickets for this match.

Bob Hunter commentary: Ohio State games in Breslin Center rarely lack drama

Ohio State-Michigan State basketball games sometimes feel like a jog in .... mean for the Buckeyes' chances of making the college football playoffs.

UCLA football recruiting efforts erase depth question but raise others

The Bruins return five linemen who have started at least 19 games, and ... backs to counter the pitch-and-catch offenses that infest college football.

What's the cheapest way to watch football on TV?

Sky has got the majority of the games, as it has snapped up the exclusive rights to ... in bidding wars for the television rights to popular football games.

Purdue football signing day recap: Secondary

We were talking football and going through X's and O's and he really understood the game and you could tell he does a great job studying the game.

Ohio State men's basketball: Michigan State's late three a dagger in the heart

... scramble for a loose ball during Ohio State's game in East Lansing, Mich. .... mean for the Buckeyes' chances of making the college football playoffs.

Tim Sherwood confirmed as new Aston Villa manager

"We are determined to build a football operation with a long-term vision and a ... Paul Lambert was dismissed after a failure to win in 10 games.

Way Too Early Odds for Alabama vs Wisconsin: Badgers Open as Big Underdogs

But scrolling through the interweb earlier this week I came across odds for some of the great opening weekend college football games via 5Dimes.

Gary Patterson envisions six team playoff, no conference title games

Gary Patterson is proposing an idea for a six team playoff in college football. He also would like to eliminate conference title games altogether.

Game preview | Women's basketball: Ohio State at Illinois

Crawford has returned, but the team has lost nine of the past 10 games, ... who will win Monday's first college football national championship game.

Fighting spirit pleases Sheridan

"We have come off the pitch wondering how we have lost the game. In the last two games we have played football in a way that we all want to see.

Huddersfield hold Bournemouth

The strike maintained Bournemouth's record of scoring the first goal in all 16 of their league games at the Goldsands Stadium this season.

Watford's Troy Deeney steals win after Zach Clough's double for Bolton

Chelsea's Diego Costa: 'Football is my life. ... hesitated as Feeney crossed into the area for Clough to sweep home his fourth goal in six games.

Football clockwatch – FA Cup updates and more – live!

“You might also take note of the Wolfsburg match” says Konstantin Sauer. “After being 3 ahead at halftime, now its 4 all with 20 minutes to go.

Griffiths' early strike sends Celtic on their way to win at St Johnstone

Celtic extended their winning run to eight games at the top of the Scottish Premiership with a 2-1 victory ... Chelsea's Diego Costa: 'Football is my life.

FT: West Brom 4-0 West Ham

They continually chip away at sides and are winning games against teams with bigger names. They've ... "Derby are playing some really slick football.

Badgers football: Paul Chryst sees high academic standards as selling point

Badgers football: Paul Chryst sees high academic standards as selling point .... Chryst also was asked the date of Badgers' spring football game.

Chelsea's Eden Hazard screams after winning game of table football against teammate Cesar ...

... a new five-and-a-half-year deal at Stamford Bridge, let out a scream after getting the best of teammate Cesar Azpilicueta in a game of table football.

TRAC takes on new football look beginning this fall

The Sherrard versus Rockridge football game has been a traditional rivalry for ... Sherrard athletic director, of the absence of those big rivalry games.

ESPN's College GameDay is at SMU on Saturday; host Rece Davis says why

What's the biggest similarity between football and basketball GameDays? They are both ... The football shows are centered on the games of the day.

Post Football Therapy: Cincinnati Bengals

That's the last time the Cincinnati Bengals won a playoff game. Fans have probably spent the past 20-plus years wondering whose fault that is.

Kenny McDowall backs Rangers to finish above Hibernian despite defeat

Before this game we were sitting above them. If we give ... Chelsea's Diego Costa: 'Football is my life. ... But that's football and that's where we are at.

Costlier English football games on TV?

THE windfall football clubs in the Barclays Premier League (BPL) will ... rights deal could well see the cost to broadcast those games rise in Malaysia.

USC spring football preview: safeties

Junior Su'a Cravens was a freshman All-American safety and played the position the first two games of last season before he moved to linebacker.

TCU coach Gary Patterson favors expanding playoff to six teams

After missing the inaugural College Football Playoff, TCU coach Gary Patterson said he wants the College Football Playoff to expand to six teams.

FIFA says Manaus not 'suitable' option for 2016 Rio Games

The jungle city of Manaus has been added to the list of proposed host cities for the Olympic football tournament at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games.

Georgia Football: Workload for Chubb Could Be Unprecedented in 2015

In the seven games missed by Todd Gurley in 2014, Chubb garnered 169 carries (on the season he ... To be fair, he carried the football a lot in 2014.

Football finalizes 11-game schedule for 2015

The Morehead State football program has finalized its 2015 schedule. The 11-game slate features five home games and six road contests.

2015 college football wedding planner: Big 12...

I do: Oklahoma State. The Cowboys have a home game, but it's against Central Arkansas. The next two weeks (vs. UTSA, at Texas) won't be as easy.

Football - Hasselbaink ready to fire

"We are playing very well - the only thing in these games is that we need to score and that's ... Now it's about winning, not about playing nice football.

Glen Mason recalls Rutgers football OC Ben McDaniels as a 'rugrat'

... table and watching everything your dad has to go through at work and living through your dad those Friday night football games in the state of Ohio.".

Oklahoma association says proposed sanctions for football coach's comments fall short

Alexander was critical of the OSSAA after an incorrectly applied penalty in a playoff football game denied a go-ahead touchdown for Douglass.

Football: Phoenix backing their own game

The Phoenix are in need of a win after dropping two games across the Tasman last week following their return to action after the Asian Cup break.

Selling 'Beast Mode' After a Super Bowl Loss

Seattle Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch leaves at the five minute mark after his news conference before the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game, Jan.

Highlights from the All-Big Ten quarterback's national championship season

... May and Bill Rabinowitz look at the first College Football Playoff rankings, recap a tough night at Penn State and look at Saturday's Illinois game.

Colonels football announces 2015 recruiting class

“You have to recruit locally to get people in the stands. When football games are over, fans come back to support the program and attend more games.

Manaus could host soccer during 2016 Olympics

General view of Arena Amazonia before the 2014 World Cup game between ... said Jose Maria Marin, president of the Brazilian football confederation.

Ronny Deila: Many English games bore me compared to Scottish football

Ronny Deila has compared the Scottish game to south of the border saying he's been bored by many games in the English Premier League.

Panel decides to retain N.J. football seeding

Reversing field, the NJSIAA football committee has shot down a proposal by the state's ... 13 in the Inquirer Top 20, scheduled 24 games this season.

Join in the fun and games with The FA's Junior Fanzones

The FA Junior Fanzones will return to flagship women's football matches in 2015 with the first at England's match against USA on Friday.

Sega's Big Bet on Console Games Falls Short

Profits down despite big spend on development and advertising; Football Manger and Wii U sales in decline. by Rob Crossley on February 12, 2015.

College football rules group talks linemen and lenses, but not pace

INDIANAPOLIS — As members of the NCAA's Football Rules Committee ... technology like helmet cams, helmet radios and iPads during games.

Jim Hawthorne to retire from calling LSU games in 2016

The 71-year-old has broadcasted 380 straight football games since 1984, according to Senior Associate Athletic Director Michael Bonnette.

Essendon Football Club: Casual vacancies available for NAB Challenge games

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who has ever dreamt of playing at the highest-level but couldn't because they were terrible at football.

Steelers to play Vikings in Hall of Fame game

The Steelers' Jerome Bettis will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame the night before the Steelers are set to play in the Hall of Fame game.

Gamecock Football: A Game of Inches

South Carolina's season in 2014 was the definition of mediocre. It could have been better, by far. However, it easily could have been worse, by far.

Pittsburgh Steelers to play in 2015 NFL Hall of Fame Game

The game will be televised on WPXI-TV Channel 11. ... one day after two of their famed legends are formally enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. ... He still holds the Steelers mark for most 100-yard games in a career (50).

Manchester United 3-1 Burnley MATCH REPORT: Plus Chelsea 1-0 Everton and the rest of the ...

Check out the homepage for all the post-match fall-out but make sure you return this weekend for more live action in the FA Cup fifth round. Cheerio.

Brown Ideye and Saido Berahino combine as West Brom sink Swansea

... West Bromwich Albion have been rewarded with two goals in as many games from the club-record signing who was previously a figure of ridicule.

Premier League clockwatch – as it happened!

And on that note, I'm off. Thanks for reading, emailing and tweeting. Keep an eye on the site for reports and reaction from all the games. See ya!

HS coach of IU's Jordan Fuchs: 'Best forward I've ever coached'

Fuchs played in all 12 games for the Hoosiers' football team, catching three ... at Christ the King, he averaged 11.7 points and 6.4 rebounds a game.

High school football title games remain at UW next 2 years

(AP) — The Wyoming State High School Football Championships will ... still more than what was generated prior to moving all the games to Laramie.

Ohio State football: New assistant Alford familiar with Meyer, staff

... who will be an outstanding mentor and teacher for this football program.” ... who will win Monday's first college football national championship game.

Sky leads FTSE down after costly TV football rights auction, BT gains

Sky leads FTSE down after costly TV football rights auction, BT gains ... sum to secure TV rights for top English football games and fierce rival BT (BT.

Premier League: Southampton vs West Ham match preview

Meanwhile, Mane has scored four in his last five Premier League games for the Saints and appears to be their current biggest threat going forward.

St. Louis football again in the not-always-great outdoors?

Since 1995, the Rams have played 161 games inside the formerly “state of the art” indoor stadium downtown, now known as the Edward Jones Dome.

Omaha Husker Radio Broadcasts Leave KFAB for ESPN 590 and Z-92

Starting this fall, all Nebraska football, basketball (men's and women's), volleyball, and baseball games will be heard on AM 590 in Omaha.

Phillips: NU Won't Move Illinois Games From Evanston

The Wildcats and Fighting Illini will play three of their next five football games — all designated Illinois home games — at Soldier Field in Chicago.

High school notebook: Wake Forest to celebrate its 15-1 football team

The Wake Forest High football team will be honored Saturday by the Town of Wake Forest ... High schools usually play their football games on Fridays.

Sky and BT TV football deal 'to hit viewers in the pocket'

The cost of watching live football on TV is set to surge again after a fierce ... BT pushed the price of television rights to more than £10million a match.

Nebraska football games will have a new radio home in Omaha

OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska football games and other university sports will be broadcast on a new group of radio stations in Omaha starting next fall.

Wisch: 'Chicago's Big Ten Team' Should Always Face Illini There

... also walk the walk by taking its home football games against Illinois in 2016, 2018 and 2020 and moving them south from Evanston to Soldier Field.

Husker radio changes on Omaha dial, moving from KFAB

Omaha's AM 590 has been carrying Iowa Hawkeye broadcasts of football and men's ... Omaha station KEZO-FM (92.3) will also carry football games.

Premier League TV rights: Gary Lineker demands affordable football as average live match now ...

But as football bosses celebrated a cash bonanza fed-up supporters' ... Gary Lineker tonight led calls to make going to games more affordable for fans.

Do college football games last too dang long? Join the debate on today's "Scarbinsky" live stream

Alabama head coach Nick Saban yells before Alabama's 2015 Sugar Bowl and college football playoff semifinal game with Ohio State, Thursday, Jan.

Sky and BT retain Premier League TV rights for record £5.14bn

Premier League football clubs and players were left rubbing their hands at another ... Under the current deal they pay an average of £6.53m per game.

Premier League TV rights: when and where to watch the football

The big news is that Sky have kept the two Sunday afternoon games. ... their packages and Sky will now show live top-flight football on Friday nights.

Premier League TV rights announcement: live, as Sky Sports and BT go head-to-head

Premier League TV rights: when and where to watch the football ... to USA who stream our Football games along with other sports like NBA etc.

Premier League: Follow all of the midweek football action with Sky Sports

There's a full round of Premier League games spread across Tuesday and Wednesday this week – and you can follow all the action with Sky Sports.

Rivalry returns to Chicago

Fireworks shoot over Soldier Field in Chicago during the Illinois vs. Washington football game, which was the last time the Illini played in Chicago.

Hull boss Steve Bruce: Relegation scrap with Aston Villa is biggest game of the season

And Bruce said: "It's arguably one of the biggest games I've had since I've been here. ... "There's a saying that you're only as good as your last game.

NFL Films founder Ed Sabol dies at age 98

Sabol was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011. ... producing sports was recording the action at Steve's high school football games.

Illinois, Northwestern football games set for Soldier Field

Illinois athletics director Mike Thomas said Monday that the 2015 game that was to have been played in Champaign will be moved to Soldier Field.

Ed Sabol, founder of NFL Films, dies at 98

Mr. Sabol was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011 — as one of the few people who neither played nor coached the game.

Illinois Football announces 3-year agreement for games at Soldier Field

The annual Illinois vs Northwestern game will be played at Chicago's ... the Chicagoland area with these three football games coming to Soldier Field.

Illinois, Northwestern to play at Soldier Field in 2015, '17 and '19

By Tom Fornelli | College Football Writer ... area with these three football games coming to Soldier Field,” said Illinois athletic director Mike Thomas.

Atletico Madrid to promote European Games

... and as one of the leading Spanish and European football clubs, we are delighted to be associated with the Games and to promote Baku 2015.”.

Ohio State football: A look back at Doran Grant's championship season

At the end of the 2013 football season, few could argue that one of the ... including two in OSU's 59-0 victory over Wisconsin in the Big Ten title game.

Possession 50% 50% 0 mins Sunderland Queens Park Rangers

You can't beat the pessimistic mind of a football fan. ... it makes the rest of the team believe you've got a chance to win football games," he explains.

Hiring of football stadium management firm draws criticism

... are being criticized for hiring a firm to manage games and events at the school's new $128 million football stadium despite having little experience.

Rice DE Nordstrom to tackle job in energy sector

"It really shows me he cares about his players a lot more than he cares about winning football games. That's a great testament to his character.".

Stunned Kenny McDowall says sorry to Rangers fans for Raith humiliation

We have got to lift ourselves up and start winning football games. ... “It's hard enough to win these games without giving opponents a goal of a start.”.

Egypt: 22 Killed in Clashes Between Football Fans and Security Forces - Prosecution

The games were held in the absence of any fans since over 70 football fans were killed in the Port Said Stadium following a game in February 2012.

Egypt suspends football games after 19 die

Egypt has suspended all major football games after 19 people were killed in the latest outbreak of violence between fans and police, authorities say.

Egypt FA bars fans from league games

The Egyptian Football Association has announced that it has taken the decision to close the stadium to the fans for the rest of 2014/15 league season.

At least 20 killed after crowd trouble at Egyptian football match

The match was open to the public, unlike most other games between Egyptian football clubs since deadly stadium riots in Port Said in 2012.

SWPL football: Premier Division match reports

FORMER Ashes striker Phil Bayliss made a triumphant return to Kimberley Stadium as he managed his new side to their first victory in five games.

Ohio State football: Tim Beck likes bond, competition among QBs

No topic in college football will get more attention in 2015 than how Ohio State .... Tim May and Bill Rabinowitz preview the 111th edition of The Game.

College football: Ohio State hires Tony Alford for vacant running backs coach post

College football: Ohio State hires Tony Alford for vacant running backs .... who will win Monday's first college football national championship game.

Western Sydney Wanderers end winless run with victory over Wellington

It took 15 games but Western Sydney finally tasted A-League victory this season, securing a 2-0 win over Wellington Phoenix at Sportingbet Stadium.

Motekiai Langi Is Smart Recruiting Gamble for BYU Football

What makes Langi so unique is his lack of football experience. ... program over the last three years, winning 26 games and going 2-1 in bowl games.

City still in title race: Mourinho

Before the game I was not worried and during the game and I didn't imagine the result. "When you ... I'd love to learn from him as a football manager.

Bills to sign Incognito, key figure in bullying scandal

23, 2012 file photo, Miami Dolphins guard Richie Incognito (68) looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Miami.

Mom's Suit Aims to End Tackle Football Among Preteens

In this undated photo provided by Debra Pyka, Joseph Chernach stands on the sideline during a high school football game in Crystal Falls, Mich.

Zamparini: Normal to think Palermo will win games

Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini has revealed that the Rosanero's recent form it has now become standard to think that the club will win games.

Leigh Griffiths returns to haunt Dundee as Celtic cruise to Cup win

Celtic's Leigh Griffiths scores the first goal against Dundee in the Scottish Cup fifth round match at Dens Park. Photograph: Jeff Holmes/PA.

Recent live reporting posts

Hull's last two games have ended in 3-0 defeats, with confidence and ... side toil for 10 hours and 12 minutes of league football without scoring one.".

Farah wants football to do his talking

Wests Tigers skipper Robbie Farah wants football to do his talking ... If we start losing a couple of games in a row people will start writing stuff.

Football Ferns relishing game time

Defender Ria Percival says the amount of match play the Football Ferns are getting will stand them in good stead at the World Cup in Canada in June.

UCLA Mourns the Loss of War Veteran and Football Standout Al Hoisch

He was a passionate Bruin sports fan and often attended basketball and football games. For 16 years, he was a volunteer at the Wildlife Waystation.

Davis to host 'College GameDay'

I've cared deeply about college football my entire life. As a result, I'm ... He will no longer call Thursday night college football games for the network.

Rece Davis to replace Chris Fowler on ESPN's 'College GameDay'

He will continue to host the weekly College Football rankings shows and the ... Davis will no longer call Thursday night college football games.

College Football Playoff not changing dates for semifinal games

Conference commissioners denied a request by ESPN to move the College Football Playoff semifinal games away from Dec. 31 to another date.

Liverpool gets ready for 'inspirational' Steven Gerrard's final game against Everton

Many will now wonder if Gerrard's last game at Goodison Park on Saturday will provide yet another dramatic 90 minutes in this football mad city.

College football recruiting | Around the nation: USC, Alabama at top; Harbaugh's class small

On a day when the new faces of college football made their school choices .... Tim May and Bill Rabinowitz preview the 111th edition of The Game.

Cecchini hopes VU football recruiting class builds on program's momentum

It's a combination of factors, and winning football games, getting everybody to believe in Valparaiso University football again, has certainly helped.".

Ohio State football: Three players face career-ending injuries

Tanner missed several games with a foot injury. Bogard has been the most star-crossed. The junior has torn an anterior cruciate ligament three times.

Ohio State football: 'Family' atmosphere helped sway Isaiah Prince

Ohio State football: 'Family' atmosphere helped sway Isaiah Prince .... focused through a few more games to earn a shot at the national championship.

Rodgers: Our best to come

Brendan Rodgers insists Liverpool are yet to produce their best football this season but his ... We want to take that into the games and get to cup finals.

Ohio State football: Signing day might bring additions, subtractions

Ohio State football: Signing day might bring additions, subtractions .... focused through a few more games to earn a shot at the national championship.

Brendan Rodgers says Liverpool's best football yet to come - and backs his team for FA Cup glory

Brendan Rodgers admitted Liverpool are yet to produce their best football this season but ... We want to take that into the games and get to cup finals.

Whitehall's Saquon Barkley: Why I chose Penn State

t all started my junior year [in 2013] at the Penn State-Michigan game. ... I could be something big in the future and help the team win football games.

Ohio State Football Season Review: Wide Receivers Step Up

Smith had only five catches during the first three games of the season, yet his per game average for the season's first three games reads: 47, 58, 29.5.

AIMONETTI: Preparation is the invisible statistic

Columbia football is entering a new era, much like every student does at the ... applied in class parallels the efforts necessary to win football games.

NFL suspends Josh Gordon at least 1 year

It's the second year in a row Gordon received such a suspension, although his ban for the 2014 season was eventually reduced to 10 games.

Porto: Political Football

Respondents were most ambivalent about football, with just 55 percent ... injury from repeated blows to the head sustained during football games.

BYU football: Cougars add more football matchups with Arizona

BYU announced Tuesday morning that the Cougars added two more football games to their series with the University of Arizona beginning in 2026.

Mizzou, Eastern Michigan ink two-year football series

Desperate to fill out upcoming football schedules, Missouri secured to a two-year series ... The 2020 game against Eastern Michigan falls on Sept. 26.

Missouri and Eastern Michigan will play a two game football series starting in 2016

The University of Missouri and Eastern Michigan University have agreed to a two-game football series, as announced jointly today by both schools.

Richardson High athletic trainer credited with saving football player's life

Richardson High School football player Jesus Flores Banegas (left) ... said she knew Rosanelli as the athletic trainer at her son's football games.

Michigan State is most expensive ticket for Ohio State football at Ohio Stadium in 2015

"That will include reducing the prices for some games while also designating two premier games on the schedule,'' according to the school release.

Sony: First Live 4K Football or Baseball Game Will Be a Milestone

When will viewers finally take notice of the benefits of 4K video? When they can stream a live football or baseball game in glorious ultra-high definition.

What happened to Alabama's top prep football prospects from 2010?

That said, he finished his rookie year with a pair of strong games to earn NFL ... play that will go down as one of the greatest in college football history.

Long time voice of Laker Football, Dick Nelson, dies

Nelson first started calling Laker football on WCUZ, followed by several stations that aired the games in the West Michigan area over the next 37 years.

Lucas proves the key as Chelsea match low

We have stats from all the weekend's Premier League games, including details of Lucas' importance to Liverpool and an 11-year Chelsea low.

Malcolm Butler's goal-line interception gives Pats Super Bowl XLIX title

Because we play football. ... I hate that we have to live with that," coach Pete Carroll said, "because we did everything right to win the football game.".

The 'treasure' on Pete Carroll's staff: His 27-year-old son

I had playoff games in high school football where he said 'We're not doing this ... guys, we're getting on the bus, we're going to my son's playoff game.

Hate NFL football? Here are 5 nerdy things to do instead of watching Super Bowl

Today's the day; Super Bowl Sunday is officially here. The game should be exciting, as the Patriots are rather hated outside of New England. Why?

Jim Hackett says Michigan will have at least one night football game; Michigan State, Ohio State ...

Michigan interim athletic director Jim Hackett says the football team will have at least one home night game next season. (Patrick Record | MLive.com).

Super Bowl 2015 kickoff time: Fans' guide to Seahawks-Patriots game day

Seattle Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch, right, talks with Richard Sherman during a team practice for NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game, Thursday, Jan.

TCU's Porter scores game-winning touchdown in showcase

Representatives from the NFL, CFL and Arena Football League were on hand all week during practices and drills leading up to the game.

The 10 Best Super Bowl QBs of All Time

2 games: 61.7% completion rate, 452 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT, 106 rating ... Like Starr, Plunkett played efficient football in a pair of blowout Super Bowl wins.

When football was local -- and minor league

William Ryczek, author of Connecticut Gridiron, Football Minor Leaguers of the ..... He asked the opposing coach for a recommendation after the game.