Brett Favre

Generational nonsense at commencement time

2012-05-21 03:00:00

This is the season of generational twaddle. At graduation ceremonies across the country, politicians, authors, actors and businessmen take to the stage to tell young people they are fantastic simply because they are young. This year, the ritual is more...

Was penalty against Vilma too severe?

2012-05-20 20:49:53

NFL must prove guilt Sam Farmer Los Angeles Times The suspension of Jonathan Vilma was not too severe if in fact he offered $10,000 bounties to any teammate who took out Kurt Warner or Brett Favre. That's clearly crossing the line. But the thing is,...

Which NBA team did best at trade deadline?

2012-03-19 00:00:00

L.A. comes out ahead Shandel Richardson Sun Sentinel The city of Los Angeles was the biggest winner at the trade deadline. The Clippers and Lakers both made deals that moved them closer to competing with the Thunder. The Clippers acquired Nick...

Ravens fans will shed no tears for Hines Ward

2012-03-20 10:20:00

Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Hines Ward has tearfully announced his retirement after he was released by the team, proclaiming that he will be a "Steeler for life" -- as if that's some kind of badge of honor. I'm sure there are a lot of Steeler fans who...

Goodell was right to send a message with Saints' punishment

2012-03-21 17:06:00

Say this much for Roger Goodell: when he sends a message, he sends a message. In fact, the last guy to send a message like this was probably Vito Corleone. The NFL commissioner didn't fool around when disciplining the New Orleans Saints for their...

Surprise, surprise: Big Apple swept up in "Timsanity."

2012-03-22 09:23:00

Shocking bulletin from the�Big Apple: New York is officially agog at the�Jets signing of Tim Tebow.�"Linsanity" is so yesterday. Now it's all about "Timsanity." The New York media is reacting to the Jets' controversial signing�in its usual�under-stated...

Potential Ravens target Peter Konz enjoys being center of attention

2012-02-26 18:49:00

Most of his offensive-line brethren would absolutely hate this. After all, linemen live in a world where they're talked to only when a yellow flag flies in their direction or their quarterback is on the ground. Beyond that, they're rarely singled out....

How should the Colts proceed with Manning, Luck?

2011-12-08 08:00:00

Understandably, the Ravens weren’t all that interested in discussing Peyton Manning on Wednesday, as much as we would have liked them to. With their quarterback out all season with a neck injury, the 0-12 Indianapolis Colts have gone from AFC...

If the money is right, should Favre return?

2011-12-08 20:45:55

Haven't we had enough? Jeff Schuler Morning Call No, no, a thousand times no. Haven't we had enough of this act? I've lost count of the times in the past that Brett Lorenzo Favre has "retired," only to watch the so-called gunslinger come riding...

Ravens Q&A with Mike Preston

2011-12-06 08:14:00

As he does after each game, columnist Mike Preston fielded your fan questions following the Ravens' 24-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns. Tom in West Palm Beach: It appears the Ravens will head into the postseason as one of the top seeds. But each...

How believable is new Ohio St. coach Meyer?

2011-11-29 20:42:59

He just has to win Chris Dufresne Los Angeles Times Nick Saban said he was not going to be the next coach at Alabama, and then he was. The great ones don't have to be believable — they just have to win. So what if Meyer double-talked and...

Derrick Mason: all-time Ravens good-guy

2012-01-10 10:35:00

Lost in Tebow-mania and all the�NFL playoff hoopla this week was the fact that Derrick Mason, the former Ravens wide receiver who is the franchise's all-time leader in pass receptions (471) and yards (5,777), has quietly announced his intention to retire....

Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre avoids being sacked by Chicago Bears defensive end Richard Dent during a game at Lambeau Field in 1993.

2012-05-18 00:00:00

This is an ESPN specialty, speculating about Favre's returns to football and then overcovering his subsequent retirement.

2012-02-21 18:28:15

's cell phone, 9 percent unemployment and Sparky Lohan, who is Dina Lohan's dog and apparently also a loser." Attendance: Season 2, 1 episode: "The Sue Sylvester Shuffle" Glee Club Cred: No songs.

2012-02-06 18:38:10