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Kansas State Sees Players Where Some See Panic

With a heavy recruiting class heavy with junior college players, the Wildcats have their share of critics. But for Coach Ron Prince, it’s part of a familiar strategy.

Posted Tuesday, July 22, 2008 11:48 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: College Athletics, Football, Kansas City (Mo), Kansas State University

N.F.L. Roundup: Dungy Says Manning Will Return for Opener

Indianapolis Colts Coach Tony Dungy said Tuesday he was certain Peyton Manning’s left knee would be ready for the season opener. Dungy also said Manning might even play in the preseason.

Posted Tuesday, July 22, 2008 11:17 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Football

Sports of The Times: Shockey’s Burden of Proof

After Jeremy Shockey’s trade to the Saints, the carnival moves to New Orleans.

Posted Tuesday, July 22, 2008 2:31 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Football, New York Giants, Shockey, Jeremy

N.F.L. Roundup: The Jets Sideline a Tight End Displeased With His Contract

Putting Chris Baker on the active/physically unable to perform list could be another turn in the soap-opera narrative between The Jets and its starting tight end.

Posted Tuesday, July 22, 2008 12:03 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Football, New York Jets, National Football League, Baker, Chris

Texas Tech Gets Excited About Defense

For the Red Raiders Coach Mike Leach, defense will be the key to winning this season.

Posted Tuesday, July 22, 2008 12:03 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: College Athletics, Football, Texas Tech University, Crabtree, Michael, Leach, Mike

By Trading Shockey, Giants Solve One Problem and Create Another

Jeremy Shockey, the combustible but highly effective Giants’ tight end, was traded to the New Orleans Saints on Monday after six decorated seasons in New York.

Posted Monday, July 21, 2008 4:25 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Football, New York Giants, National Football League, Coughlin, Tom, Strahan, Michael, Shockey, Jeremy, New Orleans Saints, Barber, Tiki

Dolphins Trade Taylor to Redskins

Bill Parcells traded the Miami Dolphins’ best player, defensive end Jason Taylor, to the Washington Redskins on Sunday for a second-round pick in 2009 and a sixth-rounder in 2010.

Posted Sunday, July 20, 2008 10:08 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Football, Washington Redskins, Trades (Sports), Miami Dolphins, Parcells, Bill, Taylor, Jason

In the N.F.L., It’s Time to Get Back to Work

After a tumultuous off-season, N.F.L. training camps will be a relief. Here is a look at the teams to watch, for better or worse.

Posted Saturday, July 19, 2008 10:42 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Football, National Football League, Coaches and Managers

Major League Roundup: Ortiz Begins Rehabilitation With a Homer

The Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz homered in his rehabilitation debut in the minors.

Posted Thursday, July 17, 2008 10:12 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Football, Liriano, Francisco, Minnesota Twins, Boston Red Sox, Washington Nationals, Ortiz, David

A Town Divided About Favre

Brett Favre, with his request for release from the franchise because he wants to play again and does not feel welcomed by the Packers, is driving crazy many of those who love him the most.

Posted Thursday, July 17, 2008 9:03 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Football, National Football League, Favre, Brett, Green Bay Packers

Vikings Accused of Favre Contact

The Green Bay Packers filed a tampering charge against the Minnesota Vikings, alleging that a Vikings coach had improper contact with quarterback Brett Favre.

Posted Thursday, July 17, 2008 1:38 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Football, Favre, Brett, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings

Sports of The Times: Favre Tests Future of Packers

The stunned Packers, who had made plans for life after Brett Favre, don’t seem to want him back but they don’t want him to play for another team, either.

Posted Wednesday, July 16, 2008 9:26 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Football, National Football League, Favre, Brett, Retirement, Green Bay Packers

Surgery Probably Won’t Keep Manning Out of Opener

Peyton Manning’s streak of 160 consecutive starts does not appear in danger after a minor knee operation on Monday.

Posted Tuesday, July 15, 2008 10:11 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Football, Manning, Peyton

Green Bay Will Not Grant Favre’s Release Request

The Green Bay Packers’ general manager and coach say they don’t plan to grant Brett Favre’s request for his release.

Posted Saturday, July 12, 2008 11:14 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Football, Favre, Brett, Green Bay Packers

Who Are Likely Suitors in the Favre-a-Thon?

Packers General Manager Ted Thompson said Saturday that he would find a place for Brett Favre in Green Bay, but Favre may want to be the unquestioned starter.

Posted Saturday, July 12, 2008 9:17 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments