Jets need to get running game going

| October 5, 2011

FLORHAM PARK, NJ — Shonn Greenes first trip to the Black Hole was indelible. He was a rookie running back who, in 2009, had shown potential but not mastery of his position. When Leon Washingtons leg was broken, Greene was in. And when the dust cleared, he had 19 carried for 144 yards and looked [...]

Sarah Palin Is Running Out Of Time To Get Into The 2012 Race

| October 2, 2011

Sarah Palin is not running for president, and as such, Ive been trying to give more space to those who have taken on the burdensome task of mounting a presidential campaign. But it hasnt escaped my attention that from time to time, she pops up, suggests that theres still time to get into the race, [...]

Lightweight shoes to boost Finish Line margins

| September 26, 2011

n>(Reuters) – Athletic footwear retailer Finish Line (FINL.O) expects online sales and strong demand for lightweight running shoes to continue to boost its margins in the current quarter. Athletic shoe makers have been seeing strong demand even as consumers cut back on discretionary spending amid an uncertain economic environment. Finish Lines market-topping numbers follow stellar [...]

Eagles, Cowboys running risk with injured quarterbacks: A fan’s take

| September 23, 2011

The Philadelphia Eagles are in the midst of a major dilemma. Very soon, the Eagles will learn whether Michael Vick(notes) can play against the New York Giants on Sept. 25 and may then have to decide if he even should play. To many of us Philadelphia fans, this decision would be a no-brainer since Vick [...]

Even After Prison and an Ankle Injury, Burress Says He’s Ready

| August 16, 2011

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. Enlarge This Image Richard Drew/Associated Press Plaxico Burress will turn 34 before the start of the N.F.L. season and has not played in three years. Related Deal Ratified by N.F.L. Players (August 5, 2011) Times Topic: Plaxico Burress The latest news, notes and analysis of the N.F.L. playoffs. Go to The Fifth [...]

Rams fill need at running back: A fan’s reaction

| August 15, 2011

On Aug. 3, 2011, the St. Louis Rams signed former Bucs running back Cadillac Williams to a one-year-contract. The deal comes just one day after the St. Louis picked up former Falcons running back Jerious Norwood(notes). The signings finally fill a void on the roster that has been there for over a year. Picked in [...]

Dow Plunges 512 Points, Governments Running Out of (Easy) Tricks?

| August 12, 2011

Over in Europe, yields on Italian 10-year bonds hit a euro-era high and the Milan stock market fell over 5 percent. The problems facing the US (poor jobs market and faltering real estate sector) and EU (poor growth prospects and indebtedness) arent new. However, there is a growing sense of pessimism that policy makers are [...]

First practice for free agents

| August 12, 2011

Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez was practicing with running backs Joe McKnight and Shonn Greene when he looks up and sees LaDainian Tomlinson charging toward the practice field in full uniform and pads. It may have been an hour late, but the 2011 NFL season had finally arrived in Florham Park. At 5 pm the Jet [...]

First practice for free agents

| August 10, 2011

Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez was practicing with running backs Joe McKnight and Shonn Greene when he looks up and sees LaDainian Tomlinson charging toward the practice field in full uniform and pads. It may have been an hour late, but the 2011 NFL season had finally arrived in Florham Park. At 5 pm the Jet [...]

Dow Plunges 512 Points, Governments Running Out of (Easy) Tricks?

| August 9, 2011

Over in Europe, yields on Italian 10-year bonds hit a euro-era high and the Milan stock market fell over 5 percent. The problems facing the US (poor jobs market and faltering real estate sector) and EU (poor growth prospects and indebtedness) arent new. However, there is a growing sense of pessimism that policy makers are [...]