NFL football

It’s party time in Kelowna with Superbowl kick-off

It’s party time in Kelowna with Superbowl kick-off

Sunday, February 7th, 2010 | 2:00 pm

Local bars expect decent crowd for American football final.

Bills fire entire coaching staff: sources

Monday, January 4th, 2010 | 10:40 am

Canwest News Service

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills opened their offseason with a purge by firing interim coach Perry Fewell and the rest of his staff on Monday.

Though Fewell was dismissed, he will still interview for the team’s vacant…

Redskins fire coach Jim Zorn after 4-12 season

Monday, January 4th, 2010 | 7:40 am

Canwest News Service

ASHBURN, Va. — Jim Zorn was fired by the Washington Redskins early Monday, the first step in yet another team overhaul under owner Dan Snyder.

Zorn was informed of his dismissal shortly after the team returned to Redskins Park…

Punter Ryan expected to ink six-year deal with Seahawks

Monday, January 4th, 2010 | 4:00 am

Canwest News Service

The Seattle Seahawks are poised to announce that Canadian punter Jon Ryan has signed a six-year contract extension with the NFL team.

The deal is said to be worth $9.1 million US, including a $1.6-million signing bonus, although Ryan…

NFL picks: Week 6; Giants-Saints tilt shapes up as the most compelling contest

Thursday, October 15th, 2009 | 5:50 pm

Canwest News Service

Week 6 should feature three intriguing, highly competitive football games – the Giants travel to New Orleans, Baltimore’s in Minnesota and the Chicago Bears visit Matt Ryan and the Falcons (we underline should’ as with the NFL, nothing…

Pats rushing leader Taylor may need ankle surgery

Thursday, October 8th, 2009 | 4:50 pm

Canwest News Service

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Oft-injured running back Fred Taylor is sidelined again and could need surgery on his right ankle after leading the New England Patriots in rushing this season.

Taylor is expected to miss Sunday’s game at the Denver…

Regina’s Jon Ryan’s punts soaring high with NFL’s Seattle Seahawks

Thursday, October 8th, 2009 | 4:50 pm

Canwest News Service

REGINA – Jon Ryan is skyin’ his punts during the early stages of the 2009 NFL season.

The Regina-born Ryan, a member of the Seattle Seahawks, is averaging 51.8 yards per punt after four games. The gaudy average is…

NFL picks: Week 5

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 | 5:50 pm

Canwest News Service

Take a deep breath Bronco-fan, your team is respected once again.

A tumultuous off-season pointed toward a tumultuous season on the field but Denver’s proving a lot of the pundits wrong.

What’s most impressive – so far – is the…

Limbaugh, Checketts interested in Rams

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 | 12:10 pm

Canwest News Service

ST. LOUIS — The lowly Rams have someone who loves them.

Conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh said Tuesday he is teaming up with St. Louis Blues owner Dave Checketts in a bid to buy the Rams, owners of…

Improved defence propels Saints past Jets

Sunday, October 4th, 2009 | 5:50 pm

Canwest News Service

NEW ORLEANS – A vastly improved defense with a penchant for big plays has the New Orleans Saints undefeated through four games for the first time since 1993.

Darren Sharper returned one of his two interceptions of rookie Mark…