NFL News
No setbacks for Gronkowski in practice (AP)
Another practice, another day of progress for Rob Gronkowski. The All-Pro tight end was listed as questionable for the New England Patriots for the Super Bowl against the New York Giants on Sunday after moving without a limp on Friday as the Patriots walked through their offensive plays. Gronkowski practiced on a limited basis Thursday after being hurt 11 days earlier in the Patriots 23-20 win over...
Bradshaw misses practice but should play (AP)
Running back Ahmad Bradshaw missed the New York Giants' Super Bowl practice Friday because of a sore right foot. Coach Tom Coughlin listed Bradshaw as probable for Sunday's game, and said he expects him to play. Bradshaw has a broken bone in his right foot and it was sore after two days of practice at the University of Indianapolis' practice bubble.
Goodell: Thursday night slate expanding (AP)
The NFL is increasing the number of Thursday night games so more of its teams can play in prime time. Commissioner Roger Goodell said that there will be Thursday night games on the NFL Network from the second to the 15th week of the season, giving all of the league's teams a chance to appear in prime time on some outlet.
Irsay: Manning and I 'close and unified' (AP)
Jim Irsay is trying to put a happy face on an ugly public spectacle. After Peyton Manning stole the big stage from his little brother, Eli, all week, the Indianapolis Colts owner tried to resolve the second public spat in two weeks with his star quarterback. The latest controversy is over Manning's health and whether he's actually been cleared to start taking hits again.
Haley, Parcells among 17 Hall finalists (AP)
Chris Doleman is not one of the four Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists who won a Super Bowl. He doesn't believe that should affect his chances of being elected to the shrine. Nor does Troy Aikman. Doleman terrorized quarterbacks and running backs as a defensive end for the Vikings, Falcons and 49ers for 15 seasons.
PFT: The omnipresent fans that have given unique energy to Super Bowl week in Indianapolis have been let down by the two most important football men in town. Colts owner Jim Irsay and Peyton Manning’s camp can’t help themselves.
PFT: Irsay denies Peyton's been cleared
PFT: “Peyton has not passed our physical nor has he been cleared to play for The Indianapolis Colts,” Colts owner Jim Irsay said early Friday on his Twitter page.
Video: PFT Live: What does Peyton want?
PFT Live: Mike Florio suggests reading between the lines to see Peyton Manning inching farther and farther from Indianapolis. (NBC Sports)
4 Super Bowl champs are Hall finalists
Chris Doleman is not one of the four Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists who won a Super Bowl. He doesn't believe that should affect his chances of being elected to the shrine.
PFT: Fan sues for right to swear at games
PFT: Eric Holguin, an off-duty Los Angeles police officer who attended the Cardinals-Chargers game in October 2010 and wore Cardinals colors at Qualcomm Stadium, said that he was kicked out of the stadium after saying “F— you” to two Chargers fans who challenged him to a fight. Security personnel removed him from the stadium for the obscenity, and now he’s filing a lawsuit.