NFL Draft Fun

The NFL Draft kicks off in New York City on April 28 and extends through April 30 on ESPN and the NFL Network.  Who will be picked first?  Which quarterback has the fastest 40-yard dash time?  Who will be a "bust" and fail to meet his draft day expectations?  Not to mention, how can they even hold a Draft when the NFL is in the middle of a lockout?  I saw a headline today in New York that said: "

Quick Hits #5

Chicks Dig the Long Ball:   The New York Yankees have set a club record with 27 home runs in their first 14 games.  They have 6 different players that have at least 4 home runs each. That's an impressive achievement given the storied history of the club - their nickname is not the Bronx Bombers for nothing!Jorge Posada has contributed to the Yankees record start by slugging 4 home runs from the

Troy Aikman Divorce? -- I'm Separating from My Wife

Troy Aikman is separating from his wife of 10 years ... the NFL star has announced. The Dallas Cowboys legend released a statement earlier today saying, "This has been a difficult decision for Rhonda and me, but after 10 years of marriage we have decided to separate."

The statement continues, "We remain deeply committed to our children and respectfully ask that you honor our family’s privacy during this period of adjustment."

The couple has two minor daughters together ... and Rhonda has one child from a previous marriage.


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Ben Roethlisberger suspension

Ben, Roethlisberger suspension: NFL commissioner reduces ban of Pittsburgh Steelers QB to four games

Terry Bradshaw's prayers weren't answered. The NFL has reduced Ben Roethlisberger's suspension.

Two days after Bradshaw ripped into Roethlisberger for his actions toward women, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell met with the current Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Friday and reduced his suspension from six games to four. He also praised the 28-year-old for the effort he has shown in trying to improve his behavior.

"You have told me and the Steelers that you committed to making better decisions," Goodell told Roethlisberger, according to a statement released by the league. "Your actions over the past several months have been consistent with that promise, and you must continue to honor that commitment."

The reduction, according to the league, is "contingent on (Roethlisberger) continuing to adhere to the program established by our advisers and avoiding any further violations of the Personal Conduct Policy." While suspended, he must stay away from the Steelers completely and have no contact with the coaches or front office.

Roethlisberger reportedly delivered a tearful apology to his teammates after their final exhibition game on Thursday night. He is eligible to return for the Steelers' Oct. 17 game against the Cleveland Browns.

Roethlisberger was suspended by the NFL for violating the league's personal conduct policy in early March when he was accused of sexually assaulting a college student in a Milledgeville, Ga., bar. He wasn't charged in the incident, but the mountain of evidence against him did not reflect well on him or the league, and obviously convinced Goodell that Roethlisberger did not behave appropriately.

Clearly Bradshaw, a Hall of Famer and former Steelers quarterback, is convinced of that. He's never been a fan of Roethlisberger and he hammered him again on Wednesday during a pointed speech at a luncheon in Shreveport, La.

"Going to bars, treating women like that. . . . Oh my God," Bradshaw said. "I pray they don't cut (his suspension) to four games. I hope they leave it at six."

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2011 NFL Game Times

2011 NFL Playoff Schedule, Kick Off Times And NFL Point Spreads

2011 NFL Playoff Schedule, Kick Off Times & NFL Point Spreads: The 2011 NFL playoff schedule winds down and we take a look at their respective kick off times and NFL point spreads. The first game on Sunday will take place at Soldier Field at 3:00p.m. ET on FOX when the Chicago Bears (12-5) host the Green Bay Packers (12-6) in the 2011 NFC Conference Championship Game. The NFL point spreads for this showdown opened up with the Packers as -3 point favorites and that spread has moved up to -4 points at Bodog.com. Green Bay has been playing like a team possessed and even if they don’t cover their spread, they will move on to the 2011 Super Bowl two weeks from Sunday. Online Sports Handicapping always offers the most accurate free sports picks and 2011 Super Bowl odds from our dedicated team of 2011 NFL playoff predictions experts. Find our winning NFL picks selection below.

The late game features the Pittsburgh Steelers (13-4) battling the New York Jets (13-5) in the 2011 AFC Conference Championship Game from Heinz Field with the kick off time set for 6:30p.m. ET on CBS. The NFL point spreads for this showdown opened up with the Pittsburgh Steelers as – 3 point home favorites over the Jets. Bettors have slightly favored Pittsburgh slightly in the NFL betting action and that point spread is currently listed at -3½ points at Bodog.com. The Jets have grown accustomed to the underdog/villain role and they have exceled when playing the part. That will be no different this week. Our team of 2011 NFL playoff predictions experts has the New York Jets (+170) pulling off the upset against the AFC North Champion Pittsburgh Steelers (-200).

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Super Bowl XLV will feature both number six seeds when the Green Bay Packers and the New York Jets face off in Dallas on Sunday, February 6th at 6:30p.m. ET on FOX. The Jets will cap off a miraculous season with a Super Bowl victory in a game where the NFL point spreads will most likely favor the Green Bay Packers by -2 points since the game will take place at a neutral location. Our team of 2011 Super Bowl predictions experts have the New York Jets (+350) beating the Green Bay Packers (+160) in Super Bowl XLV, where the NFL betting odds will likely open up with the Packers favored by -3 points.

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