Vick’s Lawyers Have A Plan

RICHMOND, Va. — Michael Vick would have to keep a court official informed about his attempts to be reinstated by the NFL after his release from prison, under a revised bankruptcy plan proposed by his lawyers.
The amended Chapter 11 reorganization plan was filed Monday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Newport News. A committee representing Vick’s [...]

Boldin Uncertain For Saturday

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Arizona wide receiver Anquan Boldin has a strained left hamstring and his status is uncertain for Saturday night’s NFC divisional playoff game at

Dungy Will Announce Plans Next Week

INDIANAPOLIS — Tony Dungy still enjoys the challenge of coaching.
He just has to decide whether commuting from Indianapolis to see his wife and children in Florida is worth it.
Dungy will spend this week contemplating his future as coach of the Colts, continuing his annual ritual of heading home to Tampa, Fla., to determine whether [...]

Harrison Wins Defensive Player Of The Year

By BARRY WILNER, AP Football Writer
NEW YORK (AP) James Harrison slams down the current version of the Steel Curtain better than any Pittsburgh Steeler, earning him The Associated Press 2008 Defensive Player of the Year award.
The linebacker who had a career-high 16 sacks, setting a team record, and led the NFL with a career-high [...]

Williams Is Inactive

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Pro Bowl defensive tackle Pat Williams was inactive Sunday against Philadelphia, leaving Minnesota without its best run stopper for its first playoff game since 2004.

Williams practiced all week and was listed as questionable on Friday with a fractured shoulder. He tested it out on the field hours before the game and was [...]

Falcons’ Smith Wins Coach Of The Year

NEW YORK — Mike Smith of the Atlanta Falcons has edged Tony Sparano of the Miami Dolphins by one vote Sunday for The Associated Press 2008 NFL Coach of the Year award.
Both coaches oversaw sensational turnarounds, leading their teams from last-place finishes in 2007 to playoff berths this year. Their achievements were reflected by the [...]

Chargers Boot Colts In O.T.

By BERNIE WILSON, AP Sports Writer
SAN DIEGO (AP) Darren Sproles ran off the field clutching the game ball, leaving Peyton Manning to hang his head in frustration.
The San Diego

Arizona Advances

By BOB BAUM, AP Sports Writer
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals were no playoff pretenders.
Kurt Warner opened with a 42-yard touchdown pass to Larry Fitzgerald and

Broncos To Speak With Garrett

Another intriguing possibility is Dallas offensive coordinator Jason Garrett, who turned down offers last winter from Baltimore and Atlanta after the Cowboys made him the highest-paid coordinator at $3 million with the promise he’d be Wade Phillips’s successor as coach.
Denver is planning to interview Garrett at some point next week, the team said Friday.
Meanwhile, Garret [...]

Jets Interview Schottenheimer, Callahan

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr., AP Sports Writer
NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets met with assistants Bill Callahan and Brian Schottenheimer on Friday for the team’s coaching vacancy, kicking off the first round of interviews as they seek a replacement for the fired Eric Mangini.
New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo will interview with [...]