A Massachusetts high school lost a state championship game because a player raised his arm (to celebrate) as he ran for what would have been a go-ahead touchdown. The referee was enforcing a sportsmanship rule that prohibits players from celebratory or taunting behavior while scoring a touchdown.
The penalty nullified the touchdown, and Cathedral lost the game 16-14.
Philip Rivers threw for 294 yards and three touchdowns, and the San Diego Chargers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 38-14 on Monday night. The victory snapped a six-game losing streak for San Diego (5-7)
The Lions looked like the Lions of old against the Saints, and have some fans wondering if the bandwagon is about to get much lighter. The Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers clinched division titles and playoff berths on Sunday, while the chase for the final AFC wild card spot became a four-team race. Here are all the NFL scores and action from Week 13
New Orleans 49 – N.Y. Giants 24
Drew Brees threw for 363 yards and four touchdowns and ran for another score, and the New Orleans Saints beat the New York Giants 49-24 on Monday night. The loss was the third in a row for New York (6-5), which dropped a game behind first-place Dallas in the NFC East
The Lions had a tough time on Turkey day and Tim Tebow’s magic continued in Denver, while several other teams rallied for key victories. Here are the NFL scores from Sunday and a recap of all the action from Week 12:
Denver 16 – San Diego 13 (OT)
Matt Prater kicked a 37-yard field goal with 29 seconds left in overtime, and the Denver Broncos beat the San Diego Chargers 16-13. The win gives Denver (6-5) a record of 5-1 with Tim
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New England 34 – Kansas City 3
Tom Brady threw two touchdown passes to Rob Gronkowski, and the New England Patriots overcame a sluggish first half to beat the Kansas City Chiefs 34-3 on Monday night
Tim Tebow weaved through the defense on a 20-yard touchdown run with 58 seconds left to give the Denver Broncos a 17-13 victory over New York Jets on Thursday night.
Down 13-10, Tebow led Denver (5-5) on a 95-yard drive, capping it by rushing past safety Eric Smith and blasting through defenders for the score
San Francisco 27 – N.Y. Giants 20
Defensive end Justin Smith swatted down an Eli Manning pass to end a potential game-tying drive, as the San Francisco 49ers beat the New York Giants 27-20. Kicker David Akers had four field goals for San Francisco (8-1), which found enough offense to win despite playing most of the game without leading rusher Frank Gore, who suffered a knee injury
November 10, 2011 This old man learned his freestyle skills while working as a prison guard for 25 years.
Now he is spitting hot fire in the parking lot before a Monday Night Football game featuring his Eagles.
I am debating what makes this video so good, the fact that his freestyle is dope or that he is wearing a beer belt.
You decide!
November 10, 2011 Penn State University's Board of Trustees cleaned house by firing longtime football coach Joe Paterno, as well as university president Graham Spanier.
This was a move to clean up the mess and move on in the best interests of the university according to a spokesperson. However the general population of Happy Valley did not agree, and rioted in the streets all night.
Joe Paterno issued the statement, "Right now, I'm not the football coach, and that's something I have to get use to." He also addressed the crowds that had gathered outside. Check out video of the angry mobs, and Joe Pa below.
