Grand Jury Declines To Indict Ex-Raiders QB Russell
An Alabama grand jury declined Friday to indict former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell on a felony drug possession charge related to a drink containing codeine syrup found at his home.
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An Alabama grand jury declined Friday to indict former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell on a felony drug possession charge related to a drink containing codeine syrup found at his home.
John Madden shares his notes on the Giants big win in Game Two of the World Series to take a 2-0 lead.
Jacoby Ford was happy making the Oakland Raiders roster as a backup kick returner. With injuries sidelining two of the team's top three wide receivers, the rookie is being pressed into a starting role this week.
As the Bay Area rallies around the Giants and their World Series Game One victory, John Madden sees the collective giddiness as a sign of the times.
Jason Campbell sure acts like he's going to be the Oakland Raiders' starting quarterback this week, even if coach Tom Cable isn't saying so.
John Madden weighs in on the NFL rules designed to improve player safety: the hit that took out Dallas QB Tony Romo in Monday night's loss to the Giants.
The Oakland Raiders went from a team that could barely make a first down to one that couldn't be kept out of the end zone in a span of one week.
Maybe this 11-day, eight-time zone, two-continent trip is a good thing for Alex Smith and the San Francisco 49ers.
Best of John: Madden relates Philadelphia Eagles Coach Andy Reid's story about a scare during his recent airplane trip in Germany with several other NFL coaches.
The San Francisco 49ers can't get Frank Gore off the field. But with the Pro Bowl running back remaining healthy and productive, nobody is complaining.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Kyle Boller could make his first start of the season this week against Denver. Then again, it could be Jason Campbell or Bruce Gradkowski under center.
Raiders coach Tom Cable said he expects to see Denver rookie quarterback Tim Tebow take at least a handful of snaps Sunday when Oakland renews its rivalry with the Broncos in a matchup of 2-4 teams.
The San Francisco 49ers are pushing back the expected opening date of their planned $1 billion stadium in Santa Clara.
The NFL's leading tackler over the past three seasons believes the league is placing unreasonable restrictions on its defensive players.
Oakland Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha is used to going long stretches of games without seeing any action. Denver won't give him that luxury.
Best of John: John Madden recalls Lamar Hunt, Ralph Wilson, and the remarkable story of the creation of the American Football League.
Best of John: The NFL is announcing new rules designed to protect players from helmet hits. And a Wall Street Journal article asks if it's time to retire the football helmet. Madden weighs in on the debate.
The Oakland Raiders thought they had put miserable passing performances in the past when they released draft bust JaMarcus Russell in the offseason.
After their worst start to a season in 31 years, the San Francisco 49ers finally followed their blueprint for success.
Alex Smith threw second-half touchdown passes to Michael Crabtree and Vernon Davis and the San Francisco 49ers finally won their first game, beating the Oakland Raiders 17-9 on Sunday in a sloppy, penalty-filled game.
It has been eight years since the Bay Area has seen one of its NFL teams put together a winning season, a drought that appears likely to continue in 2010.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Bruce Gradkowski missed practice for a second straight day Thursday with an injured shoulder and running back Darren McFadden said he is questionable for Sunday's game.
When Tyvon Branch picked up a loose ball and sprinted toward the end zone for the clinching score, seven years of frustration for the Oakland Raiders against the San Diego Chargers came to an end.
Mike Singletary continues to focus on the upside of his predicament as the 0-5 49ers prepare for a must-win game Sunday against the Raiders.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Bruce Gradkowski sat out practice with an injured right shoulder that could sideline him for this week's game against the San Francisco 49ers.
