University of Florida senior Brandon James, the school's all-time leader in returns, has played his last game at a Gator. ...more

December 22, 2009

GIANTS ...31 COWBOYS ...24 Brandon Jacobs had the Giants' longest play of the season for just a few minutes, then Domenik Hixon topped it, lifting New York past Dallas. The Giants tightened the NFC East with their win, dropping Dallas into a tie with Philadelphia for the lead. New York has swept Dallas this season and plays Philadelphia at home Sunday night. Jacobs covered 74 yards after taking a short pass from Eli Manning, his touchdown putting the Giants ahead 21-17 in the third quarter. Not to be outdone, Hixon went 79 yards with a punt return for a 31-17 lead in the final period. New York won despite career-best stats for Dallas tight end Jason Witten and quarterback Tony Romo, who is 5-9 in December games. Witten included his 500th career catch among a career-best 14 receptions for 156 yards. ...more

December 7, 2009

With just 37 more yards, Alabama's Javier Arenas will become the NCAA's all-time leader in punt-return yardage. ...more

December 2, 2009

There's a reason why Florida A&M University senior LeRoy Vann has become the nation's premier punt-return man, a record-setter who was featured on the pages of Sports Illustrated, an electrifying talent who got the attention of ESPN's "College GameDay" program, prompting an on-campus visit from Desmond Howard, the former Heisman Trophy winner. ...more

November 21, 2009

University of South Florida junior RG Zach Hermann will miss his second consecutive game with a neck injury, and could be out significantly longer, Coach Jim Leavitt said. ...more

November 19, 2009

TAMPA It has to have a starting point. Every escape from the darkness does. Maybe that game-winning drive late Sunday against the Packers, which produced a 38-28 victory, was it. It wasn't necessarily one for the ages. But coming as it did, with rookie quarterback Josh Freeman at the wheel and in a uniform that has come to symbolize a losing era, it was enough to make some believe better days are just ahead. ...more

November 8, 2009

LeRoy Vann's punt return for a score tied two NCAA records to lead Florida A&M to a 31-27 win over North Carolina A&T on Saturday. ...more

November 8, 2009

Buccaneers Pro Bowl kick returner Clifton Smith said Wednesday he has a daily reminder of the vicious hit he suffered Oct. 18 that gave him a concussion. ...more

November 5, 2009

Pro Bowl kick returner Clifton Smith of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers said Wednesday he owns a daily reminder of the vicious hit he suffered Oct. 18 that produced a concussion. ...more

November 4, 2009

COWBOYS ...38 SEAHAWKS ...17 Miles Austin caught a touchdown pass for the third straight game and Patrick Crayton returned a punt for a score for the second consecutive week, sending Dallas into a share of first place in the NFC East. Since a herky-jerky first month, the Cowboys have found quite a groove, winning three straight. Tony Romo threw for 256 yards, with touchdowns to Austin, Sam Hurd and Roy Williams. ...more

November 2, 2009