Burnside: NHL being proactive when it comes to swine flu NFL
Somewhere between panic and puns, there is the uncomfortable reality for the NHL and its players when it comes to dealing with the swine flu epidemic.
Somewhere between panic and puns, there is the uncomfortable reality for the NHL and its players when it comes to dealing with the swine flu epidemic.
A Vikings victory would mean the Favre decision cost the Packers a shot at the division title for a second consecutive year, John Clayton writes in his weekly First and 10 column.
MLB Network's Dan Plesac joins the guys to preview the World Series, John Clayton jumps on for his weekly visit to talk all things NFL, and the guys talk college...
MLB Network's Dan Plesac joins the guys to preview the World Series, John Clayton jumps on for his weekly visit to talk all things NFL, and the guys talk college...
The Kansas City Chiefs have suspended running back Larry Johnson until Nov. 9.
John Clayton on Johnson's suspension
Midseason dictates some of the worst offenses consider switching quarterbacks. Sometimes it's not the best idea to change signal-callers, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.
ESPN.com's John Clayton takes a spin around the AFC East. He touches on Buffalo Bills rookie Jairus Byrd, quarterback...
John Clayton gives you the latest news from each team in the division
John Clayton gives you the latest news from each team in the division
John Clayton gives you the latest news from each team in the division
John Clayton gives you the latest news from each team in the division
John Clayton tells you the latest news from each team in the division
John Clayton gives you the latest news from each team in the division
John Clayton tells you the latest news from each team in the AFC East
John Clayton gives you the latest news from every team in the division
John Clayton grades the Redskins
...and MLBPA Players Choice Awards NL Comeback Player Chris Carpenter. Plus, ESPN.com senior NFL analyst John Clayton and ESPN NBA analyst Tim Legler join the guys
Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic talk baseball with Jayson Stark, football with John Clayton and basketball with Tim Legler
ESPN.com senior NFL analyst John Clayton shares his thoughts on the latest around the NFL including the disaster that is the Washington...
...went up; one went down. The mighty power rankings commission consists of ESPN.com senior writers John Clayton and Jeffri Chadiha, AFC South blogger Paul Kuharsky and NFC West blogger Mike Sando. Scouts Inc...
...31 29 32 32 STL 32 32 32 30 The Saints moved up one spot on John Clayton's ballot to force a first-place tie in ESPN.com's NFL Power Rankings for...
How about those Saints with 43 points in 33 minutes on Sunday?! John Clayton joins us for 3 & Out to discuss Alex Smith, Tommie Harris and DeMarcus Ware. Plus, Pardon...
John Clayton joins us for 3 & Out to discuss Alex Smith being named the 49ers starting QB, Tommie...
...how the four ESPN.com panelists voted last week, with my votes listed before those of John Clayton, Matt Williamson and Jeff Chadiha. Red shading identifies teams that lost in Week 7. Four top...
ESPN.com's John Clayton offers his take on all of the Week 7 action
John Clayton reacts to all of the Week 7 action, including Minnesota-Pittsburgh, Chicago-Cincinnati and more
...the first time since 2005. Week 7 leaders Week 7 observations: Five things I learned By John Clayton, ESPN.com 1. Benchings by the Bay: Struggling quarterbacks Shaun Hill (49ers) and JaMarcus Russell (Raiders...
Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin SeifertWe'll keep it brief.Mailbag here.Facebook here.Twitter here.Salvation here.Onward...Josh in Tampa, Fla...
John Clayton and Mark Schlereth on Jim Zorn and the Washington Redskins
Expect a thrilling conclusion to the Vikings-Steelers game -- thanks in part to leaky fourth-quarter defensive play -- John Clayton writes in his weekly First and 10 column.
The Lions agreed with linebacker Vinny Ciurciu on a one-year deal, a source tells ESPN.com's John Clayton.
...ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert Just making sure you saw this report from ESPN.com's John Clayton: Detroit has signed veteran linebacker Vinny Ciurciu, presumably to help their special teams coverage. Ciurciu was...
Jerry Colangelo joins the guys to discuss the Bulls and the Chicago Olympic bid. The Professor, John Clayton, jumps on for his weekly visit to discuss all things NFL, and Jeff Dickerson joins the...
John Clayton reveals his favorite nickname. Scott's song "Purple Jesus." Trib's Rob Rossi talks Scott off...
The Jets were the big winners of the 2009 trade season, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.
John Clayton gives you the latest news from every team in the AFC East
John Clayton gives you the latest news from every team in the AFC North
John Clayton gives you the latest news from every team in the AFC South
John Clayton gives you the latest news from every team in the AFC West
...extension, which locks up the franchise player through the 2013 season. ESPN.com senior football writer John Clayton reports the deal is worth $30 million in new money, with Cutler receiving $20 million in...
...in the poorhouse if play continues through the 2011 season and beyond. According to ESPN's John Clayton, Tuesday's extension will pay Cutler a tidy $50 million over the next five years as...
John Clayton gives you the latest news from every team in the NFC East
John Clayton gives you the latest news from every team in the NFC North
John Clayton gives you the latest news from every team in the NFC South
John Clayton gives you the latest news from every team in the NFC West
The Chicago Bears and quarterback Jay Cutler agreed to a two-year extension that will keep him with the team through 2013 and pay him $30 million in new money, a source confirmed Tuesday night.
Even though the fall trading season has been busier than normal, Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET trade deadline should be quiet, writes John Clayton.
Erik Kuselias and Mike Golic talk football with ESPN.com senior NFL analyst John Clayton and preview some of the big games on the NFL Week 7 schedule
Erik Kuselias and Mike Golic talk baseball with Jayson Stark and football with John Clayton and Brian Billick
ESPN.com senior NFL analyst John Clayton says he doesn't expect anything huge before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, but there may...
...Kuharsky, who took some time off for the birth of his son. ESPN.com senior writers John Clayton and Jeffri Chadiha and NFC West blogger Mike Sando showed up for work as expected. No...
...Hey, blame Williamson. Thanks, Matt! The chart shows my votes in column one, with votes from John Clayton, Williamson and Jeffri Chadiha thereafter. The Saints charged into the second spot overall, leaping past the...
...Matt Williamson lots of credit for voting the Saints in the top spot. Mike Sando and John Clayton did not. Sando voted the Saints No. 2 and Clayton had them No. 3. Just a...
...Here are a few odds and ends from the AFC North Tuesday afternoon: ESPN.com's John Clayton doesn't expect Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn or Buffalo Bills receiver Terrell Owens to be...
...Patriots embarrassed Tennessee 59-0. Week 6 leaders Week 6 observations: Five things I learned By John Clayton, ESPN.com 1. Dome sweet home: Get ready for a possible dome championship in the NFC...
The Panthers, still desperate for help at defensive tackle, acquired Chiefs defensive tackle Tank Tyler in exchange for an undisclosed 2010 draft choice, multiple sources said.
...English to get fined for a horse-collar tackle late in the first half. ESPN's John Clayton is reporting that Kansas City traded defensive lineman Tank Tyler to Carolina for a fifth-round...
On Monday, in a surprise move, the New England Patriots, according to a source, released veteran linebacker Tully Banta-Cain, a 2003 seventh-round pick whom the Patriots brought in during the off-season.
...chart shows rankings entering Week 6, with losing teams in red. My rankings precede those from John Clayton, Paul Kuharsky and Jeff Chadiha. Clayton and I already had the Colts in the top spot...
John Clayton reacts to all of the Week 6 action and has injury updates on Kris Jenkins, Daunte...
As a reminder, each Friday teams are required to report injury designations for all players appearing on the injury report in anticipation of player s...
Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando John Clayton and I previewed the Cardinals-Seahawks game while touching on other NFC West-related subjects Saturday...
The Saints will try to complete a sweep of the New York teams, but the stakes are higher and the task tougher against the 5-0 Giants, writes John Clayton in his weekly First and 10 column.
The guys talk a little NFL with John Clayton and lots of Blackhawks as both Eddie Olczyk and Adam Burish joined the guys live at...
Today on The Drive: Our own John Clayton compares Coach Mangini to Spock and Barney Rubble! The Doghouse! Rivals.com Mike Hugenin joins the...
A lot of attention is being paid to Tuesday's trade deadline, but don't expect anything major to take place, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.
In a surprise move Wednesday morning, the Chargers informed starting safety Clinton Hart that he is being released, according to a source.
Steelers defensive end Aaron Smith has been placed on injured reserve and is out for the season, the team said Wednesday.
John Clayton on the impact Allen Rossum will have on the Bears
John Clayton tells you the latest news from each team in the NFC East
John Clayton tells you the latest news from each team in the NFC North
John Clayton tells you the latest news from each team in the NFC South
John Clayton tells you the latest news from each team in the NFC West
John Clayton tells you the latest news from each team in the AFC East
John Clayton tells you the latest news from each team in the AFC North
John Clayton tells you the latest news from each team in the AFC South
John Clayton tells you the latest news from each team in the AFC West
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Aaron Smith has a right shoulder injury that coach Mike Tomlin says "potentially could be significant."
Bills coach Dick Jauron says middle linebackers Kawika Mitchell and Marcus Buggs will miss the rest of the season because of knee injuries.
The Seattle Seahawks, already in trouble at left tackle with injuries to Walter Jones and Sean Locklear, developed more problems when they placed Brandon Frye on injured reserve Tuesday.
...how the AFC East falls in the latest rankings, drawn up by ESPN.com senior writers John Clayton and Jeffri Chadiha, AFC South blogger Paul Kuharsky and NFC West blogger Mike Sando. No. 9...
...what's next for the Red Sox. Plus, Jayson Stark and Buster Olney on baseball and John Clayton on football
...exciting Monday night win for the Dolphins over the Jets. Plus, ESPN.com senior NFL analyst John Clayton says he isn't expecting to see much action prior to the NFL trade deadline
ESPN.com senior NFL analyst John Clayton says he isn't expecting to see much action prior to the NFL trade deadline, even...
...game between apparent 2009 contenders. The chart shows my votes in column one, with votes from John Clayton, Paul Kuharsky and Jeffri Chadiha thereafter. The top four teams in the rankings were unchanged from...
...wonders why you can't buy an NFL throwback. We revisit the good from this weekend. John Clayton joins us for 3 & Out. Plus, Pardon MY Interruption
...20 win over the Chiefs. Week 5 leaders Week 5 observations: Five things I learned By John Clayton, ESPN.com 1. Bengals defying logic: The Cincinnati Bengals arrive at stadiums on road trips with...
In an interview with the NFL Network on Sunday, Deion Sanders said he had not yet been contacted by the NFL in regard to the Michael Crabtree tampering investigation but said he would tell the truth if questioned.
Tristan H. Cockcroft provides "live" reports and analysis on Week 5 inactives.
Eli Manning took part in practice Friday after missing time this week with a foot injury.
Josh McDaniels and Kyle Orton have exceeded expectations for Denver, which faces New England in the game of the week, writes John Clayton in his weekly First and 10 column.
Steelers safety Troy Polamalu praciced Thursday for the second consecutive day.
The guys are joined by John Clayton to talk all things NFL and Jeff Dickerson gives the guys the latest on the Bears...
Matthew Stafford was held out of practice Wednesday by the Detroit Lions because of his injured right knee.
Seahawks coach Jim Mora said Wednesday morning that quarterback Matt Hasselbeck will try to practice even though he's still experiencing pain from the rib injury that has sidelined him for two games.
Tired of seemingly bogus roughing-the-passer calls? Well, don't expect them to go away, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning has been held out of practice so he can get treatment on his injured right foot.
John Clayton brings you the latest news from every team in the NFC East
John Clayton gives you the latest news from every team inside the NFC South
John Clayton gives you the latest news from every team in the NFC North
John Clayton tells you the latest news for every team in the NFC West
...The Professor" John Clayton joins the show and says it's absolutely absurd if Romo didn't know what down...
John Clayton tells you the latest news from each team in the AFC East
John Clayton tells you the latest news from each team in the AFC North
John Clayton tells you the latest news from each team in the AFC South
John Clayton tells you the latest news from each team in the AFC West
Giants weakside linebacker Michael Boley will be sidelined for a month with a knee injury.
...how the AFC East breaks down in the latest rankings, drawn up by ESPN senior writers John Clayton and Jeffri Chadiha, AFC South blogger Paul Kuharsky and NFC West blogger Mike Sando. No. 5...
...on "Monday Night Football." The Vikings' late push left the Giants third on my ballot and John Clayton's ballot, enough to move the Colts into the No. 1 spot. The Ravens fell six...
...had the Giants right where they belonged -- in first place. But the Seattle-based duo of John Clayton and Sando both ranked the Giants third behind the Vikings. At least Clayton, a Hall of...
Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert CHICAGO -- As ESPN.com's John Clayton reported earlier Sunday morning, Detroit tailback Kevin Smith will be in uniform for the Lions' game...
ESPN.com senior NFL analyst John Clayton talks about Brett Favre's magical night and why Favre could be a huge factor for...
...0 start. Plus, ESPN.com senior MLB writer Jayson Stark and ESPN.com senior NFL analyst John Clayton join the guys
ESPN.com senior NFL analyst John Clayton talks about Brett Favre's magical night and why Favre could be a huge factor for...
...Brett Favre and 12-year Packer William Henderson despises the Vikings but is happy for Brett. John Clayton talks about Eli's knee, Kerry Collins and roughing the passer
In his Week 4 Last Call, ESPN.com's John Clayton writes that Saints safety Darren Sharper's play thus far has put him in the running...
John Clayton covers the Colts, the Ravens' issues with the officiating against New England, the Broncos' turnaround, another...
...of two picks for Sharper. Week 4 leaders Week 4 observations: Five things I learned By John Clayton, ESPN.com 1. Colts creating separation: Before the season, the San Diego Chargers looked like the...
As a reminder, each Friday teams are required to report injury designations for all players appearing on the injury report in anticipation of player s...
...by ESPN.com's Mike Sando We've got the NFC West covered in Week 4. John Clayton will be in Indianapolis for the Seahawks-Colts game. I'll be in San Francisco to...
To prepare a team in case their roster is hit by swine flu, commissioner Roger Goodell is going to offer emergency roster help.
...Brian Jennings KNBR680: Ronnie Lott Cardinals azcardinals.com: Cardinals UndergroundSeahawks 710ESPN Seattle: The Huddle 710ESPN Seattle: John Clayton KJF950 Seattle: reporter Dave Boling KJR950: Seahawks Round Table KJR950: reporter Danny O'Neil Dilfer has...
...the Favre Division, is on pace to overtake the Beast by next Tuesday -- especially if John "The Professor" Clayton continues to rank the mighty New York Giants sixth overall. As a former power rankings...
New England-Baltimore figures to be a low-scoring defensive struggle, right? Not exactly. Both teams have been emphasizing offense so far this season, writes John Clayton.