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en-us Copyright 2010 The New York Times Company Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:03:27 GMT http://graphics.nytimes.com/images/section/NytSectionHeader.gif http://www.nytimes.com/pages/sports/football/index.html?partner=rss&emc=rss http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=42a4c092bfa61d5e43c6f772259857d1 http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/sports/football/04giants.html?partner=rss&emc=rss http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/sports/football/04giants.html The Giants' Brandon Jacobs had a 6-yard reception against the Patriots. He did not have a rushing attempt. Ben Solomon for The New York Times Running back Brandon Jacobs was upset after the Giants’ game Thursday that his playing time is being reduced for Ahmad Bradshaw.

Coughlin Meets With Jacobs, Who Is Upset About His Role

03 Sep 10, 10:09:30

Running back Brandon Jacobs was upset after the Giants’ game Thursday that his playing time is being reduced for Ahmad Bradshaw.

N.F.L. Roundup: With Backup Quarterback a Question Mark, Giants Trade for Rosenfels

03 Sep 10, 10:09:18

The Giants acquired quarterback Sage Rosenfels from the Vikings to serve as Eli Manning’s backup.

Canadian Football Player Tests Positive for HGH

03 Sep 10, 07:09:47

The first athlete to positive test for human growth hormone in North America is a Canadian college football player whose team was suspended for the 2010 season because of a steroid scandal.

Roethlisberger's Suspension Reduced to 4 Games

04 Sep 10, 03:09:20

Ben Roethlisberger remains the only N.F.L. player to be suspended under the league's personal conduct penalty who was not charged with a crime or arrested.

Giants 20, Patriots 17: Giants Put Focus on Backup to Manning

02 Sep 10, 10:09:33

After two sharp series from Eli Manning and the offense, Rhett Bomar did not provide much of a spark, but he settled down after halftime.

Preseason NFL Standings

04 Sep 10, 12:09:00

All Times EDT AMERICAN CONFERENCE East

Dumervil Confirms His Season Is Over

03 Sep 10, 09:09:01

DENVER (AP) -- Elvis Dumervil's season is officially sacked.

Colts Defensive Tackle Fili Moala Arrested for DWI

03 Sep 10, 07:09:01

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Indianapolis police say Colts defensive tackle Fili Moala (FEE-lee Muh-wa-luh) has been arrested for driving while intoxicated, public intoxication and speeding.

AP Source: Giants Acquire QB Sage Rosenfels

03 Sep 10, 06:09:01

NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Giants have acquired quarterback Sage Rosenfels from the Minnesota Vikings for an undisclosed draft pick.

Steelers' Leftwich Likely to Miss Start of Season

03 Sep 10, 05:09:01

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Ben Roethlisberger isn't the only Steelers quarterback who might be out for four weeks.

Cowboys Send Crayton to SD, McQuistan to Miami

03 Sep 10, 03:09:01

IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Patrick Crayton wanted out the minute the Dallas Cowboys drafted Dez Bryant. He finally got his wish Friday, and it might've been worth the wait.

Colts' Caldwell Braces for New Decisions

03 Sep 10, 01:09:00

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Now, the Indianapolis Colts can start making their choices.

Spagnuolo Mum on Rams' QB Starter

03 Sep 10, 12:09:00

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Sam Bradford will have to wait a few days to learn if he'll start the St. Louis Rams' opener. The No. 1 pick certainly has appeared ready for the job.

Schwartz Mum on Lions Cuts

03 Sep 10, 11:09:00

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz isn't talking about the cuts he has to make by Saturday night.

Texans Releasing Last Original Player in PK Brown

03 Sep 10, 02:09:01

HOUSTON (AP) -- Houston coach Gary Kubiak got his toughest cut out of the way first.

Roethlisberger Suspension Cut to Four Games

03 Sep 10, 09:09:01

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has had his six-game suspension, imposed following accusations of sexual assault, reduced by two games, the NFL said Friday.

Rosenfels Cleared for Landing With Giants

04 Sep 10, 03:09:22

The Giants, clearly not comfortable with Rhett Bomar as the primary backup to Eli Manning, acquired Sage Rosenfels from the Vikings on Friday.

Fantasy Targets for Your Weekend Draft

03 Sep 10, 11:09:16

Who should you have on your radar this weekend, so that draft software voice that's yelling at you to pick doesn't cause you to toss your laptop across the rotunda?

Jets' Ryan Says He Has No Reason to Trust McKnight

03 Sep 10, 04:09:34

The Jets are keeping Joe McKnight because they invested a fourth-round draft pick to land him. That is the only good news for McKnight.

Silly Season Over for Giants

03 Sep 10, 03:09:12

It's more fun to be excited than worried about a coming season, so here are the answers to some of the stranger questions that have come up in the Giants' off-season.

Sports of The Times: Browns Make a Needless Power Play

30 Aug 10, 11:08:46

The Cleveland Browns have done their city and fans a disservice by severing ties to Jim Brown, the N.F.L.’s living Babe Ruth.

TV Sports: For Cowher, Coaching Was Never the Priority

24 Aug 10, 10:08:07

Bill Cowher, a studio analyst for the N.F.L. on CBS, ponders his future after the death of his wife, Kaye, of melanoma late last month.