It seems like every year, Ed Reed of the Baltimore Ravens talks about retiring. However, Reed recently admitted that he's going to return for the 2012 season. It will be his 11th season in the NFL all of which have been with the Ravens.

Said Reed: "There's a lot of talk out there. I'm not going to say I'm 50-50, because I'm not.

It seems like every year, Ed Reed of the Baltimore Ravens talks about retiring. However, Reed recently admitted that he's going to return for the 2012 season. It will be his 11th season in the NFL all of which have been with the Ravens.

Said Reed: "There's a lot of talk out there. I'm not going to say I'm 50-50, because I'm not.

We tweeted Sunday afternoon that Benny Feilhaber is a huge fan of the Baltimore Ravens. Many people wondered ... well ... why? Benny tells us ...
"It started with my dad. He worked in Brazil but he always had trips to the U.S., and the first football game he watched was with the Cleveland Browns.

For the first time in franchise history, the Houston Texans have made it to the NFL Playoffs. On Saturday January 7, 2012, the Texans hosted their first ever Playoff game at Reliant Stadium, and prior to that game there was an indication that the Texans' front office had paid attention to the tifo displays that have occurred down the road at Robertson Stadium, former home of the Houston Dynamo, because, as evidenced by the above picture, they managed to orchestrate a tifo display worthy of any major football club in Europe.

Jim Harbaugh and Sean Payton: The NFL's young brigade are animating the sport

Watching the San Francisco 49ers and New Orlean Saints putting together one of the NFL's classics last night, one was struck by the relative youth of the two opposing head coaches, patrolling the sidelines as an armada of assistant coaches and players milled around behind them.

As we head into Week 17 of the 2011 NFL season, let's take a look at the power rankings. While the top of these NFL power rankings has familiar teams, the bottom is starting to be populated by underdogs who may be able to make a run at the Super Bowl.

Here are the NFL power rankings heading into Week 17:

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As we head into Week 17 of the 2011 NFL season, let's take a look at the power rankings. While the top of these NFL power rankings has familiar teams, the bottom is starting to be populated by underdogs who may be able to make a run at the Super Bowl.

Here are the NFL power rankings heading into Week 17:

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By Joel Greenwaldt
Baltimore Blast (5-1) vs. Missouri Comets (5-3)
Game Time: 12/9/2011 7:35PM
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What needs to go right for the Blast:

• Stop the recent skid at home: Dating back to the last season's MISL Championship Game, the Baltimore Blast have lost their last two games at home.

As we head into Week 9 of the 2011 NFL season, let's take a look at the latest power rankings. These are the ten best football teams on the planet. While there is a lot of parity this year, there are definitely a handful of teams that make up the cream of the crop.

1. Green Bay Packers (7-0)
There's no doubt which team deserves to be ranked No.

As we head into Week 9 of the 2011 NFL season, let's take a look at the latest power rankings. These are the ten best football teams on the planet. While there is a lot of parity this year, there are definitely a handful of teams that make up the cream of the crop.

1. Green Bay Packers (7-0)
There's no doubt which team deserves to be ranked No.

Beanie Wells, who seems to get injured every week, was injured again last week. He hurt his knee and was limited in practice this week. However, the good news for the Arizona Cardinals is that their starting running back is expected to play today against the Baltimore Ravens.

When healthy, Beanie Wells has been very good in fantasy football this season.

Beanie Wells, who seems to get injured every week, was injured again last week. He hurt his knee and was limited in practice this week. However, the good news for the Arizona Cardinals is that their starting running back is expected to play today against the Baltimore Ravens.

When healthy, Beanie Wells has been very good in fantasy football this season.

With the 2011 NFL season almost halfway over, let's take a look at the best team's in all of football. This NFL power rankings will cover the top ten teams. Did your favorite team make the cut? Find out below.

1. Green Bay Packers
The reigning champs are undefeated and by far the best team in the NFL.

Heading into Week 4 of the 2011 NFL season, we are starting to get a good idea of which teams are the cream of the crop. In these NFL power rankings, we take a look a the top ten teams in the league. There are a few surprises mixed in with a number of other teams that we knew were going to be great.

Heading into Week 4 of the 2011 NFL season, we are starting to get a good idea of which teams are the cream of the crop. In these NFL power rankings, we take a look a the top ten teams in the league. There are a few surprises mixed in with a number of other teams that we knew were going to be great.

With as many injuries as there are in the NFL this season, hitting the waiver wire has never been more important for fantasy football owners. Check out our list below to find out who will believe to be the sleepers of the Week 3 waiver wire. Warning: These waiver wire sleepers won't last long.

QB Matt Hasselbeck, Tennessee Titans
When will we start believing?

This season, there seems to be a lot more wide receiver sleepers than usual. In the 2011 fantasy football season, there are sure to be three or four WRs that come out of nowhere and shine. Here's our look at the 2011 wide receiver sleepers.

Chad Ochocinco, New England Patriots
Yes, Chad Ochocinco is annoying.

In 2011 fantasy football drafts, there are a handful of fantasy quarterback sleepers available in the later rounds. These QBs could prove to be huge boosts to your fantasy squad ... and you won't have to give up a lot to acquire one of these underrated quarterback sleepers.

Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens
With Anquan Boldin and Lee Evans, the Ravens have enough wide receiver talent to allow Joe Flacco to shine.

There are a handful of elite defenses available for the 2011 fantasy football season. If you can get one of the top defenses on this list, you will be very happy. However, past the first five or so teams on this list, there is a lot of uncertainty. Without further ado, here are our 2011 fantasy football rankings for defense.

There are a handful of elite defenses available for the 2011 fantasy football season. If you can get one of the top defenses on this list, you will be very happy. However, past the first five or so teams on this list, there is a lot of uncertainty. Without further ado, here are our 2011 fantasy football rankings for defense.

When it comes to winning a fantasy football championship, the running back position separates the men from the boys. If you can roll out three quality running backs on your fantasy football squad, you have a good chance to win each week. Here are our 2011 fantasy football running back rankings:

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Plaxico Burress was one of the biggest names on the free agent market after getting out of prison. After flirting with a number of teams, Burress decided to sign with the New York Jets. So far, the Jets haven't seen much of him because the wide receiver has been sidelined with an ankle injury.

On Sunday, Burress missed his third straight day of practice.

The United States Soccer Federation (USSF) announced today that the United States Men's National Team (USMNT) will play Mexico, in an international friendly at Lincoln Financial Field, on August 10 at 9 pm.

Coming off of a 4-2 loss to Mexico in the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final, the USMNT looks to build up form in August before heading to Belgium to play a friendly on September 6.

Mike Trudell of Lakers.com on the influences of legendary Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson-
When asked if other coaches in various sports have contacted him to inquire about his methods or whatever, Jackson said that certainly many have. He listed some (like Joe Girardi of the New York Yankees, Brian Billick formerly of the Baltimore Ravens and many more), and I actually wrote an article on March 16 detailing how one of the world's greatest soccer coaches, José Mourinho, was reading his books and how Jackson's philosophies and style made sense when compared to the game of soccer.

At the half, the Baltimore Ravens had to be thrilled. Thanks to a couple turnovers by the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Ravens had a 14-7 at intermission. The second half, however, was all Pittsburgh. Thanks to more clutch heroics by Ben Roethlisberger, the Steelers came roaring back to win by a final score of 31-24.

At the half, the Baltimore Ravens had to be thrilled. Thanks to a couple turnovers by the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Ravens had a 14-7 at intermission. The second half, however, was all Pittsburgh. Thanks to more clutch heroics by Ben Roethlisberger, the Steelers came roaring back to win by a final score of 31-24.

This weekend, there will be a total of eight NFL teams in action. This year's divisonal playoffs promise to be fantastic. On Saturday, the Ravens play the Steelers and the Packers play the Falcons. On Sunday, the Seahawks travel to play the Bears and then the Jets try to slay the favored Patriots.

This weekend, there will be a total of eight NFL teams in action. This year's divisonal playoffs promise to be fantastic. On Saturday, the Ravens play the Steelers and the Packers play the Falcons. On Sunday, the Seahawks travel to play the Bears and then the Jets try to slay the favored Patriots.

If you're a subscriber or a regular reader of the Kansas City Star you may have noticed a small, column-sized advertisement in the sports section of Sunday's paper. It was wishing the local National Football League's Chiefs good luck in their afternoon match up against the Baltimore Ravens in the first-round of the playoffs.

The Kansas City Chiefs were the Cinderella story of the NFL playoffs. No one thought they'd make the postseason, much less host a game. But the Baltimore Ravens put an end to their Cinderella run by destroying the Chiefs by a final score of 30-7. After the Chiefs took a 7-3 lead, the Ravens went on a 27-0 run to end the game and advance to face the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Kansas City Chiefs were the Cinderella story of the NFL playoffs. No one thought they'd make the postseason, much less host a game. But the Baltimore Ravens put an end to their Cinderella run by destroying the Chiefs by a final score of 30-7. After the Chiefs took a 7-3 lead, the Ravens went on a 27-0 run to end the game and advance to face the Pittsburgh Steelers.

These year's NFL Wild Card Weekend promises to be a great one. All four games are interesting and history tells us we should expect at least one upset. With two games on Saturday and another two games on Sunday, get ready to fire up your television, grab a few cold ones and watch some of the best football of the year.

These year's NFL Wild Card Weekend promises to be a great one. All four games are interesting and history tells us we should expect at least one upset. With two games on Saturday and another two games on Sunday, get ready to fire up your television, grab a few cold ones and watch some of the best football of the year.

The 2010 NFL playoff schedule is set. The spots in the playoffs weren't decided until the final game on Sunday night. In the AFC, the Patriots, Steelers, Colts, Chiefs, Ravens and Jets made the playoffs. In the NFC, the Falcons, Bears, Eagles, Seahawks, Saints and Packers advanced to the postseason.

The 2010 NFL playoff schedule is set. The spots in the playoffs weren't decided until the final game on Sunday night. In the AFC, the Patriots, Steelers, Colts, Chiefs, Ravens and Jets made the playoffs. In the NFC, the Falcons, Bears, Eagles, Seahawks, Saints and Packers advanced to the postseason.