L.A. Times - Pro Football

Tustin, Los Alamitos programs stand out in NFL draft

Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

They are two of only seven high schools in the nation to have two players taken in the April draft, and are the only two to also have a first-round draft choice.

Only seven high schools in the nation produced two players taken in last month's NFL draft.

Preseason schedule released

Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Indianapolis will play Washington in the Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 3.

2008 NFL preseason schedule

Matt Walsh sends his tapes to the NFL

Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

The former New England Patriots' employee has sent the league eight videos that the team secretly shot of opposing teams' signal-calling between 2000 and 2002, but missing is a purported tape of Rams'

While there might be smoldering anger over the New England Patriots' video-taping scandal, there doesn't appear to be a smoking gun that would lead to more punishment.

Avengers defeat Rattlers

Sun, 4 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

L.A. trails by seven entering the fourth quarter but rallies for the victory at Staples Center.

The Avengers have not had many bounces go their way this season, but veteran wide receiver Kevin Ingram recovered two key turnovers on kickoffs Saturday night to help L.A. defeat the Arizona Rattlers, 66-59, at Staples Center.

Former USC tight end Davis misses Redskins practice

Mon, 5 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

After causing a small panic, it's learned that the second-round draft pick overslept.

Washington Redskins second-round draft pick Fred Davis did not show up for minicamp practice Sunday, having overslept on just his third day in the NFL.

USC's Pete Carroll might be a witness in Reggie Bush case

Sat, 3 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

A judge schedules the civil trial against the former Heisman Trophy winner to begin in March 2009.

SAN DIEGO -- USC Coach Pete Carroll and one of his assistants could be summoned into the courtroom as part of the civil lawsuit involving Reggie Bush, an attorney in the case said Friday.

NFL draft may leave New York; AEG hopes to land it in L.A.

Fri, 2 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Effort is being made to hold next year's draft at the Nokia Theatre. NFL's contract with Radio City Music Hall has expired.

Even though the NFL hasn't played a game in Los Angeles in almost 14 years, there's a chance the city could land one of pro football's marquee events.

NFL draft selections

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Team-by-team selections for the 2008 NFL draft:

ARIZONA

Picking the NFL's winners and losers

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Sam Farmer's thoughts on some of the weekend's maneuverings, bold, brash and downright bizarre.

NEW YORK -- Let's be honest: It's almost impossible to say which teams are winners and losers in the immediate aftermath of the NFL draft. It takes at least two years to figure out the true diamonds, dogs, reaches, bargains and busts of any draft class.

Booty's wish does come true

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Just as he wanted, the USC quarterback is chosen by Minnesota in the fifth round; Davis is the first UCLA player chosen.

More than a week before the NFL draft, USC quarterback John David Booty ignored convention and said on a national television broadcast that he hoped to be selected by the Minnesota Vikings.