Quoted: DENVER (Jan. 1) - Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams was killed early Monday when his white stretch Hummer was sprayed by bullets after a nightclub dispute following a New Year's Eve party. Police have no motive and no indication the 24-year-old player was targeted in the drive-by shooting of the limousine. The burst of violence occurred hours after the Broncos were eliminated from playoff contention.

I wonder if it helps programmers ... ?

Quoted: Many athletes do not seem to care about the intended use of eye black, making it a fashion accessory instead.

ESPN's "ultimate depth chart" ... ranking NFL teams in various areas. Seahawks come out 2nd overall, I'll take it!

Quoted: Brett Favre informed the Packers on Tuesday that he will definitely play the 2006 season in Green Bay, league and team sources have told ESPN's ...

What an amazing football game this was -- the Bettis fumble on the 2 is the most insane play I've ever seen.

Umm, lame.

Quoted: Sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen that Holmgren has been blackballed by the league's officiating office. Holmgren received a letter Friday informing him that the Seahawks face a two-week ban from having their games reviewed by the league's officiating department.