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Jets hire Sparano to coordinate offense (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - Top News  Wed, 01/11/2012 - 11:45

The New York Jets have hired Tony Sparano as their offensive coordinator to replace Brian Schottenheimer.

The former Miami Dolphins coach takes over an offense that struggled mightily this season. The team announced the hiring of Sparano on Wednesday, just over 12 hours after announcing that Schottenheimer told the Jets he wouldn't return next season despite having two years left on his...


 

Barry Sanders breaks 2,000 yard mark, 14 years ago today

Topix - Sports News  Wed, 12/21/2011 - 13:37

It was today, 14 years ago that Barry Sanders racked up 184 rushing yards against the New York Jets to become just the third NFL running back to eclipse 2,000 yards rushing in a single NFL season.


 

Bills sign DL Jarron Gilbert

Topix - Sports News  Sat, 12/17/2011 - 13:39

Gilbert has been on the New York Jets practice squad the past two seasons. He appeared in one game with the Jets in 2010, playing against Buffalo in the season finale.


 

Chiefs fire Haley, promote Crennel (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - Top News  Mon, 12/12/2011 - 11:35

The Kansas City Chiefs fired coach Todd Haley on Monday, less than a year after he led the team to the AFC West title, and appointed Romeo Crennel the interim coach.

The injury-ravaged Chiefs dropped to 5-8 after Sunday's 37-10 loss the New York Jets in which they committed 11 penalties for 128 yards, including a 15-yarder on Haley for unsportsmanlike conduct.


 

New York Jets thump Chiefs to stay in NFL race

Topix - Sports News  Sun, 12/11/2011 - 16:12

WHAT A RUSH: Shonn Greene makes progress for the New York Jets in their NFL win over the Kansas City Chiefs.


 

Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson mocks being shot in thigh aft...

Topix - Sports News  Sun, 11/27/2011 - 15:58

Buffalo Bills receiver Stevie Johnson mocked being shot in the thigh after scoring a second-quarter touchdown against the New York Jets on Sunday.


 

Pats throttle Jets, seize AFC East lead (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - Top News  Sun, 11/13/2011 - 23:23

The New England Patriots are right where they always expect to be: in first place in the AFC East. And, the New York Jets are looking up at them -- as usual.

Tom Brady threw three touchdown passes, including two to Rob Gronkowski, and the Patriots took control of the division with a convincing 37-16 victory Sunday night.


 

Tomlinson Records Milestone Against Chargers

Topix - Sports News  Sun, 10/23/2011 - 13:25

LaDainian Tomlinson has become the fourth running back in NFL history to catch 600 passes, reaching the milestone midway through the first quarter of the New York Jets' game against the San Diego Chargers.