He departs in Favre's shadow, but Sapp deserves a spotlight - NFL
sports.espn.go.com 3/7/2008 — Warren Sapp certainly could have benefited from better timing. When the Oakland Raiders defensive tackle finalized his retirement on the same day that Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre was calling it quits, you knew whom the spotlight would ...

His graceful exit makes it easy for all
jsonline.com 3/7/2008 — Posted: March 6, 2008 Green Bay - In walking away from the only thing he has ever done, Brett Favre left a legacy more lasting, and infinitely more human, than all of his National Football League records that may be impervious to time. In fact, he may ...

One last tough call
jsonline.com 3/7/2008 — Leaving now avoids a truly sad ending Posted: March 6, 2008 Green Bay - Back in mid-April 2006, the online division of this newspaper conducted a poll on whether Brett Favre should be traded. The results were astonishing, to say the least: 81.1% of ...

Birds reverse field, bid Spikes goodbye | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03/07/2008
philly.com 3/7/2008 — With Eagles fans awaiting another addition and anticipating the departure of cornerback Lito Sheppard, the team threw a curveball yesterday and released veteran linebacker Takeo Spikes. The move came as a mild surprise because defensive coordinator ...

'On my terms'
jsonline.com 3/7/2008 — 'On my terms': Favre says it's hard, but retirement is the right decision Photos: Favre's news conference McGinn: Leaving now avoids a truly sad ending Hunt: Graceful exit makes it easy for all In his words: Excerpts from Favre's news conference Next ...

Favre's Shadow Covers Even Sapp's Massive Build — Bleacher Report - NFL 3/7/2008
    In the days recent retirements we see the icon #4 step down as the icon of longevity. His longevity could be used to spokesperson Viagra but thats for another story or topic. He announced his retirement ending his brilliant career ...

NFL Retirement News: It's About Time! — Bleacher Report - NFL 3/7/2008
Thank goodness. It's about time that this announcement came. I had refrained from commenting on this retirement at the time because I wasn't sure if this was for real yet. There was of course, the possibility of a retraction, which has been seen ...

Report: Goodell wants to get tougher on spying — FOXSports.com News for NFL 3/7/2008
Commissioner Roger Goodell wants the National Football League to conduct surprise inspections of locker rooms, press boxes and in-game communications equipment, and to lower the standard of proof needed for him to impose penalties for cheating, The ...

Brett Favre's Shadow Covers Even Warren Sapp's Massive Build — Bleacher Report - NFL 3/7/2008
In recent retirements, we see the iconic number four step down as the epitome of longevity. His longevity could be used to spokesperson Viagra but that's for another story or topic. He announced his retirement, ending his brilliant career and bravo ...

Goodell seeking harsher penalties for spying — Latest Sporting News Articles for NFL 3/7/2008
NEW YORK (AP) -- In the aftermath of the discipline levied against the New England Patriots for tapi...