John Abraham

Falcons cut three high-priced veterans, including Michael Turner

2013-03-01 12:06:00

The Atlanta Falcons have made the biggest off-season splash to date by dumping three key veterans: defensive end John Abraham, cornerback Dunta Robinson and running back Michael Turner. The news is not stunning since many NFL teams at this time of...

Aaron Rodgers celebrates touchdowns like a superstar

2011-01-20 16:33:01

He gave Pakistan her voice

2008-01-22 00:00:00

Karachi, Pakistan Out of costume but not out of character, one of Pakistan's hottest TV stars was sipping his first tea of the day as the sun faded on a December afternoon, the shadow of his beard evidence of rising late after another night of...

Review: 'Dostana'

2008-11-17 00:00:00

In the Indian feature "Dostana," two straight men pretend to be a gay couple to live in a luxurious Miami apartment. When they realize their new roommate will be a gorgeous (straight) woman, the charade immediately becomes more complicated. The film...

Unions' Advice Is Failing Teachers

2006-04-25 00:00:00

Second-grade teacher Crystal Mendez was in the staff lunchroom at 42nd Street Elementary in the Crenshaw district when an investment broker introduced herself and started talking up a retirement plan. Mendez, fresh out of college, thought she could trust...

Terrell Suggs ranked 56th on NFL Network's top 100 players list

2013-05-23 17:26:00

Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs endured an injury-plagued season, battling through a partially torn right Achilles tendon that required surgery and a torn right biceps. It didn't stop�the five-time Pro Bowl selection�from being ranked 56th...

Updated Miami Dolphins Depth Chart - Defense

2013-04-02 00:00:00

The Miami Dolphins have had a pretty solid defense the past few seasons, and 2012 was no exception. Defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle's unit finished seventh in points allowed per game (20.0), 12th in yards allowed (356.8), seventh in sacks (42) and...

Ravens agree in principle to five-year deal with Elvis Dumervil

2013-03-24 17:02:00

An offseason of losses gave way to a big Ravens gain Sunday night as they announced that they have agreed in principle on a five-year deal with former Denver Broncos defensive end Elvis Dumervil. Dumervil, a three-time Pro Bowl selection who had 63 �...

Though focused on draft, Ravens still hope for a couple free-agent bargains

2013-03-22 04:00:00

Ravens officials made it clear at this week’s NFL meetings that their primary focus over the next month is not what remains on the free-agent market. With 12 selections in next month’s draft, the organization is busy evaluating college...

Ravens still in the mix on Elvis Dumervil as pass rusher market starts to move

2013-03-20 14:23:00

When the fax debacle unfolded that forced the Denver Broncos to cut star pass rusher Elvis Dumervil,� the Ravens immediately made it clear that they were interested. General manager Ozzie Newsome reached out to Dumervil's former agent, Marty Magid, to...

AFC, NFC championship game predictions from Baltimore Sun

2013-01-19 12:03:00

About Baltimore Sun staff picks: Each week, Sun columnists and NFL reporters will pick games (not against the spread) Sunday's games 49ers at Falcons Ravens at Patriots Kevin Cowherd Last week: 2-2 Overall: 177-86-1 49ers 27, Falcons 21:...

49ers can create opportunities for Kaepernick

2013-01-19 14:50:00

The 49ers can build off the Read Option look and create play-action opportunities Sunday for quarterback Colin Kaepernick against the Falcons in the NFC championship game at the Georgia Dome. Three-level route schemes will target the Falcons' Cover-3...

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons defensive end Kroy Biermann (71) and defensive end John Abraham (55) causing in a fumble in the second quarter at Sun Life Stadium.

2012-08-24 00:00:00

A reshaped unit makes its debut Thursday night , and will be under heavy scrutiny because they're in flux. Veteran Bryant McKinnie is trying to reclaim his left tackle job after reporting with a sore lower back and above his target weight.

2012-07-27 00:00:00

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is brought down by Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham in the fourth quarter.

2010-11-12 00:00:00