No Answer For Taylor

The Atlanta Falcons did their best to slow down the Patriots running game on Sunday , but to no avail. Fred Taylor still managed to gain 100 yards and the Patriots rolled 26-10.   Full Story

The second half is underway for the first-half division champion Kane County Cougars. David Malamut has a report on the team's first week back from the All-Star break.   Full Story

There are a number of players working on hot streaks both at the plate and on the mound in the Oakland A's system. We take a look at some of those players inside...   Full Story

FLOWERY BRANCH, GA – The Atlanta Falcons today signed free agent wide receiver Troy Bergeron. Bergeron participated in the Falcons mini-camp as tryout player this weekend.   Full Story

For each of the past 15 years, Indians Ink Magazine has ranked the top prospects in the Cleveland farm system. It began as a top 10 list and turned into a top 50 early this decade. This is our third year ranking the top 100 Tribe minor-leaguers. The rankings consider a player's potential, accomplishments, how he's moved in the system, and project it to what he could bring to the major-league team.   Full Story

Scout.com Senior NFL Analyst Ed Thompson takes a look at the players who are taking the league by storm -- and a few who are sputtering -- as 16 teams prepare to clash in the NFL's early games of Week 3.   Full Story

After walking on with the Arizona State Sun Devils, current Mesa (San Diego) CB Jonathan Shoate (5-11, 160) figured going the JC route instead was the best chance he had at earning a full-ride. JCFootball.com caught up recently with the talented cover-corner and he updated us on recruiting and where his focus lies this offseason...   Full Story

IRVING, Tex. - To the casual observer, Erik Walden might seem to be the biggest longshot of all of the Dallas Cowboys’ 2008 draft picks to make the final roster.   Full Story

This week, the Kane County Cougars won four out of the five games they played to remain only two-and-a-half games back of the Clinton LumberKings in the western division. David Malamut gets us up-to-date on the happenings of the Kane County nine inside…   Full Story

The final day of April saw some roster shifting within the Oakland A's organization. We have notes on the roster moves and more inside...   Full Story

Before dropping a 7-0 decision versus the Dayton Dragons on Sunday, the Kane County Cougars had broken another all-time franchise record with their 16-5 start. Through the first 22 games of the season, the Cougars have the most wins of any team in the Midwest League (16) and are tied for first with the Clinton Lumberkings. David Malamut checks in with an update on the Cougars inside…   Full Story

Through 10 games of the minor league season, three of the Oakland A’s four full-season minor league affiliates are sitting atop their respective divisions. On Sunday, Kane County won its 10th game in a row, while Midland made it nine of 10. We have the details of those games, the rest of Sunday’s A’s minor-league action, and news and notes from around the organization inside…   Full Story

Since becoming an Oakland A’s affiliate in 2003, the Kane County Cougars have grown accustomed to success. In five seasons, the Cougars have posted a .540 winning percentage. After a rough first half in 2007, Kane County recovered to challenge for a playoff spot, only to fall just short. The Cougars are looking to re-establish themselves as one of the top Midwest League teams in 2007.   Full Story

Outfielder Reid Gorecki, the St. Louis Cardinals Minor League Player of the Year in 2004, is among five dropped by the organization on Tuesday.   Full Story

The St. Louis Cardinals reassigned seven pitchers and three catchers to minor league camp on Monday.   Full Story

The Vikings released quarterback Kelly Holcomb, an 11-year veteran of the league, on Wednesday.   Full Story

Tommy Kramer was able to forge the nickname “Two-Minute Tommy" out of his Vikings comebacks, and Tarvaris Jackson’s last regular-season performance may have the coaching staff viewing him in a different light. See what head coach Brad Childress had to say about Jackson’s performance in the no-huddle offense and what it could mean for the future.   Full Story

Kelly Holcomb has been around the league for 13 years and knows the importance of giving quarterbacks time to develop. Just because some fans and coaches might want to accelerate the process doesn’t mean it always happens that way.   Full Story

St. Louis nabs a defensive-minded back-up catcher, a minor league starter and a reliever   Full Story

It’s pretty clear that Kelly Holcomb won’t be playing Sunday after suffering a neck injury, but the starter likely will revolve around the healing powers of Tarvaris Jackson’s right index finger.   Full Story

In a very non-descript game against another 2-4 team, the Vikings were pretty average in their 23-16 loss to the Eagles.   Full Story

After injuries to their first two quarterbacks in the last two games, the Vikings may have to turn to Brooks Bollinger as their starter against San Diego. The quarterback position is just one of Brad Childress’ concerns in a season that is unraveling.   Full Story

The Vikings used a different starting quarterback and tried to feature running back Adrian Peterson more, but it wasn’t enough for coach Brad Childress to beat his former team as the Philadelphia Eagles dropped the Vikings to 2-5 with a 23-16 win.   Full Story

Quarterback Kelly Holcomb will start today’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles, as will running back Adrian Peterson.   Full Story

Tarvaris Jackson was limited in practice again Thursday, making it look like Kelly Holcomb will be starting against the team he practiced with this offseason.   Full Story