Articles written by Jerry M. Gutlon

Manny Ramirez of the Los Angeles Dodgers had been suspended for 50 games by Major League Baseball immediately for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug.

May 7, 2009 - Jerry M. Gutlon

The New England Patriots have traded back-up quarterback Matt Cassel and linebacker Mike Vrabel to the Kansas City Chiefs, freeing up Cassel's $14.65 million salary.

Mar 1, 2009 - Jerry M. Gutlon

Manny Ramirez and agent, Scott Boras, have rejected yet another offer by the Los Angeles Dodgers, the fourth offer tendered by the club, a $45 million, 2-year contract.

Mar 1, 2009 - Jerry M. Gutlon

The Yanks announced Feb. 26 that Yuri Sucart - Alex Rodriguez's cousin suspected of injecting the star with steroids - is no longer welcome at team facilities and hotels.

Feb 26, 2009 - Jerry M. Gutlon

Disgraced former Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is slated to be released from federal prison, and will serve the remainder of his jail sentence on home confinement.

Feb 26, 2009 - Jerry M. Gutlon

New England Patriots' head coach Bill Belichick and vice president Scott Pioli said they didn't have the team videotape the St. Louis Rams walk-through before Super Bowl.

Feb 18, 2008 - Jerry M. Gutlon

The New York Giants took an arrogant New England Pats squad to the woodshed in SuperBowl XLII.

Feb 12, 2008 - Jerry M. Gutlon

The New York Giants spoiled the New England Patriots' attempt at a perfect season by upsetting the Pats 17-14 in Glendale, Arizona.

Feb 3, 2008 - Jerry M. Gutlon

A look at both teams' head-to-head offensive versus defensive ballplayers, offering a glimpse at who may dominate the contest.

Feb 2, 2008 - Jerry M. Gutlon

There are several areas the New England Patriots and New York Giants need to dominate in to win Super Bowl XLII.

Feb 2, 2008 - Jerry M. Gutlon

Quarterback Tom Brady, left tackle Matt Light, receiver Wes Welker, and defensive standouts Asante Samuel, Rodney Harrison and Adalius Thomas must play well for NE win.

Feb 1, 2008 - Jerry M. Gutlon

New England Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady said he suffered a slight sprain in the AFC Championship game, but he'll be ready to play the Giants in Super Bowl XLII.

Jan 27, 2008 - Jerry M. Gutlon

Eli Manning, Plaxico Burress, Brandon Jacobs, Osi Umenyiora, Sam Madison and Michael Strahan must register stellar efforts against the New England Patriots.

Jan 26, 2008 - Jerry M. Gutlon

The Atlanta Falcons announced Thursday that the Jacksonville Jaguars' defensive coordinator, Mike Smith, has been hired as the team's new head coach.

Jan 24, 2008 - Jerry M. Gutlon

New York could upset the 14-point favorite Patriots with an exceptional effort. On the playing field the Giants must effectively execute in six key areas.

Jan 23, 2008 - Jerry M. Gutlon

The New England Patriots defeated a San Diego Chargers squad 21-12 to win the American Football Conference Championship, advancing to their 4th Super Bowl in seven years.

Jan 20, 2008 - Jerry M. Gutlon

The injured Chargers' quarterback practiced Friday in preparation for today's AFC Championship tilt versus the 17-0 New England Patriots, and wants to play.

Jan 20, 2008 - Jerry M. Gutlon

The Giants face the Pack in the NFC Championship game with a 6:30 p.m. (EST) game time. Green Bay will try to defeat New York for the second time this season.

Jan 20, 2008 - Jerry M. Gutlon

The Patriots, sporting a 17-0 overall record, meet the San Diego Chargers at 3:00 p.m. Sunday for the right to advance to the Super Bowl.

Jan 19, 2008 - Jerry M. Gutlon

The Dallas Cowboys are looking to slay Goliath this afternoon in Texas to secure a spot in the NFC championship game.

Jan 13, 2008 - Jerry M. Gutlon

The New England Patriots are ready to rumble on their home field against the Jacksonville Jaguars, who squeaked by Pittsburgh for a shot at the AFC championship game.

Jan 12, 2008 - Jerry M. Gutlon

The Seahawks travel to frigid Green Bay to try to upend the National Football Conference's second seed. They've got their work cut out for them.

Jan 12, 2008 - Jerry M. Gutlon

The Big Tuna has backed out of a deal to handle football operations for the Atlanta Falcons after reaching a preliminary agreement to run the NFL club.

Dec 19, 2007 - Jerry M. Gutlon

Former NFL standout head coach Bill Parcells prepared to take over football operations for the Atlanta Falcons.

Dec 19, 2007 - Jerry M. Gutlon

Pats defeat Jets, 20-10, in their quest to become the second unbeaten team during a National Football League season.

Dec 17, 2007 - Jerry M. Gutlon

Major League Baseball's 21-month-long investigation on the use of performance-enhancing drugs by MLB players refers to 88 different players allegedly involved with PHDs.

Dec 17, 2007 - Jerry M. Gutlon

Owner Arthur Blank, players blast Petrino after he resigns and takes a coaching job at the University of Arkansas 18 hours after assuring team he was staying in Atlanta.

Dec 12, 2007 - Jerry M. Gutlon

Atlanta's star quarterback receives stiff prison sentence for his involvement in a dogfighting ring run out of his former Virginia estate.

Dec 10, 2007 - Jerry M. Gutlon

Can the 12-0 Patriots continue in their quest for a perfect season? Or are the 9-3 Steelers ready to put an end to New England's march to perfection?

Dec 6, 2007 - Jerry M. Gutlon

The New England Patriots scored with 44 seconds left to again avoid losing to a losing team, winning over a stubborn Baltimore team, 27-24.

Dec 4, 2007 - Jerry M. Gutlon

The New York Yankees have apparently decided to include young righty pitcher Phil Hughes in a trade for Minnesota's Johan Santana, possibly edging out Boston in a deal.

Nov 30, 2007 - Jerry M. Gutlon

The Boston Red Sox are perceived as the front-runners in the Johan Santana Sweepstakes, although New York is also actively pursuing the two-time Cy Young Award winner.

Nov 30, 2007 - Jerry M. Gutlon

The Green Bay Packers meet the Dallas Cowboys tonight in Dallas in a match-up of 10-1 National Football League squads.

Nov 29, 2007 - Jerry M. Gutlon

Sean Taylor, shot early Monday, died Tuesday morning after being shot by an intruder at his Miami home, leaving NFL fans in mourning.

Nov 28, 2007 - Jerry M. Gutlon

The New England Patriots eked out a late fourth-quarter victory over the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday night, 31-28, with Patriot wide receiver Randy Moss held to 43 yards.

Nov 26, 2007 - Jerry M. Gutlon

Indianapolis, Dallas posted convincing wins over the Falcons and Jets in Thanksgiving NFL action, while Green Bay beats Detroit.

Nov 24, 2007 - Jerry M. Gutlon

Green Bay should edge the Detroit Lions, while Indianapolis will ride roughshod over Atlanta, and Dallas will rope in the New York Jets on Thanksgiving Day.

Nov 21, 2007 - Jerry M. Gutlon

World Series Most Valuable Player Mike Lowell will ink a three-year, $37.5 million contract today to return to the Red Sox, foregoing free agency.

Nov 20, 2007 - Jerry M. Gutlon

The New England Patriots jacked their National Football League best record to 10-0 with a 56-10 drubbing of the Buffalo Bills, setting franchise records.

Nov 19, 2007 - Jerry M. Gutlon

A federal grand jury Thursday indicted Barry Bonds, Major League Baseball's all-time homerun leader, for lying about his steroid use, filing a five count indictment.

Nov 15, 2007 - Jerry M. Gutlon

Atlanta Falcons' quarterback Michael Vick's three co-defendants are ready to testify against him if he goes to trial on federal dogfighting charges.

Aug 19, 2007 - Jerry M. Gutlon

As Falcons' QB mulls over a plea deal, feds may file more charges against the star as his co-defendants prepare to testify against him in seamy dog-fighting case.

Aug 15, 2007 - Jerry M. Gutlon

Tony Taylor reportedly is set to enter a guilty plea in a gruesome dogfighting case invovling star Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick.

Jul 28, 2007 - Jerry M. Gutlon

Arthur Blank said he wanted to suspend Vick after he was indicted on two counts of dogfighting by federal authories. The NFL ordered Vick not to report to training camp.

Jul 25, 2007 - Jerry M. Gutlon

Can the Dallas Cowboys replicate their run to the playoffs in 2007?

Jul 4, 2007 - Jerry M. Gutlon

The Chicago Bears cut budding superstar Tank Johnson after he was arrested in Arizona for driving while impaired, Tank's third arrest in two years.

Jun 26, 2007 - Jerry M. Gutlon

Pacman Jones will travel to Las Vegas to surrender to authorities after being charged with two felonies in connection with a triple shooting that left one man paralyzed.

Jun 22, 2007 - Jerry M. Gutlon

Las Vegas detectives charge Titan star with two counts of felony coercion while Georgia cops want to talk to Jones about a strip club-related shooting early last Monday.

Jun 20, 2007 - Jerry M. Gutlon

Curt Schilling will be placed on the disabled list even though an MRI showed no damage to his right shoulder. The Red Sox hurler received a cortisone shot for tendonitis.

Jun 20, 2007 - Jerry M. Gutlon

Earnhardt the Younger must still sort out many things before settling in with HMS -- his crew chief, his Budweiser sponsorship and the very number his car will sport.

Jun 18, 2007 - Jerry M. Gutlon