ESPN reached an agreement Thursday to secure the media rights to the Rose Bowl Game across all entities through the year 2026.
League And NHLPA Agree On Salary Cap
NHL and NHLPA agree on a $70.2 million salary cap for this offseason, sources told ESPN’s Pierre LeBrun.
Players Union Sues NFL On Collusion
ESPN’s Chris Mortensen is reporting that the NFLPA has filed a lawsuit against the NFL regarding alleged collusion in 2010.
Dwight Howard To Miss Summer Olympics
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard will have season-ending back surgery and will also miss the Summer Olympics according to ESPN’s Ric Bucher.
Colts Make Decision On First Pick
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Indianapolis Colts have told Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck that they will take him with the No. 1 overall pick in next week’s NFL draft.
Broncos, Manning Come To Contract Agreement
The Denver Broncos have reached an agreement with quarterback Peyton Manning on a 5-year, $96 million deal according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Peyton Manning To Leave Indianapolis
ESPN’s Chris Mortensen is reporting that the Indianapolis Colts and 4-time league MVP Peyton Manning will part ways after 14 seasons. An official announcement is expected Wednesday.
Steelers’ Mendenhall To Miss Playoffs With Injury
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall will miss the upcoming playoffs with a torn ACL, a source confirms to ESPN’s Josina Anderson.
Brees Breaks Marino’s Record, Saints Clinch NFC South
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees broke Miami Dolphins’ former quarterback Dan Marino’s National Football League single-season record of 5,084 passing yards set during the 1984 season.
Brees passed for 307 yards and 4 touchdowns as he lead the Saints to a 45-16 win over Atlanta in the season finale of Monday Night Football.
With the win, the Saints with a record of 12-3 clinched the NFC South title.
Vikings’ Peterson Tears ACL
ESPN’s Josina Anderson is reporting that Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has torn his ACL. The 4-time Pro Bowler also tore his MCL.
Craig James To Run For Senate
ESPN college football analyst Craig James announced on Monday that he plans to run for the United States Senate as a Republican from the state of Texas.
2011-2012 College Football Bowl Schedule
| Date | Time (ET) | Game | Site | Matchup | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 17 | 2 p.m. | New Mexico Bowl | Albuquerque, N.M. | Temple vs.Wyoming | ESPN |
| Dec. 17 | 5:30 p.m. | Famous Idaho Potato Bowl | Boise, Idaho | Ohio vs. Utah State | ESPN |
| Dec. 17 | 9 p.m. | New Orleans Bowl | New Orleans | San Diego State vs. La.-Lafayette | ESPN |
| Dec. 20 | 8 p.m. | Beef O’Brady’s Bowl | St. Petersburg, Fla. | Marshall vs. FIU | ESPN |
| Dec. 21 | 8 p.m. | Poinsettia Bowl | San Diego | TCU vs. Louisiana Tech | ESPN |
| Dec. 22 | 8 p.m. | Las Vegas Bowl | Las Vegas | Boise State vs. Arizona State | ESPN |
| Dec. 24 | 8 p.m. | Hawaii Bowl | Honolulu | Southern Miss. vs. Nevada | ESPN |
| Dec. 26 | 5 p.m. | Independence Bowl | Shreveport, La. | North Carolina vs. Missouri | ESPN2 |
| Dec. 27 | 4:30 p.m. | Little Caesars Bowl | Detroit | Purdue vs. Western Michigan | ESPN |
| Dec. 27 | 8 p.m. | Belk Bowl | Charlotte, N.C. | NC State vs. Louisville | ESPN |
| Dec. 28 | 4:30 p.m. | Military Bowl | Washington, D.C. | Toledo vs. Air Force | ESPN |
| Dec. 28 | 8 p.m. | Holiday Bowl | San Diego | Texas vs. California | ESPN |
| Dec. 29 | 5:30 p.m. | Champs Sports Bowl | Orlando, Fla. | Florida State vs. Notre Dame | ESPN |
| Dec. 29 | 9 p.m. | Alamo Bowl | San Antonio, Texas | Baylor vs. Washington | ESPN |
| Dec. 30 | Noon | Armed Forces Bowl | Dallas | Tulsa vs. BYU | ESPN |
| Dec. 30 | 3:20 p.m. | Pinstripe Bowl | Bronx, N.Y. | Iowa State vs. Rutgers | ESPN |
| Dec. 30 | 6:40 p.m. | Music City Bowl | Nashville, Tenn. | Wake Forest vs. Mississippi St. | ESPN |
| Dec. 30 | 10 p.m. | Insight Bowl | Tempe, Ariz. | Iowa vs. Oklahoma | ESPN |
| Dec. 31 | Noon | Meineke Bowl | Houston | Northwestern vs. Texas A&M | ESPN |
| Dec. 31 | 2 p.m. | Sun Bowl | El Paso, Texas | Georiga Tech vs. Utah | CBS |
| Dec. 31 | 3:30 p.m. | Liberty Bowl | Memphis, Tenn. | Cincinnati vs. Vanderbilt | ABC |
| Dec. 31 | 3:30 p.m. | Fight Hunger Bowl | San Francisco | Illinois vs. UCLA | ESPN |
| Dec. 31 | 7:30 p.m. | Chick-fil-A Bowl | Atlanta | Virginia vs. Auburn | ESPN |
| Jan. 2 | Noon | TicketCity Bowl | Dallas | Penn State vs. Houston | ESPNU |
| Jan. 2 | 1 p.m. | Capital One Bowl | Orlando, Fla. | Nebraska vs. South Carolina | ESPN |
| Jan. 2 | 1 p.m. | Gator Bowl | Jacksonville, Fla. | Ohio State vs. Florida | ESPN2 |
| Jan. 2 | 1 p.m. | Outback Bowl | Tampa, Fla. | Michigan State vs. Georgia | ABC |
| Jan. 2 | 5 p.m. | Rose Bowl | Pasadena, Calif. | Wisconsin vs. Oregon | ESPN |
| Jan. 2 | 8:30 p.m. | Fiesta Bowl | Glendale, Ariz. | Oklahoma State vs. Stanford | ESPN |
| Jan. 3 | 8:30 p.m. | Sugar Bowl | New Orleans | Michigan vs. Virginia Tech | ESPN |
| Jan. 4 | 8 p.m. | Orange Bowl | Miami | Clemson vs. West Virginia | ESPN |
| Jan. 6 | 8 p.m. | Cotton Bowl | Arlington, Texas | Kansas State vs. Arkansas | FOX |
| Jan. 6 | 8 p.m. | GoDaddy.com Bowl | Mobile, Ala. | Northern Illinois vs. Arkansas State | ESPN |
| Jan. 7 | 1 p.m. | Compass Bowl | Birmingham, Ala. | Pittsburgh vs. SMU | ESPN |
| Jan. 9 | 8:30 p.m. | BCS Championship | New Orleans | LSU vs. Alabama | ESPN |
