WKRG.com : NFL

Bear Bryant’s First QB At Alabama Dies

WKRG.com: Randy Patrick — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:34:23 +0000

Bobby Jackson, who graduated from Murphy High School, was 73 years old. Jackson also played for the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles. Hear Scott Hunter's comments.

Senior Bowl Staying In Mobile Through At Least 2012

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:37:23 +0000

BREAKING NEWS The Mobile Arts & Sports Association signed a contract Thursday evening that will keep the Senior Bowl in Mobile for at least the next three years.

Web Wednesday: Brett Favre Back On The Grind

WKRG.com: Kesshia Peyton — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:58:32 +0000

Minnesota Vikings fans have spent the last two decades booing Brett Favre but now they'll be cheering for him.

McNair Was Asleep When Girlfriend Shot Him Four Times

The Associated Press — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:39:15 +0000

Nashville police believe Steve McNair was asleep on a sofa when Sahel Kazemi shot him in the head, then twice in the chest and a second time in the head before shooting herself.

Senior Bowl Remembers Steve McNair

WKRG Staff — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:55:43 +0000

Senior Bowl President Steve Hale said McNair's presence in Mobile was a big reason why the game began a string of 14 consecutive sellouts.

Anthony Mix Released By The Buccaneers

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Wed, 06 May 2009 17:31:21 +0000

BREAKING NEWS The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released former Auburn WR Anthony Mix after his arrest on sex charges.

Senior Bowl Leaving Mobile?

WKRG Staff/The Tampa Tribune — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:10:33 +0000

The Senior Bowl is shopping around, but is there any chance the game leaves Mobile after 59 years in the Port City?

Coast Guard Finds Person Clinging To Overturned Boat

The Associated Press — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:12:06 +0000

The survivor is former USF player Nick Schuyler. Oakland Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper, Detroit Lions free agent Corey Smith and another former USF player remain missing.

White Leads South To 35-18 Senior Bowl Win

Associated Press — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 04:43:23 +0000

Local hero Pat White directed two scoring drives to lead the South to a 35-18 win. WATCH ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

Senior Bowl Week In Review

Associated Press — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:34:46 +0000

College football players from around the country converge on the Port City all with something to prove. Watch video of ALL of the events

Former NFL Superstar Gives Obama Nod

WKRG.com: Diana Lucio — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 03:29:26 +0000

A former NFL player who broke down racial barriers talks to News Five about the Presidential inauguration.

Pat White Gets Ready For Senior Bowl

WKRG.com: Randy Patrick — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:50:46 +0000

The West Virginia star QB, who played high school ball in Daphne, talks with News 5's Randy Patrick about his changes of playing in the NFL.

Chevis Jackson Seals Win For Falcons

WKRG.com: Randy Patrick — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:46:38 +0000

Former St. Paul's and LSU stars scores big with interception. Click on to see 95 yard return.

Street Renamed After Prichard Native & NFL Star

WKRG.com: Randy Patrick — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:18:53 +0000

Robert Brazile was a rookie of the year and an 8 time pro bowler for the Houston Oilers. He was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall Of Fame in 2004. Randy Patrick Reports.

Brett Favre Back In Mississippi

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:09:22 +0000

The legendary Packers QB landed in Hattiesburg amidst rumors he will be traded to Tampa Bay by the ned of the day. Click here to listen to what Favre said after getting off the plane.

Former NFL Player Killed In Crash

Associated Press — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:45:15 +0000

Former San Diego Charger CB Terrence Kiel was 27-years old

Kenny Stabler DUI Case Gets Tricky

WKRG.com: Pat Peterson — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:29:25 +0000

Another prosecutor assigned to the Stabler D.U.I. case recuses himself.

Stabler Arrest: News 5 Investigates

WKRG.com: Pat Peterson — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:39:26 +0000

WKRG and eight other media outlets take legal action against Robertsdale Police Department and city attorney for refusing to release dashcam video of Kenny Stabler's D.U.I. arrest

Bama Reacts To Stabler’s Latest DUI Arrest

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:14:00 +0000

The University Of Alabama's Athletic Director has released a statement about the arrest of former Crimson Tide QB Kenny Stabler.

Former Tide QB visits Mobile Friday

WKRG.com: Chris Frye — Fri, 16 May 2008 23:07:00 +0000

Brodie Croyle and his wife Kelli Croyle were in town Friday supporting America's Junior Miss Program.

“Giant” Parade For Super Bowl Champs

Associated Press — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:05:00 +0000

NYC Congratulated The Giants With A Parade Of Ticker Tape

Sneak Peek at Super Bowl Ads

News 5 National Corespondent Teri Okita — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 18:56:00 +0000

Click here to see some of the Super Bowl ads before Sunday's big game.

Silent Super Bowl Commercial

CNN/Associated Press — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:53:00 +0000

You can see, but not hear, the new "silent" ad before it airs.

Jamarcus Russell struggles on the road in Jacksonville

WKRG.com: Chris Frye — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 03:24:00 +0000

Jamarcus Russell was in the giving mood Sunday vs Jacksonville.

Pro-Football Training Camps in Mobile

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 01:00:00 +0000

City leaders announced today that all six All American Football League teams will hold their training camps in Mobile in March of 2008. Video

Namath Earns Degree At Bama

AP/Jay Reeves — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 12:32:00 +0000

42 years later, Broadway Joe was back on campus, finally getting a diploma to go with his football accolades.

Goodbye Atlanta, Hello Fayetteville

WKRG Staff/Associated Press — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:57:00 +0000

The University of Arkansas has scheduled a late-night news conference at which it's expected it will name Bobby Petrino its new head football coach. Click on the video icon to see a portion of Petrino's press conference.

Michael Vick Sentenced

Associated Press/CBS News — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:36:00 +0000

Michael Vick's involvement in a dogfighting conspiracy that involved gambling and killing pit bulls has earned him a 23-month sentence in prison. New Video

JaMarcus Russell gets PT vs Denver

WKRG.com: Chris Frye — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 05:07:01 +0000

Sunday, the Oakland Raiders finally put their 64-million dollars investment to good use.

3 Charged In Football Star’s Murder

CBS News — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 19:35:00 +0000

Washington Redskins star gunned down in his home during an apparent burglary

Michael Vick Surrenders

Associated Press/Manuel Gallegus — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:27:00 +0000

Suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is now in federal custody. He surrendered today, three weeks before his sentencing on a dogfighting conspiracy charge.

Ronnie Brown Done For 2007

Associated Press — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:41:00 +0000

Former Auburn standout Ronnie Brown will miss the rest of the 2007 season because of a torn ACL in his right knee.

Carnell Williams Out For Season

Associated Press, NFL — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 23:07:00 +0000

Former Auburn star injured in Sunday's NFL game. Tampa Bay star will undergo surgery later this week. See injury from Sunday's game.

O.J. Bonds Out

Associated Press — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:33:00 +0000

O.J. Simpson has been released from jail after posting bail on armed robbery charges. Click here for video.

Williamson High In The Spotlight

WKRG.com: Randy Patrick — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 02:43:00 +0000

Alum JaMarcus Russell signs with Oakland, Lions quarterback is named player of the week. See Randy Patrick's report.

Vick Enters Guilty Plea

Associated Press — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 15:43:00 +0000

Michael Vick pleaded guilty to a federal dogfighting charge. Vick admitted helping kill six to eight pit bulls and supplying money for gambling on the fights. He said he did not personally place any bets or share in any winnings.