Dec 7th, 2008 · Last spring on its MySpace page, the Brooklyn experimental rock band Parts & Labor asked fans to send sound samples to put on the group's new album. Parts & Labor used every single one, often blurring the line between instruments and samples.
Dec 4th, 2008 · N.Y. Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress accidentally shot himself in the leg at a Manhattan nightclub last weekend. His future with the team is in jeopardy, and he's looking down the barrel of two weapons charges. But the incident may be rooted in a string of violent attacks on NFL players.
Dec 1st, 2008 · You could argue that Plaxico Burress has been punished enough. The New York Giants receiver faces criminal charges for possessing a weapon. It's the same weapon with which he shot himself in the leg on Friday night. His lawyer is asking people to withhold judgment. Burress is expected to plead not guilty to criminal possession of a weapon. The team's general manager says he phoned Burress, who didn't call back.
Sep 26th, 2008 · A pair of high school football coaches in Northern California have developed a new offensive scheme that they say helps their small school compete with the big boys. It's called the A-11 offense, in which all 11 players on the field are potential receivers. But it's not legal — or welcome — everywhere.
Mar 1st, 2008 · Myron Cope, the long-time voice of the Pittsburgh Steelers, died this week. He was 79. Fans tuned in to hear his trademark screechy voice for 35 years. But he may best be remembered for creating the team's iconic symbol -- the "Terrible Towel." Steelers Hall of Fame wide receiver Lynn Swann shares his memories about Cope.
Oct 5th, 2007 · Kenny Bell showed promise as a football receiver, but never made it into the NFL. Now he works as a motion-capture athlete -- a sort of stunt man playing a football player for video games -- but he hasn't stopped dreaming of making the pros.
Apr 10th, 2007 · The NFL has announced that Tennessee Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones has been suspended for the entire 2007 season and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry has been suspended for eight games. Both players have had multiple run-ins with police.
Apr 7th, 2007 · Long-time Grambling State football coach Eddie Robinson died this week at the age of 88. Former NFL wide receiver Darryl Stingley was 55 when he died two days later. Their lives offer two different windows on the sport.