Mewelde Moore has been signed by the Steelers hoping to add strength to their running back position. Moore will be used by the team as third –down back and will also serve the purpose of kickoff returner. Mewelde Moore, who is a free agent of the Minnesota Vikings has been taken up by Steelers with the belief that he will be able to take the team to a win, said Mike Tomlin, the coach of Steelers. The coach is hopeful about making use of the punt returning as well as kickoff returning skills of Moore to team’s advantage. Moore was taken to the Vikings in 2004 draft and has served them for 4 years.

Moore thinks that he is really fortunate to make thing happen the way he wants it and is clear about making use of this new opportunity. He said, the coach can mould him in any way, to suit the needs of the team and he is willing to continue with the role the coach gives him. Moore is personally attached to the coach Tomlin and feels that he is a man of integrity and winning attitude. Moore wants to play winning games and that is the reason he accepted the Steelers offer.

Alberto Paloschi, the 18 year old star striker of the AC Milan is all set for the start of the European Champions League. But the coach of the AC Milan Carlo Ancelotti feels that Paloschi is too young to start and is apprehensive of playing him right from the start of a match. The enthusiastic teenager scored his first goal of the championships only after 18 seconds of him replacing striker Serginho and this goal also proved to be a decisive factor in the context of the game. Paloschi will be in the starting line up for the match on Wednesday only if Inzaghi’s injury stops him from playing.  

The AC Milan coach is very apprehensive of playing Paloschi in the starting line up as he feels that he is not in good physical shape like some of the other players like Kata and Pato. The coach feels that there is lot of improvement needed in his character and he insists that Paloschi needs to gather more playing experience as well. The coach is also of the opinion that filling the big boots of the injured Ronaldo will not be that easy for the young striker as he needs to be able and mature enough to handle responsibilities.

Coach Jon Gruden of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and his GM Bruce Allen have received contract extensions throughout the 2011season the NFL announced Tuesday. The news was announced shortly after their team went on to claim the NFC South division despite injuries. The Bucanners season came to an end after being defeated by the New York Giants who continued to dominate games at Dallas and

Green Bay  Gruden has coached the Bucs to three division titles in just six seasons including a triumphant display over 

the Raiders in the 2003 Super Bowl.

San Diego Chargers were on the receiving end of some good news about their AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots when their prized running back LaDainian Tomlinson returned to practice.. The Chargers came out victorious in their game against

Tomlinson’s return was a huge boost to Norv Turner. Fellow teammate and quarterback Phillip Rivers suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee. The quarterback is deperately anxious to return for their game against the undefeated Patriots, but his status for the game is questionable. Star tight end Antonio Gates did not practice for an entire week before the recent game against the Colts, and may do the same for the Patriots game. Quarterback Billy Volek could be handed his first start since 2005 after a promising performance by against the Colts .

Devin Hester has broken his own record with 7 combined punt and kick return touchdowns. This happened despite efforts from many team to squib kick the ball or kick it away from him. This season, when used as a wide receiver, Hester score two touchdowns and was named the Bears MVP. Devin Hesters game changing ability is amazing. Whether its by giving the bears better field position or running the ball back for a touchdown there is no doubt that Hester is an important contribution to the team.

 

 The Baltimore Ravens’ search committee hit the pause button Wednesday after five consecutive days of interviewing candidates for their head-coaching vacancy. The Ravens have  to ask permission to speak to Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz.  Plus the team is expected to hold discussions with former San Diego Chargers coach Marty Schottenheimer for future games.

 

NY Giants will meet Dallas Cowboys. The New York Giants beat Tampa Bay 24-14 to earn one of the National Conference places In Sunday’s games. The Giants will travel south to play the Dallas Cowboys at the weekend.

There will be a game that will take its place in history as one of the greatest ever played in Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes rallied from a 13-point deficit to upset No. 7 LSU, 36-33. Flanker Bobby Olive was the star of the final act. His 30-yard runback of LSU’s free kick put the ball on the Tigers’ 38.

The Jets and Chiefs have been advised by the NFL that their Dec. 30 regular-season finale, originally scheduled to be the Sunday night game, has tentatively been moved to a 4:15 p.m. EST kickoff that day. If the change is made, CBS would air the game. An official announcement from the league may not be made until late this Sunday night. All fans planning to attend the Chiefs game should be aware of the tentative time change. The Chiefs game was originally the Jets’ second national-TV game this season.

The following changes have been introduced in the world of football on Monday. The date is taken from the Canadian Press

National Football League: NFL-Suspended Dallas DB Roy Williams.

NEW YORK GIANTS-Placed TE Jeremy Shockey on injured reserve and signed TE Jerome Collins from the practice squad.

Canadian Football League: CALGARY STAMPEDERS-Named Pete Costanza receivers coach.