>>Jaguars Officially Sold To Illinois Business Man
(Irving, TX) -- The Jacksonville Jaguars are officially under new ownership. Illinois businessman Shahid [[ sha-HEED ]] Khan has been unanimously approved as new owner of the Jaguars by NFL owners at Wednesday's league meeting. The sale was first announced in late November. All 32 NFL owners voted in favor of Khan, who is the first minority owner in the NFL. An immigrant from Pakistan, Khan owns an auto manufacturing company.
>>Bears' Cutler: May Be Able To Return Vs. Pack
(Lake Forest, IL) -- Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler said on Wednesday there is an "outside chance" he could return for the team's Christmas Day matchup against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Cutler said he didn't want to get the fans hopes up, but if the Bears beat Seattle on Sunday and still have a shot at the playoffs, there would be a slight chance he could suit up. Cutler reportedly threw the ball this past Sunday for the first time since his thumb surgery on November 23rd. Chicago has dropped three straight games since Cutler got injured.
>>Forte Not Ruled Out Sunday But Not Looking Good
(Lake Forest, IL) -- Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith didn't rule out running back Matt Forte for Sunday's game against Seattle on Wednesday, but it isn't looking too promising. Forte shook his head "no" when asked if he would play in the Week 15 tilt at Soldier Field. He suffered a Grade Two MCL sprain against the Kansas City Chiefs. The fourth-year veteran needs just 15 rushing yards to reach 1,000 for the second consecutive season and third time in his career.
>>Falcons Host Jags On "Thursday Night Football"
(Atlanta, GA) -- The Atlanta Falcons will look to continue their push towards an NFC Wild Card berth as they host the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Georgia Dome on "Thursday Night Football." Atlanta has won three of its last four games and is coming off a 31-23 victory at Carolina in Week 14 to improve to 8-and-5 on the season. The Dirty Birds currently hold the fifth-seed in the NFC playoff picture and have a crucial head-to-head advantage over Detroit. Chicago holds a tie-breaker over Atlanta, but has dropped three in-a-row to fall to 7-and-6. Meanwhile, the Jags snapped a three-game slide with a 41-14 rout over Tampa Bay on Sunday to up their mark to 4-and-9. Jacksonville is just 1-and-5 on the road this season. The Jaguars beat the Falcons, 13-7, the last time the two teams met in 2007.
>>Colts' Manning Increases Throwing
(Indianapolis, IN) -- Colts quarterback Peyton Manning is increasing his throwing as he continues to rehab from offseason neck surgery. Head coach Jim Caldwell said Wednesday that Manning has accelerated his regimen, but it's nothing revolutionary. The four-time NFL MVP has been sidelined all season with a nerve injury that has weaked his throwing arm. The Colts are 0-and-13 without him.
>>Host Committee Unveils The Official Super Bowl Poster
(Indianapolis, IN) -- The Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee unveiled its official poster for this year's big game at Lucas Oil Stadium last night at the Conrad Hotel downtown. The poster was designed by Indiana artist Walter Knabe. According to a SBHC release, it celebrates Indianapolis' strong visual arts community. The poster features the tip of Indy's own Soldiers and Sailors Monument bursting through a football with Lucas Oil Stadium in the background. The game is slated for February 5th.
