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Madden to serve as special adviser to Goodell

Hall of Fame coach John Madden will serve as a special adviser to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.

It's a boy for Nicole Richie and Joel Madden

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden are setting their sights on Sparrow — not in the trees, but in the nursery.

John Madden welcomes Favre, Vick to his video game

It's been a busy week in professional football, with a couple of big, controversial stars — Brett Favre and Michael Vick — joining NFL rosters. No worries, though, for John Madden, because both men are already set to take the field in "Madden NFL 10," his namesake video game.

EA Sports teams with ESPN to promote `Madden'

If you have a spouse, a sibling or some other relative or friend who loves football and video games, don't expect to see much of him (or her) this weekend. "Madden NFL 10," the latest installment of the series that took armchair quarterbacking to a new level, comes out Friday.

Blackhawks sign veteran center John Madden

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed John Madden, a center who has spent his entire 10-year career with the New Jersey Devils.

Opinion: Cavs fans want to believe, but past haunts them

- Bob Madden sighs. He wants to believe. Oh, does he want to believe — to believe deep inside his body where feelings like these have only caused him four decades of heartbreak.

What they're saying about John Madden

"There is one thing football fans have agreed on for decades: they all love John Madden.

Curran: Madden leaves at the top of his game

“Boom!” will never be the same.

Famed NFL broadcaster John Madden retires

John Madden's last game as a football announcer was a thrilling Super Bowl decided in the final seconds.

Madden retires from booth after 30 years

NEW YORK - NBC Sports Chairman Dick Ebersol announced today that John Madden, Hall of Fame coach and the most honored broadcaster in sports television history, has decided to retire from broadcasting.

Curran: Giants have two plans for dealing with Burress

DANA POINT, Calif. - The New York Giants have two plans in place for dealing with Plaxico Burress and his legal issues, Giants GM Jerry Reese said Sunday at the NFL Owner’s meetings.

Madden's Mailbag: Carolina's dynamic duo

Watching them Monday night I was very, very impressed with both their runners, Jake.  DeAngelo Williams was something. He looked like he was so quick and so strong and powerful and then they bring in Jonathon Stewart and he kind of does the same thing. They are very close, if they are not the best 1-2 punch in the NFL, they are very close. 

Tidbits: Britney's breakdown? Love was first!

While Britney Spears , another singing celeb is busy reminding fans she’s been there, done that. Or at least the breakdown part. In an interview with the British edition of Elle magazine, Courtney Love called dibs on the public fall from grace.

Publicist: Paris Hilton and Benji Madden split

Paris Hilton and her boyfriend of nine months, Benji Madden, have broken up.

John Madden to skip this weekend's game

John Madden will miss calling an NFL game this weekend after working 476 in a row.

20th-anniversary 'Madden NFL' is better than ever

When Electronic Arts announced the retired Brett Favre as its 20th anniversary cover boy, it looked like the notorious "Madden" curse — which had mangled the careers of Michael Vick, Donovan McNabb and Shaun Alexander — was finally broken.

Nicole Richie, Rocker Welcome Baby Girl

"The Simple Life" just got more complicated for Nicole Richie: She's a first-time mom.

Duff, Boyfriend Seek Restraining Orders

Singer-actress Hilary Duff and her boyfriend, Good Charlotte singer Joel Madden, are seeking restraining orders against two men they claim are stalking them.

Madden Going Into Hall of Fame As Coach

Before the video games, the athlete's foot commercials, the announcing booth and the six-legged Thanksgiving turkeys, John Madden was a football coach. And, as Madden the announcer might put it, he was a pretty darn good one.

First look: Madden NFL 10 for the iPhone
Source: Macworld

Madden NFL 10 iPhone features real teams, real players, and every NFL stadium. If you want to see Drew Brees battle the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park, this is your game.

Madden NFL 10 for iPhone ready in September
Source: Macworld

Electronic Arts (EA) is getting ready to release the first installment of its legendary Madden NFL game franchise on the iPhone. The company on Monday offered a first glimpse of Madden on the iPhone, with news that the game will be released in September.

Madden NFL 10 Charges Extra For, Well, Everything
Source: videogames.yahoo.com

Most games available for online consoles like the Xbox 360 and PS3 let players download special bonus content for a nominal fee.

Federal Judge: Madden Monopoly Suit May Proceed Against EA
Source: GamePolitics.com

A U.S. District Court Judge in San Francisco has ruled that monopoly claims filed against Electronic Arts by a pair of Madden buyers may continue.

Report: Retired NFL players plan to sue EA and Madden
Source: GamePolitics.com

According to a report on former Oakland Raiders lineman Dave Pear's Blog, NFL retirees are planning to go after Madden and Electronic Arts, publisher of the best-selling pro football game which bears the former coach's name.

ESPN's Virtual Playbook
Source: Popular Science -

With each iteration, the Madden video game has inched a little closer to reality. Now reality is starting to embrace the virtual.

Madden NFL 09 Game Guide
Source: Gamespot

Become the ultimate field general with GameSpot's comprehensive Madden 09 game guide.

John Madden to skip this weekend's game
Source: Yahoo! Sports

NEW YORK (AP)—John Madden will miss calling an NFL game this weekend after working 476 in a row.

Could There Be A Worse Curse Than The Infamous Madden Curse?

The Madden Curse has a long history of claiming seasons and even a career. There are several different opinions on how many people were actually affected by the curse. Here is the evidence…

The Dream Job: My Experience as a QA Tester for Electronic Arts

Getting paid to play video games. It's the wet dream of every nerd, stoner, couch potato and teenager in the world. But is it really as awesome as it sounds? Well, it depends on who you ask. First, let's shatter some stereotypes:

Madden NFL 09 hits the target for rookies and veterans
Source: USA Today

For twenty years, the minds behind Madden NFL have enhanced and refined their brand of pro football to recreate a near-authentic NFL experience. Now, they're looking to recruit.

How To Advance To Boardwalk In Real Life

I wrote in a piece I posted on a different website about how Americans have become engulfed in their entertainment. I think with this Age of Technology you see more and more a shift in how people spend their time and spend their day.

Does Madden Football 2009 suffer from "major bugs"?

There are curious hypotheticals coming out of IGN in regards to Electronic Art's latest rendition of Madden football.

NFL Hall of Famer Jim Brown sues video game companies for Madden; EA, Sony
Source: videogames.yahoo.com

According to Bloomberg, Brown has filed suit against Sony Computer Entertainment America and Electronic Arts over using his likeness in the popular Madden football series.

ESPN Sucks? Oh, you're right they do.

ESPN was a revolutionary force in both the media and sports world. They were sports fans Che Guevera overthrowing the corrupt Baptista regime for the good of the people, or in this case, the sports fans.

Madden, Facebreaker Demos on Xbox Live
Source: 1up

Major Nelson drops word this morning that a pair of new playable demos are available on the Xbox Live Marketplace, both of upcoming EA Sports titles...

The 'Madden Curse': Real or Not?
Source: Starpulse.com

Superstitions are pretty prevalent in almost every sport.

The Biggest Game in Football: a Video Game (Madden '09)
Source: ABC News

an early anniversary party at a midtown Manhattan nightclub. The release on August 12 of "Madden '09" will mark the 20th year of the record-setting EA Sports series, which is both the longest-running and highest-selling sports video game of all-time.

Video gamers sue EA - over lame Madden games
Source: Biz Journal

Gamers in California and Washington, D.C., have sued Electronic Arts Inc. over what they call "blatantly anticompetitive conduct" in its football gaming niche.

Another blow for PC gaming: EA drops PC version of Madden '09
Source: Ars Technica

Outcries for and against the belief that PC gaming is dying are a dime a dozen these days, but a new and unusual PC deficiency is raising the question all over again. Industry titan Electronic Arts has confirmed that there will be no PC version for the upcoming Madden 2009.

Madden '08 Predicts Patriots Win 38-30
Source: Joystiq

The Patriots scored with their possession from the turnover, increasing their lead to 38-23. The Giants scored one last time and the game ended 38-30. See What Else Is New Today At Gamevine!

Curse??? What curse??? The myth of the Madden Curse
Source: Kotaku

Since 1998, when Garrison Hearst became the first person besides John Madden himself to appear on the cover of EA's monster franchise, eleven NFL players have graced the series' box. And, as we'll see in a minute, yes, bad things happened to some of them.

Madden NFL 08: Patriots vs. Chargers - Webcastr.com - Videos, Music, Movies, Funny, Celebs and News
Source: webcastr.com

Can't wait for Sunday NFL action? Boston.com simulates Sunday's AFC Championship game using Madden NFL 08

Gaming Goddesses Gone Wild
Source: Collider.com

"Honey, can we play Halo?" "Only if I get to drive the buggy." Damn, that makes me horny.