NFC championship game and weather factor

NFC championship game and weather factor

The forecast for Sunday's NFC championship game calls for temperatures in the mid-50s and a good chance of rain at Candlestick Park. That could make it tricky to get traction on a wet, muddy field that might alter the strategies of the 49ers and Giants.

St. Louis Rams Britain’s “home” team

St. Louis Rams Britain’s “home” team

The Rams and Patriots meet at Wembley on Oct. 28, about two months after the closing ceremony of the London Olympics. That will be followed by games at Wembley against undetermined opponents in 2013 and 2014.

The Rams are owned by Stan Kroenke, who is also the majority shareholder in the English soccer club Arsenal. The team will give up home games in St. Louis for the three seasons they are in London.