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Death of Brees' mother ruled suicide (AP)
The death of the mother of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been ruled a suicide. Mina Brees, an attorney from Austin, Texas, died Aug. 7 while visiting Colorado. This week, Grand County coroner Brenda Bock concluded that she died of a ...
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Cardinals' Dockett fined $7,500 for hit (AP)
The NFL has fined Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Darnell Dockett $7,500 for his elbow to the throat of Seattle quarterback Matt Hasselbeck. The league said the fine was for "roughing the passer." Seattle coach Jim Mora had complained ...
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QB Orton misses third straight practice (AP)
Kyle Orton missed a third consecutive practice Friday with a sprained left ankle. Coach Josh McDaniels says the Denver Broncos quarterback's availability for Sunday's pivotal contest with San Diego will come down to a game-time decision. Backup Chris ...
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Bills DT Stroud out with knee injury (AP)
Buffalo Bills starting defensive tackle Marcus Stroud has been ruled out at Jacksonville this weekend because of a knee injury. With Kyle Williams listed as questionable by interim head coach Perry Fewell on Friday because of a sprained knee, the ...
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Union: NFL concussion co-chairman biased (AP)
The NFL Players Association wants the league to remove the co-chairman of the league's committee on concussions because the union believes he is biased. Dr. Ira Casson has criticized independent and league-sponsored studies linking NFL careers with ...
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Williams' 3 TDs get Dolphins by Panthers (AP)
He may be 32, but Ricky Williams is far from done. And even without Ronnie Brown, the once written-off Miami Dolphins are back in the playoff picture. Williams rushed for 119 yards and scored three touchdowns, and the Dolphins beat the Carolina ...
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Panthers lead Dolphins 3-0 after 1st (AP)
Ricky Williams had a 14-yard touchdown catch and ran for a short score in the final 4 minutes of the second quarter to give the Miami Dolphins a 14-3 halftime lead against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night. Williams put the Dolphins ahead on the ...
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Wife of ex-LB Spielman dies of cancer (AP)
Stefanie Spielman, the wife of NFL and Ohio State star Chris Spielman who led a public fight against breast cancer, died Thursday after a lengthy battle with the disease. She was 42. Stefanie Spielman died at the family's home in Upper Arlington, ...
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Falcons RB Norwood returns to practice (AP)
Atlanta running back Jerious Norwood practiced for first time in nearly five weeks on Thursday, giving the Falcons hope he could play against the Giants if they are without injured starter Michael Turner. Norwood was limited on the field, but coach ...
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Panthers' Williams, Stewart are active (AP)
Carolina running backs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart are active against Miami despite nagging injuries. Williams missed practice Wednesday with a sore left knee. Stewart was held out a day earlier with a sore left Achilles' tendon. Both were ...
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Panthers WR Smith OK after minor crash (AP)
Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith will play against the Miami Dolphins after being involved in a car accident on the way to the game. A team official said somebody "bumped into" Smith's car Thursday, but said Smith was able to continue ...
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Big Ben takes blame for loss to Bengals (AP)
He didn't blame the wide receivers for running incorrect pass routes, even if one of them seemed to be singling him out. He didn't blame the special teams for allowing a third costly kickoff return touchdown in four games. He didn't argue with ...
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QB Simms may start for Broncos on Sunday (AP)
Chris Simms was taking snaps with the Denver Broncos' starters again Thursday. That makes it increasingly likely that Simms will start against San Diego on Sunday in place of Kyle Orton, who sprained his left ankle last week against Washington. Coach ...
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Jaguars LB Durant might be out vs. Bills (AP)
The Jacksonville Jaguars could be without another defensive starter Sunday against Buffalo. Linebacker Justin Durant missed his second straight practice Thursday because of a concussion and has not been cleared to play. Durant says he suffered a ...
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Dungy to lead NFL player advisory forum (AP)
Tony Dungy is taking a lead role in improving communication between the NFL and its players. Dungy will lead a new NFL player advisory forum that will meet with players about league policies, programs and issues that affect their lives on and off the ...
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Bills sign QB Brohm away from Packers (AP)
The Buffalo Bills have signed quarterback Brian Brohm off the Green Bay Packers' practice squad. Brohm, once considered a likely top draft pick during his standout career at Louisville, fell to the Packers in the second round of the 2008 draft. He was ...
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Bills owner: Big changes could be coming (AP)
Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson is prepared to revamp his entire football operation after the season and warned that no position is safe. "I tell you, we have a lot of work to do," Wilson told The Associated Press on Thursday in his ...
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Seahawks starting CBs have concussions (AP)
The Seattle Seahawks' two starting cornerbacks have been diagnosed with concussions. Marcus Trufant and Josh Wilson didn't practice Wednesday, and Seahawks coach Jim Mora didn't specifically address their playing status for Sunday's game against Brett ...
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Vikings reject Metrodome lease extension (AP)
The Minnesota Vikings vehemently rejected a proposal from their landlord to extend their lease at the Metrodome, telling the stadium's operator in a letter on Wednesday its plan threatens the team's future in the state. The Metropolitan Sports ...
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Dolphins RB Brown to miss rest of season (AP)
Ronnie Brown's season is over for the Miami Dolphins. Miami's leading rusher was placed on injured reserve Wednesday because of a foot injury -- his second season-ending injury in three years. Brown hurt his right foot in Sunday's victory over Tampa ...
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Raiders to extend Coliseum lease to 2013 (AP)
The Oakland Raiders have reached a tentative agreement with Alameda County officials to extend their lease at the Coliseum through the 2013 season. The Raiders' lease was set to expire after next season before the agreement announced Wednesday. The ...
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Raiders bench Russell, go to Gradkowski (AP)
The Oakland Raiders are benching former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell, handing the starting job to Bruce Gradkowski. Coach Tom Cable said after practice Wednesday that Gradkowski will get the nod Sunday against Cincinnati. Cable says the plan is ...
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Gurode, Haynesworth set to meet again (AP)
Plastic surgery fixed the physical scars on Dallas Cowboys center Andre Gurode's forehead after he was cleated in the face by Albert Haynesworth three years ago. Gurode says there are no lingering effects of that dirty play as he prepares to face ...
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Bills' Fewell goes with QB Fitzpatrick (AP)
Perry Fewell wasted no time making changes on his first full day as the Bills interim coach, picking Ryan Fitzpatrick to be the starting quarterback. The decision to go with Fitzpatrick over Trent Edwards was announced shortly after the team's ...
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Saints sign former Ravens CB McAlister (AP)
The New Orleans Saints have signed veteran cornerback Chris McAlister. The 32-year-old former Ravens star has been elected to the Pro Bowl three times in his 10-year career but missed most of last season with a right knee injury and was released by ...
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NFL fines Quinn for chop block on Suggs (AP)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn has been fined by the NFL for his chop block on Baltimore's Terrell Suggs. After throwing an interception in Monday night's 16-0 loss to the Ravens, Quinn dived at Suggs' knees while trying to bring down ...
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Dolphins top rusher Brown out Thursday (AP)
Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown will miss Thursday night's game at Carolina because of an injured right foot, and his status for the rest of the regular season is uncertain. The Dolphins' leader rusher was to see a specialist for further ...
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Reality TV star Tequila suing Merriman (AP)
Reality TV star Tila Tequila is suing San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman in a filing alleging domestic violence. Attorney Cyrus Nownejad told The Associated Press that Tequila is seeking $1.5 million in damages. Merriman was arrested on ...
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Bills fire coach Jauron after 3-6 start (AP)
Coach Dick Jauron has been fired by the Buffalo Bills following the team's 3-6 start. The Bills said in a statement that a replacement would be announced later. Jauron's firing Tuesday comes two days after Buffalo was beaten 41-17 by the Tennessee ...
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Chiefs' Bowe gets 4-game drug suspension (AP)
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL's policy against performance-enhancing substances. The team announced the suspension Tuesday and said it would have no further comment. Bowe has been ...
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Browns RB Cribbs released from hospital (AP)
Browns wide receiver Josh Cribbs has been released from a hospital after being injured on the final play of Monday night's loss to Baltimore. Agent J.R. Rickerts said Cribbs was sent home early Tuesday morning after being evaluated for several hours ...
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Ravens start slow, beat hapless Browns (AP)
For 30 minutes, the Baltimore Ravens were inefficient, unproductive and disorganized. In 17 seconds, they changed all that. Ray Rice scored on a 13-yard run and safety Dawan Landry returned an interception of Brady Quinn 48 yards for a touchdown ...
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Ravens, Browns scoreless after 1st (AP)
Baltimore's Steve Hauschka pushed a 36-yard field goal wide left with 4:44 left in the first quarter, leaving Monday night's game scoreless between the Ravens and Cleveland Browns. Cleveland quarterback Brady Quinn was making his first start since ...
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NFLPA looking into Mangini complaints (AP)
A person at the NFL Players Association says the union is trying to set up a meeting with Cleveland Browns players this week to talk about coach Eric Mangini's practices. The person tells The Associated Press that the union is looking into what has ...
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Colts chasing perfection yet again (AP)
Now that Indianapolis has won its annual November showdown with New England, players can embark on their next traditional quest. Chasing perfection. For the third time in five years, the Colts are 9-0 and need to pull out those rehearsed lines. ...
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Broncos unsure on Orton's status (AP)
Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels says he won't know until later in the week if quarterback Kyle Orton's sprained left ankle will prevent him from playing against San Diego. Orton was injured just before halftime of Denver's 27-17 loss at Washington ...
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RB Larry Johnson to visit Bengals (AP)
Larry Johnson might get to revive his troubled career with a team known for giving second chances. Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said on Monday that Johnson would be in Cincinnati to discuss a limited role -- fourth-string running back, essentially an ...
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Vikes overcome sloppiness with big plays (AP)
The Minnesota Vikings committed 13 penalties and turned the ball over three times in the red zone against Detroit on Sunday. They were able to overcome those errors in a 27-10 victory over the hapless Lions. But the Vikings know they won't be able to ...
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Belichick stands by 4th-down gamble (AP)
Bill Belichick stands by his decision to go for it on fourth down rather than punt to the Indianapolis Colts. In his news conference Monday, New England's coach says he thinks that strategy gave his team its best chance to win Sunday night. The gamble ...
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Status of Eagles RB Westbrook uncertain (AP)
Brian Westbrook's status is uncertain after the former All-Pro running back sustained another concussion in Philadelphia's 31-23 loss at San Diego. Westbrook was playing his first game after sitting out two because of a concussion suffered on Oct. 26. ...
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Reports: Titans owner made rude gestures (AP)
The NFL is looking into reports Tennessee owner Bud Adams made an obscene hand gesture from his luxury suite and from the field while celebrating his Titans' 41-17 win over Buffalo. WTVF-TV reports Adams flipped the middle finger on both hands from ...
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Court won't hear appeal on Redskins name (AP)
The Supreme Court won't hear an appeal from a group of Native Americans who think the name of the NFL's Washington Redskins football team is offensive. The high court on Monday turned away an appeal from Suzan Shown Harjo. That ends the latest round ...
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Panthers' Gross undergoes ankle surgery (AP)
Carolina Panthers left tackle Jordan Gross is recovering after undergoing surgery on his broken right ankle Sunday night. A team official said the surgery went well. The Panthers are expected to place him on injured reserve later Monday. The anchor of ...
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Colts win as Belichick's gamble fails (AP)
Bill Belichick's stunning gamble failed, and Peyton Manning took advantage by throwing a 1-yard touchdown pass with 13 seconds left that rallied the unbeaten Indianapolis Colts over the New England Patriots 35-34 Sunday night. Manning's toss to ...
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Packers defense stifles Cowboys 17-7 (AP)
Charles Woodson helped Green Bay's defense finally play up to its potential against a big-time opponent, forcing two fumbles and picking off a pass by Tony Romo on the goal line in a 17-7 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. It wasn't a ...
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LT scores 2 TDs as Chargers top Eagles (AP)
LaDainian Tomlinson isn't finished yet and neither is the AFC West race. Tomlinson scored twice to continue his climb up the career rushing and scoring lists, and the San Diego Chargers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 31-23 on Sunday to pull into a ...
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Westbrook leaves game with concussion (AP)
Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook has left Sunday's game against San Diego with a concussion. The team said he won't return. His last carry was during the opening drive of the second half. Westbrook missed the previous two games with a ...
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Favre throws for 344, Vikings down Lions (AP)
Brett Favre and another year of experience have turned Sidney Rice into Minnesota's newest star receiver. Favre passed for a season-high 344 yards, 201 to Rice, and the Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 27-10 on Sunday. The Lions (1-8) joined the ...
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Saints top Rams 28-23 to stay unbeaten (AP)
Reggie Bush helped the unbeaten New Orleans Saints overcome another bundle of mistakes and get off to the best start in team history. Bush scored twice for the first time in more than a year and Drew Brees compensated for two interceptions with ...
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Scobee's FG at gun lifts Jaguars by Jets (AP)
The Jacksonville Jaguars boosted their playoff chances with a big road win and sent the New York Jets to another devastating loss. Josh Scobee kicked a 21-yard field goal as time expired, making up for an earlier miss and giving the Jaguars a ...
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