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Death of Drew Brees' Mother Ruled a Suicide

 

Published 2 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

GRANBY, Colo. (AP) -- The death of the mother of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been ruled a suicide.

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Bush Questionable for Tampa Bay

 

Published 3 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush has been held out of practice for the third straight day, and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay.

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NFL Union Opposes Call for Reporting on Teammates

 

Published 3 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

The NFL Players Association opposes commissioner Roger Goodell's call for players to tell their teams' medical staffs if they think a teammate shows symptoms of a concussion.

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Ravens' Edwards Plans Appeal of Fine for Roughness

 

Published 4 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- Baltimore Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards plans to appeal the $5,000 fine he received for a hit delivered to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joshua Cribbs on Monday night.

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Union Says NFL Concussion Expert Is Biased

 

Published 7 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

NEW YORK (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.

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Feds Seek $631K Verdict Against ex-Steeler Blount

 

Published 8 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Federal attorneys want a judge to declare that Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer Mel Blount owes more than $631,000 in back taxes, interest and penalties.

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Browns' Mangini Expects Josh Cribbs to Play Sunday

 

Published 8 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Eric Mangini expects Josh Cribbs to play when the Cleveland Browns go against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

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Quiet Subdivision Is Home to a Booming N.F.L. Blog

 

Published 9 hours ago by By RICHARD SANDOMIR at NYT > Pro Football

Mike Florio started his blog as a sideline to his law practice, but it has grown into a leading source of information about the N.F.L.

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NFL Standings

 

Published 16 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

All Times EST AMERICAN CONFERENCE East .

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Williams Leads Dolphins Over Panthers 24-17

 

Published 19 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Ricky Williams is 32 and far from done. And even without Ronnie Brown, the once written-off Miami Dolphins are back in the playoff picture.

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Williams Scores Three Touchdowns In Dolphins Victory

 

Published 20 hours ago by By REUTERS at NYT > Pro Football

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Ricky Williams scored three touchdowns to lead the Miami Dolphins to a 24-17 win over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday.

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Dolphins Lead Panthers 14-3 After 3rd Quarter

 

Published 20 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (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 lead against the Carolina Panthers after the third quarter on Thursday night. ...

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Vikings Angered by Metrodome's Lease Offer

 

Published 22 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- One day after being told by the Minnesota Vikings that extending the lease at the Metrodome was not an option, the team's landlord made the offer anyway and infuriated the only major tenant left in the stadium.

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N.F.L. Roundup: Broncos’ Simms Close to Starting Again

 

Published 22 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

The Denver backup has been practicing with the starters while Kyle Orton continues to be sidelined with a sprained left ankle.

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Facing Patriots, Jets Know It’s Now or Never Mind Playoffs

 

Published 22 hours ago by By GREG BISHOP at NYT > Pro Football

Rex Ryan’s team beat New England in Week 2 as part of a fast start, but this week it will have to do so on the road to keep its postseason hopes alive.

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Panthers Lead Dolphins 3-0 After 1st Quarter

 

Published 22 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- John Kasay kicked a 29-yard field goal to give the Carolina Panthers a 3-0 lead against the Miami Dolphins after the first quarter Thursday night.

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Ouster of N.F.L.’s Voice on Concussions Sought

 

Published 22 hours ago by By ALAN SCHWARZ at NYT > Pro Football

The players union says that Dr. Ira Casson is too biased to be the co-chairman of the league’s committee on concussions.

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Childress Signs Extension With Vikings

 

Published 23 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- The man who brought Brett Favre to the Minnesota Vikings will be sticking around for a while.

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Stefanie Spielman, Wife of NFL Star, Dies at 42

 

Published 23 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- The wife of former NFL and Ohio State star Chris Spielman has died after a lengthy battle with cancer.

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Kampman on Concussion: Cautious Approach Is Best

 

Published 23 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Aaron Kampman says the Green Bay training staff won't need to keep a sharp eye on him when he returns to the field for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers.

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Panthers WR Smith OK After Minor Car Accident

 

Published 25 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (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.

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Mass. Panel OKs $9 Million for Patriots Footbridge

 

Published 27 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

BOSTON (AP) -- A Massachusetts panel has given approval to use $9 million in federal stimulus funds for a pedestrian bridge sought by the owner of the New England Patriots.

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Dungy to Lead Player Advisory Forum

 

Published 31 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

NEW YORK (AP) -- Tony 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 field.

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Bills Owner Tells AP Big Changes Could Be Coming

 

Published 33 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson tells The Associated Press he's prepared to revamp his entire football operation after the season.

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Obama to Appear in PSA With 3 NFL Players

 

Published 33 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

NEW YORK (AP) -- President Barack Obama will appear with NFL players Drew Brees, Troy Polamalu and DeMarcus Ware in a public service announcement that will air during the league's Thanksgiving games.

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Holmes Disputes Big Ben: Steelers Were in Sync

 

Published 36 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Ben Roethlisberger felt out of sync all day in the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense. Santonio Holmes felt just fine.

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Foot Sidelines Dolphins' Brown for Rest of Season

 

Published 37 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

MIAMI (AP) -- Ronnie Brown's season has ended with an injury -- again.

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Jets' Ryan on Crying: 'I'm Man Enough to Be Me'

 

Published 37 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- Rex Ryan stepped to the podium and motioned for a staffer to hand him something.

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NFL Standings

 

Published 40 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

All Times EST AMERICAN CONFERENCE East .

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NFL Fines Browns Browns QB Quinn for Hit on Suggs

 

Published 41 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn has been fined by the NFL for his low hit 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 ...

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AP IMPACT: NFL Players Hide, Fear Concussions

 

Published 41 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

Washington Redskins kick returner Rock Cartwright remembers his brain ''shaking like a bell'' when he was walloped in a game against the New York Giants a few years ago.

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N.B.A. Roundup: LeBron James in N.F.L.? 1-8 Browns Are Listening

 

Published 46 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

If the Cavaliers superstar LeBron James believes he can help the Cleveland Browns, Coach Eric Mangini has an orange helmet for him.

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Fewell Makes Impression on 1st Day as Bills Coach

 

Published 47 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- The Bills have a new starting quarterback in Ryan Fitzpatrick. They practiced in pads on a Wednesday for the first time that anyone can remember.

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Adams Joins Owners Behaving Badly

 

Published 47 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

Roger Goodell was hanging with the common folks last Sunday, enjoying the experience of an NFL game from end zone seats in Tennessee. It was, he would say later, a perfectly fine day to watch football.

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Ravens Linebacker Suggs Out, Replaced By Rookie Kruger

 

Published 48 hours ago by By REUTERS at NYT > Pro Football

BALTIMORE (Reuters) - Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs, one of the NFL's best pass rushers, has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts because of a knee injury, the team said on Wednesday.

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Dolphins' Brown Out for Year

 

Published 48 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

MIAMI (AP) -- Ronnie Brown's season is over for the Miami Dolphins.

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Gradkowski Takes Over Starting QB Gig for Raiders

 

Published 48 hours ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- The Oakland Raiders benched former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell on Wednesday, handing the starting job to journeyman Bruce Gradkowski for the foreseeable future.

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Holmes Disputes Big Ben: Steelers Were in Sync

 

Published 2 days ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Ben Roethlisberger felt out of sync all day in the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense. Santonio Holmes felt just fine.

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Jets S Leonhard's Status Uncertain for New England

 

Published 2 days ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- Jets safety Jim Leonhard had three pins inserted into his broken right thumb and his arm is in a sling, leaving his status for New York's game against New England uncertain.

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Jets' Ryan on Crying: 'I'm Man Enough to Be Me'

 

Published 2 days ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- Rex Ryan stepped to the podium and motioned for a staffer to hand him something.

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Browns Place Zastudil, Heiden on Injured Reserve

 

Published 2 days ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- The losses are piling up for the Cleveland Browns. They've placed punter Dave Zastudil and tight end Steve Heiden on injured reserve with season-ending injuries.

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Patriots Return to Practice After Big Loss at Indy

 

Published 2 days ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Bill Belichick has heard enough about his fourth-down decision that failed. So has Tom Brady.

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Raiders Agree to Extend Lease at Coliseum to 2013

 

Published 2 days ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- The Oakland Raiders have reached a tentative agreement with Alameda County officials to extend their lease at the Coliseum through the 2013 season.

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Brady Quinn's Second Chance Off to Slow Start

 

Published 2 days ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Brady Quinn's rebirth as Cleveland's starting quarterback is already deeply troubled.

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Ryan Hasn’t Changed: He Still Believes in the Jets

 

Published 2 days ago by By GREG BISHOP at NYT > Pro Football

As the Jets season has spiraled downward, the approach of their first-year coach, Rex Ryan, has not wavered.

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Eagles Move on Without Westbrook

 

Published 2 days ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- LeSean McCoy can't be a rookie anymore.

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AP IMPACT: NFL Players Hide, Fear Concussions

 

Published 2 days ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

Thirty of 160 NFL players surveyed by The Associated Press say they have hidden the effects of a concussion. The AP spoke to five players from each of the NFL's 32 teams from Nov. 2-15 and found many consider head injuries a frightening but perhaps ...

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Benson Guarded in Reaction to Johnson

 

Published 2 days ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Most Cincinnati Bengals players are accepting the addition of troubled running back Larry Johnson as a move to improve the team.

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Dolphins TE Fasano to Miss Second Straight Game

 

Published 2 days ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -- Miami Dolphins tight end Anthony Fasano has been ruled out of Thursday night's game at Charlotte because of a hip injury.

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When Stats Lie: Don't Fear Giants, Jets Defense

 

Published 2 days ago by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at NYT > Pro Football

Here's a warning for fantasy football players who are deeply immersed in the pregame ritual of poring over every available NFL stat: Don't believe them.

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