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AP: NFLPA investigating allegations of...

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The NFL Players Association is trying to set up a meeting with Cleveland Browns players this week to talk about coach Eric Mangini'...

Bengals hosting Larry Johnson; may sign...

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Larry Johnson might get to revive his troubled career with a team known for giving second chances. Bengals coach Marvin Lewis ...

Vintage L.T. helps Bolts charge past Eagles...

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Packers defense finally comes alive, handcuffs...

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After spending the first half of their seasons struggling to adjust to first-year defensive coordinator Dom Capers' 3-4 scheme, ...

Belichick's gamble flops as Colts shock...

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Coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots has won three Super Bowls, but he lost a fourth-down, go-for-it gamble here ...

Still-blooming connection for Favre-Rice...

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It's something Brett Favre happily has come to count on during his relatively brief time as a Minnesota Viking. It seems that ...

Cardinals rally past Seahawks with 2 TDs...

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No L.J.? No problem: Chiefs sidestep Raiders...

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The Kansas City Chiefs might want to think about moving to Oakland or at least trying to play the Raiders more often. Jamaal ...

Saints not content after holding off Rams...

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Reggie Bush helped the unbeaten New Orleans Saints overcome another bundle of mistakes and get off to the best start in team ...

V.Y. now 3-0 as Titans starter; Bills fall...

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Chris Johnson ran for 132 yards and two touchdowns, and he caught nine passes for 100 more and the Tennessee Titans beat the ...

Bengals' win shows Steelers new order of...

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Dolphins rally, sidestep Bucs with FG in...

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Chad Henne made up for the worst pass of his brief career and helped save the Miami Dolphins from a wrenching defeat. Henne directed...

Jones-Drew's heady kneel-down helps Jags...

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Maurice Jones-Drew was taught since he was a youngster to keep his legs churning until he crossed the goal line, and his determined...

Panthers use 'controlled chaos' to upset...

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Matt Ryan twice seemed poised to lead Atlanta on the winning drive. First, his kicker let him down. Then his sophomore troubles ...

Jay Cutler coughs up five INTs as Bears...

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Frank Gore ran for 104 yards and a touchdown, Jay Cutler threw a career-high five interceptions with his last coming in the end ...

Dolphins' Sparano rules Porter inactive...

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Joey Porter won't be making any tackles this week, either. Less than 24 hours before kickoff, the Miami Dolphins' outspoken linebacker...

Eagles' Brian Westbrook, Bills' Terrell...

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook expects to be back on the field Sunday against the San Diego Chargers after ...

Mass. gov.: No quid pro quo in donations...

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The governor of Massachusetts said Friday there is no connection between big donations to him and the Democratic Party from the ...

NFL Insider: Colts' Caldwell quietly on...

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Tony Dungy spoke to his Indianapolis Colts successor, Jim Caldwell, at 1:30 Monday morning, congratulating his...

Beyond bad: Browns' offense in midst of...

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With just five offensive touchdowns, the Browns have eclipsed the 1976-77 Bucs (7 TDs) regarded as one of the...

Sophomore slump slowing flight path of Falcons...

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Halfway into his sophomore season, Matt Ryan is suddenly playing like a freshman. Second-year quarterbacks are...

President tackling kids' obesity, public...

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President Obama is exercising executive privilege to get youngsters to off their butts and to urge all Americans...

Doctors: Eagles' Brian Westbrook has improved...

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook has improved significantly since Sunday when he sustained a second...

Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown out for year

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Ronnie Brown, the Miami Dolphins' leading rusher, was placed on injured reserve Wednesday because of a right foot...

Concussions hidden, feared by NFL players...

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Washington Redskins kick returner Rock Cartwright remembers his brain "shaking like a bell" when he was walloped...

NFL appoints Tony Dungy to lead player advisory...

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Tony Dungy is taking a lead role in improving communication between the NFL and its players. Dungy will lead a...

NFL fines Brady Quinn for hit on Terrell...

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn has been fined by the NFL for his chop block on Baltimore's Terrell Suggs...

Raiders bench JaMarcus Russell, promote...

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The Oakland Raiders benched former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell on Wednesday, handing the starting job...

NFL vs. unruly fans: League out to protect...

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Conflicting views of NFL fans' behavior on game day show the challenge facing the nation's most popular and powerful...

'Big-time' goals in Houston all wrapped...

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Andre Johnson leaned back in his locker and laughed. The memory of the Houston Texans' inability to stay on the...

Vikings extend Brad Childress' contract...

USAToday :: Posted 20 hours 31 min ago
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The man who brought Brett Favre to the Minnesota Vikings will be sticking around for a while. The Vikings signed...

Top youngsters: Who's in the lead for top...

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With the NFL season firmly into its second half, USA TODAY examines the top defensive rookies who could be vying...

Week 11 NFL game previews

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USA TODAY previews Week 11 of the NFL season.

Ravens, and Baltimore fans, eye upset of...

USAToday :: Posted 20 hours 37 min ago
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As he has done in the past, look for Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis to do an array of his own gestures...

Ralph Wilson: Bills prepared to revamp entire...

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Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson is prepared to revamp his entire football operation after the season and warned...

Big Ben accepts blame for Steelers' loss...

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He didn't blame the wide receivers for running incorrect pass routes, even if one of them seemed to be singling...

NFL Insider: Colts' Caldwell quietly on...

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Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown out for year

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 23 hours ago
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Sophomore slump slowing flight path of Falcons...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 20 hours ago
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Halfway into his sophomore season, Matt Ryan is suddenly playing like a freshman. Second-year quarterbacks are usually expected ...

Doctors: Eagles' Brian Westbrook has improved...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 20 hours ago
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Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook has improved significantly since Sunday when he sustained a second concussion ...

Concussions hidden, feared by NFL players...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 20 hours ago
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NFL appoints Tony Dungy to lead player advisory...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 8 hours ago
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Tony Dungy is taking a lead role in improving communication between the NFL and its players. Dungy will lead a new NFL player ...

NFL vs. unruly fans: League out to protect...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 7 hours ago
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Beyond bad: Browns' offense in midst of...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 3 hours ago
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With just five offensive touchdowns, the Browns have eclipsed the 1976-77 Bucs (7 TDs) regarded as one of the sorriest squads ...

President tackling kids' obesity, public...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 2 hours ago
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President Obama is exercising executive privilege to get youngsters to off their butts and to urge all Americans to volunteer ...

NFL fines Brady Quinn for hit on Terrell...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 18 hours ago
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Raiders bench JaMarcus Russell, promote...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 18 hours ago
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'Big-time' goals in Houston all wrapped...

USAToday :: Posted 20 hours 26 min ago
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Andre Johnson leaned back in his locker and laughed. The memory of the Houston Texans' inability to stay on the field in past ...

Vikings extend Brad Childress' contract...

USAToday :: Posted 20 hours 31 min ago
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...

Top youngsters: Who's in the lead for top...

USAToday :: Posted 20 hours 55 min ago
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With the NFL season firmly into its second half, USA TODAY examines the top defensive rookies who could be vying for Defensive ...

Week 11 NFL game previews

USAToday :: Posted 23 hours 40 min ago
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USA TODAY previews Week 11 of the NFL season.

Ravens, and Baltimore fans, eye upset of...

USAToday :: Posted 20 hours 37 min ago
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As he has done in the past, look for Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis to do an array of his own gestures and arm-waving ...

Ralph Wilson: Bills prepared to revamp entire...

USAToday :: Posted 18 hours 27 min ago
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...

Big Ben accepts blame for Steelers' loss...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 3 hours ago
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He didn't blame the wide receivers for running incorrect pass routes, even if one of them seemed to be singling him out. He ...