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Agent: NFL's suspension of Eagles' Hanson...

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Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Joselio Hanson was suspended four games by the NFL on Wednesday for violating the league's drug ...

Not pretty, just Ben: QB's quiet confidence...

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Ben Roethlisberger digs Bob Marley. This much was evident on Monday night, as the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback accented his ...

Bears defense hemorrhaging points, reaching...

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In their first 89 seasons of professional football, the Chicago Bears' defense gave up 31 or more points in the first half five ...

Rookie Focus: Bills' Byrd has natural flight...

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The Buffalo Bills, whose 3-5 record speaks to many of the mistakes they've made, did not err when it came to selecting Jairus ...

Mike Tomlin mum on Steelers' potential interest...

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Steelers coach Mike Tomlin isn't saying if the team has any interest in Larry Johnson the former Penn State running back who ...

Court: Michael Vick can keep $16M in bonuses...

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NFL Replay: Look out, above: Bolts authoring...

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Bills' Whitner: 'I would welcome bringing...

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If Tony Dungy believes Michael Vick would be a good fit in Buffalo, Donte Whitner is on board. Confident Vick can regain his ...

Browns face possible Monday night TV blackout...

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The Cleveland Browns have not yet sold out next Monday night's game against Baltimore and are facing their first TV blackout ...

Steelers pick on Orton, run away with 28...

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Chiefs cut Larry Johnson; troubled RB's...

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The Kansas City Chiefs have released troubled running back Larry Johnson. A two-paragraph statement from the team Monday simply ...

Bears' Tommie Harris apologetic, 'embarrassed...

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Saying he was embarrassed and that he has to control himself, Chicago Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris apologized Monday ...

No panic? Giants 'comfortable' despite four...

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A four-game losing streak has not only hurt the New York Giants' chances of repeating in the NFC East, it has put their playoff ...

Bills QB Edwards expects to be cleared to...

USAToday :: Posted 1 week 4 days ago
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Bills quarterback Trent Edwards expects to be cleared to play this weekend after missing nearly a month recovering from a concussion...

NFL will consider discipline for Redskins...

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The NFL is looking into Sunday's altercation between Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall and members of the Falcons ...

Eric Mangini: No decision on Browns' starting...

USAToday :: Posted 1 week 4 days ago
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The bye week didn't change Eric Mangini. He's still keeping secrets. Cleveland's coach did not reveal his starting quarterback ...

Former NFL star Lawrence Taylor arrested...

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Former football star Lawrence Taylor has been released on bond following his arrest in a Miami-area traffic accident.

Bucs safety Piscitelli's home burglarized...

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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...

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...

Sophomore slump slowing flight path of Falcons...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 21 hours ago
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Halfway into his sophomore season, Matt Ryan is suddenly playing like a freshman. Second-year quarterbacks are...

Doctors: Eagles' Brian Westbrook has improved...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 21 hours ago
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Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook has improved significantly since Sunday when he sustained a second...

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...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 9 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...

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...

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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...

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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...

USAToday :: Posted 19 hours 38 min ago
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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...

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...

NFL Insider: Colts' Caldwell quietly on...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 21 hours ago
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Sophomore slump slowing flight path of Falcons...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 21 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 21 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 21 hours ago
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NFL appoints Tony Dungy to lead player advisory...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 9 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 9 hours ago
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President tackling kids' obesity, public...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 3 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 20 hours ago
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Raiders bench JaMarcus Russell, promote...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 20 hours ago
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'Big-time' goals in Houston all wrapped...

USAToday :: Posted 21 hours 37 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 21 hours 42 min ago
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Top youngsters: Who's in the lead for top...

USAToday :: Posted 22 hours 6 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 1 day 51 min ago
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USA TODAY previews Week 11 of the NFL season.

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

USAToday :: Posted 21 hours 48 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 19 hours 38 min ago
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Big Ben accepts blame for Steelers' loss...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 4 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 ...

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

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 5 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 ...