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Jury convicts man in shooting of ex-Jaguars...

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Mid-year corrections: How NFL's 32 can readjust...

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With the 2009 season at its midpoint, each team has halftime adjustments to make some minor, some extensive going into Weeks ...

Week 9 NFL game previews

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USA TODAY previews Week 9 of the NFL season.

Jaguars to have yet another home game blacked...

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The Jacksonville Jaguars have failed to sell out a home game for the fourth time this season. Sunday's game against Kansas City ...

Insider: Vikes' gamble in Harvin works,...

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NFL must apply high standards to Raiders...

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A month ago, in the midst of the whirlwind courtship and subsequent breakup of Rush Limbaugh and the National Football League, ...

Eagles' Westbrook expects to play, worried...

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Eagles running back Brian Westbrook says he will be back on the field for Sunday's game against Dallas following a concussion ...

Raiders' Tom Cable talks with Al Davis;...

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Coach Tom Cable said he has spoken with Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis about allegations that Cable has a history of violent ...

Browns' Jamal Lewis: 'I mean what I say'...

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Jamal Lewis can see the goal line to his career. It's just eight games away. Cleveland's durable running back said Wednesday ...

'Apologetic' Dan Snyder: Redskins have '...

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Dan Snyder says his Washington Redskins have "let everyone down." In a rare, in-season interview with reporters, Snyder said ...

Saints stay humble, say talk of perfect...

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Saints fever is an intoxicating mixture of pride, performance and potential, which fueled an instant listener poll on WWL-AM ...

Rookie Focus: Bucs' Freeman can put a ball...

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When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' new regime decided to make a fresh start, they were sure where they wanted to begin. First-year ...

Seahawks release veteran RB Edgerrin James...

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The struggling Seattle Seahawks have released running back Edgerrin James. The Seahawks made the move Tuesday, two days after ...

Big Ben Roethlisberger: 'We are not the...

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Goodell asks for help from Congress to fight...

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A key lawmaker said Tuesday that recent court decisions blocking suspensions of two NFL players threaten to undermine progress ...

Browns fans meet with owner Lerner, say '...

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Die-hard Browns fan Mike Randall made sure he put on his Sunday best for his important meeting with team owner Randy Lerner. ...

Eric Mangini won't offer details on departure...

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NFL Replay: Saints' killer instinct powering...

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For much of the first half at the Superdome on Monday night, the Atlanta Falcons had the opportunity to spring the major upset ...

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 22 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 22 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 22 hours ago
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NFL appoints Tony Dungy to lead player advisory...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 10 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 4 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 22 hours 25 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 22 hours 30 min ago
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Top youngsters: Who's in the lead for top...

USAToday :: Posted 22 hours 54 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 1 hour ago
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USA TODAY previews Week 11 of the NFL season.

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

USAToday :: Posted 22 hours 36 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 20 hours 26 min ago
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...

Big Ben accepts blame for Steelers' loss...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 5 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 ...