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Titans coach on Steve McNair: 'I don't have...

USAToday :: Posted 19 weeks 5 days ago
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Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher said he'll always remember Steve McNair as one of his favorite players. While sitting in an ...

Memories abound after McNair death came '...

USAToday :: Posted 19 weeks 5 days ago
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Police: McNair was murdered; woman's death...

USAToday :: Posted 19 weeks 5 days ago
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McNair's buddy who called 911: 'I saw blood...

USAToday :: Posted 19 weeks 5 days ago
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Just before midnight Saturday, Robert Gaddy was riding around the city of Nashville still trying to get the vision out of his ...

Police seek answers as ex-NFL QB Steve McNair...

USAToday :: Posted 19 weeks 6 days ago
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Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair was shot multiple times, including once in the head, and a pistol was discovered near the ...

New league may consider signing Michael...

USAToday :: Posted 20 weeks 8 hours ago
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When the United Football League debuts in October, Michael Vick could be one of its players.

'Refrigerator' Perry slowly improving with...

USAToday :: Posted 20 weeks 15 hours ago
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Michael Dean Perry knows the day is coming when his good-natured, gap-toothed older brother nicknamed "The Fridge" will be back ...

Washington case against Ryan Leaf dismissed...

USAToday :: Posted 20 weeks 22 hours ago
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A lawyer for Ryan Leaf says a fugitive action filed against the former NFL quarterback in Washington state has been dismissed.

What awaits Goodell as he ascends 14,411...

USAToday :: Posted 20 weeks 23 hours ago
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So, Roger Goodell, you say you're ready to climb Mount Rainier after training harder than most 50-year-olds ever do. Well, Mr. ...

Creditors to get more money in updated Vick...

USAToday :: Posted 20 weeks 1 day ago
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In the Michael Vick bankruptcy plan rejected in April by a federal judge, he sought to keep two homes and three vehicles. He ...

NFL suspends Jets' Calvin Pace 4 games for...

USAToday :: Posted 20 weeks 1 day ago
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The NFL has suspended Jets linebacker Calvin Pace for four games without pay for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing...

Fla. judge won't release Donte' Stallworth...

USAToday :: Posted 20 weeks 1 day ago
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AFL's Bengals became Paul Brown's entry...

USAToday :: Posted 20 weeks 1 day ago
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The Cincinnati Bengals were members of the American Football League, the one that fought the mighty National Football League ...

Change is the only sure thing as Bucs prepare...

USAToday :: Posted 20 weeks 2 days ago
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In recent years, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were probably best-known for longtime defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin's Tampa 2 ...

Jaguars trade WR Northcutt to Lions for...

USAToday :: Posted 20 weeks 2 days ago
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The Jacksonville Jaguars have traded receiver Dennis Northcutt to the Detroit Lions for safety Gerald Alexander. The deal was ...

The next rookie QB studs? Stafford, Sanchez...

USAToday :: Posted 20 weeks 2 days ago
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Vick changes bankruptcy plan, job to work...

USAToday :: Posted 20 weeks 3 days ago
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Suspended NFL star Michael Vick is leaving a job with a Virginia construction company to work with youngsters at Boys & Girls ...

Stallworth in 911 call: Man 'came out of...

USAToday :: Posted 20 weeks 3 days ago
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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...

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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...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 21 hours ago
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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 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...

NFL fines Brady Quinn for hit on Terrell...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 19 hours ago
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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...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 19 hours ago
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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...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 8 hours ago
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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...

USAToday :: Posted 21 hours 12 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...

Vikings extend Brad Childress' contract...

USAToday :: Posted 21 hours 17 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...

USAToday :: Posted 21 hours 41 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...

Week 11 NFL game previews

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 27 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 24 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...

USAToday :: Posted 19 hours 13 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...

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...

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 20 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 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 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 8 hours ago
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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 19 hours ago
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Raiders bench JaMarcus Russell, promote...

USAToday :: Posted 1 day 19 hours ago
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'Big-time' goals in Houston all wrapped...

USAToday :: Posted 21 hours 12 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 17 min ago
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...

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

USAToday :: Posted 21 hours 41 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 27 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 24 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 13 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 4 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 ...