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Raiders: 'Serious evaluation' of allegations...

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The Oakland Raiders will undertake a "serious evaluation" of allegations that coach Tom Cable has a history of violent behavior ...

All Saints day: New Orleans moves to 7-0...

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The Saints have tied their best start to a season. Drew Brees had 308 yards passing, Pierre Thomas scored two touchdowns and ...

Vince Young into audition mode to determine...

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Vince Young says the year of watching Kerry Collins from the bench helped him grow and mature. One stat from his first start ...

Tony Romo, minus the flash, has pushed Cowboys...

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Tony Romo has gone from swashbuckling to steady. Dare we say "workman-type"? Dallas Cowboys coach Wade Phillips came up with ...

Chiefs finalize settlement with Larry Johnson...

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The Kansas City Chiefs, apparently fearful of losing in arbitration, agreed Monday to cut Larry Johnson's suspension in half ...

'Big blow' for Texans as TE Owen Daniels...

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Houston tight end Owen Daniels has a torn knee ligament and will have season-ending surgery to repair the injury. "It's a ...

NFL to ask Congress to protect CBA from...

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell plans to ask Congress for legislation that would protect collective bargaining agreements from ...

Chargers release WR Chris Chambers

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Browns owner will meet with fans angry about...

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Two longtime Cleveland Browns season ticket-holders organizing a protest to show their disgust with a decade of losing will ...

Colts move to 7-0, claim 16th straight win...

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The crowd at Lucas Oil Stadium remained on edge for most the game Sunday as the San Francisco 49ers threw a scare into the unbeaten...

Ravens bust third-down trend, saddle Broncos...

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What's so special about third down? Heading into the game, that was money for Denver's active defense. Especially in the second ...

Brett Favre offers respect after Vikings...

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Tomlinson goes 'wild' as Chargers win 13th...

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It was simply business as usual for the San Diego Chargers, who got two touchdowns from LaDainian Tomlinson one out of the wildcat...

V.Y. starts, but Chris Johnson's power leads...

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Delhomme stops downward spiral, Panthers...

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Carolina earned a measure of revenge in Arizona, even if the stakes weren't quite as high. Jake Delhomme, whose downward spiral ...

Agent: Chiefs, Larry Johnson settle on cutting...

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Larry Johnson's agent said he and the Kansas City Chiefs agreed Saturday night to cut the running back's two-week suspension ...

Rams end losing streak, but don't call win...

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Cowboys rout Seahawks, set up NFC East showdown...

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Miles Austin caught a touchdown pass for the third straight game and Patrick Crayton returned a punt for a score for the second ...

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 22 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...

USAToday :: Posted 22 hours 20 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 22 hours 26 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...

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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 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 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 20 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 26 min ago
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Top youngsters: Who's in the lead for top...

USAToday :: Posted 22 hours 50 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 32 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 22 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 ...